BETTER CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
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This document provides information about effective and ineffective teaching practices. It identifies 13 warning signs of bad teaching, such as showing little subject knowledge, low expectations for students, and lack of communication with parents. It also discusses the four stages of teaching development and lists the top 3 traits of effective teachers as classroom management, lesson design for mastery, and positive student expectations. The document provides additional information on classroom procedures and routines, moral development theory, and strategies for establishing an effective discipline plan.
BETTER CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
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- 18. Warning Signs of Bad Teaching 1. Shows little knowledge of the subject matter she is supposed to be teaching. 2. Lacks basic academic skills. 3. Holds low expectations for students. 4. Makes little effort to maintain discipline. 5. Does not focus on academic goals.
- 19. Warning Signs of Bad Teaching 6. Can’t communicate knowledge in an interesting way. 7. Gives disorganized lessons and vague, careless assignments. 8. Does not assign homework on a regular basis. 9. Is not aware of your child’s strengths, weaknesses, and interests.
- 20. Warning Signs of Bad Teaching 10. Shows little enthusiasm for her work. 11. Belittles students’ efforts. 12. Shows no interest in communicating with parents. 13. Exhibits unsound character or unprofessional behavior.
- 22. FANTASY
- 23. SURVIVAL
- 24. MASTERY
- 25. IMPACT
- 26. The Four Stages of Teaching: FANTASY SURVIVAL MASTERY IMPACT
- 27. Top 3 Traits of an Effective Teacher: (based on a 50-year study published by EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP)
- 28. AN EFFECTIVE TEACHER IS A GOOD CLASSROOM MANAGER
- 29. AN EFFECTIVE TEACHER DESIGNS LESSONS TO REACH MASTERY
- 30. AN EFFECTIVE TEACHER HAS POSITIVE EXPECTATION THAT STUDENTS WILL BE SUCCESSFUL
- 31. The Number one factor governing learning is Classroom Management Not discipline Not self esteem Not motivation Not class size, etc.
- 33. The best way to manage is to have Procedures & Routines. Clearly define classroom procedures and routines.
- 34. You want responsible students? 1. The only way you can have responsible students is if you have procedures and routines which the students can be responsible to. 2. When students know how the class is run, they will more willingly do whatever you want them to do.
- 36. PROCEDURES: What you want students to do. ROUTINES: What the students do automatically.
- 37. THE NUMBER ONE PROBLEM IN THE CLASSROOM IS NOT DISCIPLINE; IT IS THE LACK OF PROCEDURES AND ROUTINES.
- 38. Passing in papers Heading of papers Roll call Entering the classroom When asking a question Getting to work immediately When teacher is tardy
- 39. End of period class dismissal Participating in Class Discussion When a student needs paper/pen Coming to attention When you are absent Working cooperatively Changing groups
- 40. IT IS THE PROCEDURES THAT SET UP THE CLASS FOR ACHIEVEMENT TO TAKE PLACE.
- 42. I DON’T WANT TO GET INTO TROUBLE
- 43. I WANT A REWARD
- 46. I AM CONSIDERATE OF OTHER PREOPLE
- 47. I HAVE A PERSONAL CODE OF BEHAVIOR AND I FOLLOW IT
- 48. Level 1: I don’t want to get in trouble. Level 2: I want a reward. Level 3: I want to please somebody. Level 4: I follow the rules. Level 5: I am considerate of other people. Level 6: I have a personal code of behavior and I follow it.
- 49. Once and for all, you can solve that discipline problem.
- 50. THE KIDS WANT DISCIPLINE EVEN MORE THAN YOU DO!
