Classroom Behavior Management (Part 2, Secondary): Developing a Behavior Management Plan
Challenge
View the movie below and then proceed to the Initial Thoughts section (time: 1:27).
Transcript: Challenge
Classroom Behavior Management (Part 2, Secondary): Developing a Behavior Management Plan
Mr. Medina recently retired from the army and is starting a second career as a high school history teacher. He feels confident in teaching the content but is shocked at the students’ lack of discipline. Some students talk and use their phones during lectures, while others are frequently late to class. Some regularly act out by making off-topic jokes, disrespecting classmates, and blurting out answers, while others don’t engage at all. Mr. Medina is particularly surprised that they challenge his authority.
His spouse reminds him that he’s now working with students, not soldiers, and suggests that he ease up. On the other hand, the teacher next door tells him that good teaching prevents behavior issues. Neither piece of advice sits well with him, and he wonders how he can establish a structured and disciplined classroom.
Here’s your challenge:
What should teachers understand about effective classroom behavior management?
How can teachers develop a classroom behavior management plan?
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