Classroom Management Surviving and Thriving in Year One and Beyond!

Classroom Management Challenges Challenging Interactions (with parents and/or peers)Challenging Interactions Paperwork Instruction (Planning for, Delivery of, and Assessment of)Instruction Student Behavior Depleted Energy & Enthusiasm TIME

Relationships Personality Types (COLORS) The “Languages” we speak

The “Gold” Learner Strengths –Organization –Leadership –Attention to detail –Loyalty and responsibility Needs –Impatience with incompetence –Willingness to take risks –Take on too much As a Learner I value clear goals and expectations, visuals and concise directions, time and resources

The “Blue” Learner Strengths –Compassion & empathy –Creativity –Desire to please –Patience Needs –Help with staying on task, meeting deadline –Avoid confrontation –Can’t say NO; become overwhelmed As a Learner I value a teacher who connects to me, positive feedback and support, models and opportunities to discuss

The “Orange” Learner Strengths –Energy & enthusiasm –Fun-loving –Sense of Humor –Competitive nature Needs –Attention to detail –Patience –Overly competitive As a Learner I value a novel learning opportunity, a connected and relevant learning goal, hands-on or multi-modality opportunities

The “Green” Learner Strengths –Independence –Ability to think “outside the box” –Ability to debate –Problem solving Needs –Impatience –Argumentative nature –Non-conformity –Empathy As a Learner I value seeing the “Big Picture” and knowing the “Why” of the learning; opportunities to engage in self-directed learning

Students & Co-Workers The Practical LearnerThe Personal Learner The Active LearnerThe Focused Learner

The “Languages” We Speak Words of Affirmation Quality Time Gifts Acts of Service Physical Touch

Paperwork Folders or binders –Professional –Instructional –Personal Using Technology –Color-coded files / Outlook

Instruction Know what you are teaching and why –Standards; Key Concepts ; Objectives Communicate clearly to your students –Objectives; Directions; Expectations; Observations Monitor and adjust –Wait time; proximity; checking for understanding Engage them –Qualities of engaging work; variety; choice

Transitions Procedures and Expectations –Practice and remind over and over again! Anchor activities –Tic-Tac-Toe, BINGO board, or “Menu” Sponge Activities –Quick write; puzzle; “Do Now” Signals and Cues –Gesture; Sound; Visual

Substitute Plans Sub folder on desk AESOP for messages to the sub Clearly labeled and organized room

Student Behavior Recognize Individual Differences –Backgrounds; Rate of learning; Learning styles Create a Safe Classroom Environment –Build community; Recognize symptoms of fear; Respect comfort zones Be in the Relationship Business –Relationships vs. Compliance; Self-fulfilling prophesies; Notice them Treat Behavior as an Academic Problem -> Create Extra Learning Opportunities –Do not remove learning opportunities due to behaviors

Taking Care of Yourself Network with colleagues (break the isolation) Remember to “get a life” outside of teaching Ask for help! Help others!! Celebrate successes!!!

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