Ep. 94: We're in the dark ages of behavior management. Scott Ervin brings the light.

Scott Irvin is widely known as The Kid Whisperer, He is also the author of the Classroom Behavior Manual⁠ and strongly believes we are in the dark ages of behavior management.

Fortunately, he has a plan.

- Use your Argument Shield.

- Make an ESPN Greeting (Eye Contact, Smile, Physical contact, call them by Name) habit.

- Establish your role as the Friendly Loving Alpha.

- Calmly hold kids accountable in a realistic way, and delay the learning opportunity.

- Share control - provide students the opportunity for choice.

You can discover mor about Scott and all that he is doing at Ervin Educational Consulting or listen to more Ask the Kid Whisperer episodes. What are the seven aces? Joining Forces for Children has identified 10. You can find them ⁠here⁠.

References:

- Adam Grant's "Work Life" Podcast: Improving teen mental health with Lisa Damour

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