How Can You Teach in a Well-Managed Classroom?

Learning Objectives

• To define classroom management.

• To reflect on our practice and identify challenges and strategies.

• To develop a set of principles for planning for a well-managed classroom.

Agenda

TIME ACTIONS9:00-9:20 Reflecting on Practice (20 min)9:20-9:40 Challenges and Strategies (40 minutes)9:40-10:20 Break10:20-10:30 Presentation – Guiding Principles 10:30-10:50 Considering Next Steps (20 min)10:50-11:50 Team Planning – Individual Conferences

RIPTS 6 – Learning Environment

Teachers create a supportive learning environment that encourages appropriate standards of behavior, positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.

RIPTS 6Teachers…

•use principles of effective classroom management to establish classrooms in which clear rules and standards of behavior are maintained

•establish a safe, secure and nurturing learning environment that supports the active engagement of all students

•provide and structure the time necessary to explore important concepts and ideas

•help students establish a classroom environment characterized by mutual respect and intellectual risk-taking

•create learning groups in which all students learn to work collaboratively and independently

•communicate clear expectations for achievement that allow all students to take responsibility and advocate for their own learning

Reflecting on Practice

1. Define classroom management.

2. What are several challenges?

3. What do you want to know more about?

Challenges and Strategies

CHALLENGES STRATEGIES

Small Group Work – Independent Work

Keeping Students Engaged

Smooth Transitions

What is Classroom Management?

• The methods teachers use to create a positive, cooperative learning environment and prevent different misbehaviors (e.g., off-task, inappropriate, disruptive).

• The methods teachers use to engage students in learning and help them be successful learners.

Principles of a Principles of a Well-Managed

Classroom Management1. Know and engage your learners.

2. Build a classroom community.

3. Establish the structure.

1. Know and engage your learners.

•Understand child development.

•Recognize individuality (multiple intelligences).

•Understand influence of culture.

•Apply strategies to engage your diverse learners.

Engage Your Learners.

•Pacing

•Different modes of learning

•Active participation

•Hands on, project-based learning

•Sense of humor

Read Chapter 1 “Knowing the Children You Teach.”Bickcart, Jablon and Dodge Building the Primary Classroom

2. Build a classroom community.

• Welcome learners and their families.

• Create rules together (pledges).

• Conduct classroom meetings.

• Promote social problem-solving.

• Help children relate positively.

• Create a safe place to learn.Read Chapter 2 “Building a Classroom Community”Bickcart, Jablon and Dodge Building the Primary Classroom

Tolerance OathI promise to treat my schoolmates the way I want them to

treat me.I will accept my classmates’ differences even when it is hard

to do.I will look for ways to help others when they are in need.I will take turns and not always expect to be first when

playing and working with others.I will try each day to treat my friends and classmates with

respect.I will recognize on the outside we are different, but on the

inside we are the same.I will always understanding the cooperation and

understanding are the fruits of the Tolerance Tree, but the seed of it all is me!

--Washington Oak Elementary School, Coventry Public Schools

“Community begins with the person next to you.”

Tolerance Tree

Student Pledge

•My Best Effort•Attendance & Timeliness•Citizenship•Homework•Communication•Responsibility•TEACH Values•School Rules

Student Pledge

Tolerance Enthusiasm Achievement Citizenship Hard work

TEACHTEACH Values

Parent Pledge

•Timeliness•Support•Communication•TEACH Values•School Rules

School and Teacher Pledge

•Timeliness•High Quality Education •Support and Respect•Communication•Homework•Fairness•Safety

3. Establish the Structure.

• Notice behaviors and provide effective praise and feedback. (noticing statements, verbal reinforcers)

• Establish routines (quiet signal for transitions, pencil sharpening, using bathrooms)

• Provide clear instructions and expectations about behavior. (consequences for misbehavior, positive reward systems, social rubrics)

Read Chapter 3 “Establish the Structure for the Classroom”Bickcart, Jablon and Dodge Building the Primary Classroom

3. Establish the Structure.

• Grouping Students for Learning– Assigning Task and Roles; Rotating Roles– Handling Transitions

• Materials Management – Safety– Maintaining Organisms– Materials Display Table for Easy Access of Materials– Distributing Materials - Assigning “Getters;” Packaging

Materials

Read Chapter 3 “Establish the Structure for the Classroom”Bickcart, Jablon and Dodge Building the Primary Classroom

3. Establish the Structure.Assigning Tasks and Roles

Cues for Social Interaction

Setting Clear Expectations

Handling MisbehaviorsProviding Consequences

5. I need to make better choices.6. I am having a Terrific Day!

3. 2nd reflection - I lose 1/2 of my recess.4. I need to complete a reflection sheet.

2. 3rd reflection--I lose ALL of my recess.1. I will need to meet with the principal.

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Reinforcing Positive Behaviors Positive Reward Systems

Catch Them Being GOOD!

The Store ApproachStudents earn/lose a salary for their behaviors.

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Win Points 10 pts. = Visitor compliment 10 pts. = Improved behavior 5 pts. = Organized desk 1 pt. = Turns in homework on time

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Pts Cash in Points

10 Homework Pass

50 Cool pencil-top eraser

75 Free time with the principal

100 Free time in the computer lab

100 Free time in the gym

100 Tootsie Roll Pops

350 Movie, popcorn, soft drink

400 Pizza party

Let’s Vote!

Should teachers use positive rewards and negative consequences?

A.Yes

B.No

C.Not Sure

D.It Depends

Considering Next Steps (20 min)

Meet with your teaching partner and discuss several classroom management strategies you will try during the final three practicum classes.

Resources

Bass et. al (2009). Chapter 5- Managing Inquiry Instruction and Learning. Methods for Teaching Inquiry Science. Pearson. pp. 126-131.

Bickart et. al. (2005). Building the Primary Classroom. Heinemann.

Charney, Ruth Sidney. (2002). Teaching Children to Care: Classroom Management for Ethical and Academic Growth, K–8.

Northeast Foundation for Children.Reward Systems That Work: What to Give and When to Give It

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