A few years ago, I posted, “Actually, There is Such a Thing as a Stupid Question,” which listed some of the ridiculous questions I’ve asked  my students in the past.  In my latest post for Fusion, “10 Common Phrases Teachers Should Never Say to Students,” I’ve added to my inventory of transgressions.  I confess that I’ve said all of the listed phrases (except for #8), and most of them were stated more than once.  In fact, #3 and #9 are still pretty difficult for me to suppress on a daily basis…

For my previous articles for Fusion, check out the links below:

• 7 Classroom Management Myths and How to Combat Them
• The 7 E’s of Classroom Design
• 9 Great Ways to Encourage Students to Ask Questions
• 7 Fundamental Pieces of Advice for New Teachers
• 21st Century Skills: 17 Ways to Demonstrate the 4C’s of Hermione Granger
• 10 Signs You Really Are a 21st Century Teacher (And May Not Know)
• 21 Tips to Create a Classroom Culture of Laughter
• 15 Actionable Strategies for Increasing Student Motivation and Engagement
• 25 Creative Ways to Incorporate More Project Based Learning into Your Classroom