Reply To: Helping an Ineffective Teacher

[nafmeadmin]

If I understand your use of the term “engaged,” it seems that your colleague lacks positive classroom management skills. I suggest an informal meeting with him, and ask him to writedown on paper the areas in which he feels confident; then write down the areas in which he feels NOT confident.
Perhaps you could refer him to internet sources of published research on the topic. I found a lot of info from internet sources. I think getting him to reflect on what he IS confident, and then move to reflect on what he is NOT confident, may open the door to a mutual dialogue that will have positive benefits.

Best Wishes,

Carl Smith