Clear communication is key. Establish expectations early-not just about rules, but about respect, responsibility, and effort. Let students know what they expect from you as their teacher, and what you hope to see from them as learners. Take time to explain your routines, model classroom procedures, and practice them together. 

I enjoyed this lesson.  Learning about the 4 styles of classroom management and in particular the characteristics of how to practice the 'Guide' style of classroom management.

I learned to set clear expectations and enforces rules. Helping them understand that there will be policies in place in the future in their career endeavors therefore they should treat their classroom the same in preparing for that. 

Common instructor mistakes include:

1. inconsistency in applying rules and expectations
2. not explicitly teaching classroom procedures
3. ignoring minor disruptions
4. focusing soley on negative behavior
5. lack of clear expectations
6. not building relationships with students
7. trying to a friend rather than teacher
8. making lessons too lengthy or boring
9. overreacting to student behavior
10. punishing the entire class for individual misbehavior
11. failing to follow through on consequences
12. lack of flexibility
13. not seeking support

Rognizes that you have a problem. 

Student behavior is usually best handled before it becomes a problem by finding a way to get them to help themselves or others.

Challenging students can make it hard for the rest of the class.

Setting the stage for success:

1. Establishing clear expectations
   1. Communicating and modeling desired behaviors
   2. Involving students in co-creating norms
   3. Defining clear procedures for daily activities
2. Building positive teacher-student relationships
   1. get to know your students and show empathy
   2. fostering belonging and community
   3. positive reinforcement
3. creating a structured and predictable environment
   1. clear routine and procedures
   2. arranging the classroom strategically
   3. implementing efficient storage solutions
4. being proactive, not reactive
   1. anticipating potential issues and planning accordingly
   2. addressing minor disruptions promptly and calmly

Keep notes of the mistakes you make and look back on them to not make them again.

Get to know your students. Learn strategies to keep them engaged and never accuse a student of cheating unless you have proof and you keep a record of it.