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resource|bcr|2rdacarrier 347 data file|2rda 504 Includes bibliographical references and index. 505 00 |gMachine generated contents note:|gpart 1|tClassroom Mistakes to Avoid --|gchapter 1|tBefore School Begins -- |gMistake 1|tNot defining the rules of your classroom before school begins --|gMistake 2|tNot defining what the structure of your day will be --|gMistake 3|tNot having a behavioral system setup and ready to use --|gMistake 4 |tNot having a teaching plan for the first week of school --|gMistake 5|tNot spending some time setting up your classroom --|gMistake 6|tNot working a child's needs into your seating arrangements --|gMistake 7|tNot optimizing your floor plan --|gMistake 8|tNot factoring safety issues into your classroom policies/rules --|gMistake 9|tNot creating parent paperwork before school begins --|gMistake 10|tNot making the most of student orientation --|gMistake 11|tNot anticipating extra students in your class the first day of school --|gchapter 2|tFirst Day of School -- |gMistake 12|tMaking the first day all about "fun" -- |gMistake 13|tNot keeping things simple --|gMistake 14 |tNot reviewing the student handbook with your students (at least the highlights) --|gMistake 15|tNot instructing students on how to line up when leaving the classroom -- |gMistake 16|tNot telling students what you want them to do when they finish an assignment --|gMistake 17|tNot telling students what you will do at the start and close of every day --|gMistake 18|tNot knowing your students' schedules --|gMistake 19|tNot knowing if one of your students attends special classes/sessions --|gMistake 20 |tNot knowing how your students will go home at the end of the day --|gMistake 21|tNot evaluating your students' strengths and weaknesses --|gMistake 22|tNot reviewing previous year's material --|gch. 3|tClassroom Management - -|tKeeping Control of Your Classroom --|gMistake 23 |tLetting "gifted" children direct the class --|gMistake 24|tLetting "big" personalities overshadow you --|gMistake 25|tMaking a child feel "small" in order to put them in their place --|gMistake 26|tBeing too hard on kids who talk too much --|gMistake 27|tMixing it up with the class clown --|gMistake 28|tResponding harshly to a disrespectful student --|gMistake 29|tOvercompensating for your perceived shortcomings --|gMistake 30|tLetting bathroom breaks get out of hand --|tAvoiding Inconsistencies --|gMistake 31|tBeing relaxed one day and firm the next --|gMistake 32|tShowing favoritism -- |gMistake 33|tShowing dislike for a student --|gMistake 34 |tUsing sarcasm --|gch. 4|tDiscipline Matters --|tWays Not To Discipline -- Ever --|gMistake 35|tUsing ridicule to get a child in line --|gMistake 36|tCursing --|gMistake 37 |tYelling --|gMistake 38|tGetting physical --|tSmall-Time Discipline Measures --|gMistake 39|tSending students to the office over small matters --|gMistake 40|tNot knowing your school's unexcused tardy/absence policy --|gMistake 41|tUsing classroom control measures that could cause more disruption --|tPunishment that Might Create Resentment -- |gMistake 42|tUsing group punishment --|gMistake 43 |tAssigning extra work as punishment --|gMistake 44 |tForgetting to reward good behavior --|gch. 5|tTeaching Facts, Skills, & Concepts --|gMistake 45|tBeing opposed to re-teaching facts or concepts you feel students should already know --|gMistake 46|tNot reviewing after shorter school breaks --|gMistake 47|tExpecting transfer students to be on the same page as your regular students -- |gMistake 48|tThinking a student is slow because they are lacking a certain skill set --|gMistake 49|tGrouping students according to ability --|gch. 6|tCurriculum Strategies --|gMistake 50|tTeaching as if only standardized tests matter --|gMistake 51|tTeaching as if tests do not matter --|gMistake 52|tBeing too hard on children who do not test well --|gMistake 53|tGetting frustrated with students who are not grasping the material and aren't ready to move on --|gMistake 54|tIgnoring bad or bored students --|gMistake 55|tNot engaging students who are more advanced --|gMistake 56|tUsing words or language your students do not understand --|gch. 7|tTests & Homework --|tGreat Homework Debate --|gMistake 57 |tGiving "busy work" --|gMistake 58|tGiving too much homework --|gMistake 59|tNot allowing more than one day to complete homework --|gMistake 60|tAssigning homework that is too hard for the students to do alone --|gMistake 61 |tAssigning tests or homework without paying attention to the school schedule --|tFair Testing --|gMistake 62 |tGiving tests that only leverage one way of learning -- |gMistake 63|tNot