I never teach my pupils; I

only attempt to

provide the conditions

in which they can

learn.

-Albert Einstein

   

Under what conditions do children

learnmost powerfully and

deeply?(not just in school)

ClassroomManagement

“You’ll find the book Classroom Management in Three Easy Lessons in the Fiction Section!”

200 studies have

shown that the

only intervention

that will create student

achievement is

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PDE Teacher Effectiveness

ProjectTwo decades of research have

consistently told us that teachers matter more to student learning than any other in-school factor. Improving the effectiveness of teachers is critical to student

success, as well as creating safe, nurturing school environments based on the premise of high

expectations for all.

The Three R’s…

Reading

‘Riting

‘Rithmetic

Teachers R important!

Teachers R influential!

Teachers R able to make a difference!

If you care about student learning

these findings are chilling!

(based on 1500 observations, 2005)

Can you match the percentages?4% 3% 0% 85%35%

__A clear learning objective was evident.__Higher-order thinking was in practice.__Students were either writing or using a rubric.__Fewer than ½ students were paying attention.__Non-instructional activities were occurring.

Danielson’s Rubric (PDE)Domain 2 – Classroom

EnvironmentEffective Teachers…Organize their classroom so that

all students can learn

Maximize instructional time

Foster respectful interactions

Encourage student self-management of their own learning

Maintain a consistent focus on rigorous learning for all

THINK – PAIR - SHARE

QUICK WRITE

QUICK DRAW

RANKING

ONE-SENTENCE SUMMARIES

BOARD SPLASHES

SMART CHARTS/Gallery Walk

GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS

EXAMPLESTOTAL

PARTICIPATIONTECHNIQUES

Creating a Culture for Learning

How can you keep them on the edge of their seats but

not bouncing off the walls?

Set the

Rules

Strike a

Balance

Have a Sense

of Humor

Keep your Cool

Plan, plan, plan, plan,

plan, plan

Seek Help

Consistency

Consistency

Consistency

Consistency

Set up Your

Space

Provide Variety

1. Sun: Use your manners.2. Shoe: Walk in school.3. Tree: Keep hands and feet to

yourself.4. Door: Respect people and things.5. Hive: Stay seated when teacher is in

front.6. Bricks: One person talks at a time.

Six Simple Rules (second grade

style)

How is a lesson plan like atootsie roll pop?Hook

(wrapper)Gets your attention, gives clues to what is inside.

Presentation(outer layer)Can be many colors and flavors, keeps you interested and curious to find out what is inside.

Guided Practice(inner core)Something to chew on, working toward mastery.

Closure(the end)You know you’ve come to the end, but still want more.

“A great teacher is a dream maker,

not a dream breaker!”

Chaucey Veatch, 2002 National Teacher of the Year