Classroom Management

I got observed for the second time today. My FPF mentioned on the first observation if I could have the teacher not be in the room, so that she does not have an urge to step in. The teacher (my SP) thought it would be a good idea if I did a small activity with the class before my lesson, so the students can get used to me teaching. The teacher left the room for a few minutes, while I did my small activity. As I was teaching the activity, the students were excellent at first, but then slowly starting calling out, coming up to me, not listening, talking when I was talking, and even one kid was flipping chairs. I could not believe how they were acting just because the teacher walked out of the room for a few minutes. They are never like that, especially the student who was flipping chairs. I started to get nervous because I knew my FPF was coming any minute to observe me and I didn’t want her to think I did not have the class under control. I just followed through with the behaviors with the appropriate consequence. I know because I am not the “classroom teacher” they think they can get away with more, but with me that is not the case. I am trying really hard to stay consistent and give clear expectations when I teach. As time goes on I am learning more effective classroom management strategies, which has been helpful. I know classroom management gets better over time, so until then I will hold high expectations for my students!