A PowerPoint presentation by Rachel Wilson Classroom Management A PowerPoint presentation by Rachel Wilson

Functions of Effective Teachers 3 Categories: Instructional strategy and use Wide array of different strategies Skilled use of cooperative learning and graphic organizers When to use specific strategies with different students Curriculum design Identify proper sequence and pacing of content Shy away from textbook and still reach goals Classroom management Keep control of classroom Stay on task

What is classroom management? Produce strategies and techniques to manage student behavior and learning activities Conductive to teaching and learning Most difficult/important skill

Classroom Management Studies and findings First high profile study by Jacob Kounin (1970) (Marzano, 2003) Analyzed video tapes of 49 first and second grade classes Coded student and teacher behaviors Saw 4 diff dimensions to classroom management: “Withitness” (aware of disruptive behavior) Smoothness/momentum during lesson presentations Expected behavior Variety and challenge in work

Results of classroom management Effective class management Ineffective class management Order Effective learning/teaching takes place Respect from students Learn organizational skills Students gain 52 percentile points in a year (Marzano, 2003) Chaos Effective learning/teaching cannot take place Disrespect from students Disorganization prevails Students gain 14 percentile points in a year (Marzano, 2003)

Engagement Techniques for Classroom Management Engage students no time for inappropriate behavior Differentiation of lessons Tap interests, curiosity, motivations Lessons relate to lives/past experiences Prevention (Catapano) Learn what should do to be successful rather than what should not do Establish clear procedures/reinforce appropriate behaviors Not rely on “threats” for good behavior

Engagement Techniques for Classroom Management Ownership (Catapano) How to help students feel ownership over learning Have personal stake in their learning Self direct themselves toward learning Choice (Catapano) Gives freedom to students (within limits) Not solely at teacher’s mercy Decreased reason to act out Relationships (Catapano) Establish culture of respect Safe/order of a classroom How cooperative teacher is Being aware of students

The Reward System Long term effects (Mercier, 2015) Reward oriented Reward focused rather than on good behavior How to do away with it (Mercier, 2015) Focus on feedback/motivation Alter your language “I see you followed our rule on ____. This helps us become better learners.” More in depth ways to motivate

Protect/Leverage Time Know how to transition Increase time spent on learning Things that take away from learning time Attendance, announcements, restroom breaks, hand out paper, etc.

Classroom Management Video

The First Day First day affects entire school year Set standards and stick with them Exemplify how each day should go Promote openness and communication Encourage positivity, growth, and exchange of ideas

References Catapano, Jordan. Classroom Management Without Rules, Consequences. Retrieved from: http://www.teachhub.com/classroom-management-without- rules-consequences Linsin, Michael. 2012. What To Do When You Realize You Have Lost All Control of Your Class. Smart Classroom Management. Retrieved from: https://www.smartclassroommanagement.com/2012/10/06/what-to-do-when- you-realize-youve-lost-control-of-your-class/ Marzano, Jana S., Marzano, Robert J., Pickering, Debra J. 2003. Classroom Management That Works. Retrieved from: http://www.ascd.org/publications/books/103027/chapters/The-Critical-Role-of- Classroom-Management.aspx Mercier, Tracy. 2015. Teaching Without Using Rewards. Information Library. Retrieved from: https://www.responsiveclassroom.org/teaching-without- rewards/