A student in your class disrespects you in front of everyone. What are you supposed to do? As someone who runs a little hot myself, I know how tempting it can be to bite back with sarcasm or a quick retort, but keeping your cool is the real win. In this episode, I’m breaking down what to do (and what not to do) when things get heated, from resisting the power struggle and removing the audience to using calm scripts and proactive classroom routines. And if you’ve handled a tough interaction poorly before, remember that no single moment defines you as a teacher. You can apologize, reset, and model healthy conflict resolution for your students.

➡️ Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode257

Resources Mentioned:

• Download your FREE Classroom Reset Challenge
• Take the Free Labs When Limited virtual PD course
• Send me a DM on Instagram: @its.not.rocket.science
• Send me an email: rebecca@itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com
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Related Episodes:

• Episode 249: Board Points: A Simple Whole Classroom Management Strategy
• Episode 225: What to Do When Your Class Won’t Talk With You
• Episode 246: Grouping and Engaging Students With Popsicle Sticks
• Episode 136: Building a Team Mindset Into Your Classroom Culture
• Episode 134: Prioritizing Relationships Over Being Right
• Episode 92: 5 Ways to Have Precise Pacing and Tight Transitions in Your Secondary Science Classroom

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