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The first thing I would want to take into my future classroom is remembering the importance of a smile. I often forget how important a smile and high energy for students can be. Also, as a teacher it is your responsibility to set the tone for your class for the day, if you come in with a bad mood your students are likely to reflect that energy. Another topic from Linsin that I feel will be very beneficial is sticking to what you say. As a teacher you are not only teaching students academic material but also life lessons, if you go back on your word students may think it will be ok for them to not mean what they say. We need to remember that everything we do as teachers our students observe and analyze in a sense, so we need to make sure we are showing and teaching our students the best way to succeed in life.

C.N.

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Two aspects I found from the Linsin reading that I could apply into my future classroom would be to smile and to use effective modeling strategies. I find it important to smile to always show your students that positivity radiates onto the next person. Smiling promotes positivity and can potentially change another persons outlook if they may be having a bad day. Second, modeling is very important when it comes to teaching because it helps students to fully understand what they are being asked to do. Without modeling, there tends to be a lot more confusion and questions from students because they may be unclear of what they are being asked to do. Therefore, I believe smiling and modeling are two great aspects to use in my future classroom that I found from this reading.

M.M.

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Some aspects I would apply from the Linsin reading to my future elementary classrooms include being sure to smile on the first day of school, and making sure to not come on too strong. It is important to set expectations and rules in any classroom and follow through with any consequences, but being a dictator in the classroom and having a good side (the students) and a bad side (the teacher) is detrimental to the learning environment. No one wants to be the mean teacher, so being aware of how one employs the class rules is crucial. Along those same lines, smiling on the first day of school will help build credibility with students as they can feel more welcome in the classroom. Those (like myself) who often have a natural stoic and cold looking facial expression should take extra steps to ensure that they give a smile to their students, especially on their first day interacting with you (the teacher).

-CA

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An aspect from the Linsin reading that I can apply to my future elementary classroom is to be clear and thorough.  If I'm not thorough, there will be confusion, and not the best behavior.  Dr. Potter in our Music class has been very clear and thorough throughout our classes so far, and none of us have been confused.  Another aspect I would use is to be passionate.  Being passionate in the classroom will help engage your students, as well as keep them excited about their school work.  It is rare that students are interesting in their school work, so it is up to the teacher to be excited about teaching and getting the students involved in their studies.
-JB

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An aspect I would apply from the Linsin reading is to keep it consistent. One of the problems in my classroom now is that sometimes I will ignore something that its happening when I have said before that that behavior is not tolerated and yet I would let it slide. In the Linsin reading he says that if you do not keep classroom management consistent, the students will lose respect for you and I think that is what really got to me.
Another aspect from the reading I would apply to my classroom is to be more like a referee and less like a judge. I found this very insightful because it is so true in a classroom. The teacher's job isn't to judge the student on their misbehavior but the enforce the rules that are in the classroom. It allows the students to know that giving them a consequence isn't because you don't like them and that it is personal, but because of their actions, no matter who does it, still has consequences.
- CW

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After the Linsin reading, one aspect I would apply in my future classroom is  to smile often during the first days of class. The idea stated in pg. 9 that "teachers should never smile the first three months of the school year" is absurd. Similar to one of the past reading for this class, as educators we want to create a community within our classrooms. Our classrooms should be a positive environment for these students, to have a safe space. A teacher should smile often because it builds a good first impression to the students helping them not be so tense about school.
Another aspect, that I would incorporate in my future classroom is to have a routine. Linsin states that a routine should, "send the message that you expect excellence in everything you do." One of my elementary school teachers has a line-up routine for students to get them prepped to go into the classroom. He would give commands such as, "ATTENTION" and the students would respond with "SIR, YES SIR." This not only made us look super cool in front of all the other classes, but it did set the tone that our teacher expected us to be focused and ready to learn once we stepped into the classroom. Just as the reading had stated, routines should be fun and a thing that every student can participate in, but most importantly to set the expectations we want from our students.

- J. Ferrer

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After reading Linsin I believe that one of the aspects that I would apply to my future classroom would be developing and enforcing a classroom management plan that is primarily student developed and something we all agree to follow, sort of like a contract because it requires them to self police and be held accountable for their actions. We have seen this work in our very own music 343 class and it’s worked because we all know that we had a part in making our rules so we need to respect and follow through on our word. A second item I would implement in my class would be encouraging the students behavior without a reward. If a student does something because they see that you’ll recognize them for it our they’ll get some sort of props for it, they are less likely to continue their behavior when you aren’t watching.
- AFuentes

