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Classroom Management Tools and Advice For a Successful and Productive Instrumental Classroom!

Classroom Management Tools and Advice For a Successful and Productive Instrumental Classroom!. Lois U. Wiggins Edythe J. Hayes Middle School Lexington, KY. I love to share! . I didn’t invent any of this stuff!

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Classroom Management Tools and Advice For a Successful and Productive Instrumental Classroom!

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  1. Classroom ManagementTools and Advice For a Successful and Productive Instrumental Classroom! Lois U. Wiggins Edythe J. Hayes Middle School Lexington, KY

  2. I love to share! • I didn’t invent any of this stuff! • I would be happy to share - most of the materials presented are on the EJ Hayes Band Website or I will email electronic file for you to adapt. • Please ask!!!!

  3. This clinic…. • Tools you can use right away (Monday) • Advice and Materials for keeping a well managed instrumental classroom • Picture Proof!

  4. Tools …. First Days Organization • Class Syllabus • Student info - index card or form.. • Website - www.staff.fcps.net/lwiggins/ • BAND STUFF… (FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL) • Schedule of Events YEAR LONG

  5. EJ HayesBand Room Expectations • Keep your eyes on the Voice! • Treat each teacher & student in the room with respect. • Be a responsible member of the EJ Hayes Band. • Come to class prepared. (instrument, music, pencil, attitude) • Be seated approximately 4 minutes after the beginning of class. • Practice so you make a positive contribution to the group. • Take care of equipment & help maintain a neat band room. • Be 100% Reliable. • Attend all rehearsals, performances, and activities. • Work independently, in small groups, and in large groups. • Follow regulations during trips and special activities

  6. Grades • Materials Check • Book, Pencil, Music Folder • Live Test Score Sheet and Rubric • Make them short - immediate feedback • Written work.. • Use Test Sheet • Video Tape

  7. More Tools for Grading…. • Exit Slips (POST ITS) • Rhythm, Key Signature, Terms & Definitions • Composition Books • Kjos Theory Books • Elements of Music for Performance Selections • Can be used as a ORQ Writing organizer • Practice Journals

  8. PRACTICE TIME!!! • 4 PRACTICE JOURNALS (20 min each) PER WEEK • JOURNALS ARE DUE ON FRIDAY! • FAILURE TO TURN IN AT LEAST 1 WILL RESULT IN MARKS. • JOURNALS MUST BE COMPLETED & Have a PARENT SIGNATURE • 1 Extra Credit Journal per Week • JOURNALS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE • You have 1 week to turn in missing journals! • Options: • AM Practice - 8:35 to 8:50 (Ms. Wiggins will sign)

  9. More Tools…….. • Staff Assignments… • Percussion Assignment Chart • Seating Charts • Band Cash • Composition Books • Red Signs for help

  10. Discipline • Have a plan and stick to it! • Hayes way… Marks • Be fair and consistent • Keep them busy and engaged • Cut down your talking! • Start with music - not talking

  11. CHAMPS • For the band Room…New Powerpoint!

  12. Miscellaneous stuff that works! • Cut off game.. • Don’t Raise your hand.. • Highlighters - different colors for different things • When working with small groups: • Silent Practice, Tizzle, # measures • Tell the other kids to do something! • Make it quick!

  13. More Miscellaneous • Tuning.. • Teach them to tune then let them do it! • Help your neighbor • Pack up fast..

  14. My Classroom • Is a neat and inviting space • There is a place for EVERYTHING • EVERYTHING is in its place • Offers lots of information at a glance • Has routines and structure!!!!! • Is a room that students are proud of ..

  15. Picture Proof!

  16. Thanks for coming! • You are welcome in my band room anytime… • Good Luck…..

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