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What Great Teachers Do DifferentlySeven
Simple Secrets What the Best Teachers Know and
Do
Todd Whitaker (2004) Annette Breaux and Todd
Whitaker (2006)
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One of the best-kept secrets of the very best
teachers is that they have very few discipline
problems.
Seven Secrets pg. 98
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Expectations
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What do we find in the classrooms of the most
effective teachers?
Summary Procedures are taught and practiced and
then practiced some more.
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Remember, if you can prevent the fire, youll
never use the fire extinguisher! Seven
Secrets pg. 38
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Misbehavior
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What can teachers do when a student
misbehaves? List all of the options
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Great Teachers Dont
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High Expectations
For Themselves
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One hallmark of effective teachers is that they
create a positive atmosphere in their classrooms
and schools.
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Effective Teachers
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Praise
Ben Bissell (1992)

• Authentic
• Specific
• Immediate
• Clean
• Private

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How could you use information like this in your
school?

• Think to yourself and then well share ideas