Join us on New Teacher Talk as we welcome Kwame Sarfo-Mensah, author of Learning to Relearn from Routledge, for an essential conversation about classroom management that every new educator needs to hear.

In this episode, Kwame shares his expertise on creating welcoming yet structured classroom environments that serve as orderly and safe spaces for learning communities to thrive. Moving beyond traditional "discipline" approaches, he focuses on proactive strategies that build connection while maintaining the structure students need to succeed.

You'll discover four immediately actionable techniques:

• Call and Response - Engaging students while establishing rhythm and attention
• Power of Proximity - Using your physical presence as a gentle management tool
• Silent Pause and Stare - The art of strategic silence in classroom management
• Positive Family Communication - Building bridges through intentional positive phone calls home

Whether you're struggling with classroom chaos or looking to refine your management approach, Kwame's practical wisdom will help you create the kind of classroom where both teaching and learning can flourish. This episode is packed with strategies you can implement immediately to transform your classroom culture.

Perfect for new teachers, student teachers, and anyone looking to strengthen their classroom management toolkit with relationship-centered approaches that actually work.

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