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So far I can tell that “The Classroom Management Secret” by Michael Linsin will be very helpful in my future classrooms. It’s already been helpful with how I work with the children in my after School Care program. One of the points that the reading made was that you need to be consistent with what you say. If your classroom routine or rules are a certain way then they need to stay that way everyday. If you start letting things slide even when the students are behaving (Linsin uses the example of the end-of-the-day procedures that they didn’t follow) then eventually they might test not following other rules and routines. In chapter 5 Linsin discusses creating a contract with your students at the beginning of the school year. This contract sets the expectations for both the students and the teacher. It’s a contract that goes over the rules and expectations of the classroom and the consequences if a student chooses not to follow those rules. I too will be making a “contract” with my students in my future classroom. I found it interesting when Linsin brought up that that the system of rewards and incentives is only behavior short term behavior management and “it won’t actually change behavior.” I’ll definitely be thinking about that in my future classrooms when considering using incentives (I will use them sparingly).
-EA

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Two aspects that I can apply in to my classroom from the reading is the importance of modeling my classroom management and how important it is for me to smile. I consider myself a person who does have a neutral resting face, so i see why it is important to smile towards your students. I completely agree with Linsin’s argument on how a smile can transform how others see you. Not only does the smile invite your students to approach you, but it could also be contagious! I have seen some contagious smiles in classrooms before, so I’m looking forward for mine to be one as well. Modeling your classroom management is also important because it helps the students understand what and why you do things. That would lead to a more controlled environment and a mutual understanding between your students and your rules. If you have certain rules, be sure to follow through because the students will do their part.

JV

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Two aspects that Incan apply to my elementary classroom from the Linsin reading is the importance of a smile and following through. I will be the first to admit that I probably don’t smile as much as I should and it is defiantly something to work on because looking back on it all the teachers that I felt most welcomed by and accepted by always had the biggest smile on their face’s In the reading it talks about how a simple smile on the first day is so important because it disarms your students making you seem more friendly and approachable as well as helps build a report with students an parent starting the school year off on a good foot. The second thing I can bring to my classroom is the importance of following through with enforcing expectations by modeling procedures from the beginning and ensuring that students follow them. This is important because it shows that you mean what you say and expect that students follow the rules. If you make an expectation and never correct behavior and enforce it students will start to test the waters to se what else they can get away with creating a snowball effect that could have been stopped as soon as it started. This is important because that could lead to many behavior and class room management issues that take away time that the student’s could be learning and growing.

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Two aspects from the Linsin reading that I will apply in my future classroom are smiling on the first day of class and modeling classroom management. Smiling on the first day of school not only sets the tone for that day, but can help to set a positive and friendly tone for the school year. It also lets parents and students know what kind of teacher you are. Modeling classroom management is important because it helps to create a controlled and peaceful classroom environment. classroom management also lets your students know what you expect from them; if you have high expectations they will rise to that standard, but if you have low expectations they will misbehave.
PL

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Two aspects from the Linsin reading that stood out to me, and that I would implement in my future classroom, would be smiling and being accountable in my own classroom management strategies. Linsin explains how important smiling is in a classroom and how smiling can really go a long way. We tend to not really think about our facial expressions but as teachers, smiling will create a sense of welcome and reassurance to their students. This section actually reminded me of a TEDTalk that we watched in class. Rita Pierson says, “Kids don’t learn from people they don’t like.” By smiling, teachers can make a more approachable and like-able impression which will lead to trust and more academic success. Another aspect that Linsin mentions is being accountable as a teacher giving instructions. As future teachers, instructions given out must be completely followed. By changing the original instruction to match up to the students’ standards, the teacher would only lose their authority and would end up with poor classroom management, which would lead to less engagement and focus.

A. Sung

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I really enjoyed the Linsin reading. It allowed me to think deeply about how I want to approach classroom management when the time comes. Almost every single chapter made suggestions that I took to heart. Particularly, I look forward to applying aspects from the "Why You Should Smile on the First Day of School" and "Why Coming on Too Strong Will Force a Mutiny in Your Classroom" chapters. I'm a naturally smiley person so I completely agree with all of Linsin's claims. A smile can transform others' perception of you and more often than not, won't be seen as weakness. I especially agree that smiling helps make the first day of school less daunting. It signals that you are excited the students are there and that you look forward to the rest of the school year. Also, smiling never hurt anyone! The world needs more smiles. It exudes warmth and positivity which is exactly what classrooms deserve. One aspect that I may struggle with a bit more comes from chapter 6 when Linsin states, " you can't strong-arm them into listening to you, following your rules, or even caring what you have to say." I need to remember this in my future classroom, because not every student will respect and listen to me, and there is only so much I can do about that. My number one job is ensuring the safety and success of students, so I must stick to my guns without giving into "misbehaving" students by having a demanding presence. That'll only cause more difficulties. Overall, Linsin had many valuable ideas which I look forward to bringing into my teaching style.
-K. Bailey

