Domain B4

1. Domain B4 Establishing and maintaining consistent standards of classroom behavior

2. The most important factor governing student learning is classroom management • It is the teacher who makes the difference in the classroom • Effective teachers manage their classrooms, ineffective teachers discipline their classrooms • A well-managed classroom is a task-oriented and predictable environment

3. Characteristics • Students are deeply involved in their work. • Students know what is expected of them and are generally successful. • There is relatively little wasted time, confusion or disruption • The climate of the classroom is work-oriented, but relaxed and pleasant

4. How do you implement this? • Effective teachers are ready • Effective teachers have the room ready • Effective teachers have the work ready • Effective teachers have themselves ready A.K.A. preparation Preparation PREPARATION

5. How? • Arranging the room • Seating Charts • Grade Book • Entering the room • Greeting the students • Your first set of directions • Getting the students to work right away • Making expectations known

6. Set-up of paper • Introduction (Why is classroom management important? What is it?) • 2nd paragraph: Explains the importance of effective classroom management techniques • 3rd Paragraph: Identifies examples of developmentally-appropriate classroom management techniques (Note that an individual student may need a separate or unique plan) • 4th paragraph: Describes how to consistently and successfully maintain an environment where classroom behavior is appropriate • Conclusion: (How will you apply this in your own classroom? Summarize what was said)