I am new in teaching?

Question

I am new in teaching , I never had lessons in teaching .

I have a class of 14 boys from 3rd grade to 5 th grade .

I am teaching them arithmetical math by using the abacus .

It is really hard to me to control them , they are too active and they have really bad ideas in their minds ( recently i knew about this by accident hearing to a conversation between to of them )

I would like to have some advice about how to deal with boys of their age ,and how to control them .

I graduated with bachelor degree in math but our unversity does not give lessons on teaching field .

I had to accept this job because i would like to gain experience in different fields .


I tried playing game with them in the first class and they were really competitive but as soon as we started the real classes it seemed as if they were transformed into other naughty creatures .

and because am a young girl and they are growing up boys they are really playing bad games on me .

Answer 1

Teaching them your rules is just as important as teachimg them math. Keep it simple. Reinforce good behavior with points or something so they can earn a recess.at the end of the class or the end of the week. Or after they finish a certain amount of work appropriately, play a game. Help them succeed. Raising your voice does not usually work except in an emergency. A great book is Mastery Teaching by Madeline Hunter. Also, The First Days Of School: How To Be An Effective Teacher by Harry Wong.

Answer 2

I can understand your position. I also was put into a situation where I was teaching in a classroom with no formal experience. Please do not give up hope! I would suggest finding a community college or on line college that will help you move toward your goal of being a professional teacher. But even before that I would find 3 teachers in your location; one that has taught for years and years15+, one that has taught for 6 years, and one that has taught for no more than 2 years. Ask them all kinds of questions and let them watch you teach sometime. They don't even need to be teachers in your specific topic of study. Look for a person that will invest in you. I found that the input from different teachers was more important and useful than a degree or certification!

Answer 3

Ok. Here's a thought. Why have you never had lessons in teaching? Anyway, Boys of any age are always restless. They are going to attempt to show off to a young female teacher (especially if she's attractive.) Sorry, but there it is. What you have to do is show them that you will accept no nonsense. Raise your voice just to call for quiet, then wait . Don't talk over their noise. Ignore their bad ideas and keep your distance, both literally and figuratively. If necessary, pick out a ringleader and send him to the Principal. Hope this helps.

Answer 4

Have you ever heard "The first day can make you or break you in teaching" You need to let them know that you will not put up with rowdiness or inappropriate behavior. Also young boys are restless and always looking for entertainment. I suggest you try to make your teaching more fun. Invent games for them to play. Boys are competitive. Good luck!

Answer 5

I am also a new teacher. My principal gave me a book called "The first days of school" by Harry Wong. It is a great resource for classroom management and procedures. It definitely helped me. You should read it! I hope things get better. Good luck!

Answer 6

this alone is one of my issues with throwing people into the classroom without a teaching credential. Certified teachers have field experiences, coursework in behavior management, psychology, and pedagogy under their belt.
It's your choice to do this. Did I mention that it's still hard, even with that training? There are entire courses alone on behavior management and to ask someone to sum it up in a few paragraphs is unreasonable.
1) Go back to school and get a teaching license.
2) Attend seminars on behavior management.
That's the best advice I can offer you.

Answer 7

arithmetical math? Arithmetic is math, lol... Anyway, it's not about "control" of a child. It's making them understand that you are an authority. Do not attempt to "control" them, try to guide them instead. You showed that you want to control them and now they do not listen to you because of that. You have a long journey ahead of you. Don't try to control and don't to be their best friend either.

Answer 8

You need to make it clearly that you are in control, they are not. Raising your voice to them can get there attention, and let them know you can write them up or send them to the principle when it's nessesary.

Answer 9

Are you serious? You are teaching and have not had lessons yourself in teaching?? I don't get it.