Classroom Management for the High School Business Education Teacher

A Focus on Communicating with Students and Parents

Sonya Shockley

EDTC 5630

Terms

Classroom Managementways of organizing the resources, pupils

and helpers in your classroom so that teaching and learning can proceed in an efficient and safe manner.

Communication the exchange of thoughts, messages, or

information, as by speech, signals, writing, or behavior.

The Five P's of Classroom Management

Powerful curriculum all planned and ready to go

Prerequisites are in place Parameters are clear at all times Participation is expected and

nurturedPositive attitudeSource: http://www.todaysteacher.com/ClassroomManagement.htm#five%20p

What is an Effective Business Teacher?

Roles and ResponsibilitiesGood Communication with Students and

ParentsMotivate Learners

Classroom Management Topics

Beginning of the YearCommunicationMotivation

Objectives

Upon completion of this project the student will: demonstrate understanding of the components that

make up classroom management for the high school business classroom

acquire more information about effective classroom management practices of the high school business classroom

acquire beginning of year practices and plans understand good communication with students and

parents is essential to success in the classroom develop teaching strategies for the high school business

curriculum

Assessment

Assessment will be based on the following criteria:Refer to journal and discuss findings with

classmatesBinder will be assessed according to

findings and guidelinesBookmarks list will be sent to instructor for

evaluation and shared with classmates

Ways to Communicate with Students

Deal in the present. Talk directly to students rather than

about them. Speak courteously. Take responsibility for statements by

using the personal pronoun ``I.'' Make statements rather than asking

questions.

How to Listen to Students

Use empathic, nonevaluative listening. Use paraphrasing, active listening, or

reflectingMake eye contact and be aware of

nonverbal messages. Suggest strong leadership by using body

carriage, facial expressions, and gestures.

Ways to Keep in Touch With Parents

Web SiteE-mailPhoneNewslettersAcademic CalendarNote-cards/LettersParent-Teacher Conferences

Ways to Involve Parents in the Classroom

Guest SpeakerModel real-life applications of concepts

learned Help with school-wide events/projects

Good Luck!