I have been teaching middle school for two and a half years and would like to move to high school. I know how to approach an eleven year old, but not a sixteen year old. What suggestions do you have for effective classroom management strategies?
2007-01-15 04:47:35 · 9 answers · asked by QT D Bomb 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Scary?
C'mon!
Professionalism counts.
*Set out the rules (boundaries/guidelines, you get the idea).
*Don't have too many rules.
*Have clear expectations(behavioral/academic/etc.).
*Stick to your guns (don't ever waiver with regard to your rules/expectations, EVER).
*Let them know (ARTICULATE) that you will be available to help them out after school/before school/during lunch if they have any questions regarding your lessons, and BE there for them.
**If they try to take advantage of you -"play you"-, calmly push them in the right direction.
*Always be professional (don't take things personally).
Good luck, I hope this helps.
2007-01-15 05:50:43 · answer #1 · answered by chuck U 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Establish a routine from DAY ONE. A great thing to do is to have an Opening Activity. Have the activity already written on the board when the students come in to class. Get them in the habit of coming in, sitting down and starting the assignment. Journal writing, commenting on a poem or song or answering an opinion question about something you're studying are all good ideas. While the students are working you can take attendance and do other administrative stuff.
Another good thing to do is lots of Think, Pair, Share activities (but "Pair" can be "Group" if you want). To make sure the group stays on topic, give them a time limit and tell them that when the time is up you'll call on a random member of the group to summarize the group's opinion. This means that everyone has to stay on task and pay attention, because they don't want to look stupid if they're called on.
2007-01-15 13:25:10 · answer #2 · answered by Jetgirly 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Create a set of 3-5 rules that you will not budge on. Talk to the students about the rules, and the consequences if they do not follow those rules. I have taught second grade for a year, I can tell you that shouting does nothing. I am short and have a soft voice as well. Be firm from Day 1 and stick to your rules and consquences. You could set up a reward system, I liked the raffle ticket idea another user suggested (but it might be too elementary for older students). Good luck!
2016-05-24 06:48:16 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with her! Being very scary is an important aspect! My mentor always said "Don't smile until Christmas" If you start out mean you can always get nicer. Respect is also important with high school kids. The more you can relate to them the more they respect you. I've never been in a middle school setting, but in high school student will do their best to manipulate you at all times until you show them it wont work. In the beginning they tried with something as simple as a free day, to why they didnt have homework, to convincing me they had already turned it in, saying they didnt understand... etc. A good thing to look into would be some classroom management videos... a good set I have seen is Fred Jones. He gives you a pretty good idea of lots of high school situations you will encounter and how to deal with them!
2007-01-15 05:18:34 · answer #4 · answered by lamaestra 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
One thing I've noticed about middle school teachers/administrators moving up to high school is that they do too much for students. They're used to walking students through things rather than letting them try it for themselves. Sixteen year olds aren't idiots- they'll sense that you're babying them and take full advantage of it.
2007-01-15 05:46:07 · answer #5 · answered by elizabeth_ashley44 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I was 16, I was more interested in my own things, and would have rather explored them then things that were required by the school, or teachers. Try to make the topics relate to the students by listening to what they talk about before class and such.
2007-01-15 04:53:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
read: Harry Wong, First Day of School
Jim Fay, Love and Logic
Fred Jones, Tools for teaching
fay and Jones have more elementary techniques, Wong is for all levels. You can find something to help you in each one. They all have websites.
2007-01-18 11:41:04 · answer #7 · answered by frauholzer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-06-03 23:29:07 · answer #8 · answered by Paul 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pretend to have explosive temper, one that is scary. They'll know not to mess with you!
2007-01-15 04:54:04 · answer #9 · answered by DrWhy! 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