2 Classroom Management Mistakes I Learned From (mini PD)

[@TeacherPrepTech]

waiting for silence does not work in secondary because they don't care; it's really not about you! But it does work in elementary when kids are in early elementary grades they really are motivated by wanting the teacher to like them.

[@alicelaybourne1620]

100% correct

[@zaccheuswilson5297]

what would work at the secondary level then? Genuinely want to learn

[@TeacherPrepTech]

@@zaccheuswilson5297 secondary it’s all about relationships and showing the students you care about them I always greet them at the door, tell them how much I appreciate them and let them know I see them for who they are no judgment just genuine care

[@redryder5078]

@@zaccheuswilson5297 Sometimes the "I'll wait" works, when it doesn't ,you need to find an attention grabber, i.e ring a bell, talk on a mic, then offer either a reward and or consequence . I.E: "Hello, still waiting on three people to stop talking..still waiting on two..the sooner..we get through directions, the sooner I'll pass around snacks/ we'll have more points for fun Friday" or "ok, I need complete silence in a countdown from 5 ..I'll be sending ps messages for anyone still talking after the countdown".

[@teacheradviser9257]

Very true. The kids change every year but the characteristics, behaviors, abilities, etc... are the same from year to year.

[@marceladiaz9374]

LOVE this video. I'm in my year 5 of teaching and feel like these are things I already know or have already heard but they way you present them is just refreshing and 💯 inspiring. Thank you.

[@nickh2647]

Mr. Reynolds, this is the answer I’ve been trying to search for. I just didn’t know how to do it. Why should we give up on them? Because I remember when I was their age and motivation is not the first thought when you’re a preteen in a different environment pulled from your home. It takes an act of congress to do things that you don’t want to do, but learning how to see the bigger picture and why it’s important is key to teaching. Thanks for this! I’m looking forward to seeing more classroom management strategies.

[@sarahwessenberg8626]

Thank you, I appreciate videos like these! Helps normalize mistakes in teaching that we are all constantly learning!

[@CJReynolds]

Hi Sarah! I appreciate you saying that. It was the goal and I’m not sure it’s talked about enough. My best to you!

[@TA-ym1xe]

You're always delivering Mr. Reynolds. Thank you!

[@CJReynolds]

My pleasure!

[@Creative_Carter]

It's my third year teaching and I'm already seeing the grey hairs creeping in. I'm predicting by year 6 I'll be looking like Mr. Fantastic from the Fantastic Four 😂

[@CJReynolds]

I tell the kids that my white hair is all of my wisdom. Like Gandalf.

[@traceyferville4308]

Love it...there are no lies here! Esp since you speak from years of experience. Tysm for sharing and God bless you soul!

[@CJReynolds]

Happy to do it Tracey! My best to you!

[@jasoncoster7728]

Love videos on mistakes that have been made! I find it so beneficial learning from my own mistakes and from the mistakes of others. Love the channel 💪🏻

[@CJReynolds]

Glad it was helpful Jason! I look forward to making more!

[@tristahill941]

A-mazing. Helpful, kind, considered advice. Appreciate everything you say.

[@XtinaCMV]

I was waiting for the unicorn advice! 🤣 I have a couple spicy ones this year.

[@CJReynolds]

Video on this is coming. 😂❤️

[@jajairasequeira8637]

Please do a video about our "rare unicorns" !!! I was so invested to what you were saying!!

[@CJReynolds]

I’ll put it in the list Jajaira! What kind of “unicorn” do you have?

[@jajairasequeira8637]

Thank you so much for the reply. I would like to point out that I am a first year middle school math teacher, so my unicorn might not be the same compared to someone else with more experience :) However, I have a student who has really bad anger management and as a result, none of the other students wants to engage with him in class during group work or pair shares. This causes my student to disengage in class rather quickly and become disruptive in class.

[@mypaldan]

Dude you are the man. Love from San Mateo

[@WheelgunsOnWheels]

Year 22… I’ve got a class of 32 students with about 50% repeaters in earth science. Day 2 and they’re already doing nothing but staring at their cell phones and ignoring me. It’s not like 3 of them, it’s like 23 of them and the remaining actual first year freshmen are visibly shell shocked. Anyone have anything helpful to offer?

[@sharonchorba6995]

Have you ever had a motivator, something the students really want, that ends up being a distraction because it becomes too much of a focus? What would you do about it. I let my students have a few minutes of free time at the end of class, but students can loose it. The students love it so much that they want to get done quickly and who loose that free time can be so angry that they end up trying to point out anyone else who they think should loose their time.

[@audiolego]

Thanks man

[@JennyMack]

one thing i always hated about pd's was that they did how to. they just said you should do this, not how to.

[@CJReynolds]

Hey Jenny! That’s a good point!

[@downbntout]

Pretty sure every established YTer is getting a memo telling all YT to do shorts.

[@taylor5385]

I teach 9th grade English at a Title I school primarily Hispanic students, quote have said, " I don't give a fuck about this shit, Ms". Then they will continue to disrupt by dancing around the classroom, and singing or trying to talk to anyone for no reason other than to stop class instruction. I had this issue today with four 9th-grade Hispanic boys. What would you advise in this situation?

[@CJReynolds]

Hi Taylor! First, I’m really sorry you are dealing with this type of behavior. I can’t even answer this hear. I’m going to make a video on it. I’ll do my best to get it out quick so it’s timely for you. ☺️

[@ts96399]

I need the same advice. Similar situation.

[@santorashane]

Same issues here. I've been teaching in that environment for years, but it's gotten worse this year. It's gotten to the point where when the class gets too loud, I blow a whistle. Those that are still talking get one verbal warning, then a second, then they end up on my "parent phone call list" on the board, then if that does not deter them they are removed from the class and written up on a referral. It sucks and I don't like doing it, but the whistle and publicly visible parent phone call list has helped a little bit. Still trying to figure it out though!

[@taylor5385]

@@CJReynolds Thank you!

[@taylor5385]

@@santorashane Thank you

[@joshuanuss1356]

Darn I missed the PD!!

[@RebeccaLynnMusic]

You say sawl! 😅Now I have to find out for whom that's a regional accent.

[@Top10herb]

Great video! This video is not about one solution for all, magical ways, secrets or other clickbait BS.

[@CJReynolds]

Thanks so much for such a kind comment. ✌🏽

[@downbntout]

Sir, please could you use a script or at least an outline? Were you padding this to earn an ad or something? I'm learning from your methods but please, be more concise.

[@CJReynolds]

Sorry about that. That studio had a lot of distractions and it was hard to focus sometimes. Please check out my other classroom management videos for more info. New studio coming this week.

[@avrilduck8326]

Nearly 2 mins before you get into the actual topic... very irritating repetitive intro.. But great two tips! Thank you!