Managing an Art Room of Adolescents

SHANNON Lauffer

Philadelphia, PA

It can be difficult to build relationships when you teach so many students. However, I have found it is the cornerstone of instruction at any grade level. Especially in middle school, students are just beginning to toe the boundaries, test expectations, and figure out who they are in the context of school and life.

1. 1. Read the case study: Managing An Art Room
      

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   2. Watch the video: Adolescents, Apathy, and Bullying with Shannon Lauffer
      

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   3. Download and review the handout: Tips to Tackle Bullying
      

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   4. Watch the video: De-escalating Potentially Volatile Situations with Shannon Lauffer
      

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   5. Download and review the handout: Strategies for De-escalation
      

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   6. Return to our course discussion board.
      

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