Top Three New Teacher Tips (unattended students)
- Dr. Korrie, L. White
- Sep 10, 2022
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 7, 2022
Situation:
Ms. Reyes is a brand new teacher. She has been on the job with students for nine days. Within the nine days, she seems to have some challenges with classroom management. She has one student that refuses to follow basic directions. The student exhibited a series of non–compliant actions to the point where Ms. Reyes told the student to “leave the classroom” immediately. The student left and went to stand in the hallway for an undisclosed amount of time. Ms. Green, the seasoned grade chair, comes up the hallway and notices the student in the hallway, and immediately asks Ms. Reyes to come to the door. She whispers to the teacher; you should use your buddy teacher for the student.
Ms. Reyes thanks her for the advice but becomes upset at what she feels was a correction and a failure on her part. Dr. White, what can you share about this situation? I am asking for my friend.
First of all, let me say I commend all new teachers that are beginning one of the most rewarding careers! Great teachers are needed.
Rule #1
Keep your eyes on the prize!
Children/ students are the prizes. As educators, we have been gifted to work with amazing scholars each date. Under no circumstances should students be left unattended for any reason. Things can happen so quickly. It is never a good feeling to explain why a student is missing, injured, etc., while under your supervision (or lack thereof). We want teachers to have a long career. Leaving a child unattended is a deal breaker! Do not do it!
Rule #2
Ask for help!
