Blogs Ask 10 teachers about classroom management, and you’ll get 10 different and passionate answers based on personal teaching style, school culture, and an understanding of how children learn. Because of these differences in perspective, it’s not surprising that some of the most widely repeated advice about classroom management doesn’t hold up! Read on to find out which assumptions miss the mark, and why so much of what you’re already doing is spot on.
Enough of those nonsensical myths. Let’s focus on some tips that continue to work:
Behavior management is about creating conditions within the classroom where students feel connected to their peers within a community and safe to take risks. When we turn away from the myths, we empower ourselves with sustainable strategies to make learning engaging and productive. Here’s to the educators who chose to build a manageable classroom community for all students!
About the Author
Betsy Butler (she/her) is a Professional Learning Specialist at Teaching Channel. She holds a B.A. in English, a Master’s in Education, and has been teaching since 1992. Betsy uses her three decades of teaching experience to write and revise our courses while selecting the perfect accompanying texts. Her specialty areas include ELA, special education topics, behavior management, and mental health.
Fun Fact: Betsy’s daily conquest is solving the New York Times crossword puzzle.
