1. The Beginning Teacher’s Program Workshop 2 Prepared & Presented by Ngaire Tagney

2. SMOOTH TRANSITIONS IN CLASSROOMS Creating a consistent and predictable classroom environment allows effective learning to occur. Explain the rationale for the routines Model & practise the routine Teach the less important by stating, monitoring and reinforcing when necessary Be consistent

3. CLASSROOM SITUATIONS REQUIRING ROUTINES Roll call Announcements Movement around the room Sharpening pencils Entering & leaving the classroom Asking questions Visitors to the room Working in groups Beginning & ending the day Movement through the school between classes Procedures for handling equipment Absences Book work & setting out Collecting & distributing papers Water breaks Group discussions Student involvement & attention School admin matters: newsletters Fire drills