Recipes for Success

Classroom Management

Jaimie SmithInstructional Officer for

Elementary Instruction and Gifted/Talented

Who Am I?

Attention Getting Signal

Get Out! You Too?

Get Out! You Too?

OutcomesDistinguish between discipline

and classroom management

Understand the three-step method for teaching a procedure

Develop a classroom management plan for first day of school.

…”it is the teacher’s behavior that produces high student engagement, reduces student misbehavior, and maximizes instructional time.”

--Jacob Kounin The Classroom Management Book p. 5

Characteristics of an Effective Teacher

Jot Thought Activity Combine to make groups of 4 -6 Think about the characteristics of an

effective teacher As you think of ideas, write them on a post-

it-note Place the post-it-note on the poster paper

as you say the idea to the group Each person will take turns jotting their

thoughts until the teacher tells you to stop

Characteristics of an Effective Teacher

Positive Expectations

Lesson Management

Classroom Management

“A classroom management plan sets the purpose to the classroom. The plan will help you create a culture of success, consistency, and academic excellence.”

--Harry K. WongThe Classroom Management Book p. 24

Discipline vs. Classroom Management

DisciplineStudent

behaviorRulesRe-activeControlling

Classroom ManagementStudent WorkProceduresProactiveEmpowering

“If you do not have a plan for your classroom, then the students will plan the classroom for you.”

--Harry K. WongThe Classroom Management Book p.

24

Keys to Success

Consistency

Planning

Brainstorm

Attention Getting Signal

Table Work

Brainstorm 5 Routines for the First Day that Need Procedures

ProceduresBehavior Learning Transition

Restroom Classroom discussionsTurning in work Walking in a line Cafeteria Lining upHomework Changing groupsAsking questions Putting away suppliesCarpet Time Sharpening PencilsCleaning up Beginning the Day

Procedures

Procedures for every routine Behavior routine Learning routine Transition routine

Three-step Method

Teach – Model, Role PlayRehearse – Practice,

Practice, PracticeReinforce – revisit when

necessary

Elementary Example

Table Work

Pick a procedure for the first day.

Write a plan to teach the procedure.

Team Work

Share and teach the Procedure to the other group.

Planning for … First Day…

First Week…www.EffectiveTeaching.com

OutcomesDistinguish between discipline

and classroom management

Understand the three-step method for teaching a procedure

Develop a classroom management plan for first day of school.

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