The 4 R’s of Classroom Management Mathews Elementary Krystal Colhoff

The 4 R’s of Classroom Management

Mathews Elementary

Krystal Colhoff

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4 Rs

Relationships

Routines/ExpectationsReinforcement

Responsive Instruction

Expectations Vs. Routine

• Expectations outline the appropriate behaviors for certain activities

• Routine procedures explain how that activity is accomplished

Classroom Activity Expectations

• Direct Teach• Small Group/Partner• Attention Signal

ATTENTION SIGNAL

Voices off.

Stop what you’re doing.

Eyes on teacher.

Follow teacher

directions.

Group Work

Voices quiet so only your group can hear you.Stay in your assigned area.Work steadily to complete your assignment.Need help? First, ask group members. Then, raise hand.

Direct Teach

Voices off.

Eyes on teacher.

Stay in your assigned area.

Follow directions.

Raise your hand to talk.

Relationships

Relationship building provides non-contingent positive attention to students throughout the school year and is an effective way to promote positive adult-student relationships.

Reinforcement

Reflection

Tangible

Social

Intrinsic

Interactions

Responsive Instruction