http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/22848.aspxThu, 19 Nov 2009 22:00:50 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:22848Hawk1030This article explains how to teachers can handle habitually disruptive students and measures they can take to manage such recalcitrant behavior. Introduction Every teacher knows that it only takes one bad egg to ruin the dozen. The reality is that most teachers have two or three dozen students to contend with and more than one misbehaved student pe...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/3319.aspxTue, 10 Nov 2009 11:53:07 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:3319ElizabethWistromThis simple checklist will help you stay organized all year long! These important classroom organization tips may be used for a variety of applications, and can be easily reproduced. Read on to learn more! Assignments to grade, field trip money to collect, assessments to administer, one-on-one conferencing...how does a busy teacher keep tra...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/55190.aspxSat, 07 Nov 2009 13:09:07 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55190yasminaNovice educators walk into their first classroom full of fresh ideas and high expectations. Reality quickly brings them back to earth when the first disciplinary problem arises. This article will present a unique behavior modification method. The Behavior Ticket - What Is It? A behavior ticket works similarly to a traffic ticket. I always make ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/3321.aspxFri, 30 Oct 2009 12:09:58 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:3321ElizabethWistromLesson planning does not have to be difficult or time consuming! Spend a little time at the beginning of the year writing a lesson plan master that will make you a more organized and efficient educator. Writing a lesson plan that is clear and concise plays an important role in effective classroom management. Not only do they keep the teacher or...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/52663.aspxFri, 16 Oct 2009 19:00:38 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:52663TrentExcuses for not doing homework have been around for years. We all know that 90% of the excuses for no homework are fabricated, but what can teachers do to discourage the liars while giving that 10% telling the truth a fair shake. Here are some suggestions. If you're looking for good excuses to tell your teacher because you didn't do your ho...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/6133.aspxMon, 28 Sep 2009 20:47:01 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:6133ElizabethWistromParents and students love to receive positive notes home from the teacher! Here is a quick and easy method to be certain that you are communicating with parents consistently all year long. The Importance of Communicating With Parents Effective communication between home and school is one of the foundations for successful learning. Too often, ho...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/7225.aspxTue, 22 Sep 2009 07:45:56 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:7225nbctClassroom management is the key to a successful school year and a sane teacher. A harmonious classroom is one where students understand the rules, procedures, and expectations. Classroom Procedures For a classroom to function efficiently, classroom procedures must be taught explicitly. Often the need for classroom discipline stems from a misunderst...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/5966.aspxTue, 22 Sep 2009 07:37:20 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:5966nbctWishing you had a magic wand to make your classroom the oasis of learning you pictured? You do! Action research is a problem solving technique that will help any classroom teacher implement changes to help students succeed. Making Action Research Work For You An educational researcher friend of mine recently asked me, “Do you do Action Rese...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/34025.aspxFri, 18 Sep 2009 16:04:11 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:34025Hawk1030Do your students hang from the rafters before the bell rings to begin class? If so, this article can help you take control. The article suggests that teachers examine their classroom rules and procedures to see if their is a more effective way to maintain an orderly classroom. Introduction Part one of this series suggests that teachers look at ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/48112.aspxThu, 03 Sep 2009 00:42:09 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:48112LynnChittomHere is a great and simple idea for behavior management in a Kindergarten classroom. It's affordable and easy and encourages your children toward exhibiting their best behavior individually and as a class. Kindergarten Behavior Kindergarten teachers know that the trick to having a great year is having a great system for classroom management. Wh...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/11232.aspxMon, 31 Aug 2009 15:29:48 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:11232maryharlinPart 4 of a 5 part series focusing on successful classroom management. This article focuses on how determining the best seating arrangement for your students can positively impact your classroom management plan. When proximity seating is used to manage a student’s problem behavior, it traditionally means allowing a student to sit in the front of th...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/11233.aspxSat, 29 Aug 2009 21:25:52 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:11233maryharlinPart 5 of a 5 part series focusing on successful classroom management. This article focuses on managing and changing the behavior of the most challenging students. If you're a teacher you know that sometimes it only takes one student to disrupt an entire class. However, there are strategies you can use to stop the negative behavior of even the most...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/11231.aspxSat, 29 Aug 2009 21:24:20 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:11231maryharlinThis article discusses how recess and downtime contribute to successful classroom management. Most teachers agree that it is hard for students to sit still and pay attention to class work for an entire school day. Students that are given chances to expend some of their energy will be better able to sit in their desks, listen to their teacher, and c...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/11229.aspxSat, 29 Aug 2009 21:23:26 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:11229maryharlinPart 3 of a 5 part series focusing on successful classroom management. This article focuses on the use of rewards in the classroom. The goal for most teachers and parents is to teach and raise children that are intrinsically motivated. That is, motivated by internal factors. Students who are intrinsically motivated want to succeed because it makes ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/11227.aspxSat, 29 Aug 2009 21:21:49 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:11227maryharlinPart 1 of a 5 part series focusing on successful classroom management. This article focuses on ways you can keep your students engaged and on-task during class. Teachers are less likely to have classroom management problems when their students are on-task and engaged. Students are more likely to remain on-task and engaged if they are interested in ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/10467.aspxMon, 10 Aug 2009 18:23:33 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:10467TrentUse effective classroom management strategies to change attitudes. I remember my second year teaching. I had it all figured out until several parents called and complained about some of my "effective" classroom management strategies. They felt public flogging for chewing gum in class was excessive. I learned that effective classroom manag...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/reviews/8909.aspxWed, 01 Jul 2009 03:01:44 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:8909LauriePatsalidesA wonderful tool for teachers to keep the classroom organized and establish routines for the school year. Classroom Management in Photographs This book is a most valuable teacher reference. It has been a great tool for me as a classroom teacher. It will be especially useful for a new teacher, but even the veteran teacher can glean insight from othe...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/9014.aspxTue, 30 Jun 2009 00:44:03 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:9014LauriePatsalidesThe key to maintaining classroom routines is to evaluate your routines frequently throughout the school year. Are my classroom routines working or do they need to be changed? If you see any chaos in the classroom, then chances are they are not. Evaluate Classroom Routines Throughout the year evaluate how things are going. If you notice any chao...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/4420.aspxWed, 10 Jun 2009 15:20:49 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:4420TrentYou've already tried working hard. Isn't it time you tried working smart? Apply effective time management by doing the most important things now. What is Time Management? In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People , Stephen R. Covey creates the time management matrix and answers the question "what is time management?" whil...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/37046.aspxSat, 30 May 2009 02:43:06 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:37046Hawk1030This article encourages teachers to encourage their students to behave while they are in the classroom. Teachers can extend rewards to those students who behave each and every day, and in turn, teachers influence other students to behave as everyone wants to be rewarded. Students need to know when they are doing a job, whether they are producing go...