using a "curve" --|gMistake 64|tCreating overly complex tests --|gMistake 65|tNot allowing enough time for students to complete a test --|tIdentifying & Dealing with Cheating --|gMistake 66|tPunishing the wrong child for cheating --|gMistake 67|tLetting students do everything as "group" assignments --|gMistake 68|tHandling plagiarism --|gch. 8|tProjects & Reports --|gMistake 69 |tGetting overly creative with book reports --|gMistake 70 |tAssigning "art" projects for core subjects --|gMistake 71|tNot expecting parents to do at least half the work -- |gMistake 72|tAssigning science projects that are just reports --|gch. 9|tStudent Nightmares --|gMistake 73 |tCalling on students at random to answer questions -- |gMistake 74|tForcing children to do boring work -- |gMistake 75|tMaking children share something about themselves --|gch. 10|tSubject-Specific Guidelines -- |gMistake 76|tNot requiring students to show their work on math tests --|gMistake 77|tMaking children read out loud for reading time --|gMistake 78|tOveremphasizing date memorization in history --|gMistake 79|tNot teaching children proper safety measures in science --|gMistake 80 |tNot testing children on spelling rules --|gMistake 81 |tNot working with children on their handwriting --|gch. 11|tGrading --|gMistake 82|tNot grading participation -- |gMistake 83|tGrading for neatness --|gMistake 84|tNot grading for neatness at all --|gMistake 85|tNot giving extra credit --|gMistake 86|tNot giving all of your students the chance to do extra credit --|gMistake 87|tNot offering before- or after-school help --|gMistake 88|tNot leveraging a student's strengths to help them with their weak areas --|gMistake 89|tNot calling the parents soon enough --|gMistake 90|tNot giving the student the grade they earned --|gMistake 91|tBeing unwilling to hold a child back --|gMistake 92|tNot keeping track of grades well --|gMistake 93|tNot frequently communicating grades to students/parents --|gch. 12|tManaging Distractions -- |tBest Friends Forever and Worst Enemies --|gMistake 94 |tLetting popularity matter in the classroom --|gMistake 95|tPermitting "innocent" teasing --|gMistake 96|tLetting fights or bickering impact the classroom --|gMistake 97 |tTrying to settle a student squabble or restore a broken friendship --|gMistake 98|tTaking sides --|gMistake 99 |tNot recognizing and stopping bullying --|tHigh and Low- Tech Distractions --|gMistake 100|tNot having a policy about toys or other items from home --|gMistake 101|tNot confiscating toys --|gMistake 102|tAllowing phones and other devices in your classroom --|gMistake 103|tRewarding students with treats at the wrong time of day --|gMistake 104|tNot making your policy clear to parents, and not asking for their help in enforcing your rules -- |tClassroom Emergencies --|gMistake 105|tHaving too strict of a bathroom policy --|gMistake 106|tNot helping students cover up a mishap --|gMistake 107|tNot dealing with a child's vomiting in a professional manner --|gMistake 108 |tNot knowing exactly what to do in case of a fire drill, bomb threats, etc --|tBoredom --|gMistake 109|tAssigning too much work --|gMistake 110|tNot using hands-on work -- |gMistake 111|tHanding out puzzle or coloring sheets after a test --|gchapter. 505 00 |t13|tOvercoming Challenges Your Students Present -- |gMistake 112|tNot knowing how to deal with students who have no focus --|gMistake 113|tNot knowing how to deal with students who have a busy schedule --|gMistake 114 |tExpecting students to be as smart as you are --|gMistake 115|tNot knowing how to deal with students who struggle with criticism --|gchapter 14|tAge-Related Mistakes to Avoid --|gMistake 116|tExpecting all kindergarteners to know how to behave in a classroom setting --|gMistake 117 |tNot realizing that puberty can begin as young as 9 or 10 --|gMistake 118|tNot approaching parents concerning training bras --|gpart 2|tRelationship Mistakes to Avoid - -|gchapter 15|tClassroom Dictator or Mr./Ms. Softie? -- |tDoes being liked matter? --|gMistake 119|tWanting to be everyone's favorite teacher --|gMistake 120|tResponding emotionally to a personal attack --|gMistake 121|tNot staying professional when a child is crying --|gMistake 122|tLetting a classroom get out of hand while having fun --|gMistake 123|tBeing unwilling to explain yourself -- |gMistake 124|tNot admitting if you are wrong --|gMistake 125|tBeing too relaxed --|gchapter 16|tRelating to Students that are Different from You --|gMistake 126 |tContinuing the extrovert vs. introvert "war" --|gMistake 127|tNot understanding or respecting different religions - -|gMistake 128|tTrying to impose your political beliefs on your students --|gchapter 17|tRecognizing Outside Challenges to Learning --|gMistake 129|tAssuming a child has a learning disability if they do not --|gMistake 130 |tNot tailoring work for a child with a physical or learning disability --|gMistake 131|tDealing with a physical or learning disability inappropriately -- |gMistake 132|tIgnoring a sudden drop in grades -- |tDealing with children with difficult personal lives -- |gMistake 133|tFavoring one parent over the other during a divorce. 