Why are so many teachers unable to really enjoy the profession of teaching?

My take is that they often get too absorbed with testing and classroom management issues.

I understand how difficult it is to manage a classroom. I also understand how important it is to know that YOU are in control as a new teacher.

But when I ask teachers, “what’s the one thing that is still challenging you, they almost always say: “discipline problems.”

Gee. Now I understand why teachers are constantly stressed and unhappy because they feel they are fighting a war.

I don’t know about you but I like to teach and build a connection with the students. And when you build on effective instruction, you minimize discipline problems so much so that you can eliminate them forever.

So here’s my tip for enjoying the teacher’s life.

Keep on reviewing and reinforcing your rules and procedures but teach what you love. True, you won’t dearly love EVERY single aspect of managing a classroom. But you should come to see it as purposeful in helping you create an atmosphere for learning which then helps you teach what you love!

Otherwise, students know you are frustrated.

There are other ways besides reporting discipline problems to managing a classroom.

So, if you’re like me, and hate reporting discipline problems, don’t even think of that as the first path to enjoying the teacher’s life.

Simply use your rules and procedures to continue building a connection with your students.

Try it – it really works and you can take control in the classroom.