1. Creating an Effective Classroom Environment (a.k.a. Don’t Smile Until Christmas!) ELED 312 Session 21 Chapter 9 Dr. Diane Kern

2. At the close of this session you will… Define 4 key terms and 4 theorists about classroom managementDefine 4 key terms and 4 theorists about classroom management Suggest 2 effective ways to diffuse a behavior problem in the classroomSuggest 2 effective ways to diffuse a behavior problem in the classroom Identify two strategies to link home and school and discuss why you will use these strategiesIdentify two strategies to link home and school and discuss why you will use these strategies

3. Good Classroom Management Advice Structure environment for student access (or limits)Structure environment for student access (or limits) Move around the classroom and maintain eye contact with your studentsMove around the classroom and maintain eye contact with your students Pace and structure your lessonsPace and structure your lessons Establish a quiet signal or routineEstablish a quiet signal or routine Maintain an interruption-free place to workMaintain an interruption-free place to work Offer positive reinforcement for each student’s effortsOffer positive reinforcement for each student’s efforts Provide balance of independent, partner, group and whole group activitiesProvide balance of independent, partner, group and whole group activities Offer more time for student talk than teacher talkOffer more time for student talk than teacher talk

4. Specific classroom management models Canter’s “Assertive Discipline”Canter’s “Assertive Discipline” Glasser’s “Control Theory”Glasser’s “Control Theory” Kounin’s “With-it-ness”Kounin’s “With-it-ness” Hunter’s “Direct Instruction”Hunter’s “Direct Instruction” and remember Skinner, Vygotsky, and Pavlovand remember Skinner, Vygotsky, and Pavlov

5. Parents send the best kids they have…what if they act up?! Ignore negative; highlight strengthsIgnore negative; highlight strengths Cueing, signalsCueing, signals Talk privatelyTalk privately Teach self-regulation strategiesTeach self-regulation strategies Use effective behaviorist approachesUse effective behaviorist approaches Talk with parentsTalk with parents Consider cultural and learning differencesConsider cultural and learning differences

6. Violence and Aggression School-wide model of nonviolence educationSchool-wide model of nonviolence education Early interventions for students at riskEarly interventions for students at risk Intensive interventions for students in troubleIntensive interventions for students in trouble social withdrawal*feelings of isolation*academic decline*poor coping skills*lack of anger control*lack of empathy*lengthy grudges*violent drawings/writing*intolerance*violent peers* drugs/alcohol*access to firearms*threats

7. Exit Activity Please complete the following: Define 2 of the 4 key terms and theorists about classroom managementDefine 2 of the 4 key terms and theorists about classroom management Suggest 2 effective ways to diffuse a behavior problem in the classroomSuggest 2 effective ways to diffuse a behavior problem in the classroom Identify two strategies to link home and school and discuss why you will use these strategiesIdentify two strategies to link home and school and discuss why you will use these strategies