Classroom Management | Cult of Pedagogy

Black Girls and School: We Can Do Better

3Jul2016

by Jennifer Gonzalez

If you work with students of color, especially with Black girls, consider this book required reading.

The Danger of Teacher Nostalgia

12Jun2016

by Jennifer Gonzalez

When we blame our teaching problems on the collective inferiority of a generation, we only make things worse.

Are You Sabotaging Your Classroom Management?

26May2016

by Jennifer Gonzalez

If you struggle with classroom management no matter how many different strategies you try, there’s a chance you’re doing something to get in your own way.

How to Stop Yelling at Your Students

3Apr2016

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Even if you’re a great teacher, even if you’re a swell person most days, sometimes it all gets to be too much and you just snap.

A Few Strategies to Help Slow-Working Students

27Mar2016

by Jennifer Gonzalez

We want students to work at their own pace, but when one student is significantly slower than his peers, it can cause problems for him and for his teachers. These strategies can help.

5 Questions to Ask Yourself About Your Unmotivated Students

20Feb2016

by Jennifer Gonzalez

If we know what works to motivate students, why are so many students still unmotivated? These five questions will help you determine if your practice is really in line with research.

Classroom Eye Candy 2: The Learning Lounge

16Jan2016

by Jennifer Gonzalez

This no-desks classroom dazzles with bright pops of color, tons of student choice, and a Tardis that’s more than meets the eye. Enjoy the second classroom in the Classroom Eye Candy series!

5 Powerful Ways to Save Time as a Teacher

26Dec2015

by Jennifer Gonzalez

The number one thing teachers need? More time. But helping teachers find more time has always been a problem I couldn’t solve. Until now.

How and Why We Should Let Our Students Fail

12Dec2015

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Letting our kids deal with the natural consequences of their actions will help them more quickly develop the skills they need to succeed. Easier said than done.