Helpful Hints

 

…On maintaining discipline

1. Never give an order you do not intend to enforce.
2. Give a child time for reaction.
3. Have a reason for what you ask a child to do, and when possible take time to give a reason.
4. Be honest.
5. Be fair, and listen to the student’s side of an issue.
6. Be friendly.
7. Give positive reinforcement.
8. Remember that a sense of humor is extremely valuable.
9. Do not take your personal feelings and prejudices out on the students.
10. Maintain poise at all times.  Do not lose your temper.
11. Listen for suggestions and complaints from the children.
12. Follow-up all cases which have been disciplined.  Be certain that you still have the respect and confidence of the student.
13. Be sincere in your work.
14. Set a good example.
15. Never hold a student up to public ridicule.  It is the surest way of creating a discipline problem.
16. Look for good qualities – all students have them.

 

SUGGESTIONS FOR MEETING A CLASS FOR THE FIRST TIME

1. Arrive early (at least 15 minutes before class starts).
2. Familiarize yourself with the teacher’s lesson plans.  If you cannot locate the teacher’s plans, see the school principal.
3. Check the daily schedule.
   • Note when special classes are held and if there will be special activities such as an assembly, etc.
   • Find out if you have special duties such as playground or detention.
4. SMILE and greet pupils as they arrive at the door and not seated.
5. Write your name on the board.
6. Learn first names as quickly as possible.  This may be accomplished by having name tags on the desks, using a seating chart if provided or by calling the roll.
7. Be ready to initiate the first activity or assignment as soon as the class convenes.
8. Write the daily schedule on the board.
9. Be sure you know where a pupil is going if he/she leaves the room.
10. Always be prepared.  Be ready to implement your own ideas or plans, if appropriate.

 

AND

HAVE FUN!