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Classroom Management

Classroom Management. Session 4. Management vs Discipline. Management -- strategies that create and maintain an orderly classroom environment Discipline -- teacher response to student misbehavior. Three Prerequisites to Effective Management. Classroom Climate Teacher Characteristics

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Classroom Management

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  1. Classroom Management Session 4

  2. Management vs Discipline • Management -- strategies that create and maintain an orderly classroom environment • Discipline -- teacher response to student misbehavior

  3. Three Prerequisites to Effective Management Classroom Climate Teacher Characteristics Relationship between management and instruction

  4. Classroom Climate/Teacher Characteristics • Students feel valued and safe • Well-defined limits • No put-downs nor demeaning remarks • Emphasize learner responsibility • Encourages risk-taking • Genuinely cares about students • Firm, but fair • Enthusiastic • Realistic expectations

  5. Instructional Factors • Organization • Use of Time • Use Tech Tools • Keep them Involved • Immediate Feedback • Closure

  6. It Takes Planning Effective Management Doesn’t Just Happen

  7. It happens because you… • Clearly define rules and procedures • Establish a classroom layout conducive to learning, not disruption • Take into consideration the growth and developmental needs of the age group • Keep parents in the loop

  8. What we have discussed so far is really a way to help prevent problems, But, what if problems arise…..

  9. ManagementProblems • Disruptive activities/conversations • Passing notes • Willful disobedience/non-compliance • Interpersonal hostilities • Bullying • Fighting Disruption of teaching- learning process

  10. Sources of the Problem?? • Teacher • Emotional Problems • Student Actions (Kids will be Kids) Knowing the source leads to better intervention Clear expectations for acceptable behavior…makes management of all students possible

  11. Solutions to Management Problems • Characteristics of Effective Intervention • Theoretical Approaches • Behaviorist Approaches • Intervention Continuum • Violence and Aggression

  12. Solutions to Management Problems • Characteristics of Effective Intervention • Theoretical Approaches • Behaviorist Approaches • Intervention Continuum • Violence and Aggression

  13. Characteristics • Withitness and overlapping • Consistency and follow-through • Brevity, firmness and clarity • Elimination of arguments, threats and ultimatums

  14. Theoretical Approaches • Cognitive Interventions • Understand rules, reasons for them, personal responsibility to obey • Three Factors --- Understand/Respond • Congruent Communication • Logical Consequences • “I “ Messages

  15. Behaviorist Approaches • Behaviorist– exhibit desired behaviors …get a reward; if not punishment • Assertive Discipline • Behavioral Management System

  16. Continuum Minor Infractions Serious Infractions Catch them “being good” Pick your battles

  17. Violence and Aggression • Immediate Actions • Stop incident • Protect the victim • Get help • Long-Term Solutions • Problem solving session • Counseling • Develop appropriate ways to handle

  18. Web Sites • http://www.behavioradvisor.com/ -- Dr. Mac’s Behavior Management Advice Site • http://www.state.ky.us/agencies/behave/bi/bi.html - the Behavior Home Page • http://drwilliampmartin.tripod.com/classm.html - The Really Big List of Classroom Management Resources

  19. http://www.teachnet.com/how-to/manage/index.html • www.nwrel.org/scpd/sirs/5/cu9.html • http://www.nea.org/tips/manage/index.html

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