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I agree with Joe, Spade didn't have control of the class at first but then he used humor and fun not only to get their attention but also to make connections with them.

Like Alicia stated, I agreed he shared a personal story which I thought the students could relate to & I found the story amusing.

I agree with Roxanne in that he provided a relaxed classroom environment.

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In the beginning, David Spade didn't have control of the class, but he used a combination of humor and personal connection to let them know he meant business. However, his comments to some of the students would not be acceptable in the real world because they were very demeaning, and his methods would not have worked long term.

I agree with Gayle that he should have explained his procedures.

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He provided a relaxed environment.

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David Spade made connections with students; he was funny (at least in an adult's perspective); he didn't really use any engagement strategies

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Students can smell fear. They pounce on someone who is not confident or prepared

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David Spade was not the most professional. He did not state expectations, or looking for or at lesson plans, he made jokes about the class and students.

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David didn't discuss his expectations in advance

He had no strategy in place

He didn't show confidence at first

I agree with Becky, he did use humor that would only work in a junior high or high school setting.

I agree with Gayle and Vanessa, he was demeaning to the girl passing notes. I would not use that type of humor to embarrass students.

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David did not use positive reinforcement. He did not face the class at first and he showed that he lacked confidence.

He used humor to get the class' attention. He established who was in charge by using humor in a negative way.

I agree that he made connections with the students; but in a negative way. I like the humor.

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David got students attention by sharing a personal story. David was not prepared to teach history and students knew it. I agree with Becky and Andrea, that his humor would work with high school students. If he did this in the elementary level, then I am sure there would be some tears or parents complaining.

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David Spade did not adequately prepare for the class before getting to the class. When he got there he wasn't able to get their attention. He did try to talk "cool" and relate to the students, but he was out of touch. He called out students who misbehaved and made them the center of attention in a negative manner. He then share personal experiences, which helped students to relate to him. At the end he spoke with authority and regained the students attention by holding up his hand.

I agree with Cassandra that David his attempt to relate the students was inappropriate.

I also agree with Marylou that his lack of confidence under minded his ability to gain the students' attention.

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David did not have control of his classroom. He could have gone in, introduced himself and firmly tell students his high expectations. He was not prepared and tried to be someone he was not. He tried to portray the "cool" role, but it did not work. He embarrassed the girl, so that created an environment was was not safe for learning. She probably would not trust him. Procedures should have been explained first.

I agree with Melissa, he did make some connections with the students, he was funny.

I agree with Marylou he did not use positive reinforcement in the beginning and lacked confidence.

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Louis Ramos: Classroom Management- David Spade

Things he did not do: David Spade upon entering the classroom displayed an unauthoritive demeanor. His body language also illustrated to his students that he was not confident. In addition his voice intonation was low and did not sound confident.

Things he did do: He connected with his students when he discussed his high school experiences as a class clown. He then began to speak in an authoritative manner and quickly set his expectations by removing items from students that were not conducive for remaining on task. The students then were responsive to his expectations.

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David Spade did not have control of the class, but with humor and self-confidence, he quickly got their attention and respect.

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In addition to using humor, David Spade established his authority in the classroom by telling a little bit about himself.

When he first entered the room, he looked like a trapped animal, and the students probably smelled his fear!

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David took control of the class in a method that would only work in high school but what he did to the young lady that was passing the note was demeaning and embarrassing from which some young ladies might not recover.

There was not a lesson plan for him as the teacher had been out for some time and none of the substitutes had been able to handle the class.

I thin we sometimes expect too much of substitute teachers. I have walked into classes where there are no plans or where a teacher has said, "follow the script." if I have never taught this lessons before, I don't know the "script" or understand what is expected as the regular teacher would know.

Professional doesn't always work as a substitute teacher. You may have to use unconventional methods to get the class respect and control.

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