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The B eginning Teacher’s P rogram Workshop 2. Prepared & Presented by Ngaire Tagney. SMOOTH TRANSITIONS IN CLASSROOMS. Creating a consistent and predictable classroom environment allows effective learning to occur. Explain the rationale for the routines Model & practise the routine
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The Beginning Teacher’s Program Workshop 2 Prepared & Presented by Ngaire Tagney
SMOOTH TRANSITIONS IN CLASSROOMS Creating a consistent and predictable classroom environment allows effective learning to occur. • Explain the rationale for the routines • Model & practise the routine • Teach the less important by stating, monitoring and reinforcing when necessary • Be consistent
CLASSROOM SITUATIONS REQUIRING ROUTINES • Roll call • Announcements • Movement around the room • Sharpening pencils • Entering & leaving the classroom • Asking questions • Visitors to the room • Working in groups • Beginning & ending the day • Movement through the school between classes • Procedures for handling equipment • Absences • Book work & setting out • Collecting & distributing papers • Water breaks • Group discussions • Student involvement & attention • School admin matters: newsletters • Fire drills