Behavior: kid sleeping in class?
Date: July 5th, 2016
When I have a student in class who is sleeping, I like to use a non-directive way to get his/her attention. Watch this video to see how I do this.
Behavior: don’t ask, redirect
Date: June 2nd, 2016
Sometimes we get caught up in asking students questions why they are doing something. But is that really the best way to handle things? Watch this video for my tip.
Handling work avoidance in class
Date: February 18th, 2016
When a student refuses to do classwork, we might want to just kick him or her out of class. But is that always the best option? Watch this video for my tip on how I handle it.
Behavior management: build rapport with validation
Date: June 18th, 2015
Watch this video to see how validating a child’s behavior can help the situation.
How to avoid power struggles with non-directive cues
Date: March 5th, 2015
We’re all familiar with those kids who don’t pay attention during class and think they won’t get caught. We need to be careful not to get into a power struggle with them. Watch this video for my easy tip on how I handle it.
Behavior: do you REQUIRE eye contact?
Date: December 29th, 2014
Watch this video [1:08] to see why it might be better not to force the issue of eye contact when speaking with a kid.
Managing the behavior of the kid who yells out
Date: October 23rd, 2014
Watch this video [1:29] for how I manage the behavior of the kid who yells out an answer even though I’ve called on someone else.
Behavior: clowning behind your back
Date: June 5th, 2014
Watch this video [1:30] for my best advice on what to do if a kid clowns around behind your back when you’re writing on the board.
Behavior: blurting out answers
Date: May 29th, 2014
Watch this video [2:29] for my tip on handling the kid who blurts out answers instead of waiting to be called on.
Classroom management – keep a little behavior from becoming a big one
Date: February 6th, 2014
Watch this video [0:58] to learn what I do to manage a kid who is getting antsy, before he or she goes too far.
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