505 00 |gNote continued:|gMistake 134|tNot being flexible if the child has stress at home --|gMistake 135|tBasing a child's grades on things they have no control over --|gMistake 136 |tPromising silence if a child confides in you --|gMistake 137|tNot seeking help from the school counselor -- |gchapter 18|tRelating to Parents/Guardians -- |tCommunicating with parents regarding grades and student progress --|gMistake 138|tNot communicating with parents in writing --|gMistake 139|tNot sending work/tests home regularly --|gMistake 140|tWaiting too long to update parents on grades --|gMistake 141|tNot reporting behavioral issues --|gMistake 142|tNot scheduling parent- teacher conferences --|gMistake 143|tWaiting too long to tell parents you think there is a learning problem -- |gMistake 144|tBlaming parents for not supporting a student at home --|gMistake 145|tBlaming the parents if a child is badly behaved at school --|gMistake 146|tNot clearly communicating how a student can improve -- |gMistake 147|tNot telling the parents if you think the child might have a learning disability --|gMistake 148 |tLetting your personal opinion of a parent show --|tHow to deal with divorced parents --|gMistake 149 |tCommunicating with one parent, but not the other -- |gMistake 150|tAppearing to favor one parent over the other --|gMistake 151|tBeing unwilling to communicate with a step-parent --|tTeaching Family --|gMistake 152|tNot making administration aware of the relationship -- |gMistake 153|tLetting the child call you by a name the other students cannot use --|gMistake 154|tWorking too hard not to show favoritism --|gchapter 19|tRelating to Other Teachers --|gMistake 155|tNot asking for guidance if you need it --|gMistake 156|tGetting involved in school politics --|gMistake 157|tGetting caught up in gossip -- |gMistake 158|tPassing along a false allegation -- |gchapter 20|tTeaching in a Politically Correct World -- |gMistake 159|tLetting your religion show --|gMistake 160 |tOnly celebrating "common" holidays --|gMistake 161 |tLetting stereotypes show up in your classroom -- |gMistake 162|tTreating girls and boys differently -- |gMistake 163|tNot protecting students who may be gay -- |gMistake 164|tAllowing students to make fun of a child's accent or culture --|gMistake 165|tNot helping children who live in poverty keep up with the class --|gpart 3 |tProfessional Mistakes to Avoid --|gchapter 21|tChoosing Your School Environment --|gMistake 166|tNot understanding how different types of public schools work --|gMistake 167 |tNot understanding the requirements of various private schools --|gchapter 22|tBehavioral Mistakes --|gMistake 168|tUsing language not fit for children to hear -- |gMistake 169|tShowing prejudice or bias --|gMistake 170 |tGetting political --|gMistake 171|tDressing inappropriately --|gMistake 172|tDating someone on the staff --|gMistake 173|tDating a parent --|gchapter 23 |tContinuous Improvement --|gMistake 174|tNot working on your classroom presentation skills --|gMistake 175|tNot planning ahead --|gMistake 176|tNot adjusting your lesson plan if needed --|gMistake 177|tNot adjusting your teaching methods if they appear ineffective --|gMistake 178|tNot reviewing what types of questions your students are struggling with --|gchapter 24|tAvoiding a Lawsuit -- |gMistake 179|tNot knowing applicable laws for schools in your county/state ... --|gMistake 180|tNot making students aware of risks, even ones you think they should know -- |gMistake 181|tNot monitoring your students closely while they are in your care --|gMistake 182|tPurposely embarrassing a student --|gMistake 183|tNot removing a student who is dangerous to another student --|gMistake 184|tNot protecting a student's privacy --|gMistake 185 |tNot complying with laws regarding incidents you feel are suspicious --|gMistake 186|tNot knowing your student's medical needs --|gMistake 187|tNot documenting communications with parents --|gMistake 188|tUsing a student's image without their parents' permission -- |gchapter 25|tImpressing Office Staff/Your Boss -- |gMistake 189|tAvoiding extra work --|gMistake 190|tNot being 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