The Beginning Teacher’s Program Workshop 2 Prepared & Presented by Ngaire Tagney

SMOOTH TRANSITIONS IN CLASSROOMS Creating a consistent and predictable classroom environment allows effective learning to occur. Explain the rationale for the routines Model & practise the routine Teach the less important by stating, monitoring and reinforcing when necessary Be consistent

CLASSROOM SITUATIONS REQUIRING ROUTINES Roll call Announcements Movement around the room Sharpening pencils Entering & leaving the classroom Asking questions Visitors to the room Working in groups Beginning & ending the day Movement through the school between classes Procedures for handling equipment Absences Book work & setting out Collecting & distributing papers Water breaks Group discussions Student involvement & attention School admin matters: newsletters Fire drills