Thanks , teaching for 15 years and yes I am definitely doing some things wrong ! I let the students grate on my nerves and end up yelling and having power struggles . I do things right as well but you really help ground me and remind me on how to act ! Thanks so much ❤
I am a long term 7th grade substitute. Yesterday i knew I needed to do something different because I was exhausted and defeated. I had been teaching in a small private school for 8 years and going to seeing 100+ students a day was a big change and my management skills were lacking . I implemented the counting and NOISE strategy today and now, even though I suspected my students we’re not going to care or respond, it was absolutely life-changing. I am being dramatic but it was amazing advice and changed the day. Thank you!!!
Love these ideas. One tip I have used that helps with a student who is trying to challenge me on moving seats or so is to jot a Post-it while I am teaching and lay it down in front of them, saying that they can either move or it will have _______ consequence. No conversation, no battle, and they typically realize I meant it because I am so casually in control and they respond appropriately. I also have fun post-its for this that say "Seriously?, Just Saying, Mental Note, etc". I also have mood notes for students to fill out if they want to let me know how they are doing and high five notes, so its becomes a class culture element.
I am a foreign language middle school teacher. In the classroom there is a lot of interaction between the students, especially because they need to practice pronunciation. I definitely will be implementing the NOISE word on the board. I just love it!
I had a terrible class last Friday and I did everything wrong. Can't wait to implement these strategies. My students are incredibly exhausting and one step a way from prison.
Hey Michelle. The thing that helped me most was reflecting on what was working, writing it down, and doing exactly what you're doing - looking online to see what other teachers are doing that I can try and implement in my own class. It is not easy. Keep going.
I teach and get frustrated too, sometimes visibly. But on my worst day, I would never say anything remotely close to your last sentence. I am sorry things have been rough for you, but please find your “why.” They are children in need of guidance. Let’s not mention them finding this comment. Good luck!
Late response. I hope you are still in education. I’m sure you did at least one thing right. I know it’s hard but you need to re-frame teaching in your head. For example, these students possibly come from tough backgrounds and do not understand the subject area. As a defence mechanism, these kids insult you and say you are bad teacher (saving face). Also, you might have taught in the wrong school environment? Maybe finding schools where the students had a similar upbringing as you did will help connecting with the kids. It’s tough, but you will become a resilient individual if you stick through.
2024 and I’m still watching this! Just started as a leadership teacher at the local high school. And I caught myself in a couple power struggles not realizing the overall impact that has on the entire classroom. Thank you for educating me on that
Me too! My issue is 'relationship'. So many of my grad classes talked about relationship and relating to the kids. So I try to match their energy. But I have since learned it's about MY energy and what I bring and allow in the classroom. I am resetting everything tomorrow.
Welcome to teaching Yeeun! What a wild time to become a teacher! I plan on making a video for what ‘classroom’ management may look like during remote teaching that will hopefully be helpful.
Very helpful for some of my most challenging classes 7/8 general music and 7/8 chorus. I have used some of these techniques already but gained a little insight as to why they work...and a couple new ideas. Thank you.
Im returning to the classroom after 4 years off and this is such a helpful refresher. I was so worried. I’m teaching 5th grade…so stinky. I’ve got an air filter and a diffuser and I’m ready for business 😂🤣
Tip 9 is the most important for me. Getting into power struggles, using sarcasm or put downs, or yelling has probably never yielded an improved situation for me and has often created further problems. It makes me feel even worse. Also, using a kid’s name when they’re acting up for attention often serves to reward them with the very attention they seek. I’ve heard it said that no word is more beautiful to someone than their own name.
@@growtocycle6992 Hey growtocycle, if the classroom has really turned into a place of chaos, no single classroom management strategy is going to fix things. You're going to need a hard reset, which can be challenging. Do you have a teacher at your school who has a reputation of having good classroom management skills you can connect with? They'll have the best advice for you as they teach in your same school and context and can help you come up with a plan.
I feel blessed coming across this video, I am still a 21 year old language teacher (English as a second language) and I am amazed at how smart these tips are - All the love ❤️
OMG this takes me back to my classroom teaching days, yes, definitely don't engage and ask them to step outside or sit at the back if they are fine and quiet there. They first need to calm down before you can both talk. It also gives them time to reflect on it.
This is THE BEST classroom management advice I've ever seen in an excellent condensed 10 min form -- I've got 30 years of experienced teaching (and sat through manyyyy other multiple hour / very boring clasroom management sessions!)
Hands down!!! I'm gonna start as a Middle School Math teacher and this video just gave me so many insights as to how I would like to manage my classroom
I am a new substitute and have done 10 assignments or less. The first one I ever did was when I figured out I needed a plan. Finding this video was a life changer for me! The 'NOISE' strategy is my go-to and has worked 90% of the time! All of my age groups have loved it, thank you.
As a relatively new and unqualified teacher, I have to say the first two videos you have posted here are excellent examples of classroom management. I am VERY happy to have discovered your youTube Channel. I have subscribed to your channel as well as downloaded the HALL REFOCUS FORM which i will use. I MAY have to tweak it, given the ''naughtiness'' of my students, but its just about perfect in its purpose. Thank you for this. I hope i can share this knowledge with others
This was an excellent top ten. We have used and modeled a few of these classroom managment strategies but your explanation to each procedure was A+. Thank youu
I'm about to start student teaching in the spring, graduate, and go out into the real world and I found this SO helpful! I already know that I'll be adopting some (if not all) of these in my own classroom when the time comes, and this video will also serve as a great reminder just in case I lose my cool or need a refresher on some of these techniques. Thank you so much!! Also, definitely getting that Refocus Form!
I’m new to muddle school and this is so right on. The stuff that you pretend the kids are saying and the stuff we should t day are things I have said and heard them say. Thank God for new weeks, 🙏🏼 this is my 3rd week.
