Comments on: More on Troubleshooting Classroom Management Issues http://edla7550.edublogs.org/2006/11/03/more-on-troubleshooting-classroom-management-issues/ Theory and Pedagogy of English Instruction Thu, 30 Nov 2006 00:40:50 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: Candice http://edla7550.edublogs.org/2006/11/03/more-on-troubleshooting-classroom-management-issues/comment-page-1/#comment-69 Candice Wed, 29 Nov 2006 23:56:06 +0000 http://edla7550.edublogs.org/2006/11/03/more-on-troubleshooting-classroom-management-issues/#comment-69 I was drawn to the class management discussion because I am having major problems with my students. Most of your techniques seem as if they would work in theory, but it seems that trying them without the administrative back up is daunting. Also, to deal with a lot of kids (30) in a small room makes them even more difficult to maintain. I'd like to know in what environment these practices have been successful and whether there are techniques that work for all types of students. I was drawn to the class management discussion because I am having major problems with my students. Most of your techniques seem as if they would work in theory, but it seems that trying them without the administrative back up is daunting. Also, to deal with a lot of kids (30) in a small room makes them even more difficult to maintain. I’d like to know in what environment these practices have been successful and whether there are techniques that work for all types of students.

]]> By: Lani Ritter Hall http://edla7550.edublogs.org/2006/11/03/more-on-troubleshooting-classroom-management-issues/comment-page-1/#comment-40 Lani Ritter Hall Sun, 05 Nov 2006 17:30:30 +0000 http://edla7550.edublogs.org/2006/11/03/more-on-troubleshooting-classroom-management-issues/#comment-40 Your discussion of classroom management contains a wealth of such good tips to assist in your classroom. I really appreciated the comment on the power of proximity as I’ve found that coupled with a personal comment helps to keep all focused on the learning. I wondered if sharing my experience might add to the conversation-- First, I wish I had had the vision to start each year with the activity David Jakes shared on the Tech Learning Blog last September. You’ll find it here: http://www.techlearning.com/blog/main/archives/2006/08/pop_quiz.html I found my 35 years as a classroom teacher an exciting, endless journey that encouraged life long learning to become a more accomplished teacher. My classroom management traveled through highly structured point systems, Lee Canter, and “Discipline with Dignity” to my current path on which I find Alfie Kohn’s notion of “Beyond Discipline: From compliance to community” best serves learning. You’ll find a short summary here: http://www.alfiekohn.org/books/bd.htm And an interview with Alfie Kohn here: http://stream.luxmedia501.com/?file=realimpact/ascd/talks_w_author/qta_alfie_kohn_interview.mov&type=mov Might there be some value in considering this notion of developing community, and going beyond compliance? Best, Lani Your discussion of classroom management contains a wealth of such good tips to assist in your classroom. I really appreciated the comment on the power of proximity as I’ve found that coupled with a personal comment helps to keep all focused on the learning. I wondered if sharing my experience might add to the conversation–

First, I wish I had had the vision to start each year with the activity David Jakes shared on the Tech Learning Blog last September. You’ll find it here:
http://www.techlearning.com/blog/main/archives/2006/08/pop_quiz.html

I found my 35 years as a classroom teacher an exciting, endless journey that encouraged life long learning to become a more accomplished teacher. My classroom management traveled through highly structured point systems, Lee Canter, and “Discipline with Dignity” to my current path on which I find Alfie Kohn’s notion of “Beyond Discipline: From compliance to community” best serves learning. You’ll find a short summary here:
http://www.alfiekohn.org/books/bd.htm

And an interview with Alfie Kohn here:
http://stream.luxmedia501.com/?file=realimpact/ascd/talks_w_author/qta_alfie_kohn_interview.mov&type=mov

Might there be some value in considering this notion of developing community, and going beyond compliance?

Best,
Lani

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