Chapter 3: Classroom Management, Communication and Listening

Classroom Management

Tips for Controlling the Class Walk around the room. Stand near unruly students. Don’t lecture all class. Ask questions. Use positive reinforcement.

Basic Supplies Band-aids Pen light Erasers WB cleaners Stapler 3-hole punch Locks Timer Extra supplies for students (pens, handouts, etc.)

Success vs. Blowing it -Have a seating chart and re-arrange it. -Plan group and class activities. -Prepare lesson plans in advance. -Assert yourself calmly on Day 1. -Back up files. -Wait for students to be quiet. -Lose your temper. -Come unprepared. -Disregard unruly students. -Lecture all class. -Dress casually.

Communication All teachers should strive to develop the very best communication skills when working with students What is communication? The imparting or exchanging of information or news Link between teaching & communication? Teachers are constantly imparting new knowledge or transmitting information

Nonverbal Communication Body Language many messages can be conveyed without ever saying one word. They can be expressed through eye contact, facial expression, hand movement, gestures, or general body shape and posture. One of the most important aspects of body language is the impact on student discipline.

Communication is Tough! Communication has always been and probably always will be a significant problem for humans. Perhaps the problem is so overwhelming today because too many Americans spend so much time communicating through remote control devices, gadgets, and gizmos by altering visual images, and regulating auditory impulses, and not enough time just talking and relating to their friends, teachers, and loved- ones face-to-face. 

Suggestions to help improve? Written Communication: Handouts Face-to-Face Communication: Presentation Skills Teachers communicate by speaking, but also by writing. What is a handout? It is not a photocopy of some pages out of the textbook. Rather it is a document that the teacher writes themselves. It may be a summary of important points, or a guide to students on work they have to do, or references they have to look up. Handouts can be used for students to refer to during the lesson and used also for them in their self-study time Use teaching aids! “ What I hear, I forget; what I see, I remember; what I do, I know” Pictures, written posters, and practical demonstrations improve communication and understanding

How do I know I’m communicating effectively? Ask! Be sure to check in with your students and ask them if they have questions in regards to the material. Some students are shy to ask their questions so make sure to create an environment that encourages asking questions 

Listening

Listening Styles Active Listening Passive Listening Door Openers Simple Acknowledgement Passive Listening Don’t interrupt

How to Improve Open-ended Questions Parroting Paraphrasing Find Interest Read between the lines Be Aware of Filters