You lost your cool and barked at your class—or at a certain student. You had a weak moment and took matters into your own hands instead of following your classroom management plan. And now you’re beating yourself up for it. You’re convinced that you’ve … Read more
A problem has been nagging me for several years. And now I’m doing something about it. You see, a small number of SCM principles and strategies are far more important than the rest. In fact, they form the very foundation of effective classroom management. … Read more
There is a teacher trait that has the power to . . . lower your stress. make you more consistent. increase your enjoyment of teaching. improve your relationships. gain critical insight into your students. It’s something never mentioned in educational circles but is present … Read more
I do a lot of personal coaching with teachers this time of year. And there is one thing I’ve been doing lately that my clients have found especially helpful. So I thought I’d share it with you. It’s a self-inventory (of sorts) based on … Read more
With over 500 articles, five books, and three e-guides, it’s no wonder there are misconceptions about SCM. Some of which paint us in a negative light. It comes with the territory. However, I think it’s important to set the record straight. So what follows … Read more
I may ruffle some feathers with this week’s article. But it’s a critical topic, and thus worth taking the heat. Last week, I detailed how to not quit teaching. If you haven’t yet read the article, I recommend doing so before continuing. In that … Read more
“Knowing what must be done does away with fear.” -Rosa Parks Consistency is everything to your success. Because, if you’re wishy-washy, if you let things go and fail to follow through on your promises— Then your students won’t trust you. They won’t listen to … Read more
There is a mountain of misinformation about how to manage difficult students. It’s on a never-ending loop. Cycling through every school. Wafting down every hallway. And passing from teacher to teacher. At best, it’s confusing, contradictory, and difficult to apply consistently. It also does … Read more