Classroom ManagementAya Shalaby

“Chances are that when you walk into a room, you do not pay much attention to the floor, but if it were missing, that would be obvious. This analogy describes the difference between effective and ineffective classroom management. You do not notice it when it is good, but without it, its lack is readily apparent.” Marvin Marshall http://marvinmarshall.com/about-dr-marvin-marshall/

Definition All of the things that a teacher does to organize

students, space, time, and materials so that student learning can take place. – Wong & Wong

A set of techniques and skills that allow a teacher to control students effectively in order to create a positive learning environment for all students. – Sternberg & Williams

Meaning business without being mean. The best discipline is good teaching. – Jordan Reeves

Secret Ingredients The facilitator Physical environment Rules, routines and procedures Welcoming & structured learning environment

Why is CM Important? It enhances students’ engagement and contribution

in the various learning interactions It establishes a healthy and constructive learning

environment It allows for students’ achievement and improvement It makes everyone feel competent and increases the

sense of belonging

Tips & Reminders

Be predictable and provide supervision

and discipline Immediate consequences for mistakes (avoid ridicule

and criticism, mostly private) Clear rules that all students understand Monitor proper behavior frequently Enforce classroom rules consistently

Use pictures for small children

Pictures that show the students doing different tasks during the day

Place in order

Minimize changes (to prevent confusion)

Find a good room arrangement and keep it Prepare for substitute teachers Maintain same routines

Minimize directions

One direction at a time Have the student look at you and maintain eye

contact (if eyes wander, remind to pay attention)

Chunk the assignment or project Help student break the project into small pieces Use highlighter pens in material If highlighter is not possible, have students take

notes

Use self-monitoring techniques 

Cue the student so that he/she can determine how well he/she is attending to the task at hand

Provide an audio tone such as a random beep, timer, or teacher given cue

Student notes whether he/she was on or off task on a simple recording sheet

Tie to rewards and accuracy checks

Plan for transitions Give advance warning Do a countdown for the last several minutes of the

activity Dim lights to signal an activity change Decrease auditory and visual distractions during

difficult or new tasks Using the wall clock, tell students how long they are

to work on an assignment

Provide a predictable structure

Post the rules for your class and verify they are understood

Post a monthly calendar with assignment due dates and test dates on it

Collect assignments in a routine way Post daily schedule Have specific locations for all materials (pencil

pouches, tabs in notebooks, etc.)

Establish a Learning Environment

Play soft music in the classroom to create a soft atmosphere and drown out background noise

Stimulate the learning environment - add shape, color, or texture to an activity

Reduce the amount of materials present during activities by having the student put away unnecessary items

Provide encouragement

Reward more than punish, especially with positive reinforcers

Immediately give specific praise for good behavior and performance

Change rewards if they are not effective in motivating behavioral change

Teach the student to reward himself or herself - encourage positive self-talk (e.g., "You did very well remaining in your seat today. How do you feel about that?"). This encourages the student to think positively about himself or herself

Instructional strategies

Say the student's name and then pause for a few seconds as a signal for him/her to pay attention when you ask a questions

Repeat instructions in a calm, positive manner Start each assignment with a few questions or activities you

know the student can successfully accomplish Require a daily assignment notebook as necessary and make

sure each student correctly writes down all assignments Initial the notebook daily to signify completion of homework

assignments Use peer tutoring and cooperative/collaborative learning

Work with parents Maintain regular communication with parents

(phone, email, notes) Plan how to monitor home assignments

References http://www.ascd.org/publications/books/104135/chapters/Classroom-Management-a

nd-Organization.aspx

http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/sept03/vol61/num01/The-Key-to-Classroom-Management.aspx

http://www.ascd.org/publications/books/103027/chapters/The-Critical-Role-of-Classroom-Management.aspx

 

http://www.mpsaz.org/cte/staff/aetebo/cte/files/classroom_management_handbook.pdf

 

http://marvinmarshall.com/about-dr-marvin-marshall/

 

Thank you!