CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP Joshua Independent School District New Teacher Orientation Presenter: Diana Greenhouse QR Code #6

WORKSHOP GOALS Our goal for this workshop is to investigate strategies for planning, organizing, and structuring our classrooms to maximize student success. We will examine effective classroom management strategies through an overview of Harry Wong’s The First Days of School, and work towards implementation in order to create an environment conducive to and work towards implementation in order to create an environment conducive to student learning and achievement.

Ben Franklin Ben Franklin (and an ancient Chinese proverb) said “Tell me and I will forget, “Tell me and I will forget, teach me and I will remember, involve me and I will learn.”

28 FACTORS GOVERNING STUDENT LEARNING Listed in rank order: 1.Classroom Management 2.Instructional/Learning process 3.Parental and home support 28. Classroom demographics Listed in rank order: 1.Classroom Management 2.Instructional/Learning process 3.Parental and home support 28. Classroom demographics Study conducted by three researchers over a 50 year span. What Helps Students Learn? Educational Leadership (December 1994/January 1994) The First Days of School, p. 80

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT Classroom management refers to all of the things a teacher does to organize students, space, time, and materials so student learning can take placeClassroom management refers to all of the things a teacher does to organize students, space, time, and materials so student learning can take place Management skills are crucial and fundamentalManagement skills are crucial and fundamental A well-managed classroom has a set of procedures and routines that structure the classroomA well-managed classroom has a set of procedures and routines that structure the classroom Effective teachers MANAGE their classrooms Ineffective teachers DISCIPLINE their classrooms The First Days of School, p. 82

EFFECTIVE TEACHERS ARE READY They have the room ready! positive work environment that is work-oriented They have the work ready! desks, books, papers, assignments, and materials They have themselves ready! warm, positive attitude, and positive expectations The First Days of School, pg. 89

ROOM ARRANGEMENT ACTIVITY As a group, develop a plan for arranging your classroom.As a group, develop a plan for arranging your classroom. 1 teacher desk, 1 horseshoe table, a computer station, 20 student desks1 teacher desk, 1 horseshoe table, a computer station, 20 student desks

PREPARING FOR THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL Organize files, arrange, decorateOrganize files, arrange, decorate Imagine royalty is coming!Imagine royalty is coming! There is a place for everythingThere is a place for everything We teach readiness by modeling readinessWe teach readiness by modeling readiness Equip yourself with a First Day ScriptEquip yourself with a First Day Script READINESS IS THE PRIMARY DETERMINANT OF TEACHER EFFECTIVENESS The First Days of School, pg. 92

FIRST DAY SCRIPT Successful teachers have a script or a plan readySuccessful teachers have a script or a plan ready Plan out every minute of your dayPlan out every minute of your day Know the names of your studentsKnow the names of your students List dismissal proceduresList dismissal procedures Carry your script on a clipboardCarry your script on a clipboard WHAT YOU DO ON THE FIRST DAYS OF SCHOOL WILL DETERMINE YOUR SUCCESS OR FAILURE FOR THE WHAT YOU DO ON THE FIRST DAYS OF SCHOOL WILL DETERMINE YOUR SUCCESS OR FAILURE FOR THE REST OF THE SCHOOL YEAR The First Days of School, p. 3

CREATING YOUR FIRST DAY SCRIPT Students begin arriving in the classroom at 7:20 (elementary)Students begin arriving in the classroom at 7:20 (elementary) Have an activity waiting at their desks to keep them occupied while you greet students/parents at the doorHave an activity waiting at their desks to keep them occupied while you greet students/parents at the door Labels are helpful for learning student namesLabels are helpful for learning student names Have a list of your students on your “clipboard”Have a list of your students on your “clipboard” Ask your parents to confirm afterschool pick-up…..have a form ready for them to fill-in, such as:Ask your parents to confirm afterschool pick-up…..have a form ready for them to fill-in, such as: HOW WILL YOUR STUDENT GET HOME? HOW WILL YOUR STUDENT GET HOME? STUDENT PARENT STUDENT PARENT NAME PICK-UP DAYCARE BUS#__ BAND? NAME PICK-UP DAYCARE BUS#__ BAND?

ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES The first 2-3 weeks of school are criticalThe first 2-3 weeks of school are critical Introduce classroom procedures the first weekIntroduce classroom procedures the first week State your expectationsState your expectations Employ procedures that create consistencyEmploy procedures that create consistency Create a slideshow of your proceduresCreate a slideshow of your procedures Have students role-play proceduresHave students role-play procedures Rehearse as necessaryRehearse as necessary Effective teachers spend the first two weeks teaching students to be in control of their own actions in a consistent classroom environment The First Days of School, p. 176

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT IS NOT DISCIPLINE Discipline plans have rulesDiscipline plans have rules Classroom management plans have proceduresClassroom management plans have procedures A procedure is a method or process for getting things doneA procedure is a method or process for getting things done Procedures simplify the task of succeeding at schoolProcedures simplify the task of succeeding at school No learning takes place when you disciplineNo learning takes place when you discipline Learning takes place only when a student is at workLearning takes place only when a student is at work DISCIPLINE concerns how students BEHAVE. PROCEDURES concern how things ARE DONE. DISCIPLINE HAS penalties and rewards. PROCEDURES HAVE NO penalties or rewards. The First Days of School, pg. 169

