Being the disciplinarian isn't always the most popular job of a teacher but it is part of the job. When you have to be that person just remember these ideas:
- Keep
voice level soft.
- Proximity
- Junior
High is arms-length, one step closer
- Elementary
is even closer
- Eye
contact with student as you deliver the message.
- Use
touch
- Move
around the classroom
- Privacy
- Keep
track of rule infractions on pad of paper.
- Speak
softly so no one else can hear.
- Move
to a hallway, private place.
- Don’t embarrass
- Be
firm, anger free
- Do not
accept excuses, whining, bargaining
- Keep
repeating rule and consequence, go on with lesson
- Have
whiner go to time-out area. Most will only last for a few minutes.
- Remain
firm and calm for long whiners.
- Assertive
walk, assertive gestures.
- What
messages do you send?
- Practice
when no one else is in the room. Walk around your classroom, and ….
Feel the power of being in control!
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