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What are I-messages, and how can teachers use I-messages to promote effective classroom management? Please cite any references used.

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This solution explains what I-Messages are and explains how teachers can use I-messages to promote effective classroom management.

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These are the I-messages that I would use in different scenarios in managing my classroom. I always try to verbally reinforce or "catch" students engaged in the desirable student behaviors in my classroom. Whenever I see the majority of students have come to class with their materials (books), I use this statement: I am very pleased that all of you have your books today. Now you will all be able to actively participate in today's lesson. This reinforces 1) that the students have made me happy, 2) that they have the material needed for that day's class, and 3) that no one will receive any disciplinary ...

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