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Classroom Management. Mid-term Sabrina Schaefer. Chapter One. Organize Your Classroom and Materials. Arrangement of the physical setting Arrangement consistent with instructional goals and activities. High traffic areas free of congestion Students are easily seen by teacher
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Classroom Management Mid-term Sabrina Schaefer
Chapter One Organize Your Classroom and Materials • Arrangement of the physical setting • Arrangement consistent with instructional goals and activities. • High traffic areas free of congestion • Students are easily seen by teacher • Students can easily see instruction • Frequently used teaching materials and supplies are readily accessible
Books and materials Unused Overhead projector Extra desks Intern’s desk Bookshelves Teacher’s Desk Supplies and student files
Students are easily seenand students can easily see instruction
Elmo Board and teacher work station Side board Bulletin boards Student Desks Student Computers Teacher’s Desk
Floor Space • Arrangement of furniture and equipment • Teacher needs to easily observe students • Students need to see instruction • High traffic areas clear • Ample room for seatwork and to approach desks • Avoid backs to teaching area • Face desks away from door and windows
Wall Space • Put up on the walls and bulletin boards • Student work • Instructional materials • Decorations • Rules • Assignment • Schedules • Clock
Chapter 2 Choosing Rules and Procedures • Students need to understand the behaviors expected of them • Carefully planned system of rules and procedures • Teachers need to communicate expectations
School Rules and Procedures • For school rules the following must be carried out throughout the whole school • Forbidden behaviors: running, possessions of illegal items, hall passes, and attendance • Consequences of rule violators: how many warnings do they get, detentions, and ISS. Consequences for breaking the classroom rules should follow the schools consequences. • Administration procedures: issuing textbooks, fee collections, and attendance. • Signs for being quite or walking down the hall. (more in the middle schools) • What to do during activities such as assemblies.
Class Rules • Identifies general expectations or standards • Present the rules positively • Have discussion over rules • Allow them to share in decision making process for specific class rules • Have about 5 or 6 rules • Class room rules: • Be in seat ready to work when bell rings • Respect and be polite to others • Bring all materials to class • Listen and stay seated when others are talking • Respect other peoples property • Follow all school rules
Class Procedures • Routines for specific activities • Teacher must communicate expectations • What to do when: • Collecting assignments and late work • Having a class discussion • Leaving the room • Behavior expectation • Attendance check and tardies
Classroom Rules and Procedures • Students need to know: • What equipment they can use and how to use them • What to do before leaving the classroom and when the period is coming to an end. • What to do during student presentations • What to do during announcements • The rules and procedures of the classroom and the school!
Chapter 3 Managing Student Work • Grading System and Record Keeping • Feedback and Monitoring • Communicating Assignments and Work Requirements
Grading System and Record Keeping • Grading percentages: • 90-100=A, 80-89=B, 70-79=C, etc. • Decide what to use to grade students: • Exams, homework, participation, improvement, or all aspects of student work (not just one of the previous) • Give a handout explaining grading system to the students • Use a grade book to record student grades • Different colors in grade book can be used to highlight different components in book • Computer programs can be used to record grades
Feedback and Monitoring • Let students monitor their progress • Students can grade some of their work • Tell students how assignment will be graded and exactly what the assignment should be • Hold students responsible for work • Do not have students call out grades
Feedback and Monitoring • Monitor student work in progress and give feedback • Make sure students are doing the correct work • Give the student feedback throughout the assignment • Monitor completion rates and performance levels on assignments • Talk to students and make sure they are aware if they are behind • Let parents know if student falls behind
Communicate Assignments and Work Requirements • Let the students know instructions for the assignment • Instructions are clear • Written out for the student • Oral explanation for the student • Have past assignments listed somewhere in case of absences • What is expected on all assignments • Neatness, • Due dates • Form: pen/pencil, written/typed