I am a senior at Emporia State University, and getting close to graduating. Any good advice for first year teachers? What classroom management tactics should I keep in mind?
2006-09-11 12:26:04 · 7 answers · asked by missyd2003 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Patois must teach in Hades! I have had some bad things happen, but generally teaching is what you make it. Always plan more work than you can finish..kids act up when they get finished early. Be firm, but pleasant (notice, I did not say their friend or friendly...). Keep your distance personally. Rant a lot about mutual respect. Call home often. Join the union in case you get sued or drug to court. Experience is the best teacher. Your first year will be hard, but each year after that gets a little easier, and soon the years start flying. Enjoy teaching, and, if you find you don't (Patois), do something less challenging. Good Luck!
2006-09-11 13:23:08 · answer #1 · answered by applebetty34 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is important to be firm from the first day. When a student talks out of turn or is late, etc. speak to them immediately and give detentions or phone calls home.
The students will know that you are serious and you will not have problems.
If you phone home the kids let each other know. I sometimes will phone just to let a parent know that their child is doing a good job in my class. That word also spreads and the kids are more likely to behave so that they do not a phone call home that would be negative.
Texting on cell phones can be a problem anymore. I have caught girls who text while holding their phones inside their purses and boys will try to be slick about it too. Take the phones and let them know it is not tolerated. Some teachers have even had kids take photos of tests with cell phones and then forward the test to other students who have yet to take the test.
Having a good mentor helps. If you have someone to talk to and ask advice of you may have a much more successful year.
Good luck!
2006-09-11 19:33:01 · answer #2 · answered by Melanie L 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The ride is rougher than you would think. So, hang on tighter. To help get yourself braced, imagine these scenarios often before you begin to teach. Prepare yourself for these realities:
1. Children without proper clothes, food, school supplies, home environments, if any, and no help for them.
2. Parents who do not support you or education.
3. Administration that will ask you to raise a child's grade to appease an angry parent.
4. Lack of supplies and resources.
5. Lack of proper air-conditioning and adequate working conditions.
6. Lock downs related to guns
7. Weapons and drugs children bring to school.
8. Teaching 30 children, two of whom are on oxygen and require tube-feeding. Or, require trach care four times a day.
9. Lowest common denominator planning. You teach the children who have the most room for improvement. You do not bother with the children who are excelling. Many bonuses are based on how much you can raise the pre to post scores in one grade level. So, why waste your time on the bright kids? ( I'm being facetious, of course.)
10. Children who have the power and intent to cause you and your career harm.
2006-09-11 20:04:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i a kid in scool and i like teachers who dont follow the book and do those fun things that are also somewhat educational .and allow gum un till gumm is left in other place than trash. let kids talk qyuietly as the year gose by and not at begining or kids will get loud quik. give special rewards such as bring mp3 player day or choos seeting. when thaey work good put on radio if u have one. if u have lamps set them up iin class and turn off light. allow light drumming on legs for kids who like that. dont spend all day lecturing and explaning. hope all goes well
2006-09-11 19:40:00 · answer #4 · answered by zkinx6 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Congratulations! You must be excited in addition to the nerves! I am actually just about to start Teacher's College, but the one recurring theme that I have noticed thus far is to "be true to oneself", not to try and be like another teacher, because we ARE NOT that teacher. Teaching is not the of content alone as you well know already, but rather a display of who you are as well. Thrive in that and let your students see you! You'll be great!
2006-09-11 19:34:29 · answer #5 · answered by jenesaisquoi 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Remember to explain things matter-of-factly, especially when students are misbehaving. College will only prepare you so much- you'll learn a ton more your first year teaching. Good luck!
2006-09-11 20:49:49 · answer #6 · answered by elizabeth_ashley44 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would not do the student's homework for starters.
I would command respect and remain firm and not cave to the students.
2006-09-11 19:31:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