Communication

Communication will determine how students will react to you.  I have learned that the way you word sentences makes a large difference on the reaction of your students.  Learning when to be stern or when to be precise is critical.  When you explain something on a test, you must be careful with what you say.  On the other hand, when you have to handle a behavioral issue you have to be stern and understand what that child will react to.  When I was helping students with a math test on Monday I made sure I explained the question thoroughly, but didn't tell them the answer.  I related the problem to them personally so that they could see it more in black and white.  Communication determines the demeanor of the classroom.