Classroom Management Cicely Dunigan Brooks- Wright Instructional Facilitator Jamie Green- PLC Coach Jamie Green- PLC Coach

What is Classroom Management? –It’s effective discipline –It’s being prepared for class –It’s motivating your students –It’s providing a safe, comfortable learning environment –It’s building your students’ self esteem –It’s being creative and imaginative in daily lessons

What is Classroom Management? In The First Days of School, Harry Wong states, “Classroom management is the practices and procedures that allow teachers to teach and students to learn.”

... It’s different for EVERYONE!! WHY? –Teaching Styles –Personality/Attitudes –Student population –Not all management strategies are effective for every teacher Try different strategies to see if they work for you

Why is Classroom Management Important? Satisfaction and enjoyment in teaching are dependent upon leading students to cooperate Classroom management issues are of highest concern for beginning teachers

The Ideal Teacher: Enjoys students. Uses different teaching techniques. Has a great sense of humor. Acts like an adult and not a child (or high school student). Keeps promises. Is organized. Knows the subject matter. Admits when he or she is wrong. Uses a pleasant voice. Is enthusiastic about the subject. Is willing to listen to both sides of an issue. Has a reputation for giving challenging work. Isn’t a pushover. Keeps misbehaving students in line. Keeps everyone busy. Does not have favorites. Is polite to everyone all of the time. Is friendly and fair.

Effective Instruction A structured and instructionally sound classroom will eliminate a majority of misbehaviors. Two important key factors are:  Room arrangement  Time management

Movement is the key Be able to have quick access to any student at any time. Be comfortable moving around your room during instructional periods. Being in close proximity to a student is very effective.

Effective Time Management Curbs Discipline Problems The more engaged a student is the better he/she behaves. Students tend to be more distracted during these 3 phases of instruction: » The beginning of class » Transitions » The end of class

Ideas for the Beginning of Class/ First Day of School Teacher Greets students at the door! Have an immediately engaging student activity aligned with the standard(s) Take roll while the students are working on the assignment. Establish Classroom Procedures Establish Classroom Rules Create Engaging Ice Breakers

Managing Transitions How can we manage our students during instructional transitions?  Time students between transitions.  Provide students with a checklist of the day’s activities.  Give students activities to “sponge” any dead time. List ten words associated with the lesson today. Defend your position on… Make flashcards for this unit. Circle the key words from yesterday’s notes.

Ending Class Without Chaos The end of class should be as structured as the beginning. Closing exercises will provide a constructive review of the day’s lesson. Be sure that you dismiss the students and not the bell.

Creating Your Class Rules Only have 3 to 5 rules State rules positively. Make the rules easy for you and your students to remember. Be able to enforce the rules consistently. Remember: – Rules deal with behavior, not procedures.

Procedures and Routines The number one problem in the classroom is not discipline; it is the lack of procedures and routines. A procedure is simply a method or process for how things are to be done in a classroom. Procedures answer the question, “What do I do when…?”

Classroom Procedures That Must Become Routine: 1.Beginning of a period. Do students know what to do? 2.Quieting a class. Do students know how you will quiet them down? 3.Students seeking help. Do students know how to get your attention? 4.Movement of students and papers. Do students know how to move about the room and pass papers in? 5.End of period. Do students know who or what will dismiss them at the end of the period?

Procedures to Consider Entering the classroom Getting to work immediately End of class dismissal Participating in class discussions Changing groups Turning in papers When you finish early Asking a question Responding to fire, severe weather, and tornado drills Leaving the classroom When visitors arrive Keeping a notebook Interruptions Getting classroom materials

Classroom Managed vs. Office Managed Dress Code Violation Food, Drink, Gum Electronic Devices Inappropriate Language to students Tardiness for Class Refusal to work Sleeping Cheating Weapons Fighting Gambling Vandalism/ Theft Gang Related Activities Trespassing Threats Smoking Inappropriate Language to teacher

4 Actions That Helped Me and Will Help You Too! Maintain a professional relationship with students, fellow colleagues, and PARENTS. Be fair and consistent with students regardless of who they are. Use class time wisely to avoid misbehaviors. Take an interest in students’ extracurricular activities.

Take Aways What are some new classroom management strategies that you learned today? What are your next steps?

Questions? Phone: Thank You!