https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell GROUP 6: Tara, Kenia, Carolina, Fei Is there a relationship between teacher stress and student misbehavior? en-us 2022-06-25 18:24:38 UTC 2022-07-06 03:10:44 UTC hello@padlet.com taharlam https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2230391362 I think student misbehaviors could contribute to this teacher's stress. It seems to me like there was some sort of "event" that occurred before this student started recording their teacher's reaction. I think his reaction could cause some students to improve their behavior (out of fear of getting in trouble), but I also think those students who were misbehaving may continue trying to test him (I overheard a student whisper something while he was still speaking).]]> 2022-06-25 18:27:45 UTC https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2230391362 taharlam https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2230393367 Yes, I have attempted to lower my stress during instruction in a variety of ways. One of the best ways I found was to stop and breathe and count to 5 - to pause before reacting. I found that prevented me from further stress because I took a moment to collect myself before continuing on. I also created a SEL poster for my classroom which included breathing techniques to do when you're feeling overwhelmed. I found it not only helped my students, but also helped me to remember to stop and breathe when I'm feeling overwhelmed.]]> 2022-06-25 18:36:46 UTC https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2230393367 amfbrown https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2232913476 2022-06-29 01:29:21 UTC https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2232913476 amfbrown https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2232915126 2022-06-29 01:30:53 UTC https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2232915126 amfbrown https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2232919258 2022-06-29 01:35:42 UTC https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2232919258 https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2233373891 2022-06-29 12:20:00 UTC https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2233373891 https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2233381142 It was stressful to watch and hear the teacher in the video as it was.
I can't imagine how the students felt at that moment, perhaps confusion, fear? Instead of creating a safe learning environment and working with the students, he offered no help and only focused on punishing them if they "moved or talked" during class. I don't think it is a proper approach to enhancing students learning. ]]> 2022-06-29 12:31:55 UTC https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2233381142 https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2233396465 My stress level was very high when I was teaching middle schoolers. I was a new teacher and did not receive formal stress management training. At that time, I was teaching six classes in a row and did not take any breaks between periods. One of my colleagues suggested taking the students outdoors for a walk or playing a short activity before starting the class in the classroom. Her suggestion changed my life and the students. My energy level changed, and I was in a much better mood. The students were happier and had fun playing together. Breathing fresh air and playing with the kids under the sun was the best remedy to lower my stress level. It was a time to bond and catch up with ourselves.]]> 2022-06-29 12:56:50 UTC https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2233396465 mariabeasley https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2233918149 The Substitute teacher sounded fed up with what appeared to be the consistent classroom behavior issues. He might have been effective on quieting them down for the moment, but this could potentially lead to other behavior isues down the road; like skipping class or total disengagement academically ]]> 2022-06-30 03:23:27 UTC https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2233918149 mariabeasley https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2233928593 I have used some of the tips in the video to reduce stress, by breathing deeply and exercising self-control.]]> 2022-06-30 03:39:10 UTC https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2233928593 https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2234457283 It is known that substitute teachers are often taken advantage of and students sometimes  think they do not have to work. I think the substitute teacher was prepping the class that he was not going to take any nonsense and he was expecting the worst from the class to the point he was becoming stressful. I think this negative expectation can backfire as the students will unlikely change their behavior.]]> 2022-06-30 16:57:37 UTC https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2234457283 https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2234476231 If the class in unruly sometimes I will just quietly sit down at my desk and disconnect from them for a moment while keeping a watchful eye, but I stop talking and not feed into, debate or comment on anything they are saying and doing. I remind myself they are in middle school. Soon they settle down and start raising their hand for questions regarding the work.]]