Time Efficient Procedures and Classroom Organization Section II: Time Efficient Procedures and Classroom Organization

Time Space Materials (Interactions)

What is the difference between effective and ineffective teachers? Proactive - “Effective teachers MANAGE their classroom.” Reactive - “Ineffective teachers DISCIPLINE their classrooms.” Classroom Management The most important factor governing student learning is Classroom Management. Classroom management is the primary determinant of how well students will learn. Put footnote here. How you manage your classroom is the primary determinant of how well your students will learn. Wong, H. K., Wong, R. T. (2001). How to Be an Effective Teacher: The First Days of School. Mountain View, CA: Harry K. Wong, Publications, Inc.

A Well Managed Classroom has Four Observable Characteristics 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 High level of student involvement with work. Clear student expectations. Relatively little wasted time, confusion, or disruption. Put in research of time on task. Work-oriented, but relaxed and pleasant climate. Footnote Wong and research on time on task. A well- managed classroom is a task-oriented and predictable environment. Expectations known Little wasted time and confusion Students know what is expected of them and how to succeed. Both teacher and students know what to do and what is supposed to happen in the classroom. The Effective Teacher Works on having a well-managed classroom. Trains students to know what they are to do. Has students working on task. Has a classroom with little confusion or wasted time. Footnote Wong Wong, H. K., Wong, R. T. (2001). How to Be an Effective Teacher: The First Days of School. Mountain View, CA: Harry K. Wong, Publications, Inc.

Characteristic #1 High level of student involvement with work. Effective: Students are working Ineffective: Teacher is the only one working Wong, H. K., Wong, R. T. (2001). How to Be an Effective Teacher: The First Days of School. Mountain View, CA: Harry K. Wong, Publications, Inc.

Characteristic #2 Clear student expectations Effective: Students know assignments based on objective and know tests based on objectives Ineffective: Teacher says, “Read chapter 3 and know all the material or you’ll fail the test and get an F in this class.” Goal:______ Why:________ Wong, H. K., Wong, R. T. (2001). How to Be an Effective Teacher: The First Days of School. Mountain View, CA: Harry K. Wong, Publications, Inc.

Characteristic #3 Relatively little wasted time, confusion, or disruption Effective: Teacher teaches behavioral expectations, starts class immediately, has assignments posted. Ineffective: Teacher makes up rules and punishes according to his or her mood, takes roll and dallies, students asks for assignments repeatedly. Wong, H. K., Wong, R. T. (2001). How to Be an Effective Teacher: The First Days of School. Mountain View, CA: Harry K. Wong, Publications, Inc.

Characteristic #4 Work-oriented but relaxed and pleasant climate. Effective: Teacher has invested time in practicing procedures until they become routines, knows how to bring class to attention, knows how to praise and encourage. Ineffective: Teacher tells but does not rehearse procedures. Teacher yells and flicks light switch and uses generalized praise or none at all. Wong, H. K., Wong, R. T. (2001). How to Be an Effective Teacher: The First Days of School. Mountain View, CA: Harry K. Wong, Publications, Inc.

How does one achieve these four characteristics? Through 4 structures: Interactions Space Time Materials

Getting the Classroom Ready Readiness is the primary determinant for teacher effectiveness.

Space, Materials, Time, Interactions Prepare: Floor Space Work Area Student Area Wall Space Bookcases Teacher Area Have a spot ready with schedule, rules, procedures, calendar and a big welcome.

Taking Roll So Instruction Time Is Not Lost The effective teacher starts class immediately with an assignment, not roll taking. There are many ways to take roll; however your first priority to get the students on task.

Space, Materials, Time, Interactions Seating Assignments: Purposes? Roll taking Name memorization Separation Peer Support Separate off task behavior students. Add notes from page 119- highlighted information.

Space, Materials, Time, Interactions Taking Roll Without Lost Learning Time Fast Easy Roll Taking Methods Seating chart Folders or materials taken Clothespin Student leader Look at your class and refer to you seating chart. Have folders or something personal in a box at the door. When the students come in, they are to take their folders, go to their seats and get to work on the posted assignment. Have each students name on a clothespin. Clip these pins to a cutout. When the students come in, they move their clothespin to a cutout indicating they are in attendance. E/S Seating chart method E The folder or material method E Clothespin method E/S Student leader method

Seating Chart Method Frank Janet Steve Josi Laura Juan Mandell Ben Ashley Derek Kobe Lindsay Diana Mary Hector Min Ki Clara Mark Dimitri Long Jackie Danny David Maria Kathy Mariah Anthony Luis Cynthia

Folder or Material Method

Clothespin Method

Check for group members present. Student Leader Method Check for group members present.