- 52. SMILE BIG AND TOUGH LATEST GADGETS MIDDLE CLASS FRIENDS
- 53. Low Control, Low Support Low Control, High Support Bored Frustrated
- 55. High Control, Low Support High Control, High Support Revengeful Successful
- 57. 3 Parts The Rules Negative Consequences (Penalty) Positive Consequences (Rewards)
- 58. "Good News" notes sent to parent Smile-O-Gram for pupil Happy face/rubber stamp/sticker award on a good piece of work "Citizen of the Day" award Pat on shoulder "I'm proud of you!" statement Special "free time" allotment Stars on chart for daily/weekly award "Special Helper of the Day" award Healthful food treat--if allowed Tokens or chips to be traded Time at learning center/computer
- 59. Row, line, or class leader job Extra "free-choice" time Selection from "Goodie Bag" Lunch with the teacher Extra media center time Assistant to school secretary, librarian, or custodian Visit to principal for special acknowledgement Tutor or assist other students Selector of group activity or project Exchange card for extra points Free homework pass Call to parent(s) with good news
- 60. Isolation in classroom (time out) Loss of break period Loss of all or part of recess Short detention at lunchtime Isolation in lunch room Detention after school Clean up the mess created Student call to parent at home or work to report misbehavior Isolation in another classroom (by pre-arrangement) Loss of star/demerit on behavior chart
- 61. Assignment to clean-up tasks--room, building, yard Restriction from programs and special assemblies Loss of center time or/free-choice time Lower conduct grade Seating assignment changed Tape-recording of tantrums; play back for parents
- 62. Removal of pupil and desk to hallway Student apology to those offended Last in line Request student to repeat rule and to follow rule Notes home to parent(s) Removal to the office In-school suspension Recommendation for suspension Recommendation for alternative school
- 63. There should be more rewards than penalties.
- 72. Banker, $600 Keeps records for five students in the class. This student must be good at arithmetic and a person of the highest integrity. The banker takes deposits and checks from the bank customer and coordinates accounts with the other bankers. In a class of 30, five bankers will be needed.
- 73. Janitor, $650 A janitor is given a specific area of the room to keep spotless. One scrubs the sink daily. Two sweep the room at least twice a day. Others wax cabinets or scrub desks. They are highly paid to keep the room dazzling.
- 74. Graders, $575 There are two graders for grammar and spelling. These are objective tests that come with answer sheets. Teacher is left to check writing assignments that only he is qualified to handle. Spelling graders take home Friday’s spelling tests and return them graded on Monday morning. Grammar graders collect homework
- 75. Messenger, $575 Two students handle all errands to other classes or the office. These students must be able to deliver oral messages accurately and must know the school staff.
- 76. Police Officer, $500 A police officer has several duties. Each one patrols a selected area of the room. The officer has a book with the names of all the students in his jurisdiction. If a student breaks any of the class rules, the officer keeps a record of the infraction. The officer collects all the fines that students pay for breaking rules. There are usually 3 to 5 police officers.
- 77. Video Monitor, $575 The video monitors keep the collection of videos organized in the class library. They are responsible for checking these out to students on Fridays and for collecting video work and videos Monday morning.
- 78. Recycler, $500 Two monitors recycle the class waste. Cans are taken each day to recycling bin.
- 79. Attendance Monitor, $475 This student must have outstanding attendance. The monitor silently takes attendance each morning and accepts notes from returning students to be kept on file.
- 80. Clerks, $550 There are usually about three students acting as official clerks. These students pass out and collect papers. They also keep materials organized and know where everything in the closet is stored.
- 81. Librarian, $525 This student is in charge of the class library (of Newberry Medal winners used for book reports). Students go to the librarian to return or check out books.
- 82. Seat Rental Bel-Air Front of the room - $1,000 Beverly Hills Middle of the room - $750 Hollywood Next to the video library - $700 Santa Monica Near the water fountain - $675 Skid Row Back of the room - $550
- 83. Seat Rental Shangri-La - Rustan’s – SM – Metropolis - Liana’s
- 84. Bonus Money Perfect Spelling Test (After 3 in a row, the amount doubles) $50 90% on any other test $50 100% on any other test $200 Completing a weekend video assignment $50 Perfect attendance for the month $100 Coming to school early for extra Math $100 Staying after school for Shakespeare $100 Joining the school orchestra $100 Joining the school chorus $100 Playing guitar with the teacher during recess and lunch $100 Being complimented by another teacher $200
- 85. Fines Tardy (this doubles with each offense $50 Missing homework $50 Rudeness, such as not listening when another student is speaking $50 Messy desk (discovered in police raids) $100 Dishonesty $500
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