Classroom Management / Teacher Burnout

What are the three main parts of evidence-based management (EBM)?

1. Active teaching and supervision, 2. frequent chances for students to answer, and 3. clear feedback.

What is "withitness"?

A teacher’s constant awareness of everything happening in the room to stop small problems before they get bigger.

What is "universal" classroom management?

Rules and routines used with the entire class to teach good behavior and prevent trouble.

What is the Good Behavior Game?

A game where teams win rewards if all members follow the classroom rules together.

Why is reactive discipline (punishment) a "vicious circle"?

Punishment leads to student resistance and teacher burnout, which makes the teacher use even more punishment.

How does positive feedback help in difficult classes?

High rates of praise can cancel out the negative effects of having many students with behavioral needs in one room.

What is the main result of poor classroom management?

Disruption of learning and student engagement.

What do students value more than a close bond with their teacher?

A "feeling of justice"—knowing that rules are fair and applied to everyone the same way.

What is the principal support paradox?

Principals are often emotionally supportive but "helpless" to fix big issues like overcrowded classes or high workloads.

What is a major weakness in teacher training?

Most college programs lack a dedicated course on classroom management, leaving teachers to learn it on the job.