I implement safety on day 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 etc. It is important to let students know especially middle schoolers that horseplay is not tolerated. Most classes are extremely good, which is nice. While taking this segment of the course I really thought about how to make the students understand that they were not being safe and now with new semester I plan on implementing that strategy!
I've learned about the importance of creating a positive learning environment. Most importantly, I was reminded about the fact that we must due our due diligence and be consistent about holding students accountable for breaking the rules and following safety procedures in the classroom.
Safety,safety,safety,protecting not only our liability as teachers but for the students as well.
Good classroom management and clear expectations from teachers sets the groundwork for safe learning environments.
I agree that safety is always the number on concern. It is good to remember that safety things may seem obvious and second nature to use as adults yet our students need reminded of what and WHY. My students do much better with remembering the what when they understand the reason behind it.
The importance of safety and the why of safety being taught to students is critical.
Learning different 1st day activities will be most helpful.
Communication and organization are key. Lack of either will cause low morale and chaos.
I am going to have a safety quiz based off safety procedure and rules.
Classroom safety is an absolute must and should be a priority.
Setting up safety, rules and boundries and expectations up front is the best way to provide an opportunity for a positive learning environment. I love our third party safety program and appreciate it even more after seeing this content.
I really liked the first day of school ideas. I have now taught a few classes and what he had to say was very interesting.
Procedure, procedure, procedure Safety, Liability, Classroom management, etc.. there are procedures for procedures, its a lot! But all of these resources and programs have given an understanding of why. There is so much that I don't know and I don't know to ask, Im new, but with all of the information, tools, resources, programs available, I feel more confident than I did before I started this program.
Paying attention to how our own emotions can impact the class is incredibly important because it is one of those things that can be easily over looked. If the instructor is in a bad mood, those emotions will spread and make their way to the students. This can be a big deal when it comes to safety. Emotions can cloud our judgment sometimes and because of that it is always important to take your emotional state into account when talking about safety.
I always told my apprentices #1 rule is your not allowed to get hurt!
I could totally relate to Mr. Reynolds! We are a lot a like in being silly, being loud and animated, and LIKING to teach! I think its important for your students to know how passionate you are about your job, that you take it seriously, and throw out all the positives at the beginning to get the students excited for the time they will spend with you. I also like that he doesn't jump all over the rule book and trusts that students "know better". Being clear about expectations is important, and having a discussion about what your expectations are for your students and classroom is just as important as letting them know what they can expect from you as well
While some classroom rules might seem like common sense, kids will prove time and time again they are not if you don't lay out your expectations from the beginning.
In this module I learned strategies to make a positive first impression.
There is no replacement for safety and liability is huge
Classroom safety is very important.
