Support in the Classroom

Counselors are often asked for help with classroom management and student support, or they just want more direction.  Here's a mix of information.
Rob Plevin has practical, step by step directions for gaining control of a class so you can teach. He often shares tips and articles, this time he's shared six videos. Required viewing for teachers just starting out, great refresher for those established in the profession.

The first in the series is on the right. 3 videos on taking control of a noisy class; others on consequences & attention grabbers. 
Click the link below to watch all six.
Videos 6 to 20 minutes in length.
​https://needsfocusedteaching.com/extra-videos/
Rob Plevin.  Video 1 of the "Noisy Class Solutions." 10 minutes.
British accent reminds us kids are kids the world around.

Videotaping your classroom

Not all help has to be heavy and serious.  Check out Sarah Breckley's advice to educators on how to improve and feel better about yourselves as a teacher.  Run time: 11:28 minutes

APA Classroom Management Modules

The American Psychological Association has developed modules for teachers to better understand student behavior, and develop strategies and interventions for addressing students' emotional and behavior problems.  Content is good, format is a little academic in nature.
Practical Classroom Management
Time:  1:12
Classroom and individual strategies
First half- management skills; second half intervention strategies, what works and what doesn't.

From the APA: Professional Development for PreK-12 Teachers
http://www.apa.org/education/k12/professional-development.aspx
Information modules on teacher stress, knowledge acquisition, brain development, motivation, bullying, behavior.
Interventions for Classroom Disruption
Time: 1:17
Addressing emotional and behavioral problems in the classroom.


From the APA: Professional Development for PreK-12 Teachers
http://www.apa.org/education/k12/professional-development.aspx
Information modules on teacher stress, knowledge acquisition, brain development, motivation, bullying, behavior.