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The Cult of Pedagogy Podcast

240: When Your Classroom Management Goes Off the Rails

Dec 8, 2024
In this enlightening discussion, Claire English, founder of The Unteachables, shares her insights on classroom management and teacher well-being. She outlines three key reasons why classroom order can decline and offers actionable strategies to reclaim it. Claire emphasizes the importance of teacher wellness, highlighting how mental health directly impacts classroom dynamics. With her international teaching experience, she introduces resources like her book 'It's Never Just About the Behavior' and the Behavior Club to empower educators in their journey.
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  • Classroom management can deteriorate when expectations are not consistently reinforced, necessitating ongoing communication and routine adjustments throughout the year.
  • Effectively balancing credible and approachable teaching presences is crucial, as it influences authority and rapport, thereby impacting classroom control and student engagement.

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Understanding Classroom Management Challenges

Classroom management often deteriorates over the course of the school year, even when initial routines and expectations are successfully established. As the year progresses, students may begin to push boundaries, which can lead to increased noise and distraction in the classroom. When teachers do not consistently reinforce expectations and boundaries, they may inadvertently send signals that certain behaviors are acceptable. It is crucial for educators to recognize that expectations should not be treated as a one-time conversation but rather as ongoing principles that need to be actively integrated into daily practice.

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