These tips are excellent! One trick I have found that helps is, when you have a student who regularly acts out, give them a little responsibility. Ask them to help you move boxes, set up materials etc, little things to occupy them. It may seem counter intuitive to give a misbehaving student more responsibility, but I have found that making them helpers makes them feel valued and they end up acting out less in the future.
I was taught this too and really like it! What would you suggest when this misfires on a regular basis with a child who is neurodivergent? Background: I teach an afterschool program similar to boy scouts for a mixed group of 1st-5th graders. Not an ideal group breakdown, but it’s the best we can do at the moment. Example: Student X constantly leaves the room. I put them in charge of being the door monitor. Nobody including me can leave the door without telling an adult. This works for 2 minutes. They are super focused. Then…. they run away…. My other helper is a lady who is seasoned in life and has mobility issues, so she is unable to assist when this child leaves the room. Tips please!
@@JimmyFunkyFreshHughes Hmm that is a tough one! I would say give them a job that is not the hall monitor? This may remove the temptation to run. May I ask how old this student is? Are they on the autistic spectrum?
I have more of a collaborative teaching approach. This year I was assigned a new subject area that I m not feeling confident in and have a class with very high needs. I had a horrible class yesterday. Came home, had a chat with my administrator and was in tears over my discomfort and anxiety trying to manage the class. I am feeling a tad bit more confident I can walk into the class today and start creating a better classroom culture. I can easily get sucked into confrontation and sly comments. I am going to take your advice and not directly has things out in class. I will ask them to step outside, then chat with them when I am ready to discuss what happened. Your videos are so helpful ! I am excited, and nervous to make some changes.
Yes, as someone who has taken 3 hour classes during my masters degree, those 5-10 minutes breaks are really needed for longer classes. I'm halfway through my student teaching year. As a foreign language teacher, I've learned that I can't teach my class properly when students are chatting too much. I'm getting to the point now where I don't move forward until they all come to silence. Great video.
These are GREAT! I taught first grade for 5 years, and never struggled with classroom management. I became a stay at home mom for the last 5 years after having my kids. I am now subbing and when I sub upper grade / junior high I notice my classroom management with the littles doesn’t translate with older kids (obviously). I love these tips, I am going to try using NOISE today. Thank you so much!
26 years teaching and about to throw in the towel. Your video is succinct, to the point, and gives me hope! I shall live to fight... er.... manage my classroom wisely, another day! ;-)
The hall conferencing tip is so simple but something I hadn’t considered. I really think this will help me this year! Wish I had heard this last year. Great video. Thank you so much!
Another very helpful video by Thom. I agree that he has excellent ability to articulate his thoughts in a clear, concise manner and this video is better training than any classroom management workshop I've ever attended. There is a companion video that specifically deals with classes that talk excessively. You all should check that out as well.
I appreciate that Jeff :) Here's the video on what to do when students won't stop talking if anyone's interested - ruclips.net/video/kdq7d4Vfjes/видео.html
Thanks for the tips! I'm a 1st year teacher with a pretty challenging class. Every morning they will come into the classroom very loud and it is difficult to get their noise levels down for silent reading and listening to announcements. I have tried clap and response (works to get their attention for a very short period of time), group points system with prize reward for the best behaved group at the end of the week, names on board/less Chromebook time for noisy students, wait time, noise game (where I set a benchmark for them to reach such as 5 minutes of quiet time). I feel like I'm trying various methods with this group of students and the methods either work for a little while or they do not work at all. Looking forward to implementing some of your tips such as integrating more discussion into lessons as well as the "NOISE" method. Cheers!
I guess my issue is kids who just refuse to follow directions. I was a sub when I first tried high school, so that might have made my situation harder. But I had a student who just refused to go into the hall. The response was "you can't make me".
Yeah. It's been much harder to do during distance learning as some kids will go to a breakout room and not share (or turn cameras or mics on or anything), but when they do, it continues to be a good way to keep kids connected and engaged in the content.
I like it too! But I think I have to implement this later. I need quiet and the students talking ALWAYS errupts into chaos at this point. I need a hard reset.
This was so very helpful! Thank you!! I student taught 11 years ago, and stayed home to raise my babies. I’m finally able to be back in a classroom and would love the Google doc of the Hall Refocus sheet! Thank you so much!
Hi Thom, love you videos. Social Worker turned middle school teacher here. I unschooled my daughter for 4 years when she, of her own volition decided to go to school in grade 7. We did almost no formal "educating" and she was at grade level. Which from the get go led me to realize that I don't have any faith in the school system or curriculum. However, I get the feeling I am expected to "tow the line in a school setting regardless of my personal opinions. The problem is when a middle school student says to me "Do we have to do this?" my answer in my head is "No you don't, and there will be little to no "real-world" consequence to this". I just have no conviction that the curriculum is teaching these kids what they need or want to know. I actually don't think I "believe" in school. But I enjoy facilitating fun and enjoyable experiences for kids about topics they are interested in which will offer a bit of light in a very dark world and future.
Hey Matthew. Yeah it's hard when it feels your curriculum is a dry script you basically have to trudge through. I wonder if there's opportunity for you to still find ways to make the learning more relevant for your students. I make a lot more videos about how to design meaningful lessons over on my other RUclips channel - ruclips.net/user/newedtechclassroom. This playlist was made by my co-founder Sam and may be a good place to start (it does promote an online program we have at the end of the video series but the content of the video is valuable in and of itself) - ruclips.net/p/PLw4T3j8n31cFWdIMY6fpAhf8xhSzQ9WRm
Man… you are articulate, excellent communicator and on point for classroom management. I will deploy your expertise . Love the “do you understand why” technique and the Restore is powerful!!! ❤what you’re doing. You need a Ted Talk !!!
