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<blockquote data-quote="DDD" data-source="post: 455760" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>How many kids will you have in your class? Will you have aides sharing the room with you? I think you are in for quite a challenge and admire your dedication. I would assume that before school starts it would be ideal to read the history of each teen to see what academic level they are on. I hope that information is available to you in advance. The layout of the room or student placement, I would think, would be of extreme importance. For safety and learning purposes I would expect that having their work areas widely spaced from one another would be paramount. That age group is volatile even with-o behavorial issues to start. </p><p></p><p>Keeping a controlled environment that is as comfortable as possible would be a priority in my humble opinion. Becoming familiar with each student's personality, strengths and weaknesses and academic level would be the best time investment before focusing on classroom content. Almost all students have potential in some area and you won't know which way to set goals until you know who they are. By observation and conversation I assume it won't take long to "see" the best path to pursue. In most Department of Juvenile Justice facilities that I am familiar with computer programs are used for instruction. How much leeway you will have will lead you to answers.</p><p></p><p>I admire your professional goal. I don't know how much experience you have with teenage boys but they are a unique breed. Because of their heightened sexuality I suggest that you "dress down" as much as you can so that your attractiveness doesn't become an issue. Maintain a pleasant but authoritarian demeanor to avoid "being played". Be prepared to be tested by many of them. Mentally rehearse your consistent responses to most any imaginable comments or actions. As the Boy Scout's say "Be Prepared". You've accepted a unique position and I wish you well. DDD</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DDD, post: 455760, member: 35"] How many kids will you have in your class? Will you have aides sharing the room with you? I think you are in for quite a challenge and admire your dedication. I would assume that before school starts it would be ideal to read the history of each teen to see what academic level they are on. I hope that information is available to you in advance. The layout of the room or student placement, I would think, would be of extreme importance. For safety and learning purposes I would expect that having their work areas widely spaced from one another would be paramount. That age group is volatile even with-o behavorial issues to start. Keeping a controlled environment that is as comfortable as possible would be a priority in my humble opinion. Becoming familiar with each student's personality, strengths and weaknesses and academic level would be the best time investment before focusing on classroom content. Almost all students have potential in some area and you won't know which way to set goals until you know who they are. By observation and conversation I assume it won't take long to "see" the best path to pursue. In most Department of Juvenile Justice facilities that I am familiar with computer programs are used for instruction. How much leeway you will have will lead you to answers. I admire your professional goal. I don't know how much experience you have with teenage boys but they are a unique breed. Because of their heightened sexuality I suggest that you "dress down" as much as you can so that your attractiveness doesn't become an issue. Maintain a pleasant but authoritarian demeanor to avoid "being played". Be prepared to be tested by many of them. Mentally rehearse your consistent responses to most any imaginable comments or actions. As the Boy Scout's say "Be Prepared". You've accepted a unique position and I wish you well. DDD [/QUOTE]
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