subbing/training
What should you think about before becoming a teacher? (trial and error)
Subbing, it is a good way to figure out if this is the grade level you want.
Try to empathize with them
No- don't over explain
3. Bend of elementary and high school, good "in-between" age
The students you're teaching are different each day, making it easier to try new managing styles.
What attitude helps your days run smoother in the classroom?
A calm, anxiety-free attitude will make your class time better
Minimizing teen drama to students isn't helpful because...?
These are the first experiences they are having with relationships, etc.
What might happen if they ALL see a chance to negotiate with you?
It could turn into a "you vs. them" situation
What qualities do they share with elementary school students?
Fun-loving/enthusiastic attitude towards school
Subbing is the best way to...
Train for classroom management.
Can you find advice from other teachers or even youtube videos on how to manage your classroom?
Yes- it can be very helpful and a good starting point to branch off of
Empathizing with another student and telling them your experience you've had can help them what?
This can help the students not feel as bad as what is going on
Student: "Why do we have a new seating chart?" 1. Just go find your new seats. 2. I felt like ruining your lives just a little today
2- Use humor to lighten the conversation and appear more likable.
What qualities do they share with high school students?
Becoming more sophisticated in thinking and abilities
This can help you figure out multiple strategies and which one works best for you while teaching.
What gives more motivation for students in the classroom?
Autonomy - leads to more motivation in the classroom
When a student gossips you should, A. speak to them as if all of their drama was small, B. tell them it will be okay and ask them how this makes them feel.
B. tell them it will be okay and ask them how this makes them feel.
Use humor to end the topic or sentence
Are people/teachers intimidated at the thought of teaching middle schoolers? why?
Yes because they are at an in-between age (not exactly obedient like elementary or calmer like high school)
BONUS QUESTION.
Who did Thom message after his first sub job?
He called his ninth-grade math teacher.
How should you reflect on class days?
Journaling/writing down your thoughts on your day may help you with remembering how to manage better next time
Making a student feel like they matter and their drama matters to you can help them...
Feel like they belong and that you are there for them
What should you do when students give you feedback? (when they show that they're learning styles don't match with your teaching style)
Try to mold your teaching to include as many students as possible for the best change of learning.
Is teaching middle school ages (6-8 or so) all the same?
No, there is a big difference between teaching 6-7th and 8th grade