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I’ve been teaching private lessons for 10 years but there are some things I do take for granted. After reading the Linsin book I was attracted to many points from experiences I’ve had with students. One in particular is that “Anthing you ask your students students to do repeatedly should be put in a routine.” Sometimes I get so “into the moment of teaching” that I negate these practices. Putting common reminders in a routine for all my students is an excellent way for the teacher to establish a consistent teaching pattern and for the students to be constantly reminded of the “fundamentals.” An other point he makes is how to respond to a disrespectful student. He mentions not to give them the attention that one may want to give them and accept to “lose the battle.” This version of radical acceptance was amazing to read and allowed me to rethink some methods I have used in the past. Overall, his entire book was very informative and helpful for my current teaching situation as a trumpet instructor.

ARS

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While there are many important themes and practical tips in Linsin’s book, two elements that stood out to me were the far-reaching effects of a teacher’s smile and the critical need to set a tone of accountability from the very first day in class. As Linsin demonstrates, a smile affects everything from the students’ feelings about the class in general to the impression they will share with their parents about the teacher. Perhaps most significantly, the smile – and the bond it helps form with students – will make the demands I place on my students more acceptable. I will have already created a connection that will make them want to meet my expectations. That simple smile on the first day of class will help set the tone and establish a rapport that will last throughout the year.

In a similar vein, setting clear boundaries at the outset will also pay dividends for the entire school year. As Linsin discusses, allowing small and/or subtle erosions of classroom rules or instructions can quickly devolve into serious management problems for the teacher. Having students who are quiet or well-mannered can be mistaken, at times, for good classroom management. However, if they are not following the established rules, that can lead to serious disruptions in no time. The students will assume that my rules are merely “suggestions” or “ideas,” rather than directives that must be followed for the classroom to operate effectively. In turn, I will have to become more forceful to get my points across because they have now learned that I do not really mean what I say.

As the saying goes, we only get one chance to make a first impression, and my first impression to my students – on the very first day of class – must be a combination of kindness and receptivity (the smile) and determination and resolve (setting and enforcing the rules).               - EH

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One aspect from the Linsin reading that I believe is very important to apply to my future elementary school classroom is smiling everyday and especially on the first day of school.  Many students are nervous on the first day of school and if I am not smiling that can be really intimidating for my students.  I want to make my students feel welcomed and safe and I feel like smiling is the first step to achieving that.  Another aspect that I can apply to my classroom is sticking to my word.  I believe this is a very important factor in gaining and retaining my students respect as well as trust.  If I don't keep my word that can lead my students to rebel and not believe the things I say.

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One aspect from the Linsin reading that I believe is very important to apply to my future elementary school classroom is smiling everyday and especially on the first day of school.  Many students are nervous on the first day of school and if I am not smiling that can be really intimidating for my students.  I want to make my students feel welcomed and safe and I feel like smiling is the first step to achieving that.  Another aspect that I can apply to my classroom is sticking to my word.  I believe this is a very important factor in gaining and retaining my students respect as well as trust.  If I don't keep my word that can lead my students to rebel and not believe the things I say.

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K.J.

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An aspect that I would apply to my future classroom would be to enforce and model classroom management. In the reading, Linsin says that it is important to model before an activity, how to do the activity and what you expect from your students. This is important to implement because it not only helps with behavior but it assists with the overall management and control you have of the class. Another aspect I could apply in my classroom would be smiling on the first day and the rest of the year. I believe this helps you connect with your students the whole year if you continue to do so every day, and helps your students and parents know the kind of teacher you are from the first day. Overall, Linsin reading has great ideas to implement in one's future classroom but I believe these are the ones that would best help you with your students. 

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An aspect that I would apply to my future classroom would be to enforce and model classroom management. In the reading, Linsin says that it is important to model before an activity, how to do the activity and what you expect from your students. This is important to implement because it not only helps with behavior but it assists with the overall management and control you have of the class. Another aspect I could apply in my classroom would be smiling on the first day and the rest of the year. I believe this helps you connect with your students the whole year if you continue to do so every day, and helps your students and parents know the kind of teacher you are from the first day. Overall, Linsin reading has great ideas to implement in one's future classroom but I believe these are the ones that would best help you with your students. 

