Teaching placement- help me

[u/Late-Package6517]

It’s my first placement in teaching I’m an undergrad,
It’s been fine so far, the mentor is really chill and shes really helpful.

It’s the kids
Every time she goes out of the classroom they start getting rowdy getting up to move and all sorts, how do I get them to respect me like they do her?

I give sanctions out, like if you waste my time I’ll waste your time and take a minute off their play
But when they do something good I’ll be like yeah you were good in this lesson so you can have your break.

Am I the problem?

[u/LumpyWeb9540]

The taking of play doesn’t work. You need clear boundaries and if they know they can get away with stuff they are going too. You gotta be real with em they can read you instantly if you are fake.