I’ve been trying mostly all of the classroom management techniques that were discussed in the course but not all of them are working in real life. Most of the teachers keep on telling me that I have to be strict with the students; I should yell at them and show them that I’m the only authority in class but what about all of the new theories that I’ve learned, the tachniques and my beliefs?!
I know that one should be fair, and am trying to be one but I’m really concerned about my own actions, reactions and classroom management issues I’m trying to use.
Maybe I need more time to figure out my identity as a “teacher” but I hope and I’ll try it doesn’t contradict my philosophy and beliefs.
If anyone has any advice for me, please don’t hesitate to share it with me. I’m looking foreword to hearing from you!
I have been there too! We are actually on the same page. It can be devastating when you learn so many techniques but can't apply one of them in your teaching. However, don't forget it is your first year. We have learned that students will eventually get used to the routines you establish but they need time! I am pretty sure that they will be more discipline just let them adapt. A good teacher is an eclectic teacher who chooses the best for her students. And I know you are a good teacher! Changing your beliefs can only be helpful if these new beliefs suit the needs of your students.
ReplyDeleteBeing a teacher isn't something easy, especially in our times nowadays. A perfect teacher is the one who knows how to set the rules from the very beginning, the one who treat her students as a human beings, not like "animals", being a perfect teacher who love and beloved in return is the one who build a good relationships with her/his students, who provide a positive and safe environment in her class, so that the students will respect you and love you.
ReplyDeleteThe first thing that you need is a signal, and the second thing that you need is a consequence. Try an attention signal like clapping three times, and having the students repeat your clap. Once you have their undivided attention, then you can give them your instructions. Next, ask a student to repeat what you just said in her own words, and make sure to encourage your students to pay attention to the student who is speaking. You must also have a consequence for the students who did not pay attention to you. For example, if students do not listen when they were supposed to, then they get their card turned to yellow, or they lose recess. Try and encourage students to ask a friend first if they didn’t hear you, instead of asking you.
ReplyDeleteI hope this advice's can benefit you in a way or another when you become a teacher later on.
ReplyDeleteI didn't exactly get where you're going with this but i presume that what you're trying to say is that the courses studies have helped you see that there's more to classroom management than the basic strategies people grew up with, there's a lot of methods for teacher to go around with, there's no right or wrong there's different manners in which a teacher can follow to treat his students.
ReplyDeleteReality is really different from what we're learning. It's pretty difficult to manage a classroom especially when you have spoiled and impolite students in your class. But based on what I'm learning and my personal experience, I think good relation with students is the key.
ReplyDeleteWe know so many techniques but don't know when to apply them! I've been through the same situation and I didn't know what to do but the difference was that i was dealing with older students. I think the younger the students are the harder it is to control them and have their undivided attention because they can easily get distracted.
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