TEACHER -STUDENT RELATIONSHIPS By Mrs. Pertunia Mapira CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT TEACHER -STUDENT RELATIONSHIPS By Mrs. Pertunia Mapira

Its All About Relationships Use power constructively and not destructively. Students may not comply if you force them because there will be no-way out and they may not feel a sense of commitment. There is no cooperation. Take time to establish a trusting and caring relationship that pays off in the long run.

Creating and Sustaining Community Discussions and debates. Class Projects Dram and Role Playing. Playing Games. Creating picture books. Home visits by the teacher.

Establishing Rules and Procedures Learning begins with structure and discipline. Discipline is not a punishment- it is order necessary for instruction. Re-teach rules and procedures . Involve them in creating rules as they will be motivated to adhere to them. Practice procedures so that they become routines. Rules are behavioral expectations Procedures are how you accomplish activities and routines effectively. Simple rules for a well managed. Show up on time. Be prepared. Do all your assignments. Respect your own and other’s life space

Emphasizing Self Management Students need to learn that they are responsible for their own behavior. Everyone must have a job to do in the classroom. Advertise the roles and let them apply and give reasons why they should be given such roles. Examples of roles are :Resource Allocator :White Board Eraser : Time Keeper

Getting With it- “With-it-ness” Identify the problem behavior or potential problems quickly and accurately. Get all the facts. Do not take every incident to heart. Act on it immediately. Monitoring Strategies Maintaining Proximity Invoking Silence Providing Response Opportunities. Practising the look.

Hierarchy of Consequences Students must be allowed to keep their dignity. Take time to get the facts. The consequences must fit the rules’ violation. Do not over react. Institute a hierarchy of consequences from minor behavioral issues to those that necessitate involving the principal or calling the guardian or parent. Some violations take the matter out of the teacher’s hands. In such cases school policies are then evoked.

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