Classroom Management, cont. Remember — your profession as a teacher is held to a high standard, 100 percent of the time. Above all, be fair to your students. Your classroom management will be most successful when you model the behavior you want to see. Here are some ways to help you win respect of your students: n
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Be consistent in application of discipline and fair in your requirements and assignments. Don’t refuse to let a student tell you his or her side of the situation. Be willing to consider mitigating circumstances. Don’t talk about the misdeeds of students except to those who have a right to know. Don’t openly compare one student to another. Apologize if you have treated a student unjustly. Make sure punishments are appropriate for the misbehavior and explain to the student why he or she is being punished.