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Classroom Management. Kenneth Miller August 9, 2013 . Goals. By the end of this session, you should be able to: Identify the five keys to classroom management. Apply the five keys to common classroom problems. Planning makes perfect!. Arrive early enough to plan ahead.
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Classroom Management Kenneth Miller August 9, 2013
Goals • By the end of this session, you should be able to: • Identify the five keys to classroom management. • Apply the five keys to common classroom problems.
Planning makes perfect! • Arrive early enough to plan ahead. • Become familiar with the day’s lesson plans. • Learn what your technology needs are and plan ahead to ensure they’re met. • Know the building and classroom layout, procedures, routines, and reward systems.
The Five Keys • 1. Teach Expectations • 2. Get and Keep Students On Task • 3. Ensure Positive Interactions • 4. Respond Non-Coercively • 5. Avoid Being Trapped
Teach Expectations • At the beginning of every day, be sure to take the time to teach students about your expectations. • Classroom expectations • Instructional Expectations • Procedural Expectations
Using Expectations to Aid in Transitions • Explain to Students: • 1. How they effectively end the current task they’re working on. • 2. What they should do with the materials they have been using. • 3. What new materials they will need. • 4. What to do with these new materials • 5 How much time the transition should take.
Getting and Keeping Students On Task • The keys to getting and keeping students on task are: • 1. Start Teaching Immediately • 2. Manage by walking around
Ensuring Positive Interactions • Strive to follow the “3 to 1” rule • Go out of your way to recognize those that are doing things correctly. • Find “Risk Free” situations for interaction.
Respond Non-Coercively • The first step to responding non-coercively is to determine whether a behavior that is being displayed is consequential or not.
Respond Non-Coercively • If the behavior does warrant consequences use the following script. • 1. Say something positive • 2. Describe the problem behavior • 3. Describe the desired behavior • 4. Explain why it is desired. • 5. Provide an opportunity to practice the desired behavior • 6. Provide positive feedback. Always stick to the facts, and address the behavior, not the person.
Avoiding the bait • Do not allow students to trap you in otherwise indefensible positions. Some of the most common traps include: • 1. Criticism • 2. Common Sense Trap • 3. Questioning why students are acting inappropriately • 4. Sarcasm • 5. Falling for pleas • 6. Making threats
How to Avoid Pitfalls • Keep cool, calm, and collected. • Establish a professional and respecting relationship by: • Greeting each student by standing outside the door of the classroom • Listing the overall expectations for the day, and asking the students to “buy into them.” • Demonstrating your knowledge of classroom rituals and routines • Not negotiating, arguing, or fighting over the implementation of consequences. • Remembering the 3 to 1 rule • Maintaining a level and positive tone of voice at all times.