Transcript Classroom Management.

Classroom
Management
“Managing a roomful of students
succesfully is vital to improving
achievement and satisfaction in the
classroom”. (Robert L. DeBruyn,
2004)
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
TASK 1
 Find the other people who have the same
number/situation as you.
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What strategy(ies) would you use
to address this situation?
Workshop- Content Objectives
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Define the fundamental elements of
Classroom Management.
Recognize the reasons for negative
classroom behavior.
Analyze classroom behavior of students.
Apply strategies to combat negative
classroom behavior.
Workshop- Language
Objectives
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Read and discuss example of student
behavior in the classroom.
The Goal of Classroom
Management
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Create an environment where learning
proceeds without interruption.
Reduces inappropriate behavior and the
need to discipline.
Let students know the rules and
expectations, why they exist, and what
appropriate behavior looks like.
Classroom Management
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CLASSROOM
PROCEDURES & CUES
CLASSROOM
ROUTINES
Classroom Procedures
Transitions between
activities that make the
class flow smoothly:
Greeting
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Opening routine
Distributing materials
Passing out papers
Pair/group work
Cleaning the classroom
Closing routine
Activities
Assessment
Classroom Cues
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Verbal and non-verbal signals
Signal for getting students’ attention
Signal for getting the teacher’s
attention
Classroom routines
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Set a routine
Predictable
Mechanical
It allows students to focus on content.
Busy
B.I.A.
If you don’t assign your students a
task, they will find something else to
do! Make sure you don’t have too
much down-time between activities!
Interested
Your students are more likely to
act up when they are unengaged.
Plan activities with their interests
in mind. Also be observant while
you teach and adjust your lesson
to keep their attention.
Assessed
Give them a purpose. Let
them know you are checking
up on their completion of a
task.
Tips:
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Voice
Proximity
Physical set-up of the classroom
Show a balanced attitude when dealing with
a discipline issue
Be a model, show exactly what you expect
Monitoring
Positive reinforcement
Tips Continued:
Always use positive statements:
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“I will begin when everyone is quiet”
“Be respectful”
“Please, listen carefully and attentively”
“Food will be eaten outside of class”
“Raise your hand, please”
“Numbered Heads Together”
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Which are the fundamental elements of CM?
What is the main goal of CM?
What are classroom procedures?
Show me a cue.
What does B.I.A. stand for?
Why is routine important?
Bibliography
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“Great Classroom Management”,
Robert L. DeBruyn, The Master
Teacher, 2004.
 www.disciplinehelp.com
 www.teacher.scholastic.com
When it comes to
Classroom
Management…
“Teach everything - assume
nothing”