Episode 318: Chaos in the Classroom, Refusing Procedures, and Making Detention Worthwhile

08/09/2025 1h 22min Temporada 9 Episodio 318

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Episode 318 brings another round of real questions from real educators around the world—including one all the way from Iran.This week we dig into:What to do when students are below grade level, but admin says “teach the curriculum anyway”Strategies for students who refuse to follow class procedures and transitionsHow to respond when parents enable poor behavior—even on day threeShould you accept late work in high school? (Let’s talk about it.)Practical ways teachers can boost energy and prioritize healthManaging obnoxious (but not intentionally rude) studentsHow to run teacher detentions that are actually usefulHow to teach in multiple classrooms you can’t decorate or make your ownIdeas for teaching multigrade classes with multiple curriculaHow to decide what to wear for a full week of teachingNavigating extended medical leave as a teacherWhat to do when students are mad about assigned seatsFeeling overwhelmed by the messiness of teachingBuilding connections as an ESL teacher when you don’t speak the same language_____________________________________________________🎥 What is Sunday Night Teacher Talk?Every Sunday at 4:00 PM Eastern, we go live for a teacher Q&A. Think of it as your weekly prep session with a community of educators who want to start the week strong. Whether you’ve got questions about classroom management, lesson planning, or just need encouragement, this is your space.👉 Join us live here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGA_FqyigEPmh5U37Yn7fA/joinOur mission: to help all educators become the teachers they are called to be. Sundays can feel overwhelming—let’s prepare together.✉️ FREE Weekly Teaching TipsStay updated & get exclusive strategies in my newsletter 👉https://teach-your-class-off-27476.myflodesk.com/newsletter📘 Best-Selling Resources for Teachers– Daily Classroom Management Blueprint– Teacher-Student Relationship Blueprint– Lesson Planning Workshop📕 My BookTeach Your Class Off: The Real Rap Guide to Teachinghttps://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X/🗣️ Speaking EngagementsWant me to speak at your school or organization?https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BZPBCplYTcvO8-MHm-GcCXjRcMPcGhrI?usp=drive_link🎙️ Podcast → Teach Your Class Off Radio– iTunes– Spotify📱 Connect With Me– Instagram: @teachyourclassoffofficial– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachyourclassoff– Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19NpRYTfWn/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-reynolds/– Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/realrapwithreynolds📫 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5493, Clovis, NM 88101📩 Business Inquiries: https://teachyourclassoff.com/contact/

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