Classroom Management Essentials: Do’s and Don’ts for Secondary Teachers

by Mike Alpert | Jul 25, 2022

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Take this Course 70 minutes (1.15 hours)

At the middle and high school level, managing a classroom can yield 80% of your joy or 80% of your frustration. It all depends on whether or not you have the tools. Veteran math teacher and classroom management guru Darla McClelland shares the exact same strategies that she uses when mentoring other teachers. She’s organized. She’s relational. She has so much to share. Get the inside scoop on everything from avoiding power struggles to explicitly teaching entrance and exit routines. Ideal content for teachers of grades 6-12.

Participants will receive a certificate of completion reflecting a total course time of 70 minutes (1.15 hours) and course completion on a provided transcript.

Course Content

Building Classroom Culture Right Away

Learning Student Names 2:26

Get this part right. Learn how Darla memorizes every student's name by the end of the first week.

Should I Go Over the Syllabus on Day One? (Spoiler: NO!) 8:30

How important is it to cover rules and academic expectations right away? Is it more worth your time to start building community?

The Goal of the First Day 1:48

What should my students think as they walk out of my room on the first day of school?

No Prep Team Building 2:45

It's not necessary to spend hours prepping for team-building activities. Maximize connection by asking some simple (and not so simple) questions.

Community Circles 5:11

Many teachers are reluctant to implement circles in their classrooms. Darla shares all you need to know to get started in just a few minutes.

Growth Mindset in Classroom Culture

Growth Mindset as a Culture 8:29

We always talk about growth mindset, but how do we model it? Being honest about what we don't know can be a powerful way to build a curious classroom culture.

Connecting with Individual Students

Relationship-Avoidant Students 5:51

Learn Darla's insights about meeting students where they're at. She shares specific comments about what NOT to say.

Work-Avoidant Students 4:42

When engaging with a student who doesn't want to work, there's always a reason. Hear how Darla builds trust with work-avoidant students.

Power Struggles 3:02

Giving students the ability to save face in front of their peers is a powerful way to build trust and avoid blowouts.

When a Class Becomes Toxic

Turning Around a Toxic Culture 4:41

What’s really going on when we call out a student over and over? Develop awareness around how classroom culture suffers when relationships become toxic.

Reframing How We See Students 7:40 Sample Lesson

We often talk to students in ways we would never talk to other adults. Mike and Darla get into the details on how this can impact our kids.

Consequences

Consequences That Preserve Relationship 6:02

"They try so much harder to behave better in that scenario." Learn how Darla approaches working with students when certain behaviors become persistent.

Structure and Routine

Creating a Predictable Environment 6:26

When we know what to expect, we feel safe and settled. Learn how to provide students with security in your classroom to maximize learning.

Visuals and Non-verbal Communication 2:43

If it's important enough for students to do repeatedly, it's essential to have a visual that explains the expectation.

Conclusion

What Really Matters

BONUS VIDEOS

Darla’s Background 9:18

Darla thought she wanted to be an elementary teacher. Boy was she wrong. Listen as she shares her path to finding joy in teaching teenagers.

What do you teach? 4:01

From teaching PE to Algebra, Darla recounts her professional path to becoming a trusted partner for colleagues struggling with classroom management.