Goal

To identify core values and principles for developing well-managed classrooms.

RIPTS 6 – Learning Environment

Teachers create a supportive learning environment that encourages appropriate standards of behavior, positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.

Job Interview Question

Explain your classroom management plan to me as though you were explaining it to your students.  

What is Classroom Management?

• The methods teachers use to create a positive, cooperative learning environment and prevent disruptive behavior.

• The methods teachers use to engage students in learning and to help students be successful learners.

What are your core values – deeply held beliefs about education, teaching, and

learning?

Some of My Core Values

• Collaborating and building relationships with my colleagues, students, and parents are keys to improving schools and student learning.

• Knowing and engaging my learners is key to effective teaching and building relationships.

• Learning is an active process. • “Scaffolding” and “modeling” increase learners’

opportunity for success. All of my students can learn with differentiated instruction.

• Assessing, reflection, and providing feedback improve student learning.

Principles of a Principles of a Well-Managed

Classroom Management1. Know and engage your learners.

2. Build a classroom community.

3. Establish the structure.

1. Know and engage your learners.

•Understand child development.

•Recognize individuality (multiple intelligences).

•Understand influence of culture.

•Apply strategies to engage your diverse learners.

Engage Your Learners.

•Pacing

•Different modes of learning

•Active participation

•Hands on, project-based learning

•Sense of humor

Read Chapter 1 “Knowing the Children You Teach.”Bickcart, Jablon and Dodge Building the Primary Classroom

2. Build a classroom community.

• Welcome learners and their families.

• Create rules together (pledges).

• Conduct classroom meetings.

• Promote social problem-solving.

• Help children relate positively.

• Create a safe place to learn.Read Chapter 2 “Building a Classroom Community”Bickcart, Jablon and Dodge Building the Primary Classroom

3. Establish the Structure.

• Grouping Students for Learning– Assigning Task and Roles; Rotating Roles– Handling Transitions

• Materials Management – Safety– Maintaining Organisms– Materials Display Table for Easy Access of Materials– Distributing Materials - Assigning “Getters;” Packaging

Materials

Read Chapter 3 “Establish the Structure for the Classroom”Bickcart, Jablon and Dodge Building the Primary Classroom

3. Establish the Structure.Assigning Tasks and Roles

Cues for Social Interaction

Reinforcing Positive Behaviors

Catch Them Being GOOD!

Setting Clear Expectations

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Pts Cash in Points

10 Homework Pass

50 Cool pencil-top eraser

75 Free time with the principal

100 Free time in the computer lab

100 Free time in the gym

100 Tootsie Roll Pops

350 Movie, popcorn, soft drink

400 Pizza party

Handling MisbehaviorsProviding Consequences

5. I need to make better choices.6. I am having a Terrific Day!

3. 2nd reflection - I lose 1/2 of my recess.4. I need to complete a reflection sheet.

2. 3rd reflection--I lose ALL of my recess.1. I will need to meet with the principal.

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Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

School-wide management system used in schools across RI

Other Behavior Management Programs

• CHAMPS• Northeast Foundation for Children's The Responsive Classroom• Canter Assertive Discipline• Glasser Approach

Resources

Bass et. al (2009). Chapter 5- Managing Inquiry Instruction and Learning. Methods for Teaching Inquiry Science. Pearson. pp. 126-131.

Bickart et. al. (2005). Building the Primary Classroom. Heinemann.

Charney, Ruth Sidney. (2002). Teaching Children to Care: Classroom Management for Ethical and Academic Growth, K–8.

Northeast Foundation for Children.Reward Systems That Work: What to Give and When to Give It

Retrieved fromhttp://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr301.shtml

Considering Next Steps

Discuss several classroom management strategies you will try this semester.