JAnderson2014 Establishing Respect and Authority in the classroom 28 January 2014

JAnderson2014 First impressions last If you want respect: look like the professional you are like a person who expects respect Woodrow Price “Set a tone that creates a little distance between you and your students” Burke … looking the part will only get you so far. BUT … You’ll need other tools to keep an orderly classroom

JAnderson2014 First session introductions see each student as an individual show that you want to involve, not intimidate them This sets the right tone. Weisbrod

JAnderson2014 First session introductions Weisbrod writes of the need to ‘… create a safe and secure learning environment. Communicate to each student that you will see to it that they will be respected by everyone in the class’.

JAnderson2014 First session introductions Two main areas: Housekeeping Programme

JAnderson2014 Ready… Set… Expectations! Ground rules “Setting expectations is the key to establishing order in your classroom.” Cook … and as much as possible, she advises, keep it simple.

JAnderson2014 Three basic but critical rules Be helpful Be respectful Be prepared. Cook Communication & negotiation are important

JAnderson2014 Rights and responsibilities We have a right to be: treated with respect listened to assured of confidentiality We have a responsibility to: be on time for sessions not to disrupt the session switch off mobile phones

JAnderson2014 Respect & Authority Be consistent Give them hope Compassion Golden rule Treat the students the way you would want them to treat you. Don’t be a stickler for the rules though. Know when to leave something be

JAnderson2014 The Teacher Traditionally a teacher was – purveyor of information fount of all knowledge Students/pupils in rows Now more informal – assisting students to learn for themselves Students in groups different rooms different stages.

JAnderson2014 Reasons: Different levels of attainment Different level of progress Different experience Work at their pace, not that of the teacher.

JAnderson2014 Therefore the teacher should provide experiences to make learning easy Considerations: Controlled and organized Based on experience (whose) Right balance of student-centered learning/participative learning

JAnderson2014 Gaining respect and authority 1.Be prepared. 2.Check your preparation 3.Address problems immediately. 4.Discuss reoccurring incidents with the entire class. 5.Seek help.

JAnderson2014 Power v Authority It is important to understand the difference between power and authority. Power is – shared between the students & teachers. Authority is - the teacher’s ability to make decisions Students’ respect for the authority of the Teacher leads to more understanding. This understanding leads to trust

JAnderson2014 Respect and authority in the classroom increases the amount of learning Less tension = a more comfortable atmosphere

JAnderson2014 The five types of teacher authority: 1.Legitimate authority, 2.Reward authority 3.Coercive authority 4.Expert authority 5.Referent authority. Savage (1999) These are categorized into two main types of authority

JAnderson2014 Positional and Personal Positional authorities: legitimate authority, reward authority, coercive authority. Personal authorities: expert authority referent authority Temporary For this reason it is best to have personal authority

JAnderson2014 To establish respect and authority in the classroom Be prepared Be confident in your knowledge Be aware of the needs of your learners Be aware of the environment above all… Be Pawsitive