As much as kids often may seem like they prefer chaos, I have found that they actually like a predictable classroom. It has to be done right up front when you meet the class at the beginning of the school year. Set classroom expectations and routines. I’m a middle school math teacher in my 60’s. Not only do I let my students what each of our student/teacher responsibilities are, but I also give them an unexpected lesson on the human brain and what they are growing through. I talk briefly about the brain stem and the frontal lobe, conscious and subconscious thoughts. I never directly discuss a student’s poor behavior during class time. I do hold students after class so they can tell me if they were using their frontal lobe or not. If not then I have them develop a self improvement plan. I put them in charge of their own development.
Hmmm… I for one will not appear to the students as requesting the students’ attention by raising my hand. The message is I am awaiting a turn to speak. D I S A P P O I N T I N G.
@@thebusyeducator Yeah, “many years”… I’ve been elementary ed for 35 years in the int’l schools, just returned a month ago to regular school. Kids here have… different goals let’s say, from what I’ve been around.
I also used to write a message on the whiteboard, for example: If you are reading this, please put your hands on your head and face me. Thanks! Within a few seconds every child caught on.
The concept that the teacher implemented in her class was awesome. I'm not a teacher, but being prepared is the key. I think in life period if you let people know what you expect from them, and you can tell them what they can expect from you. Life could run smoother. SO long as you stay true to what you say. Conducting yourself in a professional manner should always be on the top of your list. I truly enjoyed Mr. Wong
Hi thanks for sharing, great tips! I am currently using something similar, students would be quiet for that moment, but not long they’ll start to be noisy again, most of the time because they are excited. What to do with those repetitive behaviours? Thanks very much!
Hello Ting, When those repetitive behaviours start up, stop what you are doing and address the inappropriate behaviours with the behaviours you want. You want to nip this in the bud early before it overwhelms you. Do this as many times as necessary to get the class that you want. Hope this helps.
This was very soothing to watch. I already use this with my upper elementary students but was afraid to use it with the younger kids. I’ll try to incorporate it before it’s too late in the game.
Thank you for your reply Stephanie. It's so funny, I had no qualms about using it with my younger students--it was my older students that I didn't think it would work. But it did! Have a great new school year.
Hello sir! I'd like to know if we send the supporting document (such as transcript, cover letter, and certification), then should we send those files in one PDF file or send them in a separate file?
Hello Joshua, Thank you for your question. Check with the company that you are interviewing with as to how they want support documents sent to them. All the best, Marjan
@@thebusyeducator Thank you, sir, for replying to my comment. I will certainly be glad to do that, thanks for the advice! One last question I want to ask if the HR says "send you CV to the email". Does that mean CV ATS Friendly or the other CV which is more colorful (with decoration) than ATS Friendly?
Yep. It works if you start it on the first day. Mine is HEADS UP! hands and eyes. over here over there and tracking. works everywhere we go and field trips too!
You’ve trained them. I had a special needs class of 17 to do the same thing. They were good at it. The challenge is getting a class of 30+ VBS students to be quiet.
Hello Abdul--Watch my Substitute Teacher interview a number of times until you are confident answering the questions. All the best in your interview! Let us know how you did. Be safe. Be healthy. Marjan
@Aaron Kane Questions that You Should Ask during an Interview Just like you will be fielding questions from your interviewer, it is best to ask a few questions of your own. It shows that while you are genuinely interested in working at their school, you do have some concerns of your own. This helps give you a more confident appearance. It lets your interviewers know that not just any job will do for you, but that you want the right job, the best job. In other words, you are looking for the teaching position that is the best fit for you. Keep your questions simple and polite. Make sure that you are asking specific questions about the position and/or work environment. Steer clear of asking any personal questions or any questions that are not directly job related. You may even want to jot down some of the answers that you are given for reference later on. Here are some questions that you should ask your prospective employer: 1. Why is the position available right now? 2. What would you most like to see done in the next six months? 3. What are the most difficult problems this job entails? 4. How much freedom do I have in the curriculum decision-making process? 5. What changes do you envision in the near future for this school? 6. How many periods do I teach per day? Planning periods? 7. Do I have my own classroom? 8. What extracurricular activities can I get involved with? 9. How is your technology department? Do I have access to Internet/computer? 10. What is the school’s philosophy on inclusion? 11. What is the typical class size? 12. Do you have a new teacher mentor program? Obviously you do not have to ask all of these questions. Instead, pick three to six that you are truly curious about. If you have done research you may know part of the answer. For example: I am aware that your school has a teacher mentor program. Could you explain how this works and how I might become involved in this program.