Excellent video, Tom. I have been teaching (and the principal) for difficult kids for 50 years. This list is completely parallel to chapter 13 in my book, Take the Pain Out of Pre-Algebra.
I am from New Zealand and I must say these tips are amazing. I have incorporated all these tips except for seating as we do not have singular desks. My classroom management has been amazing thank u so.much xxx
Heyyy, first of all thanks for the amazing video, i needed this soooo much, i had a Very bad day yesterday at my class,and im gonna try my best to fix my mistakes and become a better teacher and have good relationship with my students!! For other teachers who feel ashamed and bad for messing up(i feel like that rn lol), please remember we are all human and we are learning to become better and thats what matters,so dont give up and keep goingggg❤💪💪 And You’re amazing teachers for looking for videos like thiiis❤❤❤❤
Did seating chart ✅ Sometimes a give a break but not expected✅ Meet kids at door✅ Get their attention ✅ Did not try the Noise thing 😮 Like giving autonomy but keep boundaries. Need to keep firm. Act upset when you are not upset to emphasize a point. Don’t address a person, but a general behavior that we all do and is not excepted like swearing. Haven’t need a talk in the hall yet 😅 I general try to catch kids before they leave the classroom or at lunch about behavior issues if it is not way out of line. I also remind them of past issues so they don’t happen again during the year. Good points!!
Absolutely amazing! Yesterday was my first day of school and it was horrible, I didn't realise how much I needed tip no. 4! Students went crazy! Today, I used this method, and it worked like a charm! Thank you so much
I currently teach 2nd grade and music in Lijiang, China but I'll be moving back to VA in the fall. Not sure if I'll teach again but you've given me some hope that it's possible to enjoy the career and really hold kids' attention.
This is a great refresher after a year and a half of teaching virtually. I almost feel like this is my first year of teaching all over again 😂 thank you for this video!
Number 9 was really well laid out. I did the right thing and didn't react when the student said something disrespectful, but I didn't immediately have them step out into the hallway. This is a very mentally exhausting aspect of teaching...or parenting for that matter. Great video. Thanks.
It's for sure super hard not to take disrespectful behavior personally. I'm having to relearn all of this with my 20 month old who is determined to throw all her food on the floor! Haha.
Primary (elementary) school teacher from Sydney, Australia here. These are such useful tips thank you! #5 and #6 are great but #9 hit home for me. I always think that Im too busy to step out of the classroom and address that student while I let the 29 others just wait and do nothing so I try handle it in front of the class. Emotions also get the better of me too
Yeah, whenever I sent them out, I wouldn't go out immediately and talk to them. I'd get the students working on something in the classroom first before heading out. And I kept my eyes on the students in the class as well even while talking to the student out in the hall.
This was excellent and boy I pray this works. Teaching 37 years and now having an 8th grade Intensive Reading class full of struggling learners with severe behavior problems at this point makes me want to stay home! I wrote everything down and plan on using. Thank you.
Very comprehensive and adaptable to many situations. So important to remain calm and continue to repeat your requests. My favorite is NOISE. I'll use that one soon. Thanks!
The staying calm part is probably the biggest challenge sometimes. But if we lose our cool, we apologize, show the kids some humility, and move on. We’ve shown them we’re human. Thanks Kevin.
I just came a cross your video and I love it all ready, I teach 3rd graders to 9th and some times what works for the little kiddos might not work for the big kiddos
Love this video and I agree with most of the points! There are a few questions that I would like you to address please: 1) regarding seating chart - I teach 10 classes in primary, how do I arrange that? 2) If we make a student lose their recess because of misbehavior, we punish ourselves too, because we have to supervise that child during our own break time. 3) If I send the student out and talk to him in the corridor, who is going to stay in the class? I can't let 18 students be unsupervised while I talk to a disrespectful student outside. What would you suggest doing in this case? Many thanks for your help!
1 - You can probably Google 'automated seating chart' and find something that'll create one for you based on the names of the students. 2 - I never advocate for taking recess away because of the exact reason you said; those students are the ones that probably need it the most (and you miss out on your own much needed break time) 3 - I got the kids working on something before going out in the hall, and then when I was in the hall, I kept an eye on the students in the classroom still.
Really great! I’ve been teaching 25 years and I do many of the things you’ve suggested but there are also some great new ideas! I love the “Noise” suggestion 😀
Lot of helpful ideas here. Classroom management is so hard because every teacher needs to find their own style and it only works properly when you're relaxed and confident
For sure. Thats what makes it sometimes hard to make a video on classroom management b/c styles that work with me many not always work with other personality types. Definitely something to take the spirit of what you learn and make it your own.
Excellent advice! I've given a similar set of suggestions to many first year teachers while giving PD. Yours was definitely shorter and more to the point. I really liked it! Thank you
I have taught for 12 years and I can admit that this video is brilliant! I learned new things. Thanks for giving me the "noise" idea for group work and "Starbucks" mode.
These are great for neural typical kids and kids that respond to level 1 infraction /discipline issues. God help all of you that wind up with o.d.d., mood and personality disorder children in your classes.
Hi, Thom! I'm from the Philippines and about to join the Cultural Exchange Program bound to Roanoke, VA teaching Math in middle school. This video will be of great help on my transition in my new teaching environment. Thank you so much!
Thanks for describing short scenarios of potential conflicts with students- Remaining calm is a skill that can be practiced. Do you have more tips for how to remain calm when emotions are high?
I'd say take some time away and engage with the student when you've calmed down. If you're in the moment and perhaps you can't ask the student to step out, or they won't step out, take a breath, remind yourself that you're working with a kid, and if they refuse to step out, calmly ask 'are you refusing to step outside for a moment?' That may move them to just say' I'm not refusing, I'm just mad' to where you can say 'I understand, please step outside and we can chat about it in a bit.'
