Transcript Introduction to EDTE 246 Spring 2010 Section 4 Nancy Markowitz, Ph.D. Creating an Effective Classroom Environment.

Introduction to EDTE 246
Spring 2010 Section 4
Nancy Markowitz, Ph.D.
Creating an Effective
Classroom Environment
Developing class norms…
What do we need in terms of our
own behavior to ensure that
everyone feels it is an intellectually
and physically safe environment in
which to learn?
How do we demonstrate respect
toward our peers in this setting?
Classbuilder:
Similarities and Differences
Number off in pairs – interview each other
(10 minutes)
Do a ven diagram that shows differences
and similarities you found (at least three of
each) using the questions as a guide.
Pairs get together with another pair and
see how many similarities they can find
among the group.
Interview Questions
• Of what achievement-to-date are you most
proud?
• What is your favorite holiday?
• What languages do you speak?
• Have you lived in other states or countries?
Where?
• What’s one of the most memorable events in
your life?
• What is your most comfortable way to
communicate?
• What calms you down?
• What stresses you out?
Learning Goals
 Use course concepts to analyze needs of,
and identify steps to support a student
with behavior issues.
 Use course concepts to analyze your own
teaching.
 Use course concepts to analyze and
evaluate current behavior management
programs/theories.
Required Course Readings
Watson and Ecken, Learning to
Trust
Course Reader
Individually chosen book related to
classroom management
Course Assignments
Individual student case study
Midterm- analysis of whole class
teaching
Three written responses to Learning to
Trust
Group project: behavior management
book analysis
Class participation/quickwrites
What will help you succeed…
Do the readings and assignments on
time and thoughtfully
Think about applications of what you
read for your own classroom; and test
them out.
Participate actively in class:
• On-time and consistent attendance at
seminar
• Come prepared to share with your group
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Management Framework
Covenant Domain
(Attractive Power)
Reward Power
Coercive Power
Content
(Expert)
(setting/instruction)
Conduct
(legitimate)
Home Group Activity
(10 Minutes)
•
Talk with your home group.
•
Exchange contact information.
•
Choose a group name that reflects
an interest of everyone in the
group beyond teaching.
•
Sign-up as a group for refreshments