Challenge Students Academically
This rule is about curriculum. If a student is not academically challenged, they can become bored and off task. Once a student is off task, you have a management problem.
All students want to feel that they are a part of the class. This includes students with straight As and students who are close to dropping out.
Make sure when you write your curriculum that students can do extra work for a small amount of points. This extra work is for the students who finish early. The extra work can be AP level. High school and middle school students who felt the regular assignment was easy will feel challenged by the extra work.
Students who have many Fs on assignments in your class are not dumb. You are grading students based upon learning the material, not their intelligence. Students may have many reasons why they get low grades and rebelling is high on the list. These students might not have the self confidence to do the academically challenging assignments. You must believe in these students and not give up on them when they tackle academically challenging assignments. When they rise to your level of rigor, they will build self confidence because they knew it was tough and they did it.
* Disclaimer: Before implementing any ideas from this website, please first consult your principal and make sure they are in compliance with state laws, district and school procedures. |
Management Rule #7
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Student engagement strategies keep students on task.
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Use classroom procedures to create consistency.
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Always check for understanding.
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Create a safe classroom environment using respect.
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Use classroom consequences to correct wrong student behavior.
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Utilize the tone of your voice and nonverbal body language to communicate.
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 Academically challenge every student.
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How to easily get your students' attention.
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Use a classroom seating chart.
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Increase participation by using collaborative learning and group projects.
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