Effective Learning Environments

1. Effective Learning Environments By: Ashlyn Anderson Laura Fabian Sari Gerth Emily Pesek

2. Come up and grab a piece of paper and take out a writing utensil… Activity

3. These are the main issues effected by unclear direction: • Time • Transitions • Classroom Procedures • Behavior

4. Using Time Well • Engaged Time/ Time on-task: Time spent engaged in learning. • Most important aspect of time for classroom learning • Under direct control of teacher

5. Allocated Time • Time during which students have the opportunity to learn

6. Maximize Allocated Time: • Preventing Lost Time • Preventing Late Starts and Early Finishes • Preventing Interruptions • Handling Routine Procedures • Minimizing Time Spent on Discipline

7. Classroom Jobs Clean Board Line Leader “Operator” “Gopher” Paper Passer Floor Monitor

8. Permitting Activities that Engage Students’ Minds & Imaginations The best way to increase students’ time on-task is to teach lessons that are interesting, engaging, and relevant to students’ interests so that students will pay attention.

9. Managing Transitions 1. The teacher should give a clear signal 2. Students must be certain about what they are to do 3. Make transitions all at once

10. Creating an Atmosphere that is Conducive to Interest • Starting the Year out Right • 6 Characteristics of Effective Classroom Managers • Establishing Caring Connections between Teachers and Students

11. Atmosphere cont. • Setting Class Rules and Procedures • Few in Number • Fair • Clearly Explained

12. Preventing & Responding to Misbehavior

13. Preventing & Responding to Misbehavior • Prevention • Nonverbal Cues -Eye contact -Moving close to student -Placing hand on student’s shoulder

14. Preventing & Responding to Misbehavior • Verbal Reminders • Praising

15. Preventing & Responding to Misbehavior • Applying Consequences • Use when all previous steps are ineffective • Consequences include: sending the student out of class, making the student miss part of recess, or calling the students parents

16. Preventing Serious Behavior Problems • Preventive Programs • Enforcing School Rules and Practices • Enforcing School Attendance • Check and Connect • Practicing Intervention • Requesting Family Involvement • Last Resort

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