CV vs Resume - 5+ Key Differences [w/ Examples] novoresume.com/career-blog/cv-vs-resume-what-is-the-difference To really be sure, contact the employer and ask. Hope this helps. Marjan
Hello Azhar. Thank you for your feedback. I appreciate it very much. I'm sorry I don't know the type of math questions they usually ask. I would suggest reviewing the math curriculum and possibly asking a math teacher or math consultant. Hope this helps. Be Healthy. Be Safe. Marjan
For me, the very first step to calm down this type of class is to know students' social background since each of them has to be raised in different environment and culture, then finding out why they like or dislike subject that i teach, their struggle or biggest dificulty with this subject and finally apply this rule. The "raising hand" method that you suggests is good but somehow it has "holes" in it, for example, some students reject to be cooperative and long teaching duration which will likely to absorb students' energy , making them bored and start doing something else in the classroom.
Thank you Maria for your detailed reply. Yes, it is very important to know the students' social background. By knowing your students you are more able to teach to their interests. With team building exercises, routines such as raising your hand and engaging curriculum, you will be on the way to having your best class ever. All the best. Be healthy. Be safe. Marjan
I’ve done this and it works regardless of background. I just explain why it works the first time I go through routines and have students test it out and it’s worked every time.
That's so funny! Usually it takes only a couple of seconds for the kids to respond in an assembly. He may have to do some more prep work with the kids. Hope all is well considering.
I can't speak for the USA, but in Canada you would be able to teach in a community college. Here's a resource that should help you: canadianvisa.org/blog/jobs/how-to-migrate-to-canada-as-a-teacher
Hi! Very nice video! I have a maybe unusual question. I am foreigner physicist and I don't live in the US or Canada. I have a PhD and currently have 2 years of teaching experience at a famous Colombian university, during my postdoc. I am Brazilian and also have an Italian passport. Can I apply for a job in a community college, even not being a US or Canadian citizen and currently not residing in the US or Canada?
Hello Dr. Pakin--There are a number of techniques you can use: You need to train them a number of times with this procedure in order for it to be effective. Depending on the group of students, teach them the procedure and then reinforce the procedure a number of times during the day and week until they have it automatically. Another short term technique I've used when the class needed to be quiet is to tell them: "you're not in trouble. I just need you to put your heads down on your desk and relax for a bit." Sometimes I'll also turn off the lights. Let me know if this worked. Good luck.
I'm not teaching, but because of covid a teacher in my aunt's school is in quarantine and I have to be in her classes to make sure they behave properly while the teacher teaches from each individual student's iPads. Today was the first day and I haven't properly introduced myself in every class because my role is often very unsure. I'm untrained, I'm basically in another teachers class so I'm not the main authority figure and I have never done anything like this before. It's also tough because its a foreign international school. Everybody is supposed to speak English but that would only happen if you reprimand them every five seconds because English is not their first language. And me being me not having established myself as the person to listen to (because I dont know how to) have no idea how to rectify my "position" in the classroom. I'm only there for a week so I'm struggling to find what the right balance would be and how I should behave. If you have any tips I would appreciate them.
Hello Ethan. Thank you for your question. I hear you. I've been in your situation many times. The best thing to do is to take the teacher's lead. The last thing you want to do is to upstage a teacher. Keep doing what you're doing, it is the best strategy. Let me know how things work out for you.
