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!!!
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!
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 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
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.
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.
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 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 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
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.
Great tips! I'm walking into a long term sub assignment this Monday. Needed a refresh after being out of teaching for 1 and a half years (11 years experience). Thank you 😊!
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!
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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!
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?
Seating plan is a brilliant idea and one that I use personally. 😊 Greeting students is another tip I use it really builds a good rapport with students!
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.
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.
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!!
hello IIts my 3rd month teaching here in the US I had a difficulty in managing students behavior .And as I saw the video with some of your tips i had now an idea on how to manage. Its not perfect for me but as i go on im sure i can apply all this ,
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! ;-)
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 !!!
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
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.
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
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 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
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!
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❤❤❤❤
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
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.
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 😀
@@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 👍
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.
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.
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.
📝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!
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 :)
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 👍🏼
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!
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.
@@panterabready 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
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 17 years old teacher, struggling with class management, happy to hear your advices.
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.
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.
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.
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
Every college professor should have to watch this as well.
1st year teacher here and love that you are setting aside time to do this! It’s so helpful! Thank you!
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 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!
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.
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
Yes respect is important sir.I agree that the student who is disrespectful will create will damage or disturb the class .
For sure 👍
Love your strategies and the ‘vocabulary’ you are teaching.
Thank-you! I’m a primary teacher now teaching grade 5 these tips are so appreciated.
Glad it was helpful!
Great tips! I'm walking into a long term sub assignment this Monday. Needed a refresh after being out of teaching for 1 and a half years (11 years experience). Thank you 😊!
This is the best class management video I have heard so far. Thank you!
Great tips! I think you must be a great teacher--not only do you have good ideas, but you are very engaging and clear.
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?
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
thank youuuuu! New teacher over here! The Noise Strategy is awesome!
These tips are gold. Thanks so much!!!
Glad it was helpful!
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!
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.
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.
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.
Thank you for these tips in managing the classroom. These are very useful.
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.
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?
Seating plan is a brilliant idea and one that I use personally. 😊
Greeting students is another tip I use it really builds a good rapport with students!
Just starting in my teaching career. Found this super helpful
Glad it was helpful!
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.
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!
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 👍
hello IIts my 3rd month teaching here in the US I had a difficulty in managing students behavior .And as I saw the video with some of your tips i had now an idea on how to manage. Its not perfect for me but as i go on im sure i can apply all this ,
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
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!
starbucks mode and 5 minute break sounds most interesting, will try to implement this year
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 :)
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.
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.
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
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!
Thanks for sharing, definitely be utilising them in my teaching placement 👍🏼
Let me know how it goes 👍🏼
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.
Thank you Thom Gobson! Great tips and reminders of best practices for us middle school teachers! :)
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!
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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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.
These strategies were so good. Thank you for making this video
My pleasure Kaylah.
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 start my first year this August! Thank you for your video!
Lol when you impersonate the students it’s hilarious and spot on .
Haha, glad you enjoyed that!
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!
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!
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 :)
Thx alot for the information.
My pleasure 👍
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
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.
That’s the best video I have ever watched . Thank you !!!
What a nice thing to say :) Thanks Ayse!
you're tips are very considerate of the students, so nice to see!
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!
i love the break idea and noise strategy i have over 5 years experience haven't used those before but can try!
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.
tip no 9 is very powerful to me specially dealing with upper class like 10th 12th students . Thank you so much
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.
Great! Thanks for your ideas! 🥰
Thanks brother for these useful tips.May God bless you.
Sure thing!
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!
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!
I'd love the hall refocus form! Thank you so much.
Hey Jacy, you can get it at thomgibson.com/refocusform
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!!
Absolutely amazing tips thank you so much really for sharing 👏👏👏👏👏👏 love the NOISE on board and above everything “ be firm but polite” is a winner 👍🏻
Glad it was helpful!
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!
This is awesome! Thank you!
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 :)
Hi, I enjoyed the tips. I will apply them in my classroom. Thanks
Great tips and your impressions of disgruntled middle schoolers are SPOT ON! 🤭Thank you!
Ha! Glad you enjoyed that. Happy New Year!
Thanks for these tips. I will be sharing with our staff.
Hope they found them helpful Jenny!
Greetings and break time❤❤❤
Thanks Thom, helpful advice and well explained
Glad it was helpful James!
Great points and ideas. I'm sending this to my kids school!
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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'm so glad I found you!!!! Thanks so much Thom!!
Thank you Rabbi :) Let me know how it goes!
This is so helpful.
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.
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 ;)
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.
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.