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L.Vazquez

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One aspect of the Linsin reading I will apply in my future classroom is smiling on the first day of school. This resonated with me because I want my students to enter a safe environment, where they will not be afraid or on edge. I want them to feel welcome and eager to come into my classroom, and know that they will have a friendly face waiting for them. The second aspect that I would like to incorporate into my classroom, is modeling "how-to" for my students when performing a new activity. With this, I hope to minimize confusion about what is being asked of my students, as well as model for them what is expected. This is also incredibly useful to appeal to my students who might be visual learners. They are able to see what they are going to do, and helps make it easier for those students to understand and participate.
L. Flores

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The first aspect from the Linsin reading that I found to be one of the more important and that I will be applying in my classroom is to smile from the very first day of classes. Thinking back to my elementary school days, I always had the most fun and felt the most "at home" with teacher who always had a smile on their faces. I felt that they actually enjoyed what they were teaching us and looking back now, I know it was because they did enjoy it and had a passion for it. The second aspect would be to not go back on my word. Something that I think a lot of us know about children is that they rarely forget when they are wronged or if they feel lied too. It could be something that is minuscule but to them it could literally mean the world and not following through could break that trust they have with us. If I promise my students something, I need to make sure it is 1. actually plausible and 2. I need to always follow through on my word. Following through and keeping our word goes a long way with children, it leaves them more receptive to us and follow directions because they know they can trust us.

JL

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The first aspect that I will apply to my classroom is to model "how to". Linsin says that it is very important to model before an activity, how to do the activity and what you expect from your students. This is important because it not only helps with behavior but it assists in routine as well. Another aspect I will take into my classroom is smiling on the first day. I think this sets the mood for the whole year, and tells your students what kind of teacher you are. It also helps your students become closer to you because something as simple as kindness goes a very long way, especially with children. ALS

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Two of what I believe to be the most important aspects that Linsin discusses in his book are that of smiling on the first day of school and never going back on our word. I have heard it many times before and Linsin reiterates it as well. Smiling to your students on the first day of school does not make us a weak teacher, nor does it make our students believe we are someone who is easily fooled.  Smiling can be such a powerful thing that can help us become closer to our students in the long run. It is as simple as this, if someone is nice to you then you will want to be near them but,  if someone seems cold towards you, you will try your best to stay away from them. Smiling within my future classroom will be something I do often and I hope my students do as well. And, just because we smile often does not mean we are allowed to "let things go". I want to be a teacher that sticks firm to her word even if my students are doing something harmless. I do not want them to believe they can go against what I say therefore sticking firm to my rules will allow their to be order within the classroom. Dr. Potter always tells us that once we allow the students to do as they please even after we have stated how we want things done as teachers we become liars. I do not want that for my future classroom.

-D.C.

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One aspect from the Linsin reading that I would implement to my future classroom is the act of enforcing and modeling my classroom management plan to my students. According to Linsin, "only you have the power to influence [student's] behavior … [by] holding them accountable" for their actions. If I, the teacher is not upholding the rules that I have set in stone then I have lost the students' trust and therefore made the common mistake which will make the students in time to not follow the rules. I will ensure that I will uphold the rules and their importance with my students. If a student(s) does not follow a rule like running to door right before the bell rings, then I would kindly and gently tell the student to redo their action according to my expectations. Having the students practice my expectations is the key to having well and effective classroom. Another aspect I would implement in my future classroom would be establishing a peaceful pace in my teaching. I will calmly but firmly take my time in teaching and just as Linsin states to never move on until you get exactly what you want from your students. I will ensure that every student knows the material and will not move on because every student is not at the same level. I will do all this through a comfortable, fun, and safe learning environment.

-Jonathan L.

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An aspect I took away from the Linsin reading is the act of reestablishing correct classroom management right from the very beginning, at the start of school. Meaning that when students are not following your set expectations, you must address it right away through your actions, to show students that you are serious about its importance. How I would implement this act in my future elementary classroom is by having the students practice what our expectations for the class is, and ensuring every student is mindful of their role in the classroom this way. That this builds success and safety for them, and their learning.
Another aspect I can apply to my future classroom is the general outline of how Linsin would organize his classroom management plan. These main points he discusses are great examples of the students respecting their classroom and peers, making for a great set of rules that they can follow and feel comfortable with.

- EW

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The first aspect from the Linsin reading that I found very important was to smile on the first day of school, as well as the rest. Thinking back to when I was in elementary school, I always felt more comfortable and excited to be there when my teacher greeted us with a warm and welcoming smile. I believe a smile can go a long way and can even make someone's day. So, in regards to students, this can only leave a positive impact on them. First impressions are important and can be the first opinion someone creates on you. So, leaving a happy and smiley first impression on parents and students allows the year to start off great. The fact that smiling takes minimal effort yet has such positive impacts is something I definitely want to apply to my future classroom. Another aspect I can apply to my future classroom is to not reward my students for their positive behavior. If someone is rewarded for everything they do right, then in the future they will always be expecting something from having positive behavior. Continuously rewarding positive behavior means that the one time it did not get rewarded, the student might act out and behave negatively. So instead, encouraging them when they do well is the way to go. This will become what is expected and how they should be behaving.

