Deep Breaths and Apologies
What's something you do as part of your classroom management system that is authentic just to you?
Here's a question I recently posted on BlueSky.
What's something you do as part of your classroom management system that is authentic just to you?
One of my favorite responses is below. I think it is excellent advice for any teacher at any level. In my experience teaching eighth grade, it goes a long way to build relationships when I apologize and talk about how I mess up daily. It's also a good rule of thumb to deal with behaviors in private whenever possible.
In addition, taking deep breaths never hurts.
I know when to take a deep breath before addressing an issue and always apologize first. High schoolers need to save face in front of their peers and own up to their behaviors in private.
— janeroth.bsky.social (@janeroth.bsky.social) January 3, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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