I loved your video as it was right on track for what I always intend to do in the classroom. My question is, how can I learn to better respond without frustration? What do you do when you are? How do you get back on track and remember the best responses?
That is a great question b/c it's so hard not to respond in frustration. I think reminders to yourself that you're interacting with a child, that you can't take their disrespect personally, and that deep breaths help! Also, don't engage in the moment that you're frustrated. Have a student step out and wait until you've cooled off to talk to them.
Thank you so much! I can litteraly visualise every situations here. I'm beginning my second year and I hope to be able to better handle all the "social aspect". It's really hard when the kids don't take you seriously... The worst for me was the "power dynamic" but thanks for your tips I can see how to avoid it now.
@@gibsonedu It's been so much better ! I have changed my way of teaching and the way I deal with "hard" children. Now I keep my calm and do not let the behaviour affect my emotions. It wasn't easy but I'm beggining to understand. But the most helpfull for me was to set rules for kids to follow. They need rules and I need them too, otherwise it's messy. Thank you so much for these videos, they're so helpfull !
@@PattyPiltz Hey Patty, I went into my email provider and it looks like you accidentally put @gmial.com in your email instead of @gmail.com. Just go back in to thomgibson.com/refocusform and put your email in one more time and it should automatically send it to you pretty immediately 👍
📝Get the Hall Refocus Form emailed to you - thomgibson.com/refocusform
Awesome
Thank you so much, teacher. Fantastic tips you got there. You got a new subscriber. :)
Thank you! So helpful!
Thanks , teaching for 15 years and yes I am definitely doing some things wrong ! I let the students grate on my nerves and end up yelling and having power struggles . I do things right as well but you really help ground me and remind me on how to act ! Thanks so much ❤
@@merry4499 Thanks for sharing Merry!
27 years of teaching..this is spot on. Particularly, hallway conversations.
Wow, that means a lot coming from a veteran like yourself Amy!
I am a long term 7th grade substitute. Yesterday i knew I needed to do something different because I was exhausted and defeated. I had been teaching in a small private school for 8 years and going to seeing 100+ students a day was a big change and my management skills were lacking . I implemented the counting and NOISE strategy today and now, even though I suspected my students we’re not going to care or respond, it was absolutely life-changing. I am being dramatic but it was amazing advice and changed the day. Thank you!!!
I am so happy to hear that the strategies helped Katie!
This really works. It is my go to method. It never fails. I also found the decibel meter app for smart phone.
Great tips!
Love these ideas. One tip I have used that helps with a student who is trying to challenge me on moving seats or so is to jot a Post-it while I am teaching and lay it down in front of them, saying that they can either move or it will have _______ consequence. No conversation, no battle, and they typically realize I meant it because I am so casually in control and they respond appropriately. I also have fun post-its for this that say "Seriously?, Just Saying, Mental Note, etc". I also have mood notes for students to fill out if they want to let me know how they are doing and high five notes, so its becomes a class culture element.
Yeah the quiet redirection is the way to go 👍🏼
I am a foreign language middle school teacher. In the classroom there is a lot of interaction between the students, especially because they need to practice pronunciation. I definitely will be implementing the NOISE word on the board. I just love it!
Right on! Let me know how it goes :)
I had a terrible class last Friday and I did everything wrong. Can't wait to implement these strategies. My students are incredibly exhausting and one step a way from prison.
Hey Michelle. The thing that helped me most was reflecting on what was working, writing it down, and doing exactly what you're doing - looking online to see what other teachers are doing that I can try and implement in my own class. It is not easy. Keep going.
@@gibsonedu Thank you for your support.
I teach and get frustrated too, sometimes visibly. But on my worst day, I would never say anything remotely close to your last sentence. I am sorry things have been rough for you, but please find your “why.” They are children in need of guidance. Let’s not mention them finding this comment. Good luck!
Late response. I hope you are still in education.
I’m sure you did at least one thing right. I know it’s hard but you need to re-frame teaching in your head. For example, these students possibly come from tough backgrounds and do not understand the subject area. As a defence mechanism, these kids insult you and say you are bad
teacher (saving face). Also, you might have taught in the wrong school environment? Maybe finding schools where the students had a similar upbringing as you did will help connecting with the kids.
It’s tough, but you will become a resilient individual if you stick through.
@@geopante but what's a worst day? Is at an alternative high school where they face armed robbery charges with ankle monitors?
2024 and I’m still watching this! Just started as a leadership teacher at the local high school. And I caught myself in a couple power struggles not realizing the overall impact that has on the entire classroom. Thank you for educating me on that
Im a veteran teacher and some of these are great tips I hadn’t even really thought about, thank you!
Hey that's awesome to hear! Thanks Lisa!
Just started teaching, can't believe I have checked all the 'don't' boxes. Thanks for the advice!
I checked them all as well. That's how we learn. Good luck Ian!
Me too!
My issue is 'relationship'. So many of my grad classes talked about relationship and relating to the kids. So I try to match their energy. But I have since learned it's about MY energy and what I bring and allow in the classroom. I am resetting everything tomorrow.
Every college professor should have to watch this as well.
Best tips I've ever seen on this topic. No wonder my first year teaching was a nightmare, much better nowadays!
Glad to hear things are better now 👍
I'm going to be a first year teacher this coming school year! And I am nervous about classroom management! These are such awesome tips. Thank you!
Welcome to teaching Yeeun! What a wild time to become a teacher! I plan on making a video for what ‘classroom’ management may look like during remote teaching that will hopefully be helpful.
Me too! Good luck :)
how's it going???? you still alive??
Very helpful for some of my most challenging classes 7/8 general music and 7/8 chorus.
