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Chapter 13"Great teachers do not try to prove who is in charge in their classrooms because everyone knows that the teacher is in charge."

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Chapter 13"Great teachers do not try to prove who is in charge in their classrooms because everyone knows that the teacher is in charge."

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It is important that classroom management and procedures are dealt with and discussed at the beginning of the year and that one is consistent in order to maintain order and a positive learning environment. This will take away the need to constantly tell the students that one is in charge.

- Myriam Cortez

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"If other students perceive the relationship as favoritism, they may loose respect for, and even resent, those singled out for special treatment."
I try my best to treat all students equally. I also try to treat them how I would want my own child treated.  I also take the time to get to know each kid and make them feel special and loved.
-Alisha Massey

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"It's important not to put any student in the position of being seen as the teacher's pet."

With one student being considered the "teacher's pet," the other students do notice it and start acting out or become against that one student.
-Renee Ramirez

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"Great teachers have a plan and purpose for everything they do."
Especially with kids in PreK/K, you have to be ready and prepared ahead of time.  Routines are a must.
-Alisha Massey

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"Great teachers do not try to prove who is in charge in their classrooms because everyone knows that the teacher is in charge."

Teachers that have set their expectations since day 1 show the students who is in charge. Teachers have to be consistent with their classroom management to continue showing the students who is in charge.
-Renee Ramirez

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"Great teachers take a different approach. Great teachers aim high. Great teachers make decisions follow three simple guidelines"

A teacher should know their students and have high expectations. Teachers should make decisions on what they know is best for the students. This is very important to remember because each student is different and it is the teachers job to know that what is being done or the decisions that are taken have a purpose and will be helpful.
-Patricia Mendoza

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"Great teachers have a plan and purpose for everything they do"
This to me is very true because if there was no plan or purpose you really would not be helping the kids. The whole purpose why we are here is for the kids and that is why we should know why we are doing it and what is the purpose.

-Patricia Mendoza

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"Schools can't afford to drain away the dedication of the most valuable staff members by focusing on the others."

_ A campus can be drug down and morale vanquished by the allowance of pettiness and poor teaching habits.
By acknowledging the work of the best teachers in a positive way, others will see the standard that is being set for professionalness. This does not need to be a blatant show of putting anyone on the spot, rather, much like we do with our students, a kind reference in earshot of others -- " Mrs. ____ had a really creative way of dealing with _____. You all should ask her about it."
This is a win-win, Mrs. ____ feels affirmed and the other teacher clues in that she might need a little help in that area without being called to task.

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"It's easier to complain about the results than to plan for a different course of events." AND "Their focus is on the behavior of others rather than on their own. They haven't learned the power of taking responsibility."

By being proactive and thinking through possible outcomes, academic and discipline problems can be minimalized . By constantly self-assessing classroom routines , making minor changes can have powerful results. We ask our students to take responsibility for their actions, if we are honest and admit "Hey, this didn't work out like I thought" and then adjust -- no blaming or pointing fingers is needed.

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"Great teachers aim high"

I believe that it is very important to have high expectations from my students in every area, from behavior to academics. If we hold them to that high expectation they will rise to meet it.

Faith Cutler

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"Great teachers have a plan and a purpose for everything they do. If things don't work out the way they had envisioned, they reflect on what they could have done differently and adjust their plans accordingly."

This is very important to remember to have a successful classroom, from schedules, routines and procedures to lesson plans and teaching. I also think that it is important to remember that every child learns differently and has different needs, so what may have worked in years past may not be the case for this year. That is when I would need to adjust my plans or schedule; to meet my students needs.

Faith Cutler

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Great teachers intentionally arrange, rearrange, alter, and adjust the structures that frame their teaching.

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"Those who usually follow the rules take the message to heart."

-I learned from a great administrator to let things rub off .

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We cannot afford for our best students to be 'fine anyhow.' They deserve much more than that."

I feel like sometimes my main focus (unintentionally) is on those students who are struggling academically and behaviorally. While this is needed in a sense, leaving the higher students to "fend for themselves" is punishing them and maybe giving the idea that they are not worth our time. The thought of that should move us to movement as much as thinking of the hardest child in our class.

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"These alterations do not involve a power struggle. They may seem random, but they have a definite underlying intent."

Changes that I make in the classroom have a thought behind them. Most of the time I am laying awake at night thinking about the, seemingly minute details of the classroom system.

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Chapter 14-"One easily remembered standard for classroom management is that we always treat our students as if their parents were in the room."

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Chapter 14-"One easily remembered standard for classroom management is that we always treat our students as if their parents were in the room."

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Being as I have a child myself in school already and another coming up soon, I like to hope and pray that their teachers treat them respectfully (without putting them down or screaming at them), so I will always try my best to treat my students the same or even better than their own family. Some kids do not get any respect or love at home so I want them to always remember that I atleast did that for them.

-Laci Dobie

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"Great teachers have a plan and purpose for everything they do."

-WIthout a plan or a purpose your whole lesson is like gameover. I believe that teachers waste valuable learning time during a lesson because they are unprepare. Teachers stresss trying to prepare at the last minute and students misbehave.

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Ch. 14 - "Well, I agree that the best teachers will be fine if you ignore them, but if your best teachers are only fine, they are no longer great."

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Ch. 14 - "Well, I agree that the best teachers will be fine if you ignore them, but if your best teachers are only fine, they are no longer great."

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I see that teachers in Ferris are always trying to up their game and become great rather than just fine!

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Chapter 13 -"Great teachers have a plan and purpose for everything they do. If plans don't work out the way they had envisioned, they reflect on what they could have done differently and adjust accordingly."

