Monday, September 22, 2014
"Because I Said So"
Because I Said So is one of my favorite movies but the least favorite saying when it comes to discipline. It is very difficult to get teens to buy into expectations and rules with the attitude of "because I said so". When students can see the big picture or be guided into understanding the reasons for your expectations, they will make the right choices easier. Ask students why they think you have the expectations. Open up dialogue. Ask them what expectations they believe you should have in your classroom. Help them see how their behavior effects others in the class. Students need to see how the expectations are life-long lessons and will benefit them as they become adults.
Sunday, September 7, 2014
What Makes Them Click?
Trying to understand the teenager in your classroom is almost impossible. The human that stands in front of you that is as tall as you are but acts like a toddler at times. They have memory lapses and seem to be somewhere other than where their body is. There are many articles that have been written to help parents and teachers to understand this strange being. Take the time to view a few of them.
For a humorous look at a teens life try this out. You might even share it with a teen.
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How to Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days |
A teen will have you laughing in his adventures to overcome being a teen.
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