The document discusses seven secrets of great teachers which include establishing clear expectations and procedures to minimize discipline issues, praising students authentically and specifically, having high expectations for themselves, and creating a positive classroom atmosphere. It suggests teachers prevent misbehavior through consistent routines and use praise effectively rather than relying on punishments. The document aims to provide teachers with strategies to improve student behavior and their teaching practices.

1. “What Great Teachers Do Differently”
“Seven Simple Secrets: What the Best
Teachers Know and Do”

2. “One of the best-kept secrets of
the very best teachers is that
they have very few discipline
problems.”

3. Expectations

4. What do we find in the
classrooms of the most
effective teachers?
Summary: Procedures are
taught and practiced and
then practiced some more.

5. “Remember,
if you can prevent
the fire,
you’ll never
use the fire
extinguisher!”

6. Misbehavior

7. What can
teachers do
when a student
misbehaves?
List all of the options

8. Great Teachers Don’t

9. High
Expectations
For
Themselves

10. One hallmark of effective
teachers is that they
create a positive
atmosphere in their
classrooms and schools.

11. Effective Teachers

12. Praise
• Authentic
• Specific
• Immediate
• Clean
• Private

13. How could you use information like
this in your school?
Think to yourself and then we’ll share ideas
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