Mrs. Cole’s (3rd Grade) Math Class Classroom Management Plan Pamela E. Cole 11/29/2012

What is Classroom Management? In The First Days of School, Harry Wong states, “Classroom management is the practices and procedures that allow teachers to teach and students to learn.”

Wikipedia.com says…. “…that Classroom Management is a term used by teachers to describe the process of ensuring that classroom lessons run smoothly despite disruptive behavior by students.”

Why is Classroom Management Important? Students learning in a classroom are dependent upon leading students to cooperate Classroom management issues are of highest concern for beginning teachers

Research Findings on Rules Studies show that ways to establish and teach students in the classroom rules/expectations of them have been a major topic of research regarding classroom management (Bicard, 2000). Bicard, D.F. (2000). Using classroom rules to construct behavior. Middle School Journal, 31(5), 37-45.

When Making Rules/Expectations for 3rd Grade They should first be reasonable, so that all students will accept. They should be worded positively. And it should be few in number (about 4-5). McGinnis, J.C., Frederick, B.P., & Edwards, R. (1995). Enhancing classroom management through proactive rules and procedures. Psychology in the Schools, 32(3), 220-224.

Mrs. Cole’s Classroom Rules 1. Follow Directions the first time given 2. Raise your hand before speaking Or leaving your seat to get permission 3. Respect your classmates and your teacher at all times 4. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself 5. Do your best in the classroom at all times

5 steps for teaching rules: Explain Specify student behaviors Practice them Monitor Review Colvin, G., & Lazar, M. (1997). The effective elementary classroom: Managing for success. Longmont, CO: Sopris West.

Consequences Research says that punishing problem behaviors without a proactive support system is associated with increase (1) aggression, (2) vandalism, (3) truancy, and (4) dropping out (Skiba & Peterson, 1999). Skiba, R. & Peterson, R. (1999). The Dark side of zero tolerance: Can punishment lead to safe schools? Education Resources Information Center. 80(5): 372-376, 381-382.

Consequences for Rule Violations in Mrs. Cole’s Classroom (1st Offense) A Warning (2nd Offense) The Loss of part or all of recess (3rd Offense) The loss of privileges, such as computer time (4th Offense) A letter home (5th Offense) Parent contact by phone (6th Offense) After school detention (7th Offense) Suspension or other administration action as a last resort.

Rewards Harry Wong emphasizes, “The best reward is the satisfaction of a job well done.” According to Reiss (2005), that the undermining effect of extrinsic reward on intrinsic motivation remains unproven. Reiss, S. (2005). Extrinsic and intrinsic motivation at 30: Unresolved scientific issues. The Behavioral Analyst. 28(1):1-14. Wong, H. (2001). The First days of school: How to be an effective teacher. Wong Publication.

Mrs. Cole’s Class Rewards 1. Praise 2. Positive notes home 3. Prizes (pencils, stickers, or candy) 4. "No Homework" certificate 5. "Good as Gold" raffle tickets 6. Movie and popcorn party for class 7. Various other positive perks throughout the school year

Procedures Wong writes, “that most behavior problems result from a lack of classroom routines and procedures”. Wong also states, “A procedure is simply a method or process for how things are to be done in a classroom.” Procedures should answer the question, “What do a teacher do when…..? Wong, H. (2001). The First days of school: How to be an effective teacher. Wong Publication.

Mrs. Cole’s Classroom Procedures *Entering the classroom *Passing in homework *Getting to work immediately *End of Class Dismissal *End-of-period class dismissal *Getting Materials without disrupting *Listening to and responding *Asking a question *Handing out materials *Participating in class discussions *Moving about the room *When you need pencil or paper *Heading on papers *When you are finished early *Coming to attention *When you are absent *Walking in hall during class time *Responding to fire drill *Responding to severe weather alert *Responding to lock-down

Grading Policy Studies show that two out of three teachers believe that effort, student conduct, and attitude should influence final grades of students (Cross & Frary, 1996). Cross, L.H., & Frary, R.B. (1996). Hodgepodge grading: Endorsed by students and teachers alike. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Measurement in Education, New York. (April).

Resources Bicard, D.F. (2000). Using classroom rules to construct behavior. Middle School Journal, 31(5), 37-45. Colvin, G., & Lazar, M. (1997). The effective elementary classroom: Managing for success. Longmont, CO: Sopris West. Cross, L.H., & Frary, R.B. (1996). Hodgepodge grading: Endorsed by students and teachers alike. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Measurement in Education, New York. (April). Froyen, L.A., & Iverson, A.M. (1999). School wide and classroom management: The reflective educator-leader (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall. Gimbert, B. (2002). The responsive classroom: A practical approach for teaching children to care. http://teachers.net/gazette/OCT02/gimbert.html, accessed 11/18/2012. McGinnis, J.C., Frederick, B.P., & Edwards, R. (1995). Enhancing classroom management through proactive rules and procedures. Psychology in the Schools, 32(3), 220-224. Reiss, S. (2005). Extrinsic and intrinsic motivation at 30: Unresolved scientific issues. The Behavioral Analyst. 28(1):1-14. Short, P.M., Short, R.J., & Blanton, C. (1994). Rethinking student discipline: Alternatives that work. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press, Inc. Skiba, R. & Peterson, R. (1999). The Dark side of zero tolerance: Can punishment lead to safe schools? Education Resources Information Center. 80(5): 372-376, 381-382. Classroom Management. (n.d.) In Wikipedia. Retrieved November 18, 2012, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classroom_management Wong, H. (2001). The First days of school: How to be an effective teacher. Wong Publication.