Essential Classroom Management Tips

[@chiarameneghello3177]

Actually the last part of your video gave me a lot of hope, I could consider every time I try to handle misbehaviour (and mostly fail) as a learning experience rather than just a failure. Every time that happened I would beat myself up thinking that I'm not cut out for teaching, that I don't have any authority, but I will try to have a more positive attitude and see that as "becoming stronger". I need to keep a positive attitude because the students' misbehaviour makes me feel really sad, I need to cheer myself up.

[@etacude]

Definitely! We tend to see ourselves as failures when we don't do well. But instead should focus on the growth we are making as humans and teachers every day. Don't be so hard on yourself, Chiara... you are getting stronger and things will improve!! 🥰

[@ericsenior7687]

The explanation at 4:14 is really profound. And a really SMART finish! Thanks!

[@Zezika00]

Thank you so much! I've been a teacher for a few months. Sometimes I have a really hard time. especially when there are students who are testing my authority in the classroom. Instead of punishing, I try to support positive behaviors. but sometimes i have a hard time, like today. Now I started to watch of your videos about classroom management. I love my students and want to do what is best for them. this can be an extra stress factor from time to time. It's nice to know I'm not alone. The last part of the video encouraged me again.

[@etacude]

Yes zeynep, teaching is not for the fainthearted! Everyday is a new day.

[@queensenglish123]

I have watched millions of videos on teaching/classroom management but this is the first time I´ve found something I like and want to apply in my classroom. Thank you sir for your videos.

[@etacude]

Thank you for your very kind compliment, Vera! 😊 I'm always reading and trying to learn more to share useful ideas with my audience. 🙏

[@misaelcanas8064]

Thank you so much!!! Your words are very inspiring, I already passed my second day and I never really thought I would make it, thanks to you and your previous videos. Now I must continue as you say... "Every time you do it on your own you become a better teacher" greetings from El Salvador.

[@etacude]

Thank you for your kind words, Misael! 🙏 By preparing and working on your classroom presence you will improve and gain confidence in managing your students! Keep it up 👍

[@jillwaters9275]

Yes you have the right idea. Each difficulty makes us stronger. We are learning to adapt and become stronger. Just like all life experiences.

[@etacude]

What advice would you give a new teacher?

[@LucasArielz]

Give up being a teacher, just kidding 🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭

[@elisaramirez3539]

What a great video!! Thanks for your very useful advice!!

[@etacude]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bananatravel]

The attitude I have always been lacking of... That's why for many years I didn't want to become a teacher even after receiving my honors degree in education. Now things turned out that I have to start teaching anyway. But I hope with your tips that might be not that frightening and miserable as I've always imagined))

[@etacude]

You'll be great! Remember, there are millions of teachers that have done this... and so can you!

[@bananatravel]

@@etacude thanks!!

[@beemary5142]

Thank you for this 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@etacude]

Thank you for watching, Mary! 😊

[@abdelghaniabdelghani1262]

I'm so grateful for you

[@chathuryaumayangani2116]

Thank you so much ❤️ Now I feel that these are very normal things that can happen in any class. I was feeling really embraced and I thought I would never success. But now I have the faith and I will try my best. Thank you again ❤️

[@jona8445]

Amazing hints sir!

[@etacude]

Thank you Jona!

[@pimpussadelko7483]

Thank you

[@LorpuRMorris]

Thank you so much i love it

[@gunayquliyeva347]

Just a few days ago found your channel and immediatley subscribed🤗💜

[@etacude]

Welcome Gunya!

[@nohafawzi9969]

Your talk helped me alot I'm a new teacher and most of these situations happened with me already 😂

[@etacude]

We have all made mistakes and learned from them. I wish you a massive amount of luck for your teaching career. All the best! 😊

[@helinmusheer3388]

Best channel ever ?

[@etacude]

For sure!

[@chiderachiamaka5678]

I really need these words, thank you.

[@house8408]

Always learn something new from your videos

[@etacude]

Thank you House!

[@Jisabel_remache123]

Thank you so much for these tips 👍. I really appreciate it.

[@etacude]

I'm really happy if it helps, Julia! 😊

[@EDBsmom]

thank you so much! I feel embarrased with my former class where i worked. I used to shout at them and even hated that class(( Eventually Ive left that school. But I still remember and I realzed it was my fault

[@etacude]

We've all made mistakes. It's how we improve and fix them in the future, that makes the difference. Good work on becoming a better teacher! 👍

[@juliastagg5118]

Haha-HA, thank you! I listen and learn in-between classes coming in and going out.

[@tranphuong6540]

Thanks for your tips. It is valued for us

[@All_Things_Biblical]

Never break down and cry... Funny thing is how the worst kids tend to love the teacher the most. Maybe for not killing them...

[@alicedumaurier9551]

Does it work in Bronx too?

[@etacude]

Haha! I'm not so sure since I've never taught there. But, I do have some amazing classroom management techniques that I would like to to share in the future. It will be a series focused on classroom situations and how to handle them. Not sure about the Bronx, but I hope it'll be useful to newer teachers out there.

[@mjnabbasi7741]

Hi Teacher, thank you. I will start my real classes next week. I'm a life skills teacher in Istanbul, they don't know English so I should handle all classes from primary to high school. so Yup I need it

[@etacude]

All the best Mjn Abbasi! Every day you learn new things with your students.

