Michael Linsin's blog, Smart Classroom Management, aims to help teachers fulfill a beautiful dream: keeping order and holding students accountable "without yelling, scolding, lecturing, or using any other … hurtful method." Linsin, a teacher, grounds his advice in two principles: Faithfully follow a classroom management plan with crystal clear routines and create a classroom community kids are excited to be a part of.
Check out his recent advice on "11 Things Not to Do This School Year" for a sampling of his method.