Classroom Management Blogs - National Council of Teachers of English

Elementary, Middle, Secondary, College

The Magic Bullet

This was supposed to be the “magic bullet,” and at just 22-years-old, I was searching for any way to control my students – because at that time, I thought discipline was about keeping all students in line. Period. So, it sounded like a good idea to me. Here I was fresh off the bar stool, and ready to save the world. (Secondary)

Guiding Classroom Routines through an Empathy Lens: Greeting Your Students in the Morning

There’s no substitute for a teacher’s warm greeting for each student every morning as they walk in the door. This simple act sets the tone for the day, eases nerves, and gives everyone a moment to transition from their home life to school life. And this welcome is never more important than on the first day of school. It turns out that a warm greeting at the door is a simple act with a powerful impact on the first day and every day. (Elementary)

The Power of Story and Classroom Management in Affirming Sexual and Gender Diversity

If you have students saying things that are disrespectful or harmful, and they refuse to stop, even when you directly state “That language is unacceptable,” it’s time to use your classroom management plan to encourage them to stop. (Middle, Secondary)