1

Unit 3: Understanding Instructional Processes

EDUA 1800February 23, 2010

2

OOPS!

3

Establishing and maintaining a classroom environment conducive to learning and achievement

4

5

6

Maintaining Classroom Discipline

The vast majority of behaviour problems in the classroom involve minor breaches of discipline.

These incidents originate in the classroom situation itself and are within the control of the teacher.

Disciplinary problems in the classroom are symptoms of underlying weaknesses in total learning situations.

What is Mr. Grimes doing wrong?

7

8

Case Studies

Brainstorm problem areas

Refer to text for ideas for solving

Be prepared to share a summary of the situation, the identified problem areas and possible ways to solve the problems

9

A useful resource

Organizing your classroom and materials

Choosing rules and procedures

Managing student work

Getting off to a good start

Planning and conducting instruction

Managing cooperative learning groups

Maintaining appropriate student behaviour

Managing problem behaviours

10

11

12

Next class:

Instructional Assessment

Prep: Read Chapter 12 (the last chapter!)