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Increasing Engaged Time, Increasing Engaged Time, Decreasing Down TimeDecreasing Down Time
Strategies for getting and keeping students focused.
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ObjectivesObjectives
Gain an understanding of how time is broken down into categories
Describe ways to increase both engaged time and actual learning time
Share ideas on effective daily routines and practices
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AgendaAgenda
The time factor– allotted time– scheduled instructional time– engaged time– actual learning time
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Agenda continuedAgenda continued
Increasing engaged time– establishing routines– leaving NOTHING OUT!
Warm-up activities– PSSA focused– “Student Starters”
Discussion of what works
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Problem: Classroom Problem: Classroom InterruptionsInterruptions
Engaged time can be interrupted by– student lateness and dismissal– make-up work– students leaving classroom– distribution and collection of material
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The Time FactorThe Time Factor
Allotted time– the maximum amount of time, as determined by
the state
Scheduled instructional time– amount of time actually spent on instruction
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The Time Factor, continuedThe Time Factor, continued
Engaged time– the portion of scheduled instructional time that
a student is paying attention
Actual learning time– the amount of time a student grasps the concept
(Suarez 1991)
Our goal: Find ways to increase engaged time!
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Recognizing the ProblemRecognizing the Problem
Does it take several minutes to get class settled?
Are there repeated interruptions?Are your lessons often cut short due to
time?Do you have frequent ODRs for minor
classroom disruptions?
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If you answered yes, you may If you answered yes, you may experience…experience…
Frustration with yourself and your planningFrustration with your studentsParent questions and concernsIntervention by administration
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Contributing Factors: How did Contributing Factors: How did things get so out of control?things get so out of control?
Content knowledge + preparedness +
lack of classroom management =
Ineffective Teaching
(and less student engaged time)
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Is Classroom Management Is Classroom Management EVERYTHING?EVERYTHING?
NO!But without it, engaged time decreases, and
education becomes nearly impossible.(Palumbo, A. and J. Sanacore, 2007)
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If You Ever Feel…If You Ever Feel…
Overwhelmed by the number of students in your classes
Overwhelmed by the content you’re expected to teach
Overwhelmed by the expectations for standardized tests
You need to …
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Put A Little Work Into Your Put A Little Work Into Your Routines and ProceduresRoutines and Procedures
And Soon They’ll Work For YOU!
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Problem: Getting Students Problem: Getting Students Started On TimeStarted On Time
Routines and procedures– You start the class, NOT the bell (Wong 2001)
– Opening activities that work PSSA
– math warm-ups
– writing (find the mistake) “Student Starters” (Ducharme, 1997)
journal responses: personal connections
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Problem: Students returning Problem: Students returning from an absencefrom an absence
Establish procedures for make-up work – designate an area for assignment sheets
train students to go straight there when they return
– sign-up sheet have students sign up for a time when they are
available to stop in and catch up
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Problem: Distributing and Problem: Distributing and Collecting MaterialCollecting Material
Student work table including– inbox– outbox– stapler– tape– pencils
Include anything a student might ask YOU for! Save time and teach self-sufficiency
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Problem: TransitionsProblem: Transitions
Write the agenda on the board– students know what to expect– students know what is expected of them
(fewer surprises = fewer interruptions)
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Where You Can Get HelpWhere You Can Get Help
See the Reading List on the study guide for helpful resources.
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Case Study RevisitedCase Study Revisited
Read over the case study again –
What could have been done to make the lesson more efficient?
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ReferencesReferences
Ducharme, Jodeen. (1997). Student starters: using a student-read announcement or article as a classroom management strategy. 5pp.
Palumbo, A. & Sanacore, J. (2007). Classroom management help for the beginning secondary school teacher. Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies, Issues, and Ideas, v80 n4 p 163-166 Mar-Apr.
Suarez, T., Torlone, D., McGrath, S., & Clark, D. (1991). Enhancing effective instructional time: a review of research. Policy Brief. V1 n2.11pp.
Wong, HK and Wong RT. (2001) The First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher (2nd ed.). Mountain View, CA: Harry K. Wong Publications.