While not the main point of the chapter, the concept is presented that a teacher shouldn’t show that they are scared or that they don’t know how to control the class. Students are able to detect when a teacher is not able to keep disruptions to a minimum or doesn’t know how to handle distractions. Regardless of what is going on, the teacher is responsible for keeping order.
What stood out to me was the importance of keeping composure and being able to maintain order. I realize that there are going to be times when I am uncomfortable or don’t know how to handle a certain situation, but it will be critical that I do not show this to my students. I know from experience when being in classrooms that when the teacher doesn’t have control the classroom becomes chaotic. It is also true that if students don’t believe the teacher knows how to keep order than they will take advantage of it and make trouble for the teacher and other students. While I may not always feel like I know how to deal with various circumstances that occur in my classroom, I will have to keep my calm and not allow things to get out of hand.
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