Classroom Management Amy Zalevskiy

Rules No long list of rules! Have a few general rules (5 or 6) Come up with classroom rules and consequences with your students I use a 1-2-3 system

Example of Rules Come to class with a positive attitude Be seated before the tardy bell rings with required materials and sharpened pencils Sit in your assigned seat daily Follow directions the first time they are given Respect others No personal grooming during class

Procedures Explain how you want things done in your class Rules are broken / Procedures just need to be practiced more

Procedures Types: How to turn in HW What to do when class begins What to do after a test

The Daily Paper Exchange Minimize the amount of class time spent doing this I use a numbering system Have students turn in HW as they enter the room If a student is absent – make it so they can get their assignments with out asking you

How to change the order of students in PowerSchool

How to change the order of students in PowerSchool

Keep their attention – change it up Have a lesson starter everyday Review questions, ACT prep, journal free writes, etc. Don’t lecture for the entire period – switch “gears” every 20 minutes or so Get the students active using the information they have just learned as often as possible

Minimize Down Time Classroom “down-time” is the source of many classroom management problems Have an additional, meaningful, activity ready Vocabulary crosswords, mind teasers, etc.

R-E-S-P-E-C-T It’s the key! When your students respect you, your classroom is a lot easier to manage To get respect, you must give respect Offer a way out – if a student says something disrespectful, give them a chance to rephrase

RESPECT Don’t hold grudges If a student challenges your authority in class, do not stoop to their level – If you do, you lose the respect of the rest of the class Don’t take things personally – Keep your cool.

Practices that work Set high but attainable expectations for your students. Don’t just concentrate on what they are doing wrong – complement and encourage Be reasonable and consistent Don’t act like you know everything – it is OK to say “I don’t know” or “Oops, I made a mistake.”

Practices that work Participation grades Maintain a useful website Posting grades Maintain “off-limits” zones Look for way to streamline your day

Lab Participation Names:_______________________________ Period:____ Lab Table Number:_________ Experiment Name:_______________________ Participation grade: 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 To keep your participation grade at 100 you must: Follow directions closely Wear all safety equipment at all times during lab Follow all lab safety rules (including No Horseplay)] Clean lab area when finished with lab Be active member of the laboratory experiment