I will never forget one of my high school science teachers.

He was a good man. A decent person. His instructional practices weren’t exactly progressive, but he meant well.

The biggest problem for him was that he had a very short fuse.

Get under his skin, and things could really unravel. He would raise his voice. His skin would start changing colors. He would throw chalk at students. He would smash his speaking podium on the floor.

Read the whole blog post featured in this episode at https://teachersonfire.net/2024/01/29/this-one-thing-will-destroy-your-classroom-management/.

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SONG TRACK CREDIT

Chef Brian by Latasha

Dude by Patrick Patrikios

New Year by Bad Snacks

Night Run Away by An Jone

Positive Fuse by French Fuse

Smooth and Cool by Nico Staf 

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