I have used some of these techniques already but gained a little insight as to why they work...and a couple new ideas.
Thank you.
Im returning to the classroom after 4 years off and this is such a helpful refresher. I was so worried. I’m teaching 5th grade…so stinky. I’ve got an air filter and a diffuser and I’m ready for business 😂🤣
I’m a first time teacher been on the job only 3 weeks and it has been tough. This really helped
I'm glad it helped! Classroom management is a challenge for sure.
Tip 9 is the most important for me. Getting into power struggles, using sarcasm or put downs, or yelling has probably never yielded an improved situation for me and has often created further problems. It makes me feel even worse. Also, using a kid’s name when they’re acting up for attention often serves to reward them with the very attention they seek. I’ve heard it said that no word is more beautiful to someone than their own name.
Yeah, it can be hard to emotionally detach from the situation for sure. I'm learning that when my toddler is misbehaving now!
What do you do when they start running around, pulling stupid faces into the window or walk in/out/in??
@@gibsoneduplease see the question above
@@growtocycle6992 Hey growtocycle, if the classroom has really turned into a place of chaos, no single classroom management strategy is going to fix things. You're going to need a hard reset, which can be challenging. Do you have a teacher at your school who has a reputation of having good classroom management skills you can connect with? They'll have the best advice for you as they teach in your same school and context and can help you come up with a plan.
A man's name is the sweetest sound.: Dale Carnegie
I feel blessed coming across this video, I am still a 21 year old language teacher (English as a second language) and I am amazed at how smart these tips are - All the love ❤️
Thanks Reda :) Happy weekend!
OMG this takes me back to my classroom teaching days, yes, definitely don't engage and ask them to step outside or sit at the back if they are fine and quiet there. They first need to calm down before you can both talk. It also gives them time to reflect on it.
Absolutely Mr. Browser!
This is THE BEST classroom management advice I've ever seen in an excellent condensed 10 min form
-- I've got 30 years of experienced teaching (and sat through manyyyy other multiple hour / very boring clasroom management sessions!)
I really appreciate that Jones!
this is the BEST classroom management video I’ve watched! thank you !!
So glad it was helpful Eleanor!
Hands down!!! I'm gonna start as a Middle School Math teacher and this video just gave me so many insights as to how I would like to manage my classroom
I am a new substitute and have done 10 assignments or less. The first one I ever did was when I figured out I needed a plan. Finding this video was a life changer for me! The 'NOISE' strategy is my go-to and has worked 90% of the time! All of my age groups have loved it, thank you.
Thank-you! I’m a primary teacher now teaching grade 5 these tips are so appreciated.
Glad it was helpful!
Yes respect is important sir.I agree that the student who is disrespectful will create will damage or disturb the class .
For sure 👍
As a relatively new and unqualified teacher, I have to say the first two videos you have posted here are excellent examples of classroom management. I am VERY happy to have discovered your youTube Channel. I have subscribed to your channel as well as downloaded the HALL REFOCUS FORM which i will use.
I MAY have to tweak it, given the ''naughtiness'' of my students, but its just about perfect in its purpose.
Thank you for this. I hope i can share this knowledge with others
This was an excellent top ten. We have used and modeled a few of these classroom managment strategies but your explanation to each procedure was A+. Thank youu
Glad to hear it!
I'm about to start student teaching in the spring, graduate, and go out into the real world and I found this SO helpful! I already know that I'll be adopting some (if not all) of these in my own classroom when the time comes, and this video will also serve as a great reminder just in case I lose my cool or need a refresher on some of these techniques. Thank you so much!! Also, definitely getting that Refocus Form!
Glad you found them helpful Jordyn! What a time to be entering education. Let me know if I can be of any help :)
So how have you been doing?
starbucks mode and 5 minute break sounds most interesting, will try to implement this year
I’m new to muddle school and this is so right on. The stuff that you pretend the kids are saying and the stuff we should t day are things I have said and heard them say. Thank God for new weeks, 🙏🏼 this is my 3rd week.
Indeed, new days and new weeks are always a blessing.
These tips are excellent!
One trick I have found that helps is, when you have a student who regularly acts out, give them a little responsibility. Ask them to help you move boxes, set up materials etc, little things to occupy them. It may seem counter intuitive to give a misbehaving student more responsibility, but I have found that making them helpers makes them feel valued and they end up acting out less in the future.
Absolutely. I saw you commented on my other video about class jobs so you know I'm a fan of giving them responsibilities!
I was taught this too and really like it! What would you suggest when this misfires on a regular basis with a child who is neurodivergent?
Background: I teach an afterschool program similar to boy scouts for a mixed group of 1st-5th graders. Not an ideal group breakdown, but it’s the best we can do at the moment.
Example: Student X constantly leaves the room. I put them in charge of being the door monitor. Nobody including me can leave the door without telling an adult. This works for 2 minutes. They are super focused. Then…. they run away….
My other helper is a lady who is seasoned in life and has mobility issues, so she is unable to assist when this child leaves the room.
Tips please!
@@JimmyFunkyFreshHughes Hmm that is a tough one! I would say give them a job that is not the hall monitor? This may remove the temptation to run.
May I ask how old this student is? Are they on the autistic spectrum?
I have more of a collaborative teaching approach. This year I was assigned a new subject area that I m not feeling confident in and have a class with very high needs. I had a horrible class yesterday. Came home, had a chat with my administrator and was in tears over my discomfort and anxiety trying to manage the class. I am feeling a tad bit more confident I can walk into the class today and start creating a better classroom culture. I can easily get sucked into confrontation and sly comments. I am going to take your advice and not directly has things out in class. I will ask them to step outside, then chat with them when I am ready to discuss what happened. Your videos are so helpful ! I am excited, and nervous to make some changes.
I'm sorry to hear that things have not been going well Justine. I do hope it's gotten better since you wrote this.