Time, Space, Materials, Interactions Organizing Materials Teacher materials Student materials Notebooks, desk, paper, pencils Assignment submission

Manage classroom with procedures Lack of procedures and routines = reduced productivity and learning and an increase in behavior problems Number one problem in classroom = lack of procedures and routines. Footnote Wong The number one problem in the classroom is not discipline; it is lack of procedures in routines. A vast majority of the behavior problems in the classroom are caused by the failure of students to follow procedures and routines. These are the main reasons why students do not follow procedures: The teacher has not thoguht out what happens in the classroom. The students have not been trined to follow the procedures. The teacher spends no time managing the classroom. Wong, H. K., Wong, R. T. (2001). How to Be an Effective Teacher: The First Days of School. Mountain View, CA: Harry K. Wong, Publications, Inc.

Initial Evidence of Culture of Productivity Students enter room quickly and courteously. Students go to seats and take out materials. Students look for their assignment. Students begin work immediately. Evidence starting lesson/period with effective procedures. Wong, H. K., Wong, R. T. (2001). How to Be an Effective Teacher: The First Days of School. Mountain View, CA: Harry K. Wong, Publications, Inc.

What is the difference between discipline and procedures? Discipline = How students behave Procedures = How things are done Discipline: Has penalties and rewards Procedures: Have no penalties and rewards “You can not punish or reward all behaviors you want to address.” We are their frontal lobes! We teach forethought and planning A procedure is a simple method or process for how things are to be done in the classroom and how the students are to work. Every time the teacher wants something done, there must be a procedure or set of procedures. So how do you do it? Create an atmosphere and organization.

6 Steps to Teach Classroom Procedures: Explain Rehearse Reinforce Repeat And repeat State, explain, model and demonstrate the procedure. Rehearse and practice the procedure under your supervision. Re-teach, rehearse, practice and reinforce the classroom procedure until it becomes a student habit or routine. See handouts teaching a new behavior

Teach Time Management Common sense and research on the effective classroom emphatically tell you to POST YOUR ASSIGNMENTS EVERY DAY! Post assignment ready for students. Takes role after students are on task. Do not disturb class during roll taking. Takes roll quickly and quietly. Has posted morning or class-opening routine. Has the assignment posted daily. Posts the assignment in a consistent location. Teaches the class where to find the assignment. Assignments Teach Students Responsibility Students must be responsible for class work. Post assignments if students are to do them. Teach responsibility by letting them know what to do.

Space, Materials, Time, Interactions Get immediate time on task Assignment location taught Assignment rationale posted Your very first priority when class starts is to get the students to work. When class begins you can easily get students to work if three criteria have been met: Students have assignment. They know where to find assignment. They know why they are to do assignment.

Space, Materials, Time, Interactions Consistent Daily Posting Before students enter Same location daily Teach location Common sense and research on the effective classroom emphatically tell you to POST YOUR ASSIGNMENTS EVERY DAY! Post assignment ready for students. Takes role after students are on task. Do not disturb class during roll taking. Takes roll quickly and quietly. Has posted morning or class-opening routine. Has the assignment posted daily. Posts the assignment in a consistent location. Teaches the class where to find the assignment. Assignments Teach Students Responsibility Students must be responsible for class work. Post assignments if students are to do them. Teach responsibility by letting them know what to do.

Assignment Calendar Wong, H. K., Wong, R. T. (2001). How to Be an Effective Teacher: The First Days of School. Mountain View, CA: Harry K. Wong, Publications, Inc.

Single Period Schedule/Agenda Today’s work: 9/30/05 Begin assignment on your desk Presentation on civil war battles Discussion group work Activity to choose your report topic

Daily Schedule/Agenda Wong, H. K., Wong, R. T. (2001). How to Be an Effective Teacher: The First Days of School. Mountain View, CA: Harry K. Wong, Publications, Inc.

Picture Schedule Wong, H. K., Wong, R. T. (2001). How to Be an Effective Teacher: The First Days of School. Mountain View, CA: Harry K. Wong, Publications, Inc.