> 2022-06-30 17:32:51 UTC https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2234476231 csolomon24 https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2234736428 I believe that as a substitute teacher they already have a lot of push back and taken advantage of because they aren't the everyday teacher. The substitute teacher has probably had these experiences already with the same class earlier or even that same day that same day they had a rough day. I don't think the students will improve their behavior because they are going ti try to get on the sub's nerve and push his buttons to see what he is actually going to do to them if he does even do anything. ]]> 2022-07-01 02:02:42 UTC https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2234736428 csolomon24 https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2234746046 I have tried to lower my stress levels in the classroom by making it an classroom activity of taking some mindful moments of the lights being off and just relaxing to calming music. It improved the classroom behavior because they knew that if something was stressing them also they could take this moment to not think about it and also being open and transparent with student telling them how you as the teacher feel also helped my students to relax a little bit more and know that it helps me relax also.]]> 2022-07-01 02:12:02 UTC https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2234746046 https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2235134987 The teacher mentioned he was a substitute, so that may contribute to his stress levels, as students don't always perform the best for subs. I do not think the students behaviors will improve, I think reactions like this from teachers discourages students from doing work and coming to class.]]> 2022-07-01 13:54:02 UTC https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2235134987 https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2235136547 In my classroom, I'm real big on natural lighting, good smells and a calm, but real atmosphere. I'm the same way at home. I rarely had any serious behavior issues. I got a lot of feedback from students saying "I'm always happy and smiling" Even though internally I'm not, I show up everyday for them. These students are human just like me, it's not up to them to take on my stresses, so holding myself accountable, I learned its important to show up consistently. I would get on my soap boxes sometimes, but from a caring standpoint, not a demanding one.]]> 2022-07-01 13:57:07 UTC https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2235136547 https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2235542651 2022-07-02 13:18:43 UTC https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2235542651 https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2235542766 I think what may have contributed to the teacher's stress is misbehavior in the classroom with some students. In addition, I saw that the teacher was very strict in his rules about how they should be in his classroom. I don't think that students will improve their behavior if the teacher has such a rigid attitude and doesn't give them the opportunity to express themselves.]]> 2022-07-02 13:19:02 UTC https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2235542766 https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2235543855 As a Spanish teacher, on some occasions the students have felt frustrated in not being able to achieve the objective of the class, which has upset the mood of some students, but I have had to be flexible in terms of communication and listen to what they have to do. tell. Misbehavior has never been a problem in my classroom because I give them the confidence that they can talk to me and so far I haven't had an embarrassing situation in the classroom.]]> 2022-07-02 13:21:43 UTC https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2235543855 https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2235568519 It seems like this teacher may have had a rough start to his day. Maybe students in previous classes were misbehaving. No, I don't think these students will improve their behavior. The way the teacher is speaking to them, I don't think they'll respond well to that. Maybe they'll be quiet for a little bit, but they'll eventually go back to doing what they were doing to upset him.]]> 2022-07-02 14:47:04 UTC https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2235568519 https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2235571101 Yes, I have attempted to lower my stress in the classroom, and yes it has affected student misbehavior. When I'm trying to calm down, I will normally stop the class for a minute and do a group relaxation technique. Maybe a breathing exercise. The five-finger breathing technique works well. This helps to reset the class and get us all back on track.]]> 2022-07-02 14:55:37 UTC https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2235571101 https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2235716077 I think this teacher need to adopt some new classroom behavioral strategy. I don't think yelling at students will work to settle them in classroom, in fact it can tern into backfire.]]> 2022-07-03 03:20:14 UTC https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2235716077 https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2235718126 Whenever I feel stressed I talk to my mentor, I take a small walk in hallway. It does not affect my students because I tell them I am going to use bathroom and my mentor or any available teacher sees my students for 5-10 min.]]> 2022-07-03 03:29:50 UTC https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2235718126 https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2236075909 Based on what he said, I think student's behavior on a previous day when he subbed contributed to the teacher's stress level. Depending on the task the students needed to work on (seemed like a test?), the students behavior may improve given his warning. Its probably not a good long-term strategy but it may have worked well in the moment. ]]> 2022-07-04 01:50:30 UTC https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2236075909 https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2236090901 I have not consciously/actively tried to lower my stress level in the classroom and I don't have any specific current practices. This will sound silly but I think the "take a deep breath and speak calmly and evenly" will be something I definitely try this coming year. ]]> 2022-07-04 02:10:45 UTC https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2236090901 https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2236676977 It is difficult to determine causality, but there were obvious problems during a previous class (on Tuesday) to which this teacher has responded. Likely something occurred earlier on this day prior to this event. Students would not likely behave here, since there is not a positive classroom environment and there is no discussion about the incident(s) and potential positive resolutions. Having those discussions could be educational for both class and teacher.]]