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Phone:(901) 416-9400Fax: (901) 416-9432

Lewis James Seals Jr.

The Most Important Time Of The Year

“The first days of school are the most important days of the year. It can determine

if your students will be successful and if you will be a successful teacher. Your student’s achievement is strongly based on your

classroom management skills.”

3 Questions That Determine Success

Is there a difference between discipline and management?

?What is an effective teacher?

What is the difference between discipline and procedures?

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Discipline And Management Are Not The Same

Teachers are consumed with trying to find ways to handle the behavior problems of their students and spend no time structuring a classroom management plan to prevent the problems from occurring.

“The number one problem in the classroom is not discipline: it is the lack or procedures and routines,” Harry Wong.

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Effective Teachers Are…

“Effective teachers establish the classroom rules, procedures, and routines in the first few weeks of school. A classroom should run smoothly even when you are not there.” • “People who do things right are

efficient!”• “People who do things right over

and over again consistently, are effective!”

An Effective Teacher Gets Results!!!!

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Difference between Discipline and Procedures

Discipline concerns how students behave.

Procedures concern how things are done.

Discipline has penalties and rewards.

Procedures have no penalties or rewards.

Procedures need to be explained by the teacher and understood by students from the first day. Rules and disciplines should also be clearly discussed and labeled in the classroom.

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Procedure and Routines

“A rule is a dare to be broken, whereas, a procedure is not. A procedure is a do, a step to be

learned,” Harry Wong.

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Procedure and Routines1• Procedure: What the

teacher wants done.• Routine: What the

students do automatically.

• There are several classroom procedures that should be routine for students…

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Procedure and Routines1There are several classroom procedures

that should be routine for students… Procedure for dismissal at the end of the period or day. Procedure for quieting a class. Procedure for the start of the period or day. Procedure for students seeking help. Procedure for the movement of students and papers.

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Procedure and Routines1Harry Wong’s Simple 3 step Approach for

Teaching Procedures…• Explain: State, explain, model, and demonstrate the procedure.• Rehearse: Rehearse and practice the procedure under your supervision.• Reinforce. Reteach, rehearse, practice, and reinforce the classroom procedure until it becomes a student habit or routine.

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“One of the greatest gifts a caring teacher can contribute to children is to help them learn to sit when they feel like running, to raise their hand when they feel like talking, to be polite to their neighbor, to stand in line without pushing, and to do their homework when they feel like playing. By introducing procedures in the classroom, you are also introducing procedures as a way of living a happy and successful life,”

-Harry Wong

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Effective Teachers

“You cannot have a better school if you don’t have better teachers,” says Harry Wong. “Teach the teachers to be effective and you will have student achievement.”

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“Too many teachers do not teach. They do activities, and when problems arise, they discipline…Many classrooms are

unmanaged. As a result, little is accomplished in them,” Harry Wong.

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Effective Teachers2According to Harry Wong The Effective Teacher…• Has a discipline plan that does not degrade students.• Makes good eye contact• Provides a copy of the plan for each student.• Enforces the rules consistently.• Has learned how to discipline with the body, not with the mouth.• Teaches students the concept of consequences and responsibility.• Has self-confidence and faith in his or her capabilities.

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Effective teachers communicate with their students and invite them to engage in conversations. Inviting students to have conversations with you are essential for getting

students to succeed.

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Effective Teachers2Inviting and Disinviting

Communication Inviting and disinviting

communication can effect your students success

Engage your students in conversations

Show them that you care

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Effective Teachers2Inviting Conversations

“Hi, How are you today?” “How was your weekend?” “Have a good day?” “Good Morning!” “How can I help you?” “Thank you” “I like the way you thought about

that.” Always say please and I appreciate

that

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Effective Teachers2Inviting Conversations

• ALWAYS address students by name.

• Say hello to them when you see them in the halls

• Show them you care and are concerned with what they are saying

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Effective Teachers2Disinviting Comments

THEY DON’T EXIST….SO DON’T USE THEM, EVER!!!!

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Nonverbal DisciplineA nod, a smile , a stare, a frown, a raised eyebrow, or a gesture is often all that is needed, and it does not even disturb the class

at work. Body language can speak

volumes. Use it to manage the classroom and minimize

disruptions.

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Effective teachers have inviting conversations with studentsEffective teachers have positive expectations

Effective teachers have successful students!!!!This information should be beneficial when determining

what kind of teacher characteristics that you feel you would like to emanate.

