Teaching & Pedagogy
Course · 11 lessons · 1h 18m
Classroom Management Without Blame
Replace punishment-first routines with skill-teaching, scripts, and proactive classroom systems.
By the end, you'll be able to
- Replace Behavior, Don't Just Police It
- Replace the Blurting, Don't Just Punish It
- The Stairway to Proactive Classroom Management
- Teach the Skill, Not the Behavior
Curriculum
11 lessons- 01Replace Behavior, Don't Just Police ItThis episode breaks down Nathan Maynard’s Replacement Skills Approach, arguing that many classroom behavior issues are skill gaps like impulse control, help-seeking, and waiting. The hosts share practical tomorrow-morning moves, including silent signals, designated talking buddies, and sticky-note share rules to teach replacement behaviors without escalating conflict.9 min
- 02Replace the Blurting, Don't Just Punish ItThis episode explores Nathan Maynard’s Replacement Skills Approach and the idea that many classroom misbehaviors are skill gaps, not character flaws. It also shares practical ways to teach replacement behaviors like waiting, routing thoughts, and using calm, private cues so students can succeed in the moment.9 min
- 03The Stairway to Proactive Classroom ManagementExplore the trust account metaphor and learn why public reprimands are "high-interest withdrawals" from your student relationships. This episode breaks down a four-step ladder for managing behavior without interrupting the flow of learning.7 min
- 04Teach the Skill, Not the BehaviorThis episode breaks down Nathan Maynard’s Replacement Skills Approach, showing how to identify the missing skill behind blurting, shutdowns, and other classroom behaviors. Learn the five-step process for regulation, explicit teaching, and reinforcement, plus a ready-to-use AI prompt to plan your next move.7 min
- 05Self-Monitoring That Keeps Students on TaskRenata Salas and Colin Whitfield explore a simple, research-backed classroom strategy: a private self-check every ten minutes that helps students notice when their attention drifts. They discuss why it works, how to set it up in minutes, and why keeping the data private is essential for building metacognition instead of compliance.6 min
- 06Recasting: A Quieter Way to Correct StudentsThis episode explores recasting, a subtle correction technique that mirrors a student’s meaning back in the correct form without interrupting their confidence or flow. The hosts also unpack the difference between mistakes and errors, the role of Krashen’s affective filter, and a simple three-step routine teachers can use right away.8 min
- 07Stop the Spiral: The 5-Step Classroom Response LadderThis episode breaks down a zero-prep approach to classroom management that helps teachers respond to minor disruptions without escalating tension. Learn the five-step ladder—Ignore, Acknowledge, Approach, Engage, and Execute—and why preserving trust matters most.6 min
- 08Teaching the Skill Behind the BehaviorRenata Salas and Colin Whitfield unpack the idea that many classroom misbehaviors are skill gaps, not character flaws, and explain how dysregulation, impulse control, and executive functioning shape student behavior.They also share practical in-the-moment strategies for previewing, naming, and practicing replacement skills, plus a simple AI prompt teachers can use to generate behavior supports fast.7 min
- 09The 15-Second Doorway Script for Smooth TransitionsRenata and Colin break down a simple precorrection strategy for reducing hallway chaos by pausing before transitions, giving students a clear, brief script, and checking for understanding. They also connect the approach to classroom research and show how to use it tomorrow with voice, body, and materials expectations.6 min
- 10The Power of Five-Second Silence in ClassRenata Salas and Colin Whitfield explore how adding think time after questions can deepen student responses, boost participation, and improve classroom equity. They share practical strategies for using silence well, from pre-briefing students to asking deeper questions and resisting the urge to rephrase too soon.7 min
- 11Teaching Behavior With a 90-Second Replacement SkillRenata Salas and Colin Whitfield unpack Nathan Maynard’s replacement skills approach, reframing classroom misbehavior as a skill gap rather than a character flaw. They share a simple 90-second strategy for addressing blurting, the importance of calm follow-through, and how AI can help teachers script a supportive conversation without losing the human connection.6 min
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Teach Better Tomorrow
A daily 5-10 minute podcast for K-12 teachers. Each episode: one specific teaching method you can use tomorrow morning, why it works, and one AI prompt to help you pull it off. Powered by Jellypod.
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