More Than English Podcast S02 E01 - Starting the Year Off Right | Season Preview

Of course, we all know that the first impression is usually the strongest or most important. Sometimes students know us from past years, but each year is a chance to start over and surprise the students with a different slant on your teaching philosophy.

Don't start out the year with classroom rules.

If you're like me, you normally hear at orientations and opening teachers meeting to form your classroom rules in a positive way.

Instead of saying Don't speak your native language
Say Speak Only English
Instead of saying Don't do this and that
Say Respect Everybody
...

This is very good advice for creating classroom rules and setting a standard in the class. It is essential to phrase any kind of rule or command in a positive way, both for the students' confidence, but also it gives the best results.

But, what if...

... we didn't set class rules on the first day? The students have probably heard something like this every year in several different languages. They probably "know them".

... we focused on creating an environment for them "to practice" these rules that they know.

... we set the example and went first, and showed the students (sometimes undeserved) respect as an example of the behavior we want from them instead of just telling them.

If that sounds interesting...

That's what you'll hear about on the premier episode of the More Than English Podcast Season 2.
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Along with talking about the points that are listed above, we will preview what you can expect on this season of the More Than English Podcast. Available anywhere you listen to your podcasts. 

Classroom Management System

If you need an idea to engage your students throughout the year, try this reward-based system where the students treat the class as if it were a job and can earn money towards rewards and prizes. 

Click on the poster to the right to find out how to use this system in your class and get templates of these materials.

Encourage your students to participate and behave well by offering rewards that they EARN.

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