CLASSROOM ORGANIZATION AND PLANNING EDEL 429 CSUB Debbie Meadows A Review

Planning the Management System Districts rules and Schools rules Obtain rules from the principal Review district code and board policy Classroom rules should be consistent with school and district discipline policies Write rules in student language Limit number to 3-5

Planning the Management System Rules Should Have a legitimate purpose Be within students abilities to perform Be clear and specific Deal with observable behaviors Involve Students in Rules Development Grade Level Dependent

Planning the Management System Establish Procedures for Classroom Business Restroom Lining-up after lunch and recess Dismissal Distributing and collecting materials Prepare a Set of Consequences Include both reward and punishment

Planning the Management System Pros and Cons of Punishment Overuse may increase anxiety Punishment can be reinforcement Use only as long as it changes behavior Calm and Consistent Reward System leads to Self-Discipline Praise and encouragement Group activities and free time

Planning the Management System Physical Layout of the Classroom Keep high traffic areas congestion free Be able to see all students from all work areas Enable students to easily see the teacher and any instructional materials or displays

Implementing the Management System Prepare a Written Management Plan Rules, procedures and consequences Teach Students Rules and Expectations Practice Procedures and Routines Post Rules and Consequences Communicate your expectations To parents, administrators, and substitutes

Implementing the Management System Monitor Compliance Enforce Management Plans Fairly and Consistently Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say

Critical Key to Management In Well Managed Classrooms Students Feel Good: About Themselves Their Teachers Their Work