MANAGING THE CLASSROOM THROUGH SKILLED INSTRUCTION Session 05 Thoughtful Instruction Lower Columbia College – EDUC 215 Deb Gribskov deb.gribskov@kelsosd.org

I can….. Review course project needs. Identify rituals and routines that could impact student behavior AND develop techniques for creating a positive behavior impact. I can describe the 70-20-10 principle CEL ccec5

Reviewing Rituals and Routines Establishing Standards, Rules, Procedures Standards: set by teachers; tell what all students should know and be able to do in area of behavior management Rules: Absolute. Cannot be negotiated. Procedures: Accustomed ways of getting things done. Necessary for operation of classroom. Make standards and rules operational.

Once the students arrive, instruction begins Once the students arrive, instruction begins! Effective Instruction is a key component of a well managed classroom. You must TEACH what you want, not assume they know it, or that if you say it they will understand.

Effective Instruction Key Concepts “What you expect is what you get.” Expectations (standards) set the stage for learning and behavior control. Expectations (standards) need to be taught. Apply standard instructional practices for teaching classroom expectations (standards) Extend school-wide expectations (standards) to classrooms

Procedural Steps Step One Carefully select the classroom expectations/standards. Step Two Systematically teach them.

Select the Classroom Expectations/Standards Guidelines Select functional expectations/standards Explicitly state the expectations/standards Identify three to five expectations/standards Express in positive terms Involve students in process as appropriate Select observable and measurable expectations/standards

Standards: set by teachers; tell what all students should know and be able to do in area of behavior management TEACHER EVALUATION Criterion 5: Fostering and managing a safe, positive learning environment.

Sample Classroom Expectations/Standards Do your best Be responsible Cooperate Be respectful

Rules: Absolute. Cannot be negotiated.

Here is a unique set of classroom rules & expectations BE BRAVE

Teach Expectations Elementary students Secondary Students

Teaching Expectations ELEMENTARY STUDENTS Key research finding: “Children below 4th grade require a great deal of instruction and practice in classroom rules and procedures…. Effective management in the early grades, is more and instructional than a disciplinary enterprise.” (Cotton, 1990, p.8) Cite other recent research to support Cotton

Teaching Procedures Use Five Steps for Teaching Expectations Explain Specify student behaviors Practice Monitor Review (Colvin & Lazar, 1997) Carefully explain each of the steps

Maintenance Plan Provide Reminders Supervision Feedback Once initial teaching has been conducted use these three steps for maintenance Provide Reminders Supervision Feedback Note: These procedures are described and illustrated in the teaching plan for secondary students.

Teaching Expectations Secondary Students Key Research Findings: “With older students, researchers have noted that the best results are obtained through vigilantly reminding students about the rules and procedures and monitoring their compliance with them” (Cotton, 1990, p.8). In addition, Colvin, Kameenui & Sugai (1995) found an additional component of providing feedback also assistend in teaching classroom expectations.

Use three steps for teaching expectations to secondary students Provide systematic: Reminders Supervision Feedback Note: These same three steps are used to maintain classroom expectations for elementary students following initial teaching. Specialist Teachers (such as Art, Music, Shop, P.E., Lab) would also use these procedures since they have less contact with the students).

Reflection: Classroom Expectations (2) List two classroom expectations _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ __________________

Reflection: Classroom Expectations How will I teach these Classroom Expectations?

Procedures: Accustomed ways of getting things done Procedures: Accustomed ways of getting things done. Necessary for operation of classroom. Make standards and rules operational.

The number one problem in the classroom is not discipline; it is the lack of procedures and routines.” -Wong & Wong

Establishing Classroom Routines Key Concepts Routines are specific procedures used for the day to day running of the classroom The goal is for students to follow the routines independently Routines need to be taught. Apply standard instructional practices for teaching classroom routines

Steps for Establishing Classroom Routines Understand the benefits Identify needed routines Specify student behaviors for each routine Teach each routine Maintain the routines

Sample Routines Elementary: Exiting the classroom to another activity such as P.E. or Art Put materials away, clear desk and push chairs in On signal move quietly to doorway Line up facing the door and keep one space between each person Keep hands and feet to self Listen to the teacher and wait for signal to depart

Sample Routines B. Secondary: Conducting Quizzes and Tests Put all materials in your desk not needed for quiz Listen carefully to directions (no talking) Raise your hand if you have a question Stay in your seat Complete the quiz without talking Follow directions for completing test (pass papers forward or give them to person collecting) Begin the designated activity following the quiz

Sample Routines C. Specialist: Beginning Physical Education Class Students line up at the gym door On signal they enter the gym Students move directly to line on gym floor (basketball court line) Maintain a space, more than one arm’s length Face the teacher On signal begin to jog in place

Teach The Routines Elementary Teachers use the same five steps used to teach classroom expectations (explain, specify behaviors, practice, monitor and review) Secondary Teachers use the same three steps for teaching classroom expectations (remind, supervise and provide feedback) Specialist Teachers (use the same three steps- remind, supervise and provide feedback).

Maintaining Classroom Routines Use maintenance procedures following initial teaching Maintenance procedures consist of providing a. Reminders b. Supervision c. Feedback Return to initial teaching if frequent reminders occur.

Reflection: Classroom Routines (2) 2. How will two routines be established? _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ __________________

Parameter Strategies Positive climate is not enough. Teach the discipline plan and rules of conduct. Teach and enforce a classroom signal. Make sure every student has responded appropriately before moving on.

Monitoring Strategies Move around the room. Call on students at any time. Go to the students when they need help. Correct non-disruptive off-task behavior. Maximize wait time. Take roll silently. Use sponge (warm-up) activities.

The 70-20-10 Principle (Curwin, Mendler, Mendler) 70% - rarely break rules or violate principles 20% - break rules on a somewhat regular basis 10% - chronic rule-breakers, generally out of control most of the time

Trick of good discipline plan . . . to control the 20% without alienating or overly regulating the 70% and without backing the 10% into a corner How do you do this? Discuss with colleagues . . .

Good Management Strategies increase student achievement make your work easier and your classroom a rich and inviting environment help you better match instructional strategies to content and student needs allow you more time to focus on teaching rather than simply managing

HW: Create a classroom 1 POSTER that teaches/reinforces one of your expectations/standards/rules/procedures/routines Select FIVE (5) standards, rules or procedures that you will include in your class project. Elaborate on these choices within your project, and describe how they will be set up and implemented in your classroom.