#69: How to give instructions that students get (and follow!!).

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#69: How to give instructions that students get (and follow!!). Avoiding classroom confusion and chaos by using the 'Get Ready, Get Set, Go!' strategy.

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This week, I dive into Pillar 5 of "It's Never Just About the Behavior." In this episode, I emphasize the importance of clarity in your holistic classroom management approach, and provide practical strategies to ensure students understand and meet expectations.Today I discuss:The Importance of Clarity in Expectations:Why clear communication is crucial for student successHow assumptions about student knowledge can lead to misunderstandings and a whole bunch of chaosGet Ready, Get Set, Go Strat...

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