Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Student's Respect Last semester I interned in a first grade class. The class was a bit... lively, but my CT managed it very well. Whenever she was not the one in charge of the class however, the students became instantly unruly. After watching the class I learned this was not just a problem I had as an intern, but also one other teachers seemed to have. When I was in charge I used every tactic and reward/discipline system my CT used, but that didn't seem to make a difference in their behavior. While my teaching time wasn't a total disaster I was very frustrated when trying to manage them. What do you suppose I could have done to help keep the disruptions to a minimum? Was it right to use my CT's exact style? Or should I have tried my own form of discipline/management? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) I love the suggestion of a positive behavior plan. That will work for probably 80% of your students. For the students it does not not work with: I have a lot of success with short direct sentences. I have very clear expectations. When we sent on the carpet, I clearly state the behavior I expect. If someone starts to act up, I let them know that the behavior is not acceptable because I expect them to follow my expectation. I am firm but friendly. I try to remember that part of my job as an early childhood teacher is teaching students proper behavior and what is expected of them at a school. Most children like to know exactly what is expected of them and respond well to the structure. Stay consistent and their behavior will too!