Well, today was the pep rally. I honestly miss that part of high school with all the pep rallies and all the excitement. Mrs. Matthews and I walked on the field together. The school wanted to keep all the students in one place because there was still school to be had afterward. I'm not sure if the administration was thinking straight, but I don't think one can calm 1500 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS down after a huge pep rally.
Anyways, they didn't. It reminded me of classroom management. Student teaching at Ramapo High School has certainly taught me a few things about classroom management. I am used to everyone liking me always. I am a very likable person. However, with classroom management, I have to gain respect, not likability. I can't scream. I can't throw everyone in detention. I have to be respectful and mindful... and say things like, "I can wait." or "This is affecting your grade."
I'm not sure how others are dealing with classroom management but I know that in Ramapo, if you have to constantly tell the students, "Do it because I said so. I'm the teacher." Then, you've lost your students.
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