The most beautiful thing about you Kathleen is that after i had watched you for more than 4 videos,I felt like I was listening to an Iraqi teacher who is speaking English. That's because you are so natural and so simple.
Dr. Kathleen Jasper, Thank you for sharing your expertise. I'm preparing for a SPED praxis soon. Watching your series of videos not only the SPED specific ones, but even those "Basics Teachings Principles" has allowed me to check on my own current practice and to build additional confidence I need as part of my preparation. You are truly a blessing to the Teaching-Learning profession!
I have never taught in schools but I just got my teaching certificate in BC, Canada. Honestly your videos are the best I have come across related to teaching and Class room management, Thankyou for posting your valuable insights :)
First of all, I have been watching your videos ALL day - I have been taking notes and have really enjoyed listening to your advice and stories. My question for you pertains to my upcoming class this fall which is known to be very chatty and disruptive, what are your suggestions on how to "nip" that so we have a productive and positive learning environment?
Great question. First, I would not project. How are they "known" to be that? Did another teacher tell you that? Always start off every year, semester, DAY with a clean slate. I know it's hard, but already thinking of them as chatty is setting them up for failure. Set clear expectations in the beginning. I may even include them in creating the expectations. I used to say to my kids, "I have ADHD. If you are talking, it completely throws me off and I get super distracted. So, one of my expectations of you is when I am up here, please, eyes on me and give all of your attention to me. There will always be time in class to collaborate with peers." Most of them had ADHD, so they totally got it. I would always praise them when they did what I asked. "Hey guys, thank you so much for settling down quickly and quietly so we can get started right away. You all earned 5 min social time at the end of class as long as we keep this positive momentum going. Thank you." Also, like I said in the videos, practice procedures over and over again until they learn. "Let's go back outside and try again." "Ok that was pretty good, but there was still some chatting. Let's try again. I know you can do this." Also, to get them to stop socializing, your lessons have to be engaging. You have to be more interesting than their friends. You have to be organized and ready. If there is downtime, they will fill it. Think of what teachers are like during a faculty meeting. Aren't they on their phones, socializing, even grading papers while the principal is communicating to them? I see teachers holding kids to a higher standard than they hold adults. Remember, kids need breaks. They need time to relax. They are people. Hope that helps.
Your videos are super- useful. I am an ESL teacher, can you suggest me some bell ringer activity regarding homework? I'm used to check homework at the beginning of lessson. Maybe a bell work can be check to have the material, take it and confront your homework with your deskmate?
Thank you for watching. I’m thrilled you’re finding the videos helpful. You can do a grammar exercise as a bell ringer or a small reading passage with comprehension questions. Checking homework is not helping students unless they are going over the answers and discussing the work.
I teach middle school & high school computers. My after-lunch class comes in respectfully, but a few students never bring their binder and ask fellow classmates to hold onto any paperwork I've handed out. Can I make coming to class prepared a participation grade? If so, how much? I've visited with other teachers about habitual offenders, and they are trying to teach them the same thing, so it's not just an issue in my class. The other students helping these guys out hinder their ability to mature and become responsible. Any and all thoughts or ideas are welcome.
Great question. This can be very frustrating. While a participation grade may work, I usually try to stay away from that because grades are for measuring standards mastery not behavior. That is my personal take on that. What I would do instead are a few things: 1. I would practice the procedure of coming into the classroom and opening the binder and getting out the paperwork. I know this seems ridiculous, but when we do this, it reinforces the act. You can do this for a couple of days in the beginning of the class. For those without binders, you can ask them to sit in the back of the room. When they come with binders the following day, they can engage in the procedure activity. 2. I would explicitly praise those who brought their binders. I would even reward them with a significant gift. Perhaps allow everyone who brought their binders to be exempt from a homework assignment. Or maybe it's candy,. Whatever it is, make it big. I would also let the kids know that you will be rewarding those who bring their binders to class. So you might say, "Be sure to bring your binders tomorrow, I will have a treat/surprise/gift/etc. for those who do. Remember, these tips are what I do when I am trying to get kids to do what I want them to do in class. These methods should be adapted for your own approach. It's hard to get middle and high school kids to listen. But consistency is key. Keep at it and let me know how things are going. Thank you for being a teacher :)
@KathleenJasperEdD thank you for the ideas. Yesterday I had 2 hs boys who didnt bring their spreadsheet packet. One left it at home in his backpack with his math book and asked his mom, who's a teacher, to bring his backpack at lunch to him. She said no you can walk home and get it just as easy as I can... he lives right behind the school. Anyway, I didn't have any more packets so I told them they had to just sit and do nothing, and they are still expected to be finished with it by Friday. I gave those who were prepared suckers. A few tried to share their packates and I said no. I'm tired of printing off packets for everyone with a few extras only for them to not be responsible. They have binders to put them in and they won't. I when 2 hole punch them and they won't put papers I pass out on their binders.
Hi Kathleen. I am learning so much from your videos. I teach second grade in a private school. I'm having a problem with my students staying in their seats. They always like to get up from their chairs to come to my desk for small and unnecessary reasons. Do you have any suggestions for how to change this behavior?