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Three Characteristics Of An Effective Teacher

Positive expectations for students A good classroom manager

Designs lessons for student mastery

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Effective Teachers2Positive Expectations

1) Teachers believe in students and that they can learn. 2) Based on research it shows that the learner will produce

what the teacher expects the learner to produce.3) “If you believe that a student is a high-ability, above

average, capable learner, the student will perform as such because these are the expectations you transmit to the student.”

4) “Students tend to learn as little or as much as their teacher expects.” Be a positive role model!!!!

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Stages of Teaching

When both the students and the teachers are moving

towards the same objective, that’s when you get learning.

–Harry Wong

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Stages of Teaching3There Are Four Stages Of Teaching:

The four stages of Teaching are: Fantasy, Survival, Mastery, and Impact. Many teachers never make it past step two, survival. The one aim of Classroom Management Success is to encourage you to progress through all the steps and make a difference in the lives of the students you come in contact with.

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Stages of Teaching3Stage One: FantasyA teacher caught in the fantasy stage has unrealistic ideas of what their responsibilities as a teacher really are. They believe all that they need is fun activities planned and the ability to relate too their students to be successful. These teachers put a lot of effort in projects, crafts, games, decorations and not as much sustenance on actual academic achievement. Not don't get me wrong these teachers want their students to excel but they have failed to figure out what will make that happen.

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Stages of Teaching3Stage Two: SurvivalThe second stage of teaching. These individuals don't see teaching as a career but a job with a paycheck and benefits. They rely on ineffective practices to advance throughout the day. They often time are seen as whiners by other teachers and always have an excuse for why something cannot be accomplished. They have somewhere along the way lost the accountability for their pupils education. Busy work and videos are commonly used in their class.

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Stages of Teaching3Stage Three: MasteryThese are teachers who use effective practices to achieve success for their students. These teachers know how to manage and enforce discipline within their class, teach for mastery, and set high expectations. Teachers on the mastery level take responsibility for their students achievement.

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Stages of Teaching3Stage Four: ImpactThis is the highest level that a teacher can obtain, Impact. They introduce their students and fuel a lifelong desire to learn. When teacher reach this stage students can tell they

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INEFFECTIVE TACTICS

The failure of telling and showing is often credited to students’ lack of attention. Consequently, teachers may feel that the only way to make their students pay attention is by punishing them for not listening or looking.

1. Punishment

A teacher thinking they are better than their students and people should be subservient to them. That better not happen or the teacher won't be there long. There is some of that but more just of a teacher expecting their respect, but also respecting the students.

2. Teacher’s Pride

If a teacher has a negative attitude toward a book, another teacher, standardized test or school rule, students will often pick up on and emulate that attitude. Teachers must work to mask their own negative emotions to keep from unintentionally eliciting negative behaviors from students.

3. Attitude

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EFFECTIVE TACTICS

Reflecting on and evaluating your teaching after a lesson is over will give you insights that may save you lots of trouble later. Even a few brief evaluative notes on a lesson plan will help you immensely the next time you teach that lesson.

1. Self-Reflection

Some teachers seem so assured of their own authority that humility is completely absent from their perspective on teaching, while others seem to have translated humility into denial of their right to critically assess a student’sresponse”. When there is a lack of humility teachers believe they are never wrong andshould not be challenged by their students.

2. Being Humble

To be able to truly teach students effectively ethics must be something that is not only modeled in the classroom, but taught directly and distinctly. Ethical teaching means setting high standards and expectations and inspiring students to meet them". Ethical teaching requires the teacher to have the students' best interest in mind, this means that the teacher must inspire their students to be the best they can be and meet the challenges presented. Without this inspiration many of our students would not be pushed to excel in or out of the classroom.

3. Ethical Teacher

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PowerPoint PresentationThe information presented is correlated to The First Days of School. The page numbers referenced refer to the 4th edition of the book.

Welcome to Mr. Seals Classroom

correlated to The First Days of School with page numbers

Procedures and Guidelines

Am I in the right room?

102-105

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Where am I supposed to sit?

Who is this teacher as a person?

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Will this teacher treat me fairly?

Yes,Always!

102, 109-110

What will I be doing this year?

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How will I be graded?

102

What are the rules in this classroom?

102, 150-157

Mr. SealsClassroom Contract

• Guidelines• Procedures

Guideline #1

Be in your assigned seat and working on the assigned bellwork when the

tardy bell rings.

