1. "The greatest sign of success for a teacher... is to be able to say,
"The children are working as if I did not exist"
-MARIA MONTESSORI-

2. Meta-analysis of 50 years of research, statistical findings and 28 factors. (Wang, Haertel & Walberg, 1994)
The findings conclude that classroom management has the greatest effect on learning.

3. What is Discipline?
For our purposes, discipline is “to teach” students self-control, not “to punish.” In fact, punishment as a form of discipline to gain control is a last resort.

4. Approach to classroom management!
Be proactive – self control first

5. Management styles
Authoritarian approach - strict rules to obey, rigid “…you’ll do it because I told you so…”
Lenient/permissive approach - not setting limits or responds to disobedience.
Authoritative approach – Combine the above. Balances nurturing with setting clear limits, gives guidance without controlling, seeks input from children for important decisions, sets high standards of responsibility, and encourages independence, not dependency.

6. Ways to connect to your students!!
One to one time with students
Appropriate self disclosure
Networking with family and friends
Community building in the class
Using rituals and traditions

7. 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey

8. How Classrooms Have Changed?
INCLUSION
More children in poverty
Self-contained
Clinical depression
Uncontrolled anger
Non-English speaking students
Students with Individual Education Plans
Autism
Children with disability

9. Except for the inclusion we also have this to content with:

10. Important Characteristics of a Successful Teacher
Networking with your American counterpart is absolutely essential
Be confident - even if you don’t feel confident. Acting
Take control of a situation.
Do not step back or back down from a situation
Well organized
Classroom organization
Expectations
Consequences
Lesson Plans
Hard work

11. How do I take control of a situation?
Know the school rules.
Apply them without exceptions
Be fair
Use words that is non threatening and do not ask a question (You will never receive a correct answer)
Be assertive and never loose your temper.
Be respectful but firm
Be aware that you are working on a reputation of either being to lenient, strict or fair.
Know your limitations. When you are dealing with a situation that should be handled by administration, refer it immediately to them.
Never walk away from a situation.
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12. Classroom Organization
Your Classroom need to be well organized
Lets start of with the homework ( See picture)
Homework on my whiteboard
On my voic
On my wikispace
If students are absent:
I have a folder for homework next to the Assignment Assistant box.
All work for absentees will go in the box with their name on it.
They check the Binder for the missing homework and find it in the box
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13. Classroom Organization
Turning in work made easy
Each box for a class that I am teaching. Students put their homework in the box before they leave class
Simple but very effective
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14. Classroom expectations
Walk into classroom quietly and be seated.
Come to class with pencils, paper, and assignments
Sharpen pencils before the tardy bell rings.
If you do not have a pencil or paper, you should borrow before the tardy bell rings.
Begin warm–up activity immediately.
Raise your hand and be recognized before speaking or leaving your desk.
Walk quietly to the restroom.
Respect:
Classmates
Teacher
Classroom and materials
Appropriate language at all times
Follow all school rules
Follow all classroom procedures
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15. Consequences
1st time—Warning from Teacher
 2nd time—Warning and Character Check
 3rd time—Call to parents, referral to Assistant Principal 
Establish Routines
Class routine
Warm up when you enter the class
Check homework from the previous day
Teaching of the lesson and the journal.
Class work
Homework
Week by Week Essentials if time permits
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