This is a great question. Perhaps you can set a time at the end or even in the middle of a lesson where students are permitted to get out of their seat for 2 min only. With the desk issue, I have seen teachers make a barrier around their desks with tape and explain that it is your personal space and they are not to enter unless it is the appropriate time. You will have to practice that procedure for them to get it. For example, if a student gets out of her seat and it is not the designated time, you say, "Please sit down until our brain break, then you can ask me questions at my desk." Stay on them. You have to train them. They will push you if you do not set boundaries.
@@KathleenJasperEdD Thank you so much for your reply. I was thinking of the barrier idea too. I really like the 2 minute strategy. I can’t wait to try them out in my class. I tried the method you used to have students come to class quietly and it was a success. Thanks aagain.
You can do a few things: 1. Conference with the student to determine the reason for not doing the work. Is the student bored? Is the work too overwhelming? 2. Work with the student to differentiate assignments. Sometimes asking the student to plan his or her own assignments helps. Give the student the topic and ask, "How do you want to show me that you mastered the concept?" 3. Determine where the student does best--cooperative learning, individual work, etc. 4. Gradual release method - do the I do, we do, you do method. First you (teacher) show the student. Next, we do the assignment together or the student does it with a partner. Finally, you do is the student doing the assignment on his or her own. This method helps when the student is overwhelmed by a task. 5. Break up lengthy assignments and use rewards. I know I say that on the exams, extrinsic rewards are not the correct answer. However, in the real-world classroom, incentives work. I know it can be difficult to motivate students who are not doing their work, but it is possible to motivate them. Differentiating is key. Hope this helps.
That’s up to you. You could just remove it and not count it against them. To try to keep up with those who are absent and who needs to make up bell work puts a lot of extra work on you as the teacher. But it’s up to you.
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You spelled out everything I went through... thanks
Dr. Jasper, you are the best trainer ever. This will be my 18th year of teaching and listening to your advices is so refreshing.
OMG thank you so much. That really means a lot to me.
Thank you so much for this video! You are great at teaching us!!!! I have learned so much from you as a new high school teacher.
Thank you, Lisa
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching :)
The most beautiful thing about you Kathleen is that after i had watched you for more than 4 videos,I felt like I was listening to an Iraqi teacher who is speaking English. That's because you are so natural and so simple.
Dr. Kathleen Jasper, Thank you for sharing your expertise. I'm preparing for a SPED praxis soon. Watching your series of videos not only the SPED specific ones, but even those "Basics Teachings Principles" has allowed me to check on my own current practice and to build additional confidence I need as part of my preparation. You are truly a blessing to the Teaching-Learning profession!
Thank you very much for your kind words and I am glad I can help. Thanks for watching.
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~Yiana
Team Member at Kathleen Jasper LLC
I have never taught in schools but I just got my teaching certificate in BC, Canada. Honestly your videos are the best I have come across related to teaching and Class room management, Thankyou for posting your valuable insights :)
I’m so happy you’re finding the videos helpful. Thanks for watching and commenting.
You are great at teaching!
I appreciate that!
We really learn a lot from your experience and techniques. Thank you
I am so glad. Thank you so much for being here.
First of all, I have been watching your videos ALL day - I have been taking notes and have really enjoyed listening to your advice and stories.
My question for you pertains to my upcoming class this fall which is known to be very chatty and disruptive, what are your suggestions on how to "nip" that so we have a productive and positive learning environment?
Great question. First, I would not project. How are they "known" to be that? Did another teacher tell you that? Always start off every year, semester, DAY with a clean slate. I know it's hard, but already thinking of them as chatty is setting them up for failure. Set clear expectations in the beginning. I may even include them in creating the expectations. I used to say to my kids, "I have ADHD. If you are talking, it completely throws me off and I get super distracted. So, one of my expectations of you is when I am up here, please, eyes on me and give all of your attention to me. There will always be time in class to collaborate with peers." Most of them had ADHD, so they totally got it.
I would always praise them when they did what I asked. "Hey guys, thank you so much for settling down quickly and quietly so we can get started right away. You all earned 5 min social time at the end of class as long as we keep this positive momentum going. Thank you."
Also, like I said in the videos, practice procedures over and over again until they learn.
"Let's go back outside and try again."
"Ok that was pretty good, but there was still some chatting. Let's try again. I know you can do this."
Also, to get them to stop socializing, your lessons have to be engaging. You have to be more interesting than their friends. You have to be organized and ready. If there is downtime, they will fill it. Think of what teachers are like during a faculty meeting. Aren't they on their phones, socializing, even grading papers while the principal is communicating to them? I see teachers holding kids to a higher standard than they hold adults.
Remember, kids need breaks. They need time to relax. They are people.
Hope that helps.
@@KathleenJasperEdD.
Hello, I work in a Special Education Behavioral School. I would love for you to touch on classroom management for this type of setting.
I will add it to my list of things to film.
