Welcome to… “Now that I’m Free, What Should I See?”

Where Did That Name “J” Come From? Kevin Lori Amy Ty J Aaron Troy Yon

“Why should I listen to him?”

What Are We Learning Today?

Why Is This Important?

Goal of the SAMs Process Increase the amount of time that Principals and other administrators have available during the school day to be in classrooms and to be true instructional leaders.

“How Do You Have The Time?!” Time Track Calendar First Responders

Now That I’m Free, What Should I See? This is not an in-depth classroom visit or evaluation.

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Classroom Management for Successful Instruction Focus on the connection between classroom management and student learning.

Management vs. Discipline Management Proactive Procedures Routines & Structure Discipline Reactive Impulse Management Self Control

At your table discuss the relationship between the following : Putting the cart before the horse Classroom Instruction without Classroom Management

THOUGHTS FROM THE “EXPERTS…” Poor classroom management affects school climate and academic performance -McDonald, Yarbrough, and Ruma (2014) Successful classroom management does not just happen. It comes from a well-designed and implemented plan. This is what leads to instructional time-on-task and ultimately student learning. -Roth (2015)

Classroom Management EFFECT SIZE = ?.52

Academic research consistently finds that the most reliable factor of student achievement, even for students who do not show a history of high achievement, is high teacher expectations. - Lemov (2010)

Strategies That Inspire Student Success Respecting Students - Accept the students you have in your class not the one’s you wish you had. Dignifying Students - Demonstrate interest in students lives, ideas, and activities. Praise & Correction - Praise publicly, correct privately. Encouragement – The teacher becomes inspiring and stimulating without being judgmental or manipulating. Non-Threatening – Does not use the threat of bad grades or disciplinary action in an attempt to motivate students.

Setting a Positive Learning Environment

Active Engagement

Physical Environment

Color Preferences Elementary Students prefer warm colors (RED & Yellow) Secondary Students prefer cool colors (BLUE & GREEN) Boys prefer cool colors (BLUE & GREEN) Girls prefer warm colors (RED & YELLOW) Active children prefer cool colors (BLUE & GREEN) Passive children prefer warm colors (RED & YELLOW)

Which Arrangement is Better?

Flo

Flow – The relative ease with which teachers and students can move around the classroom freely and be able to access resources that may be needed without disrupting others or instruction. ~J Roth

Zones of Proximity Green Zone – The area furthest from where the teacher is at any given moment. Yellow Zone – The area usually around feet away from the teacher. Red Zone – The area closest to where the teacher is at any time.

Chameleon Effect

What to Look For Zones of Proximity Respect Dignity Praise & Correction Encouragement ChameleonChameleon Non-Threatening Environment ColorColor Flow Welcoming Decor

Checklist: Teacher-Student Relations

Checklist: Physical Environment

What I Learned Today Please share with a partner one thing that you learned today.

My Contact Information J Roth (813) Facebook: J Thomas Roth