Handbooks. An absolutely ‘necessary tool’ for classroom success or a completely ‘antiquated practice’ you’d sooner just skip? I’m guessing you’ve…
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Classroom Management
Pedagogical Practices to Maximize Precious Rehearsal Time!
When I recently gave this presentation at Midwest, my audience survey reflected the wide discrepancy in the amount of rehearsal…
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Building Structure Into Your Classroom: Creating a Learning Environment That You Look Forward to Everyday
What if you could set classroom expectations in such a way that it created a class FULL of students that…
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It’s Time to Go Back to the “Non-negotiables”
What are your “non-negotiables?” You know, those key points on which your band program is built? If you’re like many,…
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Starting with Structure
Every great organization has a system for getting things done that is clear and concise. In other words, simple rules…
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Classroom Management Techniques for Band Directors
Classroom Management Techniques – Readers’ Collaborative Post In our recent survey, we asked Band Directors Talk Shop readers, “What is your…
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