I am going to share with you 20 tips that will help you be successful as a middle school teacher. I am currently in my 6th year of teaching middle school and what I have had to experience to bring you these tips is astronomical. So, I am saving you the heartache and headache. You’ve waited long enough, so let’s get into it. (To see the video, click the image above.)
1) It is okay to admit when you are wrong. 2) Being stubborn is more harmful than helpful. 3) Take care of discipline yourself unless it is an emergency. 4) Don’t break up fights. 5) Read your IEPs and follow all accommodations and behavior plans. 6) Give kids with known behavior issues lots of positive attention. 7) Don’t allow disruptive students in your class. 8) Only worry about things within your control. 9) When changing seating arrangements based on student behavior, do not tell them it is about behavior. 10) Allow students to chew gum and drink in class. 11) Pick and choose your battles. 12) Always stay calm. The crazier they get, the calmer you must be. Start writing what you see in the classroom. Watch them get quiet. 13) Allow students to borrow a pencil in exchange for their backpack. (Place their bag somewhere safe behind your desk.) 14) Never allow disrespect. 15) Always discuss students behavior in private. 16) Offer upset students an opportunity to talk to the counselor. 17) If a student is persistent when trying to argue, say “I really want to hear your perspective on this but since we do not have time right now, could you fill this out and give it to me tomorrow. “ they usually say, no that’s okay. 18) Don’t allow students to be mean to each other. (If it is not they serious, I have them paper rock scissor it in the hall. They usually laugh it off. If they are too mad to do this, I send them to the counselor to discuss their issues. No counselor: assign after school detention and you all play a board game or cards.) 19) Do not tell student something is homework until the bell rings. They will put the assignment away and tell you they will do it at home when there is 20 minutes left of class. 20) Always base your decisions on what’s best for the child. Your sincerity will show through. Thank you for reading and I encourage you to watch the video since I go into more details.
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