Reflecting on Class Management

I spoke with the TWHA class regarding the Behaviour Management in last weeks classes and with their Mentor and fellow teacher Mark Stewart being away.  I felt their behaviour/ manners/ respect/ etc was through the roof and totally unacceptable.  Not only did the relievers struggle but I also found it difficult and stressful and for me it was just not good enough.  The make up of this class is totally beyond me as to how you can have 25 males and only 10 females.  Whoever does the makeup of classes needs to really look at the consequences that are before the teachers taking the class.  I find it really frustrating and stressful that I am continually dealing with behaviour issues and not concentrating on the learning in the classroom.  We actually went back to the basics of getting your bag, going outside, lining up, entering the classroom quietly, and taking a seat.  This is a really important way of starting a class and it HAS TO BE CONSISTENT.  The other class has a teacher aid as well and I believe we should look at getting a teacher aide especially for K / C and J; Still a journey to continue.