The Effective Teacher Dr. Carole Errett

The First Day is Critical! Your success during the school year will be determined by what you do on the first days of school. –HOW?

Dress for Success

The Four Dwarfs of Attitude 1. Intentionally disinviting (never smiles---Grumpy) 2. Unintentionally disinviting (arms folded- --Sneezy) 3. Unintentionally inviting (bubble with excitement---Happy) Intentionally inviting (use the proper emotion at the appropriate time—Doc)

“I have come to a frightening conclusion. I am the decisive element in the classroom.” Haim Ginott, Teacher and Child

The Effective Teacher Establishes good control the first week of school. Does things right consistently. Affects and touches lives. Has an inviting personality. Maintains an inviting stance. Creates an inviting classroom environment.

Seating Arrangements and Seating Assignments Prepare yourself Have emergency materials Obtain teacher’s manuals Maximize proximity to materials Prepares the classroom for effective work.

Schools exist and teachers are hired for one reason only: To help students--- ACHIEVE!

Reasons For a Seating Chart 1. Facilitates roll taking 2. Aids name memorization 3. Separates potential problem students.

The Effective Teacher 1. Assigns seating on the first day of school. 2. Has all of the seats facing the teacher for the activities for the first day of school. 3. Arranges the seats to expedite the task at hand.

Using Research for Classroom Management— The IOSIE Method Identify the problem Determine the objectives (desired outcomes) that you want to achieve. Propose a solution. Implement the solution. Evaluate results.

Identify the Problem One can’t address what one does not understand. Teachers must be careful not to assign blame before the facts are known. Identifying the problem, means gauging its seriousness.

Determining Objectives Objectives are viewed as desired outcomes that remedy the immediate problem and provide for long-term improvement in student learning and self-discipline.

Objectives Should Be: Specific---Clearly described Measurable---Easily observed and monitored Attainable---Response meets student’s skill level and maturity Results oriented---Focus is on benefit to student Time frame---Time allotted to achieve the objective is clearly identified

Proposing Solutions Management is both preventative and interventional Solutions are also comprehensive in design

Implementation Who will implement the solution? Is it possible to gain the cooperation and support of everyone involved? How long before a positive result can be achieved? What happens if the solution does not work?

Evaluation Return to the objectives. Have they been met? Has the desired outcome been realized? Did you achieve what you set out to achieve?