by bmelsby | Oct 18, 2023 | classroom management
A Simple Action Plan for a Challenging Class by Brad Melsby – October 18, 2023 Balancing Rapport With Rules The research supports what most educators already know: Positive student-teacher relationships contribute to a reduction in disruptive student behavior,...
by bmelsby | Sep 28, 2023 | classroom management
Practical Tips for Dealing with Absenteeism Among Students By Brad Melsby – updated January 17, 2024 The current data on attendance reflect that an epidemic of absenteeism among students is plaguing American schools. The U.S. Department of Education defines...
by bmelsby | Sep 28, 2023 | classroom management, instruction
Three Simple Ways to Boost Student Engagement in Any Lesson By Brad Melsby – October 1, 2023 In my first or second year of teaching, my mentor observed a lesson I taught on Imperial China. My goal for the lesson was to boost student engagement. Afterward, her...
by bmelsby | Sep 27, 2023 | classroom management, instruction
How to Revamp Five Routine Class Activities for High Student Engagement by Brad Melsby – October 1, 2023 Every teacher employs routine lesson plan ideas from time to time. And, yes, a classroom routine should be part of your day-to-day work. Routine provides a...
by bmelsby | Sep 22, 2023 | classroom management, new teacher
How to Get Past a Less-Than-Positive Student Interaction by Amanda Melsby – September 22, 2023 Speak with any nurse, flight attendant, or waiter these days and you will likely hear the same concern. They’ve seen a recent increase in negative interactions,...
by bmelsby | Sep 21, 2023 | classroom management, instruction
Building a Culture of Participation: Why and How You Should Randomly Call on Students (Opinion) By Brad Melsby – updated August 2, 2024 First, let’s acknowledge that class participation is…complicated. For a teacher, building a culture of...
