What is philosophy and why study it?
What is Philosophy, and Why Should I Study It? “Philosophy” comes from Greek words meaning “love of wisdom” Philosophy uses the tools of logic and reason to analyze the ways in which humans experience the world These are philosophical questions, and philosophy teaches the ways in which we might begin to answer them
How do you handle difficult students?
Chapter 13 Dealing with Challenging Students
- Drop All Grudges
- Limit Negative Faculty Room Talk
- Open Parent Conferences with a Positive Statement
- Tell the Student You Understand Her Feelings
- Value the Student, Despite the Inappropriate Action
- Keep the Class Moving
- Unleash the Power of Appropriately High Expectations
How do you teach a stubborn student?
5 Effective Tips for Working with Stubborn Students
- Tap into their interests and include student choice
- Lower the originality hurdle
- Pull out your experimental and no-fail lessons
- Use technology as a hook
- Give it time, be patient, and practice empathy
How do you handle misbehaving students?
How To Handle Misbehaving Students
- Step 1: Observe Resist the urge to jump in and stop the misbehavior right away
- Step 2: Stop the activity Stop the activity by signaling for your students’ attention
- Step 3: Wait
- Step 4: Send them back
- Step 5: Replay
- Step 6: Reteach
- Step 7: Practice
- Step 8: Prove it
How can a substitute teacher control a classroom?
Classroom-Management Tips for Substitute Teachers
- Talk to Students Before Class Thomas Barwick / Iconica / Getty Images
- Act Like You’re in Control Students are excellent judges of character
- Don’t Get Too Friendly
- Stay on Top of Discipline
- Avoid Confrontations
- Give Praise
- Keep Students Busy
- Have Referral Forms Ready