Teaching is not an easy profession neither an easy job to do. The following conditions are some of

In addition to these standards, rights, and responsibilities, all teachers need to be consciously aware of possible problems dealing with students on an individual basis. In their mission of providing for the safety and welfare of all students, teachers can sometimes find themselves in situations that may be detrimental to themselves and their students. In practice, knowing how to avoid these situations is key. Dr. Troy Hutching’s presentation (Developing an Ethical Framework for Teacher Student Relationships: A Continuum of Responsibility, Nov. 1, 2011 Northern Arizona Univ.) was an eye opener. He provided the following startling facts: Shakeshaft (2004) reported 9.6% of grade 8-11

Outstanding teachers posses the following skills and or attributes: The ability to adapt to any changes that may occur, The cognitive skills to think quickly and logically, The virtue of patience to handle the repeating of information for those students who may not catch on quickly and finally The passion of teaching others to be better learners and the ability to listen and analyze the emotional, physical, and mental state of the students . Truly good educators remember that the image they exude is the example that is set forth for their students. A teacher provides high expectations for the students as well as his or her self to creates a positive atmosphere.

Findings from a recent Ofsted report have shown that low-level disruption in the classroom is causing pupils to potentially lose up to one hour of learning each day, and that this may have a detrimental impact on their life chances (Ofsted, 2014). Difficulties managing behavior is a commonly reported source of stress and burnout among teachers, and is resulting in a substantial number leaving the profession within 5 years (Ford et al, 2012). Disruptive behaviour is not only stressful for teachers, but it can be unsettling for pupils, can hinder pupils enjoyment of school and can prevent pupils from fulfilling their potential (Gorard, 2010). Although there has never been a time when all pupils behaved well, all of the time (Viser, 2005), it is important that teachers have a good understanding of the challenges they may face in the classroom, and are equipped with effective strategies to help them manage classroom behaviour. After all, effective behaviour management and discipline in schools is a crucial to ensuring academic success and a positive and safe learning environment (Luisellia et al, 2005).

The first thing I will talk about in this book is the positive and negative effects of physical contact with your students. Michie, the main character, was in an incident where he was accused of touching a student inappropriately. Although the truth was revealed that he didn’t do what he was accused of, it shows how physical contact with a student can have a negative impact on a teacher’s career. Even though Michie was merely trying to console a person, children look for attention in any way they can find. This incident nearly cost Michie his job, but at the same time, a big part of teaching is showing the kids you care for them. Michie believes it is hard to care for people if you keep them at arm’s length, and I agree. Physical contact is an

Hudgins, B.B., & Riesenmy, M.R. (1994). Teaching self-direction to enhance children’s thinking in physical science. Journal of Educational Research, 88(1), 15.

As principal of TWH, I feel it is vital to keep the urgency focused on academics. It is my belief that if we set students up for challenging and engaging classroom instruction, discipline issues will start to lessen. However, my teachers will feel supported and respected, and that will be communicated regularly to our students and school community. “…leaders treat others fairly, equitably, and with dignity and respect—and they establish the expectation that others in the school community act in a similar manner” (Murphy, 2006).

Also, we should keep building on positive relationships between the teachers and children we care for. Some of the ways we can do this is by demonstrating respect for the children. We can show them we care by giving them physical affection, using eye contact, be careful with tone of voice and showing them our smile. We need to be consistent with the children. Finally,

One of the greatest challenges teachers can face in their professional career is a student who appears combative and misbehaves regularly. Generally there is an underlying cause of their outbursts and if the teacher is not observant enough the student may be labeled as a “bad kid.” Students misbehave for many different reasons, during my school career I have seen classmates who believe it is unpopular to be smart and therefore make an effort to be the disruptor and ensure other students take note. One other glaring similarity is that many of the troublesome students have a hard life outside of school, like their parents are divorced, impoverished or simply they do not receive enough attention. These and other factors can lead to students acting out during the school day. Yet in many ways teachers are unable or unwilling to discipline students. Like in the New York Times article How Mrs. Grady Transformed Olly Neal, where the teacher admits she would practice being mean in the mirror. Some people are simply incapable of being mean and perhaps that was what made Mrs. Grady a terrific teacher in the first place. I have heard it said by teachers that one way to earn students respect and ensure they behave is to not smile until Thanksgiving. (To me that is comedic, I cannot fathom how not smiling could help but some teachers I have talked to swear by it, so to each their own). Considering teachers are the gatekeepers to society some like Emile Durkheim would argue that schools

There are both general and special education teachers who have reported that they “aren't adequately trained to deal with the aggression, defiance, and sometimes even violence that they witness daily which seems to be increasing in children at younger ages (Ruef, Higgins, Glaeser, & Patnode, 2009). Teachers' lack of time planning, there being a high number of students in the room and only one or two teachers, and lack of administrative support to apply behavior changes in general have all been noted as problems related to

Students that get into fights are not thinking about the consequences. If you get kicked out of school that can ruin your future. Other students do not do their work in school. Not doing your best in school can make it so that you get denied by the college you always

In this assignment I will explore my role, responsibilities and boundaries as a teacher within the teacher training cycle and will analyse the different ways in which I would establish ground rules with students which may promote good behaviour and respect for other students who are participating within the same learning environment (Gravells, 2010).

As the principal your first step is to determine if there is value to the staff member’s judgement. On occasion there may be a personality conflict between the two teachers and little merit to the complaint. Dealing with the personality conflict, then becomes the priority. Regardless, the duty of the principal is to gather the facts. Initial analysis of the teacher’s practice is done through informal walk-through observations. The principal provides written feedback to the teacher in regard to the principal’s observations relative to the teaching standards. It is imperative for the principal to make themselves available to the teacher if they desire to discuss the informal observation.

Students may be forced to go forward with a task they aren’t ready for; therefore losing what sense of confidence they had left. 4. They conceal what humanity you might have had left. a. Student may be isolated from any form of life. b. They may want a student to show how cruel they can be.

A teacher must deal with disruptive classroom behavior throughout their career. To do so, they must not only develop their skills in handling these situations but also develop ethical standards for their classroom. These standards set forth by the teacher will help them deal with their students, those students’ parents, the school administrators and their community. There are numerous articles written that could help a teacher when researching any legal or ethical issues that may arise during their teaching career. This paper summarizes four

One of the most essential exercises when in comes to professional development as an instructor is to continuously reflect on your perspective, methodology, instruction and behavior within your profession. Doing so ensure that you a growing and improving on teaching skills and building on old strengths to benefit you as an instructor but especially the students that you serve.