Behavior

Third week of field experience has been a little crazy.  As the students have started to get to know me, I am beginning to see the side of behavioral issues that are in the classroom.  I am learning lots about teaching and classroom management, however another huge skill I am seeing is how to address behavioral issues in the classroom.  I have had to hold doors tightly shut from children trying to get out of the classroom.  At the school I am at they lose their recess privileges when they are not doing their jobs as students.  Another thing they could lose is their fun Friday.  The biggest lesson I have learned from all of these behavioral issues is that each student lashes out in their own way and getting to know your students is so huge as a teacher.  My cooperating teacher can tell when students are seeking attention, sad, and when they are acting out.  She knows them on a personal level and can address issues in the right scenario at the right time.  I am glad I am seeing this first hand because I know behavioral issues will most likely always be present in the classroom!