Classroom Management

Classroom Management : 

Classroom Management Allison Albanese Seventh Grade Morrison Academic Advancement Center June, 2009

What is Classroom Management? : 

What is Classroom Management? The employment of procedures, rules, consequences, and an efficient use of instructional time to promote instructional efficacy. Without classroom management, instructional efficacy is impossible.

Philosophy of Classroom Management: : 

Philosophy of Classroom Management: Students learn by being engaged in meaningful work and by participating in instruction that emphasizes both inquiry and problem solving. Classroom management should be a conduit for this type of learning. It should be structured, but not stifling. It should be preventive rather than punitive. When possible students should be involved in its development..

Positive Learning Environment : 

Positive Learning Environment In general, students rise and fall to the level of expectation. A positive learning environment depends on the consistent enforcement of values and standards. A successful, carefully managed classroom should maximize the opportunities for two-way communication in which learning is the opportunity and responsibility of both the student and the teacher.

If Positive Learning Environment is Accomplished: : 

If Positive Learning Environment is Accomplished: Students feel safe and secure Students are comfortable asking questions Students and teacher are working towards common goals

Rules : 

Rules Rules are expectations of an adherence to appropriate conduct, action, and procedures. Examples: Raise your hand and wait for permission to speak. Stay in your seat unless you are instructed to do otherwise. Be in your seat, silent, and beginning to work on the bell work when the bell rings. You are dismissed by the teacher, not the bell.

Consequences : 

Consequences When students make choices that are detrimental to the learning environment they will need to experience consequences. Consequences should not be a disassociated and punitive ends in itself, but an illustrative and educational deterrent that addresses the questionable action. Avoid Power Struggles: It is important that the teacher not engage in power struggles with students. It is best to redirect a power-seeking student's behavior by offering some position of responsibility or decision making. Address the behavior, not the character of the student: Good communication addresses the situation directly and forces the student to assess whether their behavior is consistent with what they expect of themselves.

Consequences Examples : 

Consequences Examples 1)  Verbal/Visual Warning (name on board) 2)  Isolation/ one page essay on why they chose to disrupt the learning environment of themselves and their peers. 3) Parent Phone Call 4) Negative Office Referral 5) Mandatory Parent-Teacher Conference

Rewards and Recognition : 

Rewards and Recognition 1) Positive reinforcement 2) Tickets used as a “monetary” system 3)Student of the Week 5) Phone call/letter home that commends student success 6) Positive Office Referral

Procedures : 

Procedures Procedures should be consistent and painfully clear. They should be taught the first week and enforced throughout the year. There should a procedure for everything from handing in homework to throwing away paper.

Procedures: Beginning Class : 

Procedures: Beginning Class Students will be in their seats and quiet, with all appropriate materials when the bell rings. Students will follow instructions for bellringer unless otherwise told.

Procedures: Going to the Library/Computer lab/ Cafeteria : 

Procedures: Going to the Library/Computer lab/ Cafeteria Students will be instructed to remove jackets and all other extra items of clothing/accessories. Students will silently walk to the right of the hall. Students will bring their their materials with them.

Procedures: Handing in homework : 

Procedures: Handing in homework The teacher will not handle assignments that are to be turned in. Assignments are to be turned into the assignment bin before class. No assignment may be turned in during class time.

Procedures: Ending class : 

Procedures: Ending class The teacher, not the bell dismisses the class. Students will remain seated until their particular bus is called to line up. Students will only walk out the door when teacher gives permission.

Teaching Procedures : 

Teaching Procedures Direct Instruction Modeling Role Playing

Parental involvement : 

Parental involvement Parents will have opportunity to conference with teacher before or after school. Open-Door Policy: Parents are encouraged to observe class at any time. Parents will be encouraged to call, email, or write to the teacher about any issue concerning their child. The teacher will contact each parent in the beginning of year to establish positive line of communication and make them aware of opportunities for involvement. opportunity to be involved chaperon field trip experiences.

White Tiger Country The End : 

White Tiger Country The End