[@etacude]

All the best Mjn Abbasi! Every day you learn new things with your students.

[@lilensik]

Thank you for the tips! Too bad I didn't know about them before my first class... Can I still use them now, when I'm several lessons in?

[@etacude]

Definitely, even though it's better to start well, the ideas and techniques will allow you to be a better teacher when applying classroom management. 🙂👍

[@lilensik]

@@etacude thank you!

[@All_Things_Biblical]

This is for me such a cool setting and with background music. And these tips are crucial.

[@etacude]

Thank you for watching!

[@lorri-anneharding6339]

Have you got any advice for a teacher that is feeling hopeless and unispired. I teach kindergarten and honestly i feel like i absolutely cant manage the class

[@grow-in-english]

😊

[@lathanaik1742]

I have problem with No No No No student. The moment I called headteacher because of his louder voice distract the other students learning time as well as wasting their valuable time. I really don't know how to deal with the student doesn't have patience. help me for this

[@etacude]

At the start of class explain that loud students are disruptive and class cannot proceed smoothly. Make the class agree. Then when the student is too loud, warn them about the rule and lecture them that it is bothering everyone. Loud students do it for attention, so don't get into an argument with them during class. Calmly ask them to see you after class or a time that suits you. Tell them 1on1 that their behavior is wrong and needs to change. Do not give them an audience. Do this for 2 or 3 classes. If it continues then you involve the head teacher and take it from there.

[@etacude]

Do not make it a "You versus Them" encounter

[@rubyjendek1961]

1. Create a signal to quiet the class and get their attention.

[@etacude]

Good job Ruby and welcome!

[@rubyjendek1961]

@@etacude Thank you! I Actually I'm using your tips for my presentation. I will give credits to you as well😊

[@kenulrh]

But how to deal with the situation when it doesn't work really, I mean the problem isn't solved until someone comes?

[@etacude]

What do you mean? When a student doesn't come? I'll release some more classroom management videos in the next couple of weeks.

[@kenulrh]

@@etacude I mean they keep misbehaving until someone comes. Sometimes they do it over and over despite the notifications 🙄 I sometimes think that they are uncontrollable

[@etacude]

@@kenulrh I shot a video for exactly that situation. It will only come out in 3 weeks though :( You'll need to be more strict with them and set ground rules. If they don't comply restart the class. Call out the troublemakers to see you one by one at other times alone. Lecture them without an audience. I know it is very difficult but keep at it!

[@kenulrh]

@@etacude you are absolutely right, I sometimes feel down because it becomes difficult to control the situation in the classroom. Thank you so much. I'll keep hoping that it'll become easier. P.S looking forward to seeing your new video 👍

[@etacude]

@@kenulrh Don't ever give up. Fight the good fight! It will get better.

[@dianehamilton5072]

Just found your site. I've worked with a class this year that has had 2 subs. They are out of control for all the teachers with their behavior. LIke you said, though, I never had someone come in and calm them down. I just vowed to try another strategy. At first I tried discipline: lunch detention, but the parents of 2 students came down to the school and told the administrator that I can't do that because they are entitled to 30 minutes lunch. So that ended that consequence because administration said I couldn't give them. I tried calling and texting parents because they won't answer the phone and the parents came into the school and demanded that I have an immmediate conference with them because of the text that they don't want to receive. As a result I was told by administration that I shouldn't text or call them. Administration said to send home a behavior report for those students I was calling instead and they would send a robo call to those I listed. A parent said they never received a robo call and that I can't expect thier 11 year old son to be responsible enouch to bring home a letter to them and that they should be called (but that same parent complained that they don't want to be called at work!) and that they told thier child that they can leave the classroom anytime they want if they have to use the bathroom so they won't have an accident and be embarrassed even though the school sentry said that if they have 2 breaks a day they can't go. I mailed the reports as well as giving them to the child to bring home and one child said their mother never opens any mail from the school. It seems that I can't issue any consequences except to lower their grade and they don't care about what grade they make. Little by little some of the students have stoppped their disruption. The class made and signed a contract to work for but it didn't result in anything except teaching the 4 out of 18 that wanted to learn while the others talked out and screamed and did everything they could to get a rile out of me. I did reward those that were listening with tickets and if they got 5 they got a treat, but that faded soon like you said. I first tried the "look" until they looked away and they said, "What are you looking at me for?" I didn't engage but just kept looking at them and they eventually stopped. I'd go and stand by the student if they didn't stop and then walk away after they got quiet. Others, I called the parents and they came in as a surprise visit and the next weeks they were as good as gold. However, there are so many that are yelling and talking during the instruction that I resorted to taking a half day sick day until the end of the year. Next year I am for sure going to start out with the hand signal and a class contract and review the rules everytime they need them. FYI: I teach urban students who don't have discipline at home so even the students who physically abuse other students do not receive any consequences. Any further suggestions? Like Winston Churchill said, "Never never never give up" and I never do! I need new strategies that I can enforce in my classroom. I only have them for 30 minutes once a week.

[@dianehamilton5072]

PS: I never never yelled at the students even one time. I think that's why they keep trying to get me to do it. I just stop in the middle of my sentence and start taking notes of which students are misbehaving and what they are saying and doing.