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Objectives
To identify the characteristics of effective
educators
To understand why children misbehave and
identify effective strategies for dealing
with student misbehavior
To identify techniques for organizing and
managing effective learning environments
To identify resources and materials dealing
with positive and effective classroom
management.
What is classroom
management?
Its effective discipline
Its being prepared for class
Its motivating your students
Its providing a safe, comfortable
learning environment
Its being creative and imaginative in
daily lessons
2 major goals
To foster student
involvement and cooperation
in all classroom activities
To establish a productive
working environment.
A Well-managed
classroom
Students know what is expected of
them and are generally successful
There is relatively little wasted time,
confusion, or disruption
The climate of the classroom is workoriented, but relaxed and pleasant.
2 types of educator
Dangerous educator
Effective educator
activity
Divide the board into two columns.
In column A write what you think are the
characteristics of a dangerous educator
In column B write what for you is an effective
educator
Each have the chance to explain what they
have written afterwards.
Dangerous educator
Believes that this job is not about
relationships
Believes that this is just a job, and when the
school day is over, the works all done.
Believes that he/she can handle any situation,
alone.
Believes that, It was good enough for me, it
better be good enough for them.
Believes that all these kids need is a good
whippin.
Dangerous educator
Believes that what he/she does outside of
school has no bearing
Believes that anger shouldn't be part of the
curriculum
Never makes time to just sit and listen
Believes that this kids have no right to be
mad
Believes that he/she cant make a difference
Believes that punishment is more effective
than discipline
Dangerous educator
Thinks you shouldnt smile until Thanksgiving.
Believes that morality and values should only
be taught at home
Sees the act, not the young person behind it.
Believes that strict adherence to the rules is
the most important goal of any childs day.
Forgets he/she is modeling.
Is a structure monster.
Effective educator
Establishes good control of the classroom
Does things right, consistently
Affects and touches lives
Exhibits positive expectations for ALL
students
Establishes good classroom management
techniques
Effective educator
Designs lessons for student mastery
Works cooperatively and learns from
colleagues
Seeks out a mentor who serves as a role
model
Goes to professional meetings to learn
Has a goal of striving for excellence
Effective educator
Realizes that teaching is not a private
practice
Is flexible and adaptable
Listens, listens, listens
Has positive expectations for student success
Is an extremely good classroom manager
Understanding our
students
Students behaviors are coming from a
variety of factors.
The physical and emotional climate of their
home and neighborhood
The amount of stability and consistency in
their family
The parenting styles of their parents
The power and influence of peers in their life
Understanding our
students
The positive and negative role models
available to the them
Their exposure to violent media
Their emotional and physical health
Their own attitude toward his/her anger
Why students
misbehave
Attention from peers or adults
Attain power/control
Revenge
Feels Good
Fear of Failure
Imitation
Proactive strategies
Classroom Rules
Physical Space
Attention Signal
Beginning and Ending Routines
Student Work
Classroom Management Plan
Classroom rules
Group activity
Form a group with at least 5 members.
On a piece of paper brainstorm at least 5
rules you would want to implement in your
class.
Assign consequences if applicable.
Be ready to discuss it later on.
Physical space
Attention to signal
Attention signal
Think of a signal you can use to get students
attention.
Wait for your students to respond to your
signal
Discipline &
punishment
Remember!
IT TAKES ONE FOOL TO TALK
BACK.
AND IT TAKES TWO FOOLS TO
MAKE A
CONVERSTAION OUT OF IT.
Entering Class
Greet your students
Do your housekeeping
Have a task prepared for
students to work on as they sit
down.
Keep tasks short (3-5 min.)
Check the attendance
Ending Routine
Ensure that students will not
leave the classroom before
they have organized their own
materials and completed any
necessary clean-up tasks.
Ensure the you have enough
time to give students both
positive and corrective
feedback, and to set a positive
tone for ending the class.
Student work
Classroom
management plan
How to plan
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Ideal classroom
Summary
A well-managed classroom is important both
for our students and us educators.
A well-managed classroom is not just about
decorum
A well-managed classroom is where they start
their future.