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What is Classroom Management?

All the things a teacher does to organize students, space, time and materials so that

learning can take place.

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“The number one problem in the classroom is not discipline. It is the lack of procedures and routines.”

Harry and Rosemary Wong

What procedures do I use and how do I teach them?

Three Steps to Teaching Classroom Procedures

•  Explain. State, explain, model, and demonstrate the procedure.

•  Rehearse. Students rehearse and practice the procedure under teacher’s supervision.

•  Reinforce. Reteach, rehearse, practice, and reinforce the classroom procedures until they become a routines for students.

Procedures that must become student routines.

•  Beginning of period (bellwork) •  Quieting the class •  Students seeking help •  Movement of students and papers •  End of period

Cover only procedures necessary to get the class going. Then cover procedures as they are needed.

Bellwork “Your very first priority

when students enter your classroom is to get them working.”

Harry K. Wong

Avoid Down Time

FACT: If you give a student nothing to do,

he’ll find something to do, and it usually won’t

be what you had in mind!

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Assigned Seating Is A Must!

•  Facilitates roll taking

•  Aids name memorization

•  Separates potential problem students

Quiet Please! When Teacher Raises His/her

hand.

1.  Freeze

2.  Turn and face teacher; pay attention and keep your eyes on me.

3. Be ready for instruction. I have something to say.

Handle Discipline Problems Discreetly

“Reprove a friend in secret, but praise him before others.”

Leonardo da Vinci

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Stay Calm!!! •  If you can’t control yourself, you can’t

control your classroom. •  Never let them see you sweat!

Set Boundaries •  Do not be timid •  Set limits •  Be firm •  Be consistent •  Be polite •  Be professional

The “LOOK”

“We are not amused.”

Don’t Argue

Don’t relinquish control of your classroom by engaging in a power struggle with students.

“Catch” Students Behaving

It’s as important to recognize good

behavior as well as bad behavior.

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Proximity

“In dealing with students, I have found that I rarely have to verbally acknowledge misbehaviors. Rather, I simply use ‘proximity’ and move closer to the student who is off task. Standing next to a student is an effective,

non-threatening way of defusing the problem.” Jeni Russell, Mentor Teacher

Humor •  Sometimes by using humor you can

defuse the situation.

Put Students at Ease

Make everything about you and your

classroom say welcome. Greet them as they

arrive to class, learn their names.

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Classroom Management & Organization Thanks for Attending!