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Organizational Tips: Being Brilliant at the Basics

Organizational Tips: Being Brilliant at the Basics. New Teacher Training: Middle School. Seven Things Students Want to Know. Am I in the right room? Where am I supposed to sit? What are the rules in this classroom? What will I be doing this year? How will I be graded?

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Organizational Tips: Being Brilliant at the Basics

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  1. Organizational Tips: Being Brilliant at the Basics New Teacher Training: Middle School

  2. Seven Things Students Want to Know • Am I in the right room? • Where am I supposed to sit? • What are the rules in this classroom? • What will I be doing this year? • How will I be graded? • Who is the teacher as a person? • Will the teacher treat me like a human being? Harry Wong Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

  3. Grading should be done in reference to learning. Grades have some value as rewards but NO value as punishments. Elements of a Syllabus Title/Contact Info. Instructional Goals Timeline Text Grading Rules Disclaimer Statement Grading: Fair and Balanced Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

  4. Managing Make-up Work • Find a system that works for you and your students • Topics to Consider • Make-up book • Grading late work Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

  5. Communicating with Parents • Progress Reports • Email & Blogs • Phone • Newsletter Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

  6. Sub Tub Helpful Habits to create a Happy Sub Write a letter to the substitute that addresses the following topics: • Lunch Procedures • Announcement, Dismissal & Drill Procedures • Unique classroom situations (Be professional & discreet) • Collaborative Information • Restrooms, Telephones & Duty Stations Include copies of the following documents: • Rosters, seating charts, homeroom attendance • Bell schedule Note: Leave an answer key for the substitute to use during the lesson. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

  7. Time Saving Ideas • Seating Charts • Student Helpers • Plan ahead • Paperwork Storage Solutions • Long Term • Short Term Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

  8. ~Area for Assignments ~Date graded ~Category Type • Directions: • Copy students from the Roster in I-Cue • Click on line #1 and Paste • Delete any extra lines that may appear Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

  9. Confidentiality: Verbal • Faculty workroom/lounge • Public spaces within the district • Public spaces outside of school or district buildings Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

  10. Confidentiality: Written • Special Education documents • Student work • Administrator Referrals • Notes to colleagues Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

  11. Confidentiality: Security • Where are my Special Education accommodations or modifications for my Special Education students? • Where is my students’ graded work? • Where is my gradebook? • Where is the hard copy of my attendance? Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

  12. Confidentiality: Digital/Email • It can be forwarded. • It can be used as a legal document. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

  13. Code of Ethics • Defines professional behavior of Georgia educators and serves as guide to professional conduct • Protects the health, safety & general welfare of students & educators • Ensures accountability within teaching profession • Defines unethical behavior warranting disciplinary action Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

  14. More Info on Georgia Code of Ethics • http://www.gapsc.com/ProfessionalPractices/Code_Ethics_Overview.ppt Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

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