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Does Being Too Nice Cause Misbehavior?

The idea that being too nice is the reason you’re struggling with classroom management is a misunderstanding of why students misbehave. This is a common belief and why you often hear the following advice: “Don’t smile the first two months of the school year.” ... Read more

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“*See the many everyday tasks of learning as goals to be reached. Define them as goals for your students, and then track their pursuit and eventual attainment of them. Reaching goals—and making a point of acknowledging their achievement—will help your students realize what they’re capable of.”
Michael Linsin, Dream Class: How To Transform Any Group Of Students Into The Class You've Always Wanted

“Clutter also deeply affects the teacher and their ability to focus on their job and their students. Overflowing cabinets, boxes piled in corners, art projects yellowing on the walls, papers and materials stacked on tables, and backpacks lying on the floor all compete for the teacher's attention.”
Michael Linsin, The Happy Teacher Habits: 11 Habits of the Happiest, Most Effective Teachers on Earth

“When you love your work, you're naturally going to be more effective. Your students are going to like you a lot more. Your lessons will be more dynamic and you'll have more energy. It becomes a virtuous cycle. In”
Michael Linsin, The Happy Teacher Habits: 11 Habits of the Happiest, Most Effective Teachers on Earth

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