Teach Time Management Eliminate time waste Common sense and research on the effective classroom emphatically tell you to POST YOUR ASSIGNMENTS EVERY DAY! Post assignment ready for students. Takes role after students are on task. Do not disturb class during roll taking. Takes roll quickly and quietly. Has posted morning or class-opening routine. Has the assignment posted daily. Posts the assignment in a consistent location. Teaches the class where to find the assignment. Assignments Teach Students Responsibility Students must be responsible for class work. Post assignments if students are to do them. Teach responsibility by letting them know what to do. Eliminate time waste

Procedures in Movement to Rehearse with Students Entering the classroom End of period class dismissal Changing groups Going to the office Getting materials without disturbing others Handing out playground materials Moving about room Going to library or career center Walking in hallways as a group Walking in hallways individually Responding to fire drill, earthquake or weather alert

#9. Demo: A Beach Ball Technique to Teach Line Movement to Elementary Students Using Backward Training

Teach Assignment Management Common sense and research on the effective classroom emphatically tell you to POST YOUR ASSIGNMENTS EVERY DAY! Post assignment ready for students. Takes role after students are on task. Do not disturb class during roll taking. Takes roll quickly and quietly. Has posted morning or class-opening routine. Has the assignment posted daily. Posts the assignment in a consistent location. Teaches the class where to find the assignment. Assignments Teach Students Responsibility Students must be responsible for class work. Post assignments if students are to do them. Teach responsibility by letting them know what to do. Eliminate time waste

Procedures in Managing Assignments to Rehearse with Students Getting to work immediately Attending Knowing schedule Finding directions for assignment Passing in papers Correcting work Returning student work Already did entering classroom and getting to work immediately. Each group please select 2 procedures. How will you explain, what techniques would you use and how will you reinforce? List on page 193 Give an example on Procedures for Students Seeking Help page 186, 187, 188. Break chart up into different categories and make slides.

6. Correcting work Phase One: Do the work in pencil or black or blue pen Phase Two: Green pen – correcting for right/wrong Phase Three: Purple or red pen – what I meant to say

Procedures in Managing Assignments to Rehearse with Students (cont.) Headings on papers Finishing early – now what? Interruptions during tasks School wide announcements Visitor in the classroom Teacher out of the classroom Tardiness Absences Keeping a progress report Already did entering classroom and getting to work immediately. Each group please select 2 procedures. How will you explain, what techniques would you use and how will you reinforce? List on page 193 Give an example on Procedures for Students Seeking Help page 186, 187, 188. Break chart up into different categories and make slides.

Teach Requests Eliminate time waste Common sense and research on the effective classroom emphatically tell you to POST YOUR ASSIGNMENTS EVERY DAY! Post assignment ready for students. Takes role after students are on task. Do not disturb class during roll taking. Takes roll quickly and quietly. Has posted morning or class-opening routine. Has the assignment posted daily. Posts the assignment in a consistent location. Teaches the class where to find the assignment. Assignments Teach Students Responsibility Students must be responsible for class work. Post assignments if students are to do them. Teach responsibility by letting them know what to do. Eliminate time waste

Procedures for Requests and Participation to Rehearse with Students Listening to and responding to questions Participating in class discussions Indicate understanding Working cooperatively Needing help or conferencing request Asking a question If you are suddenly ill Saying “thank you”

5. Needing help or conferencing request Hand signal: Student signals with different number fingers Toilet tissue tube: Student signals with colored tube Styrofoam cup: Student signals with position of cup. Index Card: Student signals with message on index card. Textbook: Student signals with upright textbook. Wong, H. K., Wong, R. T. (2001). How to Be an Effective Teacher: The First Days of School. Mountain View, CA: Harry K. Wong, Publications, Inc.

Teach Material Management Common sense and research on the effective classroom emphatically tell you to POST YOUR ASSIGNMENTS EVERY DAY! Post assignment ready for students. Takes role after students are on task. Do not disturb class during roll taking. Takes roll quickly and quietly. Has posted morning or class-opening routine. Has the assignment posted daily. Posts the assignment in a consistent location. Teaches the class where to find the assignment. Assignments Teach Students Responsibility Students must be responsible for class work. Post assignments if students are to do them. Teach responsibility by letting them know what to do. Eliminate time waste

Procedures for Materials to Rehearse with Students Organizing and keeping notebook Organizing and keeping desk clear When you need pencil or paper Sharpening pencils Checking out classroom materials When you don’t have materials

Organizing and Keeping a Notebook

Go back and check your procedures. Next Steps – Section II Go back and check your procedures. See your handouts for My Procedures checklist.

Next Steps?