Guideline #2

Bring ALL books and materials to class and take them with you when

you leave.

Guideline #3

Follow directions the first time they are given.

Guideline #4

Treat each person in this room with respect and dignity.

Guideline #5

Follow all procedures and policies as outlined in the Shelby County

Schools handbook.

Special Guideline

This classroom is a “No Whining Zone”. That means that there will be no

whining, for ANY reason.

Everything that I do is in your best interest, so please respect the “No Whining Zone” this semester.

Guideline Infraction Notice

Guideline Infraction Notice

• Read it

• Sign it

• Keep it until the end

of class

Following Guidelines will result in . .

• Verbal acknowledgement

• A stress-free learning environment

• A pleasant and orderly classroom atmosphere

Not Following Guidelines will result in . . .

• 1st

–Warning and documentation

• 2nd

–Action Plan and Parental Contact

• 3rd

–Disciplinary Referral

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Mr. Seals’ Action Plan

1.What’s the problem?

2. What’s causing the problem? (Please list the factors)

3. What plan will you use to solve the problem?

________________ Date _______________________

______________________ Student’s Signature Parent/Guardian Signature

Severe Clause

Any student who uses profanity, fights, damages school property (this includes the property of the teacher and other students), or is disrespectful (as defined by the teacher) will be sent to the office IMMEDIATELY.

Classroom ProceduresExplain, Rehearse, Reinforce!

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Entering the Room

• Please enter quietly.

• Have a seat.

• Take out your materials.

• Review the agenda.

• Begin bellwork assignment.

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When you are tardy . . .

• Enter quietly.

• Excused: Place excuse in

the basket on my desk.

• Unexcused: Sign detention

list on top of file cabinet.

• Have a seat and take out

your materials.

Getting Your Attention

I will . . .

• Stand in front of the class.

• Raise my hand.

• Wait for everyone to be

quiet.

• Begin speaking.

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Student Responsibility Card

Student Responsibility CardThis is for students who do not have the assigned

homework.

• Fill it out.

• Sign and date it.

• Turn it in with the homework

papers.

Date: _____________________________Printed Name:_______________________Class Section:_______________________

You’ve been Pink-Slipped!Completing your homework or assignment is your responsibility as a student.

Missing Assignment: ____________________________________________

I do not have my homework today because:

_____ I did the assigned homework, but I did not bring it to class.

_____ I chose not to do my homework._____ I forgot to do my homework._____ I did not have the appropriate materials at home._____ Other—please explain below.

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Signature _______________________________________

Finish Classwork Early

“What do I do next?”

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Activities

• Work on unfinished History assignments.

• Work on your journal response.

• Review vocabulary words.

• Start working on tonight’s homework.

After an Excused Absence

• Go to the homework notebook.

• Copy the homework.

• Retrieve any handouts.

• Sign the notebook.

• Make-up work for unexcused

absences is not available. Make-up tests: Wed. @ 7A.M.

Scheduled Check Out

• Please let me know as you enter the classroom.

– I will be at the door.

• Quietly raise your hand to get my attention.

• Pack your materials and leave at the scheduled time.

• If it is an emergency, quickly get my attention and I will assist you.

Turning in Papers• Place your paper on the desk next

to you.– Left side

• If/When you receive a paper, place yours on top and continue passing the stack to your left.

• I will come by and collect all stacks.

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Classroom Discussions

• PLEASE participate.

• I want to hear what you have to say.

• Make all questions and comments relevant to the current discussion.

• If your question is off the topic, write it down and ask later.

Moving Around the Room

• You must ask permission.

• Do not ask during a classroom discussion unless it is an emergency.

Class Dismissal

• The teacher dismisses you, not the bell.

• Do not start packing up prior to the bell.

• Wait until the teacher finishes and officially dismisses you with

“Have a nice day!”

“Special” ProceduresThese will be introduced on an “as needed” basis.

• Library/Media Center• Distance Learning Lab

–Video Conferences• Special guests• Progress Reports• Working Cooperatively• Fire Drill• Intercom Announcements• Assemblies• Substitute Teacher

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Have an awesome year!” – Mr. Seals

“I truly believe in your potential and I know that you have the ability to succeed!

Page 192 is REALLY true!!!

“The only way to have responsible students is to have

procedures and routines for which the students can feel

responsible.”

“You can succeed if you learn how to be effective on the first days of school.”

– Dr. Harry Wong

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