Slide 1:Classroom Management Karl Mill


An Outline to Mr. Mill's Enthralling Presentation on Classroom Management :An Outline to Mr. Mill's Enthralling Presentation on Classroom Management Definition Description Philosophy Rules Consequences Rewards Procedures Parental Involvement


Mr. Mill's Arbitrary Definition of Classroom Management :Mr. Mill's Arbitrary Definition of Classroom Management Classroom Management: The procedures, policies, and plans put in teacher that, when executed properly, combine to maximize student learning and teacher efficiency while minimizing problems symptomatic of children being in a place they do not want to be and where they outnumber their supervisors.


Mr. Mill's Florid Description of a Positive Learning Environment :Mr. Mill's Florid Description of a Positive Learning Environment A positive learning environment is: Quiet most of the time, but louder and active regularly Centered on student work, but with the teacher as the central figure Conducive to teaching the required objectives, but is never transparently about them alone Encouraging of children to take responsibility for their own education, but not condemning when they do not


Mr. Mill's Impractical Philosophy of Discipline and Classroom Management :Mr. Mill's Impractical Philosophy of Discipline and Classroom Management Lacking a coherent philosophy, I will resort to platitudes Children do not owe the teacher respect or effort Corporal punishment, of any kind, and/or embarrassment are not acceptable punishments, for me Punishments are necessary, but positive reinforcement and constant activity are useful for avoiding them Every day needs to be a clean slate Who someone is as a student does not reflect on who they are as a person School requires certain constraints and compromises


Mr. Mill's Arcane Set of Rules :Mr. Mill's Arcane Set of Rules Rules No interrupting (Alternative positive phrasing: Speak in such a manner that no one else's speaking is curtailed or undermined)? Stay in your seat Follow directions Only have out class-related materials (Pencil, Paper, Mind)?


Modified Rules :Modified Rules Procedural Violations Leaving Seat W/O Permission Talking out of turn Throwing Paper Asking to go to bathroom, sharpen pencil, or get tissue, rather than follow procedure Behavioral Violations Exhibiting disrespect or immature behavior Refusal to Follow Instructions Disruption of Class


Mr. Mill's Draconian Consequences :Mr. Mill's Draconian Consequences Warning (Informal)? Loss of Privilege (Point per day on weekly assessment? Times Table 3 Times Tables 9 Times Tables Detention Referral (All tracked, if possible, without writing anything on board. If it becomes necessary, consequences will be tracked on board by student number)?


Modified Consequences (will be tracked on ubiquitous clipboard :Modified Consequences (will be tracked on ubiquitous clipboard Procedural Violations 2 violations = writing assignment -4 violations = 2 writing assignments Continued violations or failure to turn in writing assignments on next day will result in referral Behavioral Violations -1st violation-Verbal Warning (can be informal)? 2nd violation-Writing Assignment -3rd violation-2Writing Assignments 4th violation or failure to do writing assignments-Referral


Mr. Mill's Unrewarding System of Rewards :Mr. Mill's Unrewarding System of Rewards Tickets will be provided for: Good questions Good answers Good behavior Hard work Helping others At the end of each week, there will be a lottery and multiple names will be drawn. Winners may choose from: 5 Percentage Points on a Quiz Emergency Bathroom Pass Special Prizes Made Up by Mr. Mill


Modified Rewards :Modified Rewards Ticket system will continue New prices (may fluctuate based on supply/demand)? 2 tickets: paper 3 tickets: pencil 5 tickets: bathroom/water break 10 tickets:


Mr. Mill's Set of Soul-crushing Procedures :Mr. Mill's Set of Soul-crushing Procedures Homework: Homework will be assigned daily and assessed through a weekly homework quiz comprised of homework questions Materials: The teacher will have a supply of pencils, paper, etc. but will require the student to trade an item Bathroom: Each student will be given one emergency pass per grading period. Students who lack an emergency pass will not be allowed to go (barring obvious signs of emergency), unless another student donates a pass.


More Soul-Crushing Procedures :More Soul-Crushing Procedures Seating: All desks will be numbered and students will be given their number on the first day. Numbers may be used to track consequences. Emergencies Where Teacher Leaves Classroom Station with worksheets, activities, and games will be set up in back of room for after students finish tests. In case where teacher has to leave room and there is no obvious work for them to do, students will be responsible for completing the first worksheet in a designated emergency work pile.


Modified Procedures :Modified Procedures Homework Goal is weekly packet handed out in advance, due on Friday, part of classwork grade, graded for completion (with shown work)? Materials Materials will be available but will require tickets. Small pencil sharpeners will be in certain locations around Bathroom Student will raise five tickets if they need to use the restroom, may be told to wait until available opportunity


Modified Procedures :Modified Procedures Seating Students will have assigned seats with names by period taped down on desk with packaging tape. Emergencyies No change


Mr. Mill's Hopefully Reciprocated Plan for Parental Involvement :Mr. Mill's Hopefully Reciprocated Plan for Parental Involvement Parent Contact and Engagement The teacher will send out a letter to all parents early on and make follow-up calls over the first couple weeks. Positive phone calls will be made on as regular a basis as possible. Negative phone calls will be avoided. Informal Parent Conference days at school will be scheduled, in conjunction with other teachers, if possible Teacher will have open door policy to parents who want to observe, decorate, organize, or assist in the classroom. Teacher will require advanced notice. By email, and possibly eventually by mail, a brief newsletter will be sent out updating parents on what their children have done and what is upcoming


Modified parent Involvement :Modified parent Involvement Teacher will attempt to make more parent contact Phone calls at beginning of year Phone calls for repeat offenders and students that do what they are supposed to do