I am an untrained teacher's assistant in an open classroom setting, which means that prettymuch, as far as i can tell, there is little accountability and no dicipline. What methods/techniques can i use/do to get and keep the attention of 4th 5th and 6th graders who i can't discipline and don't grade???
2007-03-01 16:19:39 · 7 answers · asked by satirev 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
There has to be a classroom management system in place as well as a discipline policy in this classroom and at this school.
One would expect to be informed about these during your job orientation.
Ask your classroom teacher and/or adminitrator about these.
According to NCLB, assistants have to be "highly-qualified". How can they have you in the classroom if you are untrained??? (Sorry, that's a question, not an answer.)
2007-03-01 16:27:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel sorry for you. As a teacher with a Master's degree, I was hired as a substitute teacher in a school system in Clayton, Missouri that was well-known for its innovative open-classroom setting. On my first day of substituting, I encountered a 6-year-old girl who chose to crawl under a desk, throw a little temper tantrum when I asked her to come out, and when I spatted her on her "little butt" with a piece of notebook paper, started crying, and went to the Principal. I was called into the Principal's office and told my actions were unacceptable, and that I would not be allowed to teach in that school again. I hold a Master's degree in Education, had taught for over 20 years, and this 6-year-old "privileged" monster determined my livelihood!
The only "accountability" in an open classroom setting is to cater to the children who are there. The parents and the school don't care whether you teach them anything. The school caters to the parents. Pamper their children and you can keep your job!
2007-03-02 01:24:01 · answer #2 · answered by Baby Poots 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't discipline and you can't grade But you can reward!!!
Set up a reward system. I know of two they used when I was in grade school.
1. Chest with lots of toys (can get them at dollar store) and when you earn enough stars/bubbles/etc.. you get a toy.
2. Earn priveledges like going to bathroom without raising hand etc...
But you can think of others I'm sure.
Also another option would be to work with one kid a day. Each day you could choose one kid. Tell them you want to help them complete a project but they get to choose the project. That'll keep them interested. And to top it off, if they follow through they get a reward. Also let them know that if they are working with you they should know you work in a certain way (you like to use manners, you like to whatever you want the kid to do basically).
You can also start a bigger project. Something to make them proud. That age they are always wanting to impress their parents. So you can all decide together about something that would be fun to show off to parents and work on it as a team.
2007-03-02 01:41:14 · answer #3 · answered by RedPower Woman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you want to discipline your claass in a positive way i suggest you to read "Positive Discipline In The Classroom" by Jane Nelsen
2007-03-02 03:58:55 · answer #4 · answered by m.javad f 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bribe them with goodies, candies as a reward for being good
2007-03-02 00:28:59 · answer #5 · answered by soccerjock 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
make it fun and don't let them see you sweat!
2007-03-02 00:31:58 · answer #6 · answered by sweetie pie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well,if they don't cooperate,you can just fail them..
2007-03-02 00:24:14 · answer #7 · answered by d'archer girl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