Classroom Management 劉燕霏 主任 Sing-Guo Elementary School English Teaching Advisory Group of Taoyuan County

Why This Topic Create an effective learning environment. Enhance the quality of your teaching. Reduce stress and chaos in the classroom. R

Classroom Management Is Important Research says so Classroom management is the most powerful influence on student learning. Instructional theory says so. Classroom management skills construct the foundation for all other teaching. Those without it fail. Lack of effective classroom-management skills is one of the top 3 reasons that teachers leave the profession.

Classroom Management Set Up Classroom Rules Establish Routines Get Students’ Attention Give Instructions Use Reward System

Set Up Classroom Rules Classrooms need rules. The rules should be Clear Comprehensive Enforceable Consistent Not too many (5 to 10 rules)

Set Up Classroom Rules Set up classroom rules. Involve students in creating the rules. Brainstorm List Vote Read Sign. The teacher also follows the rules.

Set Up Classroom Rules Teacher/Students Rapport : Starts from the very first class Ice breakers: Name card KWL chart Interview/Survey

Name cards Demo how to make a name card. Design your own style of name cards. Introduce yourself. Introduce your friend to others.

Tips for Better Classroom Control Focus on entire class. Don’t over student chatter. can be effective. Use so students really have to listen to what you’re saying. Direct your so that students know what is going to happen.

Why Classroom Routines They are classroom procedures. Children know what to expect. Lessen a teacher’s workload. Save valuable classroom time. Students learn and achieve more.

Get Students’ Attention Tips Learn your students’ _______. Keep good pacing. Refuse to ______ until it's quiet. Put everything away. Spotlight _____ behavior.

Get Students’ Attention Tips Establish ________. Use attention symbols or gestures. Encourage ___________ learning. Use ______ aids often. Use practical methods.

Get Students’ Attention Move _______ the room. Ask questions constantly. Use both ______ and _________ teaching. Make students busy and know what to do. Plan your ________ fun and interesting.

Always plan your lessons well Get Students’ Attention Always plan your lessons well Warm up 5 minutes Presentation 10~15 minutes Practice & Production 15~20 minutes Wrap up 5~10 minutes

Make your lessons more interesting Get Students’ Attention Make your lessons more interesting Games— motivation, assessment TPR— clear instruction Songs and Chants— warm up, review Reader Theater — group performance Stories —basic reading Phonics — listening and spelling words Others — cultures, festivals, students’ works

Give Instructions The KISS principle K I S and S . Don’t give too many instructions at one time. Give ________. ______ it. Use ________ to reinforce points. Check if students understand or not.

Give Instructions Be confident Be well-prepared Be creative Teaching material Worksheets Activities Teaching props or supplies Instructional language Be creative Vary your activities Be unpredictable about your next move

Give Instructions Set Up More Group Work _______-centered rather than ______-centered. Encourage _____-building and _________ skills. Replicate more natural communication. Practice the language and learn from each other.

Give Instructions Combine ________ & _______ activities. Keep classes ________. Maintain _______ more effectively.

Give Instructions Singing with actions Sorting vocabulary cards Speaking activity to find out the number stuck on your back Naming an object pulled out of a bag Doing word search exercises Listening to a story

Use Reward System Reward ______________ to teach the difference between appropriate and inappropriate behaviors. _______ the rules or the goals for students to follow or reach. ________ the students by the promise of rewards. _______ the rules or the goals for them to see everyday. Put the reward system into ________. Follow through with the reward system _________ and ___________.

Use Reward System Scoring chart / Point system Bonus table / Stickers Recognition / Certificate Prize Box Privileges Trinkets Many others….

Things to Think About Are you approachable? Are you supportive? Are you interested in your students’ work? Do you give individual attention to students? Do you praise and encourage your students?