Case Study: Helping Ms. Washington Understand Her Class Essay Sample

Respond to one of the following scenarios. Include the number (1 or 2) and title of the scenario. Write in complete sentences and write your answer as though I, the reader, have no idea what the scenario is about. Your answer should thoroughly address the situation and should reflect graduate quality writing. Submit to CANVAS on assigned due date/time.
Scenario 1: Case Study: Helping Ms. Washington Understand Her Class
Ms. Washington, a sixth-grade teacher in her first year, sits down in your classroom with a sigh. You can see that she is frustrated. She says, "I just do not get it. I have known all my life that I am meant to be a teacher. I work really hard to plan exciting lessons that are fun, and will engage the children in active learning. But the kids just cannot seem to behave themselves so that we can do the activities I've planned. The children talk when they are not supposed to, they wander aimlessly, they do not finish their work, and they are driving me nuts! If I cannot figure out what to do, I will have to start using workbooks instead of creative, engaging lessons. What am I doing wrong?
What things might be contributing to the difficulties that Ms. Washington is having?
(Hint: What sort of teacher considerations/actions enable creative, engaging lessons to run smoothly?)