Your Own Habits May Contribute to Behavior Problems

Teachers may not be aware that their own habits could be affecting classroom management.  This article by Jennifer Gonzalez is quite insightful and it will be enlightening to see if some of her bad habits could also be yours. Gonzalez expands on each habit and offers alternatives. 

1. Smiling at the Wrong Times
2. Handling Problems Publicly
3. All Sound, No Sight
4. Not Waiting for Quiet
5. Making Students Choose Between Listening and Reading
6. Only Speaking in "Don'ts"
7. Taking Too Long
8. Staying Up Front
9. Focusing on the Problems
10. Taking things Personally

Excellent article!  Not to be missed.  After reading the article, please share your thoughts in Comments below.


10 Ways to Sabotage Your Classroom Management.  Jennifer Gonzalez.  11.23.14. Middleweb
http://www.middleweb.com/19037/10-ways-sabotage-classroom-management/