Classroom Management October 22, 2008 Teaching Methods and Procedures By: Amanda Matheny, Megan Stutler, Holly Haverkamp, and Eric Francis 1 6/28/2016

What a Procedure is… A procedure explains how you want something to be accomplished. It is the responsibility of the teacher to have procedures clearly stated. A routine is what the student does automatically, without prompting or supervision. A routine becomes a habit, practice, or custom for the student. 2 6/28/2016

Difference Between Discipline and Procedures Classroom management should not be equated with discipline. Discipline is only a small part of classroom management. A procedure should never be a threat or an order A procedure is simply a method or process for getting things done in the classroom. 3 6/28/2016

Difference Between Discipline and Procedures Procedures and routines are different from a discipline plan. There are two major differences. Discipline concerns how students behave. Discipline has penalties and rewards. Procedures concern how things are done. Procedures have no penalties or rewards 4 6/28/2016

Example of a Procedure There is a procedure for opening a lock on a locker. There is no penalty if the procedure is not allowed. To do anything in life successfully, you simply follow the procedures as instructed. It is the procedures that set the class up for achievement to take place. 5 6/28/2016

Teaching Classroom Procedures Introduce Be clear Be consistent Rehearse Review If possible, post them 6 6/28/2016

Procedure for Make-up Work: Check make-up work folder Ask classmates to copy their notes Ask teacher about any missed class work Assignments are due two days after any absence 7 6/28/2016

Example Procedure Make up work: Procedure clearly states steps to take The same procedure applies to all students Go through it when you introduce it The first time someone is absent, go through this again Post it in the folder 8 6/28/2016

New Student? Make a copy of the procedures Explain the procedures Should learn by observing other students Offer help 9 6/28/2016

Younger vs. Older Younger Grades More explicit Need more steps Can make NO assumptions Must model on the first day! Older grades Can be less explicit May need less steps Can make more assumptions Should model but not necessary 10 6/28/2016

Example: Coming into the classroom Younger Grades Walk into the classroom Hang your coat and book bag on hooks Walk to your seat Take out your pencil Start on the work on the desk Older Grades Walk into the classroom Read the assignment on the board Get out what is specified on the board Start on the work 11 6/28/2016

Allows different activities to go on at the same time Students need consistency: important for special needs Teaches responsibility Time Saver 12 6/28/2016

Increase on task time Reduction in classroom disruption Reduced classroom discipline Procedures are part of life Comfortable learning environment 13 6/28/2016

Any Questions? 14 6/28/2016

Resources: Images retrieved from: River2000/stu_reading.jpg jpg On October 15, 2008 Information retrieved from: The First Days of School by Harry K. Wong, Rosemary Tripi Wong. Published by Harry K. Wong Publications, On October 15, /28/2016