How Can You Teach in a Well-Managed Classroom?

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Student Pledge TEACH Values Tolerance Enthusiasm Achievement Citizenship Hard work

Parent Pledge Timeliness Support Communication TEACH Values School Rules

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

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

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

3. Establish the Structure. Assigning Tasks and Roles

Cues for Social Interaction

Setting Clear Expectations

Handling Misbehaviors Providing Consequences 6 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.

Reinforcing Positive Behaviors Positive Reward Systems Catch Them Being GOOD!

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

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

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

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.

Resources Bass et. al (2009). Chapter 5- Managing Inquiry Instruction and Learning. Methods for Teaching Inquiry Science. Pearson. pp. 126-131. 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://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr301.shtml