Mr. Bryan's Classroom

In this episode, Bryan explores the Edutopia article “How Novice and Expert Teachers Approach Classroom Management Differently” by Youki Terada. He also shares six practical takeaways from the article you can use to create a more focused, positive, and effectively managed classroom this school year.

Has education changed for the better?Today’s guest, Mr. Gary, brings 30 years of experience in education—including 10 years as a classroom teacher and 20 years as a curriculum writer and educational consultant. In this episode, we compare “old-school” and “new-school” experiences. We also examine how parenting has changed, why students are given more labels than ever before, and whether those labels truly prepare them for life beyond the classroom—where expectations, responsibilities, and results often matter more than labels.

Feel like your class is already getting out of control? One of the simplest ways to prevent behavior problems is to make sure students know exactly what to do.Clear classroom procedures take the guesswork out of everyday situations and help students understand what’s expected of them. In this episode, we look at why procedures can often be more effective than simply adding more rules—and how a few practical classroom management strategies can create a calmer, smoother-running classroom.For the full article, visit http://www.teachers.net/wong/SEP13/

The beginning of a new school year can be exciting—but with so much to accomplish, it can also feel overwhelming. It’s easy for educators to become discouraged and focus on the most difficult aspects of the profession. In this conversation, guest Owen Griffith shares how practicing gratitude can help teachers develop a healthier perspective on their work and their lives. Owen is a classroom teacher, public speaker, blogger, and published author. His book, *Gratitude: A Way of Teaching*, provides solution-focused strategies and research-based resources designed to help educators create a more positive classroom culture, strengthen student engagement, and support academic achievement.*Gratitude: A Way of Teaching* is currently available on Amazon.#Gratitude #Teachers #Education #Teaching #Classroom #Students

The final days of the school year can either be the most stressful… or some of the most meaningful. Too often, teachers shut things down early and fill the days with unstructured free time. While that may work for some classes, for many teachers it leads to more behavior problems, stress, and chaos. In this episode, Bryan shares practical ideas to help teachers finish the year strong while still keeping learning fun, engaging, and purposeful. Your students can absolutely enjoy the final weeks of school without turning the classroom into a free-for-all. Remember: students have all summer to relax and goof around. It shouldn't start in your classroom.