376: "Can I Have a Structured Class That Isn't Boring?"

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Do you ever feel like your classroom management is working, but the structure is starting to feel a little boring or rigid? In this Teacher Talk episode, Linda and Julie tackle what to do when your systems are solid, behavior is under control, but student engagement feels flat. (Spoiler Alert...You don't have to choose between structure and engagement!)

"My classroom management has been going well lately, but it almost feels so structured that it's boring. I don't want to loosen up on standards because I know it will escalate into poor behavior—but do you have ideas for how to engage students in class without it getting out of control?"

00:00 Balancing Structure and Engagement in the Classroom
06:23 Final Thoughts and Encouragement for Teachers

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Classroom Management 101: https://teach4theheart.com/cm101

376: "Can I Have a Structured Class That Isn't Boring?"

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