> 2022-07-04 20:06:12 UTC https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2236676977 https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2236684850 I had to reduce class stress in the class several times, particularly after major disruptions and one fight. I gave the students a short break, let several then state their feelings, and then they generally went back to some reduced level of work. I do the deep breathing part at times while I wait out the class - they have been conditioned that my standing quietly at the board is their signal to calm themselves down as we need to refocus. ]]> 2022-07-04 20:28:12 UTC https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2236684850 https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2236701081 From the video, I assume the teacher was having behavior issues with this class on a different day. It seems that the same behavior may have persisted in today's class, which brought the teacher to his boiling point. I do not believe that the students will improve their behavior because the teacher mentioned this was not their first time behaving like this. Some students do not respond to scare tactics and may continue their behavior just to get kicked out.]]> 2022-07-04 21:18:26 UTC https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2236701081 https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2236706430 To lower my stress, I listen to music in between class a difficult classes. During class, I like to breathe, and I do it noticeably so they see that I am stressed and trying to calm down. I also tend to stand quietly and just stare if I am in the middle of a lesson. If they are being disruptive while doing independent work, I like to ask anyone who can hear me to raise a hand, and I do it until I have everyone's attention once I do I address the issue. These tactics tend to work in my classes and if not I like to have a conversation with the student or students after class to try and get on the same page I even tell them how their behavior makes me feel in hopes to start fresh next class.]]> 2022-07-04 21:36:46 UTC https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2236706430 https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2236774039
From watching the video, we know that it seems as if the students were misbehaving the prior class  (Tuesday) as well. I think different aspects like talking, side conversations, cell phones, and laughter can contribute to this teacher's stress level. I am unsure if these students will improve their behavior. Some of them seem understanding to the teachers frustration, some do not. ]]> 2022-07-05 00:34:16 UTC https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2236774039 https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2236776424 I have attempted to lower my stress level in the classroom because of prior experience and bad situations resulting. I have had classes where my students improve their behavior because of my stress/frustration and I have had classes where it has made student misbehavior get worse. In the classroom I have found myself trying to be more understanding to the students and having a lot more patience for sixth graders. ]]> 2022-07-05 00:37:14 UTC https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2236776424 https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2236873577 After only seeing this 1 minute clip, I think the students misbehavior and lack of following instructions could have contributed to teacher's stress level. I don't think the students behavior will improve because they seemed intent on pushing his buttons and see how much they can get away with. Also the teacher doesn't' show any positivity towards the students. ]]> 2022-07-05 02:39:32 UTC https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2236873577 https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2236907969 I have attempted to lower stress in the classroom. I would have soothing music play in the classroom and have quiet time for a few minutes. It did effect student behavior as the students were calmer and more focused.  I do practice stress management techniques in the classroom. I do my best talk in a calming voice so my students don't feel stressed. I also try practice positivity towards my students in the classroom such as thanking them for helping clean up or praising them for participating in class or their hard work. ]]> 2022-07-05 03:22:08 UTC https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2236907969 amfbrown https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2237398366 Ann M Brown
The teacher could have had a previous class that was extremely unruling and he is taking it out on the this class.
No, I do not think that students behavior will improve. He is just yelling at them, he is not teaching them, he is not showing any respect for his student, nor is he giving them the chance to ask questions. ]]> 2022-07-05 16:52:12 UTC https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2237398366 amfbrown https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2237402949
Yes, I have attempted to lower my stress.  I used calming music first thing in the morning in my classroom.  This lower my stress, but also lowers the children's stress as their parent are being dropped off.   The calming music seems to calm the children down, there is less crying and therefore less stress for me. 