-Becky C.

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Two aspects from the LInsin reading that I will be applying to my future classroom is to smile on the first day and throughout the school year and to set a peaceful pace throughout my classroom. I have to agree with Linsin that smiling plays a huge role in how the students/parents view you. It tells the students and parents that they are welcomed and that they will be safe. It also sets the tone and lets them know that we are here to be kind to others and there's no messing around. The second aspect of having a peaceful pace throughout the year kind of clicks in with the smiling on the first day of school. I see that this is effective as we do this in Dr. Potter's class. She's always calm, never yelling, and tells us exactly what she expects from us. This also sets the tone for the students that the school year is to be done peacefully and not through chaos. The students will learn from you and they'll want to be like you. If you don't yell, they won't yell. If you do what they expect from you which is to teach, then they'll do what we expect from them.

-BC

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One aspect from the Linsin reading that I can apply to my future elementary classroom is the importance of smiling on the first day of school. Linsin states that "smiling is a powerful classroom management strategy you should begin using the first day of school." Through smiling, my students will be able to feel comfortable, and they will know that they are expected to be kind and polite to one another. Also, some students may be nervous or scared on the first day of school. But, a smile from their teacher may be a beneficial factor that shows to them as Linsin says, that "everything is going to be okay, that they're right where they should be, and that the teacher is on their side" (10). As a whole, I feel that smiling will send a powerful message to my students that I am happy they are here, and in turn this will promote positive learning in my classroom. Another aspect from the reading that I can apply to my future elementary classroom is being aware of my classroom management procedures within the classroom. For example, Linsin provides an example of the teacher who did not realize the innocent mistake she made of allowing her students to not follow through with her end-of-day procedure for cleaning up. This goes to show that even though my students may not be technically "misbehaving" , I must always be conscious of my classroom management procedures that we set as a class. As a teacher, if I do not follow through with my classroom management procedures, my students may fall into the habit of "doing things their own ways." But, being aware of my classroom procedures will allow my classroom to run more safely and smoothly.

- MB

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In Linsin's book, the two aspects I can apply to my future elementary classroom is to have my students in a routine, and encourage students behavior without giving a reward. Having a daily routine implemented in your classroom can help save learning time, prevent misbehavior, and makes it easier for teachers. Linsin believes teachers should have a transition from one activity to another as soon as students are entering into your classroom. The reason for incorporating transitions in your classroom is because it can help the students get familiar with routines that ultimately save learning time, etc.  Routines can be very beneficial in all classrooms, but I believe having a routine in my future classroom can help students understand the expectation I have for their behavior and being responsible. Another aspect I can apply to my future classroom is to not reward my students for good behavior. This reason for this is because it can lead to entitlement. Rewarding good behavior to your students can create the students to feel they always need to receive a reward for good behavior. However, it should be expected from the students to have good behavior because as a teacher you need to tell your students what you expect from them. Instead of rewarding good behavior, you can support it and encourage students for good behavior. Overall, I can apply these two aspects in my future classroom.

-EN

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One aspect I can take from the Linsin reading that I can apply to my future elementary classroom is to "model how to." He advises that before starting any new activity, it is important to show your students how to follow through with the routine from the very beginning all the way until the very end. By doing this, I will hopefully keep children on task and my students will know what exactly I expect of them. Another aspect I can apply in my future classroom is when responding to a disrespectful student, I will always have to "lose the battle." It is important that I do not scold, lecture, or try to get even with the student. I will have to let it go and make sure it does not happen again.

-SF

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One thing that I took from Linsin’s book was to never go back on my word. This is something that I hope to remember to apply in my future classroom. Dr. Potter has also mentioned this class before. It is the idea that if you let one thing that students did incorrectly slide, they will believe they can get away with it every time. I must remember to practice the idea that the students will do something until they do it correctly and how I told them too, or else it can create a chaotic classroom.

Another thing that I took from the reading was to create a classroom contract with my future students. This is something that has been mentioned to me in every class I have taken about teaching. This is also something that Dr. Potter has enforced in our Music 343 classroom. I should have a discussion with my students and we can all come to terms on a set of rules and guidelines that apply to ourselves and each other. Along with those rules will come consequences which would also be written with the contract. This will be helpful because when a student is misbehaving, I can refer back to the classroom contract that we all agreed on.

-MH