I really love your videos ❤️ Thank you so much ❤️
It is my pleasure, thanks for watching.
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Your videos are super- useful. I am an ESL teacher, can you suggest me some bell ringer activity regarding homework? I'm used to check homework at the beginning of lessson. Maybe a bell work can be check to have the material, take it and confront your homework with your deskmate?
Thank you for watching. I’m thrilled you’re finding the videos helpful. You can do a grammar exercise as a bell ringer or a small reading passage with comprehension questions. Checking homework is not helping students unless they are going over the answers and discussing the work.
I teach middle school & high school computers. My after-lunch class comes in respectfully, but a few students never bring their binder and ask fellow classmates to hold onto any paperwork I've handed out. Can I make coming to class prepared a participation grade? If so, how much? I've visited with other teachers about habitual offenders, and they are trying to teach them the same thing, so it's not just an issue in my class. The other students helping these guys out hinder their ability to mature and become responsible. Any and all thoughts or ideas are welcome.
Great question. This can be very frustrating. While a participation grade may work, I usually try to stay away from that because grades are for measuring standards mastery not behavior. That is my personal take on that. What I would do instead are a few things:
1. I would practice the procedure of coming into the classroom and opening the binder and getting out the paperwork. I know this seems ridiculous, but when we do this, it reinforces the act. You can do this for a couple of days in the beginning of the class. For those without binders, you can ask them to sit in the back of the room. When they come with binders the following day, they can engage in the procedure activity.
2. I would explicitly praise those who brought their binders. I would even reward them with a significant gift. Perhaps allow everyone who brought their binders to be exempt from a homework assignment. Or maybe it's candy,. Whatever it is, make it big. I would also let the kids know that you will be rewarding those who bring their binders to class. So you might say, "Be sure to bring your binders tomorrow, I will have a treat/surprise/gift/etc. for those who do.
Remember, these tips are what I do when I am trying to get kids to do what I want them to do in class. These methods should be adapted for your own approach. It's hard to get middle and high school kids to listen. But consistency is key. Keep at it and let me know how things are going. Thank you for being a teacher :)
@KathleenJasperEdD thank you for the ideas. Yesterday I had 2 hs boys who didnt bring their spreadsheet packet. One left it at home in his backpack with his math book and asked his mom, who's a teacher, to bring his backpack at lunch to him. She said no you can walk home and get it just as easy as I can... he lives right behind the school. Anyway, I didn't have any more packets so I told them they had to just sit and do nothing, and they are still expected to be finished with it by Friday. I gave those who were prepared suckers. A few tried to share their packates and I said no. I'm tired of printing off packets for everyone with a few extras only for them to not be responsible. They have binders to put them in and they won't. I when 2 hole punch them and they won't put papers I pass out on their binders.
Thanks alot 😊
Most welcome. Thanks for watching 😊
~Yiana
Team Member at Kathleen Jasper LLC
Hi Kathleen. I am learning so much from your videos. I teach second grade in a private school. I'm having a problem with my students staying in their seats. They always like to get up from their chairs to come to my desk for small and unnecessary reasons. Do you have any suggestions for how to change this behavior?
This is a great question. Perhaps you can set a time at the end or even in the middle of a lesson where students are permitted to get out of their seat for 2 min only. With the desk issue, I have seen teachers make a barrier around their desks with tape and explain that it is your personal space and they are not to enter unless it is the appropriate time. You will have to practice that procedure for them to get it. For example, if a student gets out of her seat and it is not the designated time, you say, "Please sit down until our brain break, then you can ask me questions at my desk." Stay on them. You have to train them. They will push you if you do not set boundaries.
@@KathleenJasperEdD Thank you so much for your reply. I was thinking of the barrier idea too. I really like the 2 minute strategy. I can’t wait to try them out in my class. I tried the method you used to have students come to class quietly and it was a success. Thanks aagain.
What are some motivational strategies for a student that just won't do the work?
You can do a few things:
1. Conference with the student to determine the reason for not doing the work. Is the student bored? Is the work too overwhelming?
2. Work with the student to differentiate assignments. Sometimes asking the student to plan his or her own assignments helps. Give the student the topic and ask, "How do you want to show me that you mastered the concept?"
3. Determine where the student does best--cooperative learning, individual work, etc.
4. Gradual release method - do the I do, we do, you do method. First you (teacher) show the student. Next, we do the assignment together or the student does it with a partner. Finally, you do is the student doing the assignment on his or her own. This method helps when the student is overwhelmed by a task.
5. Break up lengthy assignments and use rewards. I know I say that on the exams, extrinsic rewards are not the correct answer. However, in the real-world classroom, incentives work.
I know it can be difficult to motivate students who are not doing their work, but it is possible to motivate them. Differentiating is key. Hope this helps.
If you’re grading bell work, and a student is absent, how do they make it up??
That’s up to you. You could just remove it and not count it against them. To try to keep up with those who are absent and who needs to make up bell work puts a lot of extra work on you as the teacher. But it’s up to you.
What do you do if that one student is just continuously disrespectful despite all of these strategies?