Read Secrets for Secondary School Teachers Online
Authors: Ellen Kottler,Jeffrey A. Kottler,Cary J. Kottler
consistent implementation,
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enforcing,
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explaining purpose of,
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homework,
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making consequences known,
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raising hand,
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respectful behavior,
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sample,
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setting,
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setting clear,
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student-created,
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tardiness,
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teacher’s,
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textbooks,
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Rules, school:
reviewing with students,
51
Safe schools,
4
fire,
8
fire drills,
8
natural disasters,
8
See also
First-aid supplies; Shelter-in-place protection
Scantron,
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forms,
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School, learning way around,
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gathering places,
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office staff hang-outs,
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organization of building activities,
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“secret” hang-outs,
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student hang-outs,
3
tours,
2
School committee meetings,
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School-day release programs,
10
School guide/mentor, assigned:
questions to ask,
4
School secretaries,
4
making friends with,
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School supplies list,
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colors,
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dances,
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history,
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mascot,
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negative,
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rituals,
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See also
School traditions, honoring
School traditions, honoring,
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dances,
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games,
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graduation prep,
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homecoming,
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performances,
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prom,
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rings,
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seasonal,
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spirit day/week,
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yearbooks,
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Seating configurations, classroom,
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Self-awareness, teacher:
behavior,
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biases,
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using classroom resources,
33
Self-directed projects,
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gifted and talented students,
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Sequencing material,
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Service clubs,
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Sexual orientation, student,
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making environment safe for,
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sexual harassment and,
34
teasing and,
34
Shelter-in-place protection,
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Small groups,
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Special-needs students:
lesson plan modifications and,
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working with,
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See also
ADHD, students with; Attention deficit disordered students; Developmentally disabled students; Emotionally disturbed students; Englishlanguage learners; Hearing impaired/deaf students; Speech/language impaired students; visually impaired/blind students
Speech/language impaired students,
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“Sponge” activity,
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See also
Norm-referenced tests
State standards,
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dealing with,
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event-related,
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gossip,
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lack of administrative support,
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mental,
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overwork,
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parent-induced,
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physical,
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school politics,
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self-induced,
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student-induced,
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underpay,
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work environment-related,
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See also
Stress management
being playful,
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developing support group,
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educating friends/family about teaching,
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emphasizing the positive,
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exercising,
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getting enough sleep,
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Internet support,
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journaling,
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leaving personal problems at home,
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nutrition,
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prioritizing,
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pursuing non-teaching interests,
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seeking counseling,
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setting realistic goals,
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spending time with friends/family,
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taking breaks,
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time management and,
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Student information, collecting,
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sample card,
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Students:
engaging,
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getting to know,
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See also
Student names, learning; Students, acknowledging special events in lives of; Students, connecting with; Students’ cultures
Students, acknowledging special events in lives of,
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extracurricular activities,
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freshmen,
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juniors,
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rites of passage,
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seniors,
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sophomores,
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sports,
40
Students, connecting with,
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being judgmental,
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following up on previous talks,
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listening,
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no advice giving,
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nonverbal communication,
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phone calls home,
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quick interventions,
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reaching out,
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student-generated conversation topics,
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trust and caring,
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visibility/accessibility,
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visiting students around school,
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with compassion/empathy,
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active behavior,
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body language,
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family dynamics,
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family traditions,
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gender roles,
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language,
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