Yes, as someone who has taken 3 hour classes during my masters degree, those 5-10 minutes breaks are really needed for longer classes.
I'm halfway through my student teaching year. As a foreign language teacher, I've learned that I can't teach my class properly when students are chatting too much. I'm getting to the point now where I don't move forward until they all come to silence. Great video.
Those breaks are critical. Gotta get up and move for a bit.
I cannot wait to add the Starbucks Mode to my student's routines (once we return to "normal" school, of course!). What a great idea! Thank you.
Thanks Marla! Hope your class of little hipsters writing their collection of essays on progressivism enjoy their Starbucks mode time! Haha.
These are GREAT! I taught first grade for 5 years, and never struggled with classroom management. I became a stay at home mom for the last 5 years after having my kids. I am now subbing and when I sub upper grade / junior high I notice my classroom management with the littles doesn’t translate with older kids (obviously). I love these tips, I am going to try using NOISE today. Thank you so much!
26 years teaching and about to throw in the towel. Your video is succinct, to the point, and gives me hope! I shall live to fight... er.... manage my classroom wisely, another day! ;-)
I hope your days are getting better Amy!
The hall conferencing tip is so simple but something I hadn’t considered. I really think this will help me this year! Wish I had heard this last year. Great video. Thank you so much!
Glad you found it helpful Jennifer! 👍
I used it several times today and it worked wonderfully.
Another very helpful video by Thom. I agree that he has excellent ability to articulate his thoughts in a clear, concise manner and this video is better training than any classroom management workshop I've ever attended.
There is a companion video that specifically deals with classes that talk excessively. You all should check that out as well.
I appreciate that Jeff :)
Here's the video on what to do when students won't stop talking if anyone's interested - ruclips.net/video/kdq7d4Vfjes/видео.html
what is the link, i really enjoyed this.
Thanks for the tips! I'm a 1st year teacher with a pretty challenging class. Every morning they will come into the classroom very loud and it is difficult to get their noise levels down for silent reading and listening to announcements. I have tried clap and response (works to get their attention for a very short period of time), group points system with prize reward for the best behaved group at the end of the week, names on board/less Chromebook time for noisy students, wait time, noise game (where I set a benchmark for them to reach such as 5 minutes of quiet time).
I feel like I'm trying various methods with this group of students and the methods either work for a little while or they do not work at all. Looking forward to implementing some of your tips such as integrating more discussion into lessons as well as the "NOISE" method. Cheers!
Great tips! I think you must be a great teacher--not only do you have good ideas, but you are very engaging and clear.
Just starting in my teaching career. Found this super helpful
Glad it was helpful!
I guess my issue is kids who just refuse to follow directions. I was a sub when I first tried high school, so that might have made my situation harder. But I had a student who just refused to go into the hall. The response was "you can't make me".
I love the think-pair-share as often as possible idea. Great tips!
Yeah. It's been much harder to do during distance learning as some kids will go to a breakout room and not share (or turn cameras or mics on or anything), but when they do, it continues to be a good way to keep kids connected and engaged in the content.
I like it too! But I think I have to implement this later. I need quiet and the students talking ALWAYS errupts into chaos at this point. I need a hard reset.
This was so very helpful! Thank you!! I student taught 11 years ago, and stayed home to raise my babies. I’m finally able to be back in a classroom and would love the Google doc of the Hall Refocus sheet! Thank you so much!
Hey Danielle! Welcome back to the classroom :) You can get the refocus sheet here - pages.thomgibson.com/refocusform
I'm going to start student teaching this fall and am HIGHLY anxious about these things exactly, hearing these tips are SO informative, thank you!
Hi Thom, love you videos. Social Worker turned middle school teacher here. I unschooled my daughter for 4 years when she, of her own volition decided to go to school in grade 7. We did almost no formal "educating" and she was at grade level. Which from the get go led me to realize that I don't have any faith in the school system or curriculum. However, I get the feeling I am expected to "tow the line
in a school setting regardless of my personal opinions. The problem is when a middle school student says to me "Do we have to do this?" my answer in my head is "No you don't, and there will be little to no "real-world" consequence to this". I just have no conviction that the curriculum is teaching these kids what they need or want to know. I actually don't think I "believe" in school. But I enjoy facilitating fun and enjoyable experiences for kids about topics they are interested in which will offer a bit of light in a very dark world and future.
Hey Matthew. Yeah it's hard when it feels your curriculum is a dry script you basically have to trudge through. I wonder if there's opportunity for you to still find ways to make the learning more relevant for your students. I make a lot more videos about how to design meaningful lessons over on my other RUclips channel - ruclips.net/user/newedtechclassroom.
This playlist was made by my co-founder Sam and may be a good place to start (it does promote an online program we have at the end of the video series but the content of the video is valuable in and of itself) - ruclips.net/p/PLw4T3j8n31cFWdIMY6fpAhf8xhSzQ9WRm
Man… you are articulate, excellent communicator and on point for classroom management. I will deploy your expertise . Love the “do you understand why” technique and the Restore is powerful!!! ❤what you’re doing. You need a Ted Talk !!!
Thank you Janet! That's really kind of you to say.
Excellent video, Tom. I have been teaching (and the principal) for difficult kids for 50 years. This list is completely parallel to chapter 13 in my book, Take the Pain Out of Pre-Algebra.
Right on! Means a lot coming from such an experienced educator like yourself!
I am from New Zealand and I must say these tips are amazing. I have incorporated all these tips except for seating as we do not have singular desks. My classroom management has been amazing thank u so.much xxx
So glad to hear that!
