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| Classroom management - What works, what doesn't |
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What Works:

    * arrive in the classroom before the students do.
    * organize and prepare before each lesson.
    * insist that everyone be treated with a wholesome respect.
    * listen to student opinions and consider their feelings.
    * maintain your sense of humour and tolerant attitude.
    * assist children to make appropriate choices.
    * teach students decision-making skills.
    * help students to live with mistakes and take them in stride.
    * use a quiet, friendly tone of voice.
    * show faith in each child and build on strengths.
    * help children to increase their feelings of self-esteem.
    * believe that all children are capable and lovable.
    * have a low-key, consistent, and matter-of-fact manner.
    * use realistic, logical consequences, and enforce them.
    * move around the classroom.

What does not work:

    * accept excuses, bargain or blame
    * act hastily without knowing the implications of actions
    * offer "bribes/rewards" for behaviour
    * preach, nag, criticize, shout, and threaten
    * punish as a way to teach appropriate behaviour
    * punish the whole class for the misdeeds of a few
    * rescue children rather than teach problem solving skills
    * use put-downs, sarcasm, embarrassment, or humiliation 


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