HARRY WONG SERIES

IMPACT. Teachers universally say they go into teaching to make a difference. You more than make a difference. You ARE the difference. The First Days of School, p. 8

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BEST PRACTICE Best Practice is a term used to describe “what works” in a particular situation or environmentBest Practice is a term used to describe “what works” in a particular situation or environment Research, or scientifically-basedResearch, or scientifically-based Integrated research and professional wisdomIntegrated research and professional wisdom Teachers believe all students can learnTeachers believe all students can learn Clearly articulated goalsClearly articulated goals Conditions for learning are modified and differentiatedConditions for learning are modified and differentiated Relevant learning that is engaging for all studentsRelevant learning that is engaging for all students Positive, personalized relationships for all studentsPositive, personalized relationships for all students Finding out about the students builds relationships, and is important in an effectively run classroom. The First Days of School, p. 68

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT Classroom and individual mission statementsClassroom and individual mission statements Classroom and individual measurable goalsClassroom and individual measurable goals Student-created ground rulesStudent-created ground rules Classroom data centerClassroom data center Student data foldersStudent data folders Student-led conferencesStudent-led conferences Quality tools and PDSA (Plan, Do, Study, Act)Quality tools and PDSA (Plan, Do, Study, Act) Learning occurs only when students are actively engaged and in control of their own learning.

Effective teachers do what the research tells us is most effective. Effective teachers use proven, research-based practices. Why would you do otherwise? First Days of School, p. 30

THE EFFECTIVE TEACHER Uses effective practices focused on student achievementUses effective practices focused on student achievement Is an innovative planner and exceptional classroom managerIs an innovative planner and exceptional classroom manager Is an adept critical thinker and competent problem solverIs an adept critical thinker and competent problem solver Represents the greatest asset of a schoolRepresents the greatest asset of a school The First Days of School, pg. 28

STAND IN THE SHOES OF…. ACTIVITY With your group, “ stand in the shoes ” of the person you have been assigned and complete the following statements: Within the educational setting, 1. 1.My goals are…… 2. 2.The resources I bring to the educational process are… 3. 3.The support I need from the school community is… I will feel invited and welcomed when…..

ELEMENTARY “Meet the Teacher ” Thursday, August 18, 2011, 5:00pm-6:00pm “Curriculum Night” Thursday, September 1, 2011 (evening TBA) What to expect: Most students will bring in their Meet the Teacher Students will want to get familiar with you, the classroom, and their place in the classroom Two back-to-back informative Curriculum Night Parents will want to know what their student will be learning, and school/teacher expectations SECONDARY CURRICULUM NIGHT DATES/TIMES TBA

PREPARATIONS Prepare a powerpoint as a Team or Grade LevelPrepare a powerpoint as a Team or Grade Level Include all classroom/grade level expectationsInclude all classroom/grade level expectations Include school proceduresInclude school procedures Highlight classroom curriculumHighlight classroom curriculum Allow time for questions, open discussionAllow time for questions, open discussion Allocate an area for a “Parking Lot”, an respond to questions, comments, thoughts, and suggestionsAllocate an area for a “Parking Lot”, an respond to questions, comments, thoughts, and suggestions Prepare agenda, handouts, sign-in sheetPrepare agenda, handouts, sign-in sheet Be welcoming, but remember to keep it moving, longer conversations could take place during a scheduled conferenceBe welcoming, but remember to keep it moving, longer conversations could take place during a scheduled conference

PARENT COMMUNICATION Vital to student success, we appreciate their involvementVital to student success, we appreciate their involvement Let parents know they are an integral part of your academic “team”…..Student-Parent-Teacher TeamLet parents know they are an integral part of your academic “team”…..Student-Parent-Teacher Team Make them feel they are welcome in your classroomMake them feel they are welcome in your classroom Encourage them to get involved in the classroom and schoolEncourage them to get involved in the classroom and school Send home weekly newslettersSend home weekly newsletters Post your newsletter on your website weeklyPost your newsletter on your website weekly Respond to s, notes from home as soon as possibleRespond to s, notes from home as soon as possible Set up monthly blogs, utilize podcastingSet up monthly blogs, utilize podcasting

IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER Prepare a First Day ScriptPrepare a First Day Script Welcome your students, know their names, celebrate the First Day with themWelcome your students, know their names, celebrate the First Day with them Establish procedures that create consistencyEstablish procedures that create consistency State your expectationsState your expectations You are the greatest asset to your school!You are the greatest asset to your school!

CONCLUSION In a well-managed classroom: There exists a set of procedures and routines that structure the classroomThere exists a set of procedures and routines that structure the classroom Students are engaged in learningStudents are engaged in learning Students know what is expected of themStudents know what is expected of them There is relatively little wasted time, confusion or disruptionThere is relatively little wasted time, confusion or disruption The climate of the classroom is work-oriented, relaxed, pleasant, and welcomingThe climate of the classroom is work-oriented, relaxed, pleasant, and welcoming Teachers and their students are successfulTeachers and their students are successful

One hundred years from now it will not matter What kind of car I drove, What kind of house I lived in, How much I had in the bank, Or what my clothes looked like. But the world will be a better place because I was important in the life of a child. -Forest E. Witcraft

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