
48: Implementing a Classroom Management Plan that Works
An interview with Michael Linsin, creator of the Smart Classroom Management website. Michael shares his insights about how to design and implement an effective classroom behavior plan.
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7 Aug 2016
Rank #1

80: When Students Won't Stop Talking
One thing they don't teach in our education courses is just how freaking much students talk, and how hard it can be to quiet them down. To tackle this problem I went to Michael Linsin, the creator of Smart Classroom Management. In this episode, we look at the reasons students talk when they shouldn't and what you can do about it.
43mins
8 Oct 2017
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