Heyyy, first of all thanks for the amazing video, i needed this soooo much, i had a Very bad day yesterday at my class,and im gonna try my best to fix my mistakes and become a better teacher and have good relationship with my students!! For other teachers who feel ashamed and bad for messing up(i feel like that rn lol), please remember we are all human and we are learning to become better and thats what matters,so dont give up and keep goingggg❤💪💪
And You’re amazing teachers for looking for videos like thiiis❤❤❤❤
Thanks for sharing Sabarts! There are so many days I came home so defeated from teaching so you're far from alone. It's not an easy gig.
Did seating chart ✅
Sometimes a give a break but not expected✅
Meet kids at door✅
Get their attention ✅
Did not try the Noise thing 😮
Like giving autonomy but keep boundaries.
Need to keep firm. Act upset when you are not upset to emphasize a point. Don’t address a person, but a general behavior that we all do and is not excepted like swearing.
Haven’t need a talk in the hall yet 😅 I general try to catch kids before they leave the classroom or at lunch about behavior issues if it is not way out of line. I also remind them of past issues so they don’t happen again during the year.
Good points!!
You sound like you've got a good classroom culture 👍
thank youuuuu! New teacher over here! The Noise Strategy is awesome!
Absolutely amazing! Yesterday was my first day of school and it was horrible, I didn't realise how much I needed tip no. 4! Students went crazy! Today, I used this method, and it worked like a charm! Thank you so much
Oh man so glad to hear that!
Thom, your videos and podcast episodes are inspiring! I don’t know how you don’t have a million views but thanks for sharing!
James, this reply is super late! Thank you for the kind words! Where and what are you teaching?
I currently teach 2nd grade and music in Lijiang, China but I'll be moving back to VA in the fall. Not sure if I'll teach again but you've given me some hope that it's possible to enjoy the career and really hold kids' attention.
Thanks for sharing, definitely be utilising them in my teaching placement 👍🏼
Let me know how it goes 👍🏼
tip no 9 is very powerful to me specially dealing with upper class like 10th 12th students . Thank you so much
I’ve been teaching for 10 years. I really enjoyed your tips! I use some of these already. I wish I had these my 1st year of teaching. 😅
Me too! Haha.
This is a great refresher after a year and a half of teaching virtually. I almost feel like this is my first year of teaching all over again 😂 thank you for this video!
Ha! I remember thinking the same thing last year when I came back to hybrid and was like 'yeesh, my management skills are rusty.'
Number 9 was really well laid out. I did the right thing and didn't react when the student said something disrespectful, but I didn't immediately have them step out into the hallway. This is a very mentally exhausting aspect of teaching...or parenting for that matter. Great video. Thanks.
It's for sure super hard not to take disrespectful behavior personally. I'm having to relearn all of this with my 20 month old who is determined to throw all her food on the floor! Haha.
Thank you for these tips in managing the classroom. These are very useful.
Excellent video! And I love the refocus sheet. Thank you so much!!
Sure thing Denine! You can get the refocus sheet here - thomgibson.com/refocusform
That Hall Refocus Sheet is such a good idea. I will for sure be trying it out in my classroom
Let me know how it goes Jackson :)
I’ve been teaching middle school for almost 20 years and your videos are awesome! Thanks for sharing your great ideas!
I appreciate that Andrew!
I really love the tip about using the word NOISE on the board. Thanks for that.
Let me know how it goes Janaviki :)
Finally some ideas that would definitely help me! Thank you so much!
I'm glad they were helpful Agustina! Let me know how it goes if you try any of them out :)
Primary (elementary) school teacher from Sydney, Australia here. These are such useful tips thank you! #5 and #6 are great but #9 hit home for me. I always think that Im too busy to step out of the classroom and address that student while I let the 29 others just wait and do nothing so I try handle it in front of the class. Emotions also get the better of me too
Yeah, whenever I sent them out, I wouldn't go out immediately and talk to them. I'd get the students working on something in the classroom first before heading out. And I kept my eyes on the students in the class as well even while talking to the student out in the hall.
This was excellent and boy I pray this works. Teaching 37 years and now having an 8th grade Intensive Reading class full of struggling learners with severe behavior problems at this point makes me want to stay home! I wrote everything down and plan on using. Thank you.
That sounds challenging for sure Barbara. Let me know how it goes!
Very comprehensive and adaptable to many situations. So important to remain calm and continue to repeat your requests. My favorite is NOISE. I'll use that one soon. Thanks!
The staying calm part is probably the biggest challenge sometimes. But if we lose our cool, we apologize, show the kids some humility, and move on. We’ve shown them we’re human. Thanks Kevin.
NOISE is kind of a good one to try in my middle school classroom then.
I just came a cross your video and I love it all ready, I teach 3rd graders to 9th and some times what works for the little kiddos might not work for the big kiddos
Yeah lots of changes those kids go through from 3rd grade to 9th!
Thank you so much this is really helpful with my college because I was in micro-teaching class and next semester are going to teach in school
Hope the teaching goes well next semester Prasandi!
Love this video and I agree with most of the points! There are a few questions that I would like you to address please: 1) regarding seating chart - I teach 10 classes in primary, how do I arrange that? 2) If we make a student lose their recess because of misbehavior, we punish ourselves too, because we have to supervise that child during our own break time. 3) If I send the student out and talk to him in the corridor, who is going to stay in the class? I can't let 18 students be unsupervised while I talk to a disrespectful student outside. What would you suggest doing in this case? Many thanks for your help!
1 - You can probably Google 'automated seating chart' and find something that'll create one for you based on the names of the students.
2 - I never advocate for taking recess away because of the exact reason you said; those students are the ones that probably need it the most (and you miss out on your own much needed break time)
3 - I got the kids working on something before going out in the hall, and then when I was in the hall, I kept an eye on the students in the classroom still.
Thank you Mr. Gibson. Your videos are really good. May God bless you and all of you teachers here. God is great.
