Welcome to 'The Unteachables Podcast', your go-to resource for practical classroom management strategies and teacher support. I’m your host, Claire English, a passionate secondary teacher and leader turned teacher mentor and author of 'It's Never Just About the Behaviour: A Holistic Approach to Classroom Behaviour Management.' I'm on a mission to help educators like you transform your classrooms, build confidence, and feel empowered.Why am I here? Not too long ago, I was overwhelmed by low-level classroom disruptions and challenging behaviors. After thousands of hours honing my...
You’ve finally set the stage for a productive lesson… and then the chaos begins!This month on the podcast, we’re honing in on those critical first five minutes—the bedrock of an engaging and settled classroom environment.I’ll be outlining key strategies to help you create a smooth start,...
Published 11/19/24
Do you often find yourself reminding the same students about the same expectations? It’s draining, and it can start to feel personal, leading to unnecessary confrontations.Here’s a simple shift that can transform this dynamic: Make it about the visual. NOT about you!Instead of verbally repeating...
Published 11/14/24