Teachers Changing Teaching

How Do I Build Community, Set Expectations, and Engage Students With Course Content During the First Two Weeks Of School?

July 20, 2021 Episode 10
How Do I Build Community, Set Expectations, and Engage Students With Course Content During the First Two Weeks Of School?
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Teachers Changing Teaching
How Do I Build Community, Set Expectations, and Engage Students With Course Content During the First Two Weeks Of School?
Jul 20, 2021 Episode 10

Starting the school year can be a daunting task. Within a short amount of time, teachers are challenged with creating a classroom culture that sets the tone for the school year. Jamie, Natalie, and Rachel discuss why creating expectations and community in a classroom is such a daunting task. Their conversation discusses the importance of viewing classroom management as classroom leadership and the benefits of teachers seeing themselves as members of the classroom community. 


Today at school, consider this: How can viewing yourself as the classroom leader, instead of the classroom manager, change your approach to teaching? 


Show Notes

Starting the school year can be a daunting task. Within a short amount of time, teachers are challenged with creating a classroom culture that sets the tone for the school year. Jamie, Natalie, and Rachel discuss why creating expectations and community in a classroom is such a daunting task. Their conversation discusses the importance of viewing classroom management as classroom leadership and the benefits of teachers seeing themselves as members of the classroom community. 


Today at school, consider this: How can viewing yourself as the classroom leader, instead of the classroom manager, change your approach to teaching?