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These tips are gold. Thanks so much!!!
Glad it was helpful!
i love the break idea and noise strategy i have over 5 years experience haven't used those before but can try!
Thank you Thom Gobson! Great tips and reminders of best practices for us middle school teachers! :)
Tip #5: Have someone in the group be responsible for keeping the group quiet. So, they will monitor the "NOISE" on the board.
Yeah having roles during group work is a great tip!
Thank you so much for these very specific and useful guidelines. Much appreciated as I anticipate a possible le move from hs after 18 years to the ms.
Really great! I’ve been teaching 25 years and I do many of the things you’ve suggested but there are also some great new ideas! I love the “Noise” suggestion 😀
Hey that means a lot coming from a veteran teacher like yourself!
Lot of helpful ideas here. Classroom management is so hard because every teacher needs to find their own style and it only works properly when you're relaxed and confident
For sure. Thats what makes it sometimes hard to make a video on classroom management b/c styles that work with me many not always work with other personality types. Definitely something to take the spirit of what you learn and make it your own.
Thank you..I am trying to apply as international teacher in US...this really helps as i review things in US teaching style..thanks ..
Glad it was helpful Angelica.
Wow this was so helpful! I can’t wait to try it. First year 6th grade
So glad you found it helpful! What a year to get into education!
Excellent advice! I've given a similar set of suggestions to many first year teachers while giving PD. Yours was definitely shorter and more to the point. I really liked it! Thank you
Thanks Bruce!
That’s the best video I have ever watched . Thank you !!!
What a nice thing to say :) Thanks Ayse!
I have taught for 12 years and I can admit that this video is brilliant! I learned new things. Thanks for giving me the "noise" idea for group work and "Starbucks" mode.
Awesome! Glad a veteran teacher like yourself still found some useful tips 👍🏼
That break in the middle is crucial.
Thank you, Sir! I will definitely implement these in my classes.
Let me know how it goes Arnold!
These are great for neural typical kids and kids that respond to level 1 infraction /discipline issues. God help all of you that wind up with o.d.d., mood and personality disorder children in your classes.
There are sometimes some very challenging behaviors you'll have to work with for sure.
Lol when you impersonate the students it’s hilarious and spot on .
Haha, glad you enjoyed that!
you're tips are very considerate of the students, so nice to see!
I start my first year this August! Thank you for your video!
Hi, Thom! I'm from the Philippines and about to join the Cultural Exchange Program bound to Roanoke, VA teaching Math in middle school. This video will be of great help on my transition in my new teaching environment. Thank you so much!
Sure thing Purelyn!
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These are such great reminders. Wish your advice had been around when I started teaching many years ago. Thanks so much!!
👋, how are you doing today; hope everything went well and it was a blessed day for you April?
Thanks April!
Thanks for describing short scenarios of potential conflicts with students- Remaining calm is a skill that can be practiced. Do you have more tips for how to remain calm when emotions are high?
I'd say take some time away and engage with the student when you've calmed down. If you're in the moment and perhaps you can't ask the student to step out, or they won't step out, take a breath, remind yourself that you're working with a kid, and if they refuse to step out, calmly ask 'are you refusing to step outside for a moment?' That may move them to just say' I'm not refusing, I'm just mad' to where you can say 'I understand, please step outside and we can chat about it in a bit.'
I loved your video as it was right on track for what I always intend to do in the classroom. My question is, how can I learn to better respond without frustration? What do you do when you are? How do you get back on track and remember the best responses?
That is a great question b/c it's so hard not to respond in frustration. I think reminders to yourself that you're interacting with a child, that you can't take their disrespect personally, and that deep breaths help! Also, don't engage in the moment that you're frustrated. Have a student step out and wait until you've cooled off to talk to them.
These strategies were so good. Thank you for making this video
My pleasure Kaylah.
Thank you so much! I can litteraly visualise every situations here. I'm beginning my second year and I hope to be able to better handle all the "social aspect". It's really hard when the kids don't take you seriously... The worst for me was the "power dynamic" but thanks for your tips I can see how to avoid it now.
How have things been going this past month Sihame?
@@gibsonedu It's been so much better ! I have changed my way of teaching and the way I deal with "hard" children. Now I keep my calm and do not let the behaviour affect my emotions. It wasn't easy but I'm beggining to understand. But the most helpfull for me was to set rules for kids to follow. They need rules and I need them too, otherwise it's messy. Thank you so much for these videos, they're so helpfull !
So glad to hear that Sihame!
One of the absolute BEST videos (and playlists) I have ever seen! Thanks so much! Middle School Rocks!
Glad you’ve found the playlist helpful!
HI ,Thom ,I quite agree with u. Changing of seats make students uncomfortable but is helpful at the long-run. Charity
For sure Charity 👍🏼
This was by far the greatest video I've found on classroom management. Thank you!!!
I appreciate that Kristen and glad you found it helpful :)
Great tips and your impressions of disgruntled middle schoolers are SPOT ON! 🤭Thank you!
Ha! Glad you enjoyed that. Happy New Year!
I am starting a practical yesterday and I've got frustrating to see the students behavior. your tips is very helpful for me.
Glad you found them helpful 👍🏼
Thank you for this video. I am a substitute teacher and really could have used these tips today. Can't wait to try them out next time around.
Hope it goes better next time 👍
Are you still sending out the refocus forms? I haven’t got mine yet.
@@PattyPiltz Hey Patty, I went into my email provider and it looks like you accidentally put @gmial.com in your email instead of @gmail.com.
Just go back in to thomgibson.com/refocusform and put your email in one more time and it should automatically send it to you pretty immediately 👍
Thanks!!
These are excellent tips. I will certainly watch this video again before the end of the summer. Thanks!
Glad you found them helpful Stephan! See you at the end of summer ;)