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Chapter 13 -"Great teachers have a plan and purpose for everything they do. If plans don't work out the way they had envisioned, they reflect on what they could have done differently and adjust accordingly."

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I like this quote because I am learning everyday that things do not go the way you always hope and plan and it's a daily thought process to figure out what works and how to change it or revamp it and that's ok! Trial and error is going to happen, nobody is perfect.

-Laci Dobie

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Ch. 13 - "If one student tends to be disruptive, the teacher takes steps to minimize that student's impact on others in the room."

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Ch. 13 - "If one student tends to be disruptive, the teacher takes steps to minimize that student's impact on others in the room."

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This is how I handle a student in my class this year.

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"As long as we teach to the middle, that is where the majority of our students will remain"

It is important to challenge all students to their fullest potential. We should have high expectations for all students.

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"They (teachers) carefully plan their classroom setup, their instructional approaches, and their time management to promote a productive learning environment"

Planning is key! It takes lots of planning and rearranging in order to best meet the needs of students in order to promote learning in a positive environment. With reflection and planning, teachers can help minimize negative behavior.

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"Great teachers have a plan and purpose for everything they do. If plans don't work out the way they had envisioned, they reflect on what they could have done differently and adjusted accordingly"

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"Great teachers have a plan and purpose for everything they do. If plans don't work out the way they had envisioned, they reflect on what they could have done differently and adjusted accordingly"

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Chapter 13

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"Before making any decision or attempting to bring about any change, great teachers ask themselves one central question: What will the best people think?" 

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"Before making any decision or attempting to bring about any change, great teachers ask themselves one central question: What will the best people think?" 

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Chapter 14

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Principals need the best teachers to influence their grade level, their team, their department, and the entire school.

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 Chapter 13 Great teachers intentionally arrange, rearrange, alter, and adjust the structures that frame their teaching.

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 Chapter 13 Great teachers intentionally arrange, rearrange, alter, and adjust the structures that frame their teaching.

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Great teachers take a different approach. Great teachers aim high.
High expectations for every students.

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"Great teachers intentionally arrange, rearrange, alter, and adjust the structures that frame their teaching."

Arranging and rearranging is key to having good management and flow in the classroom.

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Great teachers have a plan and purpose for everything they do. If plans don't work out the way had envisioned, they reflect on what they could have done differently and adjust accordingly.
Improvement only happens when you regularly reflect. Make a reflection as a habit.

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Treat every student with the best students in mind

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Great teachers intentionally arrange, rearrange, alter, and adjust the structures that frame their teaching.
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"Great teachers take a different approach.  Great teachers aim high."

When you expect great things from your class and they know the expectations, they will reach any goal given to them. My Kinder to 5th grade teachers all had high expectations when I was a little girl at Ingram. Twenty plus years ago my Ingram mentors (my mom, grade level teams and administrators) guided me and molded me into the educator I am today. I could never say thank you to them enough! Aim high!!!

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"Great teachers find a way to keep every student in gear and moving forward. We cannot afford for our best students to be "fine anyway." They deserve much more than that."

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"Great teachers find a way to keep every student in gear and moving forward. We cannot afford for our best students to be "fine anyway." They deserve much more than that."

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"If things don't work out the way they envisioned, they reflect on what they could have done differently and adjust their plans accordingly."

Planning and preparation is key to providing a meaningful day in our classrooms.  But plans don't always work out.  Reflecting is so important to supporting your students where they are.  Every year and every class is different and we have to work daily to adjust.

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"Great teachers intentionally arrange, rearrange, alter and adjust the structures that fame their teaching"

Monitor and Adjust is fundamental in order to reach goals and grow.

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"Principals need the best teachers  to influence their grade level, their team, their development and the entire school."
"If our top students can coast along in neutral, the entire class loses momentum."

Our kids learn by demonstration and example. ALL students are important. You have to meet them all where there at. What is expected of us as leaders should be metaphorically the same as what we expect from our kids.

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"Great teachers intentionally arrange, rearrange, alter and adjust the structures that frame their teaching."

Meaningful planning- if there are no intentions behind our decisions why are we doing it? Intentionally setting up our classroom environment is imperative for student success.

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It's a mistake to focus on the least effective people and issue broad directives because of one or two miscreant. At best, we make our top performers feel guilty. At worst, we insult them. They think, "Why are you talking to me about this? Why don't you talk to them?" And they're right.

When 1 or 2 are the issue don't expect to fix them by not intentionally focusing on them. You must be purposeful, consistent, and follow up.

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When the best teachers take their students to an assembly, what do they do? They sit by their students and not just any student, but the students who are most likely to disrupt. The best teachers aren't rude to these students, but they make their presence felt. Their T-Rays send a message that that is pleasant but firm.

Proximity is everything and being intentional with it is powerful no matter where you are in the building. Plus, loving them firmly is the key to making it all come together.

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Chapter 14 - "Our best students do want misbehavior addressed, but never in a humiliating way.  They do want us to deal with the students who disrupt learning, but they want us to do it respectfully." Something to PONDER about how we call out kids! 

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Chapter 14 - "Our best students do want misbehavior addressed, but never in a humiliating way.  They do want us to deal with the students who disrupt learning, but they want us to do it respectfully." Something to PONDER about how we call out kids! 

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Chapter 13 - "Great teachers have a plan and purpose for EVERYTHING they do.  If plans don't work out the way they had envisioned, they REFLECT on what they could have done differently and adjust accordingly."   Basically, THEY OWN IT, LEARN FROM IT AND GROW!  

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Chapter 13 - "Great teachers have a plan and purpose for EVERYTHING they do.  If plans don't work out the way they had envisioned, they REFLECT on what they could have done differently and adjust accordingly."   Basically, THEY OWN IT, LEARN FROM IT AND GROW!  