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#122: “Miss, that deserves a detention!!” When students tell you how to do your job.
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Students telling you who deserves a detention or questioning why you didn’t sanction someone? It’s frustrating, undermining – and it adds to the noise when you’re already handling behaviour. If this culture is creeping into your classroom, this episode will guide you on what to do next!
IN THIS EPISODE, I DISCUSS:
- Why this dynamic is so frustrating – and so common
- How to break the cycle with a calm, clear class reset
- What to say when students start calling out behaviour decisions
- Why standing firm isn’t unkind – it’s part of compassionate, credible teaching
This is a perfect example of the approach I teach.
Yes, we lead with compassion. Yes, we value connection. But that doesn’t mean we don’t stand firm, hold boundaries, and have strong expectations. In fact, doing both is exactly what builds credibility and buy-in with our students.
Have a question, comment, or just want to say hello? Drop us a text!
Enrolments for The Classroom Management Lab are now OPEN... but not for long! Join the 2025 cohort before doors close on May 11th.
JOIN MY FREE LIVE TRAINING: TURN YOUR TEACHING INTO A CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT MACHINE
RESOURCES AND MORE SUPPORT:
- Shop all resources
- Join The Behaviour Club
- My book! It’s Never Just About the Behaviour: A holistic approach to classroom behaviour management
- The Low-Level Behaviour Bootcamp
- Free guide: 'Chats that Create Change'
Connect with me:
- Follow on Instagram @the.unteachables
- Check out my website
Chapters
1. Welcome to Unteachables Podcast (00:00:00)
2. Today's Topic: Student Boundary Issues (00:02:23)
3. Classroom Reset Strategy Script (00:05:35)
4. Following Through on Boundaries (00:09:46)
5. Firm Boundaries with Compassion (00:11:26)
6. Join the Classroom Management Lab (00:12:59)
123 episodes
Manage episode 480696101 series 3396568
Students telling you who deserves a detention or questioning why you didn’t sanction someone? It’s frustrating, undermining – and it adds to the noise when you’re already handling behaviour. If this culture is creeping into your classroom, this episode will guide you on what to do next!
IN THIS EPISODE, I DISCUSS:
- Why this dynamic is so frustrating – and so common
- How to break the cycle with a calm, clear class reset
- What to say when students start calling out behaviour decisions
- Why standing firm isn’t unkind – it’s part of compassionate, credible teaching
This is a perfect example of the approach I teach.
Yes, we lead with compassion. Yes, we value connection. But that doesn’t mean we don’t stand firm, hold boundaries, and have strong expectations. In fact, doing both is exactly what builds credibility and buy-in with our students.
Have a question, comment, or just want to say hello? Drop us a text!
Enrolments for The Classroom Management Lab are now OPEN... but not for long! Join the 2025 cohort before doors close on May 11th.
JOIN MY FREE LIVE TRAINING: TURN YOUR TEACHING INTO A CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT MACHINE
RESOURCES AND MORE SUPPORT:
- Shop all resources
- Join The Behaviour Club
- My book! It’s Never Just About the Behaviour: A holistic approach to classroom behaviour management
- The Low-Level Behaviour Bootcamp
- Free guide: 'Chats that Create Change'
Connect with me:
- Follow on Instagram @the.unteachables
- Check out my website
Chapters
1. Welcome to Unteachables Podcast (00:00:00)
2. Today's Topic: Student Boundary Issues (00:02:23)
3. Classroom Reset Strategy Script (00:05:35)
4. Following Through on Boundaries (00:09:46)
5. Firm Boundaries with Compassion (00:11:26)
6. Join the Classroom Management Lab (00:12:59)
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