CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT 101
INTRODUCTIONS Who We Are & Why You Should Listen To Us -Del “HELL-VALLEJO” Vallejo Midyear Hire - First Year Social Studies Teacher Roving Into Math Classrooms
Most Of The Following Techniques And Suggestions Can And Will Work Immediately…BUT, If You Do Not Have Engaging Lessons, IT WILL NOT LAST!!!
Must Do’s Have A Presence Have A Presence Learn Students Names Learn Students Names Give Mutual Respect Give Mutual Respect “You Are Not Their Friend”…But Will Do Anything For Them “You Are Not Their Friend”…But Will Do Anything For Them
WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FROM YOUR TEACHER?
Basics Rules Rules Have Simple, Short, Easy To Understand Rules No More Than 4 Enforce The Heck Out Of Those Rules
Basics Procedures: Procedures: Have Routines, Teach Students How To Do Them, Correct When Not Done Right. Examples: Students Entering Class, Students Exiting Class, Passing In And Turning In Work, Stapling Paper, Throwing Away Trash, Textbook Distribution
Basics Voice Voice Find Your Teacher Voice. Tone Know That Your Teacher Voice Should Be Different From Your Instructional Voice. There Is Such Thing As Non-Verbal Communication. “Tell The Students What They Are Supposed To Do” VS. “Ask Them What You Want Them To Do”
Example “Class, Open Your Books To Page 179.” (Tell) What Not To Say… “Please…Can You…I Would Really Like You To…” What Not To Say… “Please…Can You…I Would Really Like You To…” “Do You Mind Running This Folder Up To The Attendance Office? (Ask) “Do You Mind Running This Folder Up To The Attendance Office? (Ask) What Not To Say…”DO This Now What Not To Say…”DO This Now
Classroom Environment Your Room Reflects You And How You Want Your Students To Respond To You! What Does Your Room Say About You? What Does Your Room Say About You? What Does Your Room Say About Your Teaching Style? Do Students Want To Be In Your Room? Layout (Diagram)….Create “Avenues Of Authority”
DESK PODIUM MAIN AVENUE AVENUE BOARD/PROJECTOR SCREEN
DURING TEACHING Mobility: Be Able To Move Freely Around Your Classroom. Arrange Your Class In Such A Way That Is Most Comfortable To You To Move. Proximity: Use Proximity, Non-Verbal Presence To Keep Students On Task Scanning: Scan Back Row Of Student Frequently As You Move So That Student Know They Are Always In Your Field Of Vision
NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE!!!