I do lesson plans ahead of time and try to have all the project matials available before class, for little one this is crucial. Small children do not have alot of patients and a very low attention spane. prepration is key to keep stress low and student involved and happy. ]]> 2022-07-05 17:01:37 UTC https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2237402949 https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2237459636 Obviously something happened in a previous class. He was clearly very agitated with however they were behaving on Tuesday and felt the need to try to stop this behavior before it started. However, I do not think the behavior will improve for this teacher! He was very loud and negative and gave them no flexibility in how he wanted them to behave ("even turning your head to the person next to you"). That frustration from him probably did not work for most of his students.]]> 2022-07-05 19:02:23 UTC https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2237459636 https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2237464070 I definitely have! If I feel overstimulated, I will definitely shut down, so stress management is important to me. I have stepped out into the hallway for a moment to get away from the noise and take a breath. I also teach secondary, so it is very easy to communicate to my students that the excess noise/minor behaviors are making me anxious/stressed and I'd like a few minutes where we bring down the volume. The methods in the video do seem cliche, but they actually work! I've found that taking a bite of a granola bar and taking a drink of water helps calm me down sometimes too. Students respond well when you make it look like you're not stressed (even if you're screaming on the inside)!]]> 2022-07-05 19:12:02 UTC https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2237464070 https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2237500106 The substitute was definitely frustrated right from the beginning. I would think based on his level of frustration, there was a large disruption prior to to the start of the video. I do not believe the students behavior will improve. Students feed off of each other and will purposely be disruptive because of how frustrated he was. ]]> 2022-07-05 20:47:39 UTC https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2237500106 https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2237500864 I have attempted to lower my stress levels in class while teaching. I normally just try to breathe and stay calm. I believe the students feed off of your energy and they can tell when the teacher becomes frustrated. So it is important to stay calm. ]]> 2022-07-05 20:49:48 UTC https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2237500864 https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2237704461 Part 1 Response: I think this is a tricky question simply because there is still a lot of unanswered information. For example, what exactly did the students do to cause this reaction in the first place? I doubt the outburst by the teacher is completely unwarranted. I also think the students' recording is sort of proving the point that the classroom was not necessarily following the rules. 
I think if this is a classroom of high school students, which it seems to be, then the behavior will not improve. Students at that age don't seem to respond to this hardcore messaging. ]]> 2022-07-06 02:26:22 UTC https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2237704461 https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2237712139 Part 2 Response: Yes I have attempted to lower the stress in my classroom. Some of the methods I have used for my middle schoolers are having a couple of minutes of silence with heads down, allowing students to take a break, letting students listen to music and work independently to get out of stressful group work that is getting heated. Sometimes I have even had to ask another teachers just to step into the room for a moment or two so I can destress and prepare for a more reasonable response to an issue. ]]> 2022-07-06 02:35:12 UTC https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2237712139 caponee1 https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2237715585 It seems like the teacher in this situation is a substitute. I know that oftentimes substitutes have a really tough job because when they show up to sub, they don't know what they are getting into because every class and teacher is different, and students will sometimes take advantage of subs by behaving in ways that would not be acceptable with their regular classroom teacher. Additionally, because it takes time to build trust and respect in a classroom, students also don't usually trust or respect subs in the way that they trust and respect their teacher. All of these factors can make subbing really stressful. Even if some students are intimidated into behaving due to this substitute's zero-tolerance policy regarding classroom misbehavior, in general I do not think that the students will have any more trust in or respect for him, so it would be virtually impossible to foster a positive learning environment. Getting students to behave out of fear due to threat of punishment is not a good long-term tactic for classroom management. ]]> 2022-07-06 02:38:54 UTC https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2237715585 caponee1 https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2237744908 I have found that when I am doing a better job of having work-life balance outside of the classroom - finding time to do fun or relaxing activities and taking breaks/naps in my personal life - I am more able to bring my best self to the classroom. I 100% believe that the teacher sets the tone for class, and when I am on my A-game, usually the students are, too. Sometimes during high-stress times, in class I have played videos that lead the class through a mindfulness or meditation exercise, or occasionally I will surprise the students with a fun class where we just play cooperative games in groups. I also might design a class project that will allow students to be creative or draw, and that seems to calm students down, too. They always seem to appreciate these gestures because it shows that I understand how they are feeling (stressed), and this validation goes a long way.]]> 2022-07-06 03:10:44 UTC https://padlet.com/taharlam/hof7ggph660oxell/wish/2237744908