Supporting Teachers with Classroom Management
Supporting Teachers with Classroom Management: Are We Missing the Basics?
How often do we overlook the fundamentals of classroom management in favor of the latest trends? In this episode of The Principal’s Handbook, I dive into the critical role principals play in supporting teachers to get back to the basics—establishing solid routines and clear expectations that create a foundation for effective teaching and learning. But that’s not all. We’ll also explore the often-overlooked components of teacher presence and confidence—key factors that influence classroom control and student engagement.
Join me as I share common challenges teachers face, including:
- Teachers not seeing themselves as classroom leaders
- Confusing connection with friendship
- Inconsistency caused by self-doubt
- Lack of developed authority presence
- Forgetting the importance of student engagement strategies
If you’re a principal looking to empower your teachers and reduce office referrals by strengthening classroom management at the source, this episode is for you!
Check out the The Classroom Management Blueprint with my The Companion Guide for Principals to coach teachers.
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