1. How Can You Teach in a Well-Managed Classroom?

2. Learning Objectives To define classroom management.
To reflect on our practice and identify challenges and strategies.
To develop a set of principles for planning for a well-managed classroom.

3. Agenda TIME ACTIONS 9:00-9:20 Reflecting on Practice (20 min)
9:20-9:40
Challenges and Strategies (40 minutes)
9:40-10:20
Break
10:20-10:30
Presentation – Guiding Principles
10:30-10:50
Considering Next Steps (20 min)
10:50-11:50
Team Planning – Individual Conferences

4. 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.

5. RIPTS 6
Teachers…
use principles of effective classroom management to establish classrooms in which clear rules and standards of behavior are maintained
establish a safe, secure and nurturing learning environment that supports the active engagement of all students
provide and structure the time necessary to explore important concepts and ideas
help students establish a classroom environment characterized by mutual respect and intellectual risk-taking
create learning groups in which all students learn to work collaboratively and independently
communicate clear expectations for achievement that allow all students to take responsibility and advocate for their own learning

6. Reflecting on Practice
Define classroom management.
What are several challenges?
What do you want to know more about?

7. Challenges and Strategies
Small Group Work – Independent Work
Keeping Students Engaged
Smooth Transitions

8. What is Classroom Management?
The methods teachers use to create a positive, cooperative learning environment and prevent different misbehaviors (e.g., off-task, inappropriate, disruptive).
The methods teachers use to engage students in learning and help them be successful learners.

9. Principles of a Principles of a Well-Managed Classroom Management
Know and engage your learners.
Build a classroom community.
Establish the structure.

10. 1. Know and engage your learners.
Understand child development.
Recognize individuality (multiple intelligences).
Understand influence of culture.
Apply strategies to engage your diverse learners.

11. 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

12. 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

13. Tolerance Oath “Community begins with the person next to you.”
I promise to treat my schoolmates the way I want them to treat me.
I will accept my classmates’ differences even when it is hard to do.
I will look for ways to help others when they are in need.
I will take turns and not always expect to be first when playing and working with others.
I will try each day to treat my friends and classmates with respect.
I will recognize on the outside we are different, but on the inside we are the same.
I will always understanding the cooperation and understanding are the fruits of the Tolerance Tree, but the seed of it all is me!
--Washington Oak Elementary School, Coventry Public Schools
“Community begins with
the person next to you.”
Tolerance Tree

14. Student Pledge My Best Effort Attendance & Timeliness Citizenship
Homework
Communication
Responsibility
TEACH Values
School Rules

15. Student Pledge TEACH Values
Tolerance Enthusiasm Achievement Citizenship Hard work

16. Parent Pledge Timeliness Support Communication TEACH Values
School Rules

17. School and Teacher Pledge
Timeliness
High Quality Education
Support and Respect
Communication
Homework
Fairness
Safety

18. 3. Establish the Structure.
Notice behaviors and provide effective praise and feedback. (noticing statements, verbal reinforcers)
Establish routines (quiet signal for transitions, pencil sharpening, using bathrooms)
Provide clear instructions and expectations about behavior. (consequences for misbehavior, positive reward systems, social rubrics)
Read Chapter 3 “Establish the Structure for the Classroom”
Bickcart, Jablon and Dodge Building the Primary Classroom

19. 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

20. 3. Establish the Structure.
Assigning Tasks and Roles

21. Cues for Social Interaction

22. Setting Clear Expectations

23. Handling Misbehaviors Providing Consequences6 5 4 3 2 1
6. I am having a Terrific Day!
5. I need to make better choices.
4. I need to complete a reflection sheet.
3. 2nd reflection - I lose 1/2 of my recess.
2. 3rd reflection--I lose ALL of my recess.
1. I will need to meet with the principal.

24. Reinforcing Positive Behaviors Positive Reward Systems
Catch Them Being GOOD!

25. The Store Approach Students earn/lose a salary for their behaviors.
Win 10 Pts.
Start - 0 Pts.
Win 5 Pts.
Lose 5 Pts
Lose 10 Pts.
Lose Points
10 pts. = fighting
10 pts. = hitting
5 pts. = disrespectful
1 pt. = minor
Win Points
10 pts. = Visitor compliment
10 pts. = Improved behavior
5 pts. = Organized desk
1 pt. = Turns in homework on time
Jessica

26. The Store Approach Students earn/lose a salary for their behaviors.
Win 20 Points
Start - 0 Pts.
Win 10 Pts.
Lose 10 Pts.
Lose 20 Pts.
Jessica
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
Free time in the gym
Tootsie Roll Pops
350
Movie, popcorn, soft drink
400
Pizza party

27. Let’s Vote!
Should teachers use positive rewards and negative consequences?
Yes No
Not Sure
It Depends

28. Considering Next Steps (20 min)
Meet with your teaching partner and discuss several classroom management strategies you will try during the final three practicum classes.

29. Resources
Bass et. al (2009). Chapter 5- Managing Inquiry Instruction and Learning. Methods for Teaching Inquiry Science. Pearson. pp
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://