Contrary to what many believe, the role of principal doesn’t include directly influencing behavior in your classroom. It shouldn’t, anyway. Because the more personally involved your principal is, the harder it will be to manage your class. It seems counterintuitive. It seems like the … Read more
There is a tendency among teachers to view classroom management as a work in progress, as something that, given enough time, will form into shape. It’s a belief that as students mature into their new grade level, and adjust to their teacher’s expectations, things … Read more
If you’re struggling with classroom management, then chances are you become annoyed when your students misbehave. Your blood pressure rises. Your eyes narrow and your lips tighten. Your displeasure can be seen and felt from every corner of your classroom. But every time you … Read more
If you’re a longtime reader of Smart Classroom Management, then you know that we hold true the belief that classroom management is knowledge based. It’s something you can learn, apply, and see drastic, transformational improvement—no matter who you are or where you teach. Students … Read more
With a class of sixteen to twenty students you can afford to cut corners. You can make big mistakes and not lose control of your classroom. You can have a misguided understanding of classroom management and still have energy left after school to head … Read more
We’ve had a wonderful year at Smart Classroom Management, and we thank you for being part of it! Because of your loyal readership and generous sharing of our website, we’ve grown to over 33,000 subscribers and 100,000 visitors per month. We’re thrilled to be … Read more
Getting involved too quickly is among the most common classroom management mistakes. Yelling from across the room, waving to catch an offending student’s attention, rushing into a disruptive scene with flashing eyes and rising temper . . . These are natural, instinctual reactions. As … Read more
One reason many teachers struggle with classroom management is because they confuse motivation and accountability. Although related, they are two separate areas of classroom management. To be effective, they must remain separate. Teachers run into trouble when their attempts to motivate students to behave … Read more