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How to Use Class Meetings

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Classroom Management - The Peaceable Classroom

The class meeting is one of the most powerful tools a teacher has to ensure that a positive learning environment is created and maintained throughout the academic year.

Many teachers mistakenly think that Class Meetings are only a tool for problem-solving after something has happened. While this is the perfect time to hold a Class Meeting, there are many, many other times a Class Meeting can be useful. It might make sense to view these other times as opportunities or as prevention strategies to use before something happens.

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Possible Applications?

Please note a few examples of situations where you might use a classroom meeting?

There really is no one right answer here. Teachers who have tried them agree, classroom meetings are a very flexible tool, useful in a wide range of situations.Check your answer

Let's continue and look at some preventive uses for Class Meetings.