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How to maximize the time you have Managing the Religious Education Classroom:
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What will we accomplish during this time? we will explore students’ behaviors and their cause; we will determine some components of good classroom management; we will consider our own practices and plan for change; we will make a commitment to do our best.
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FUNCTIONS OF THE MANAGER PLANNING COMMUNICATION OF GOALS REGULATION OF ACTIVITIES CREATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT SUPERVISION MOTIVATION EVALUATION SIMULTANEOUS HANDLING OF: PACING SEQUENCING TIME ORDER FOCUS SURPRISE
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WHAT DO WE MEAN BY GOOD CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT? THE ABILITY TO DETERMINE WHAT ACTIVITIES WILL MOTIVATE THE STUDENTS; THE ABILITY TO DETERMINE LEARNING STYLES OF STUDENTS; THE ABILITY TO HANDLE THE ELEMENT OF SURPRISE; THE ABILITY TO ASSESS CORRECTLY
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Skills Listening Following directions Sharing Social Interaction Cooperation Problem-solving Organization Service
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Which of these skills do your students need to master? Listening Following directions Sharing Social Interaction Cooperation Problem-solving Organization Service
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PHYSICAL FACTORS THAT AFFECT STUDENT BEHAVIOR WEATHERSENSE OF TIME CIRCADIAN RHYTHMSCOLOR DARK/LIGHTPHYS.WELL-BEING OPEN/CLOSEDLEARNING STYLE NOISE, SMELLAFFECTIVE CLIMATE SENSORY LEARNING PREFERENCES
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REALITY CHECK: 1. WHAT DID YOU JUST HEAR THAT YOU WANT TO REMEMBER? 2. HOW WILL YOU APPLY IT TO YOUR SITUATION?
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THE BASICS USE OF TIME GROUP MANAGEMENT DESIGNING ENGAGING LESSONS GIVING DIRECTIONS MANAGING PAPERWORK DELEGATING RESPONSIBILITIES HANDLING MISBEHAVIOR BEGINNING OF THE YEAR
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What are some other skills you’d like to master? For example: Use of technology More participation Use of teaching materials Inclusion of all students Cooperative learning Projects
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Time on Task: Timewasters Lack of Planning Lack of clarity in giving direction Students unclear about supplies and materials they need Students unclear about how to get help Lack of routine for distributing and collecting materials Lack of planning for transitions
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KEYS TO MANAGING THE CLASSROOM ROUTINE RULES RESPECT REFLECT REVIEW RETURN REACT
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1. ROUTINE If classroom activities are not carefully structured, disruption can occur, inviting additional disturbance by students.
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Routine: some suggestions Prepare well in advance Be consistent Let students take care of routine tasks Give clear concise directions Make routine tasks sequential Periodically review the routine
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2. Rules Students need defined, mutually agreed-upon enforceable standards of behavior with logical consequences for misbehavior.
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2. Rules Involve students in rule-setting Involve students in consequence-setting Give concrete examples Be consistent in enforcing Post the rules and communicate them to students’ homes
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Some Basic Rules Some Basic Rules: Come to class prepared Pay attention to directions Work quietly when the teacher is not present Respect other persons and their possessions Wait for the teacher to call on you before you answer a question or ask for help
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Ignoring Inappropriate Behavior 1. The problem is momentary; 2. It is not serious or dangerous; 3. Drawing attention would cause more disruption; 4. The student is usually well-behaved; 5. Other students are not involved.
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3. R-e-s-p-e-c-t Students need to know that they are respected as persons.
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3. Respect Familiarize yourself with students’ learning styles Learn motivational techniques Convey high expectations to all students Speak and write respectfully Be fair
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Students LikeDislike
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Learning Pyramid Average Retention Rate Lecture----------------------------5% Reading--------------------------10% Audio-visual---------------------20% Demonstration-------------------30% Discussion Group------------------50% Practice by Doing----------------------75% Teach Others/Immediate Use of Learning------------------------90%
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4. Reflect Effective planning, solving of problems, strategizing as to instructional approaches requires some time for reflection.
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4. Reflect Strategize approaches to problems with other teachers Plan lessons that call for a variety of learning activities Plan for a “Plan B” Be sensitive to clues and cues from students
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Classroom Seating sweet spot reluctant learners
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5. Review Summarization, careful assessment and testing, homework that offers reinforcement and application of learning obviate a sense of “drift”
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5. Review Design tests to assess Develop and communicate homework policy Allow students to start homework Summarize each lesson Summarize each unit
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6. Return Students respond to feedback, whether written or spoken
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6. Return Return all written work in a timely manner Look for ways to give some positive feedback Provide ways in which to reinforce learning Try to give immediate feedback
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7. React Realize that teaching is a human activity where there is mystery and, perhaps, even magic
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7. React Convey a sense of excitement about learning Ask probing questions Relate learning to real life Strive to involve all students Use low-profile intervention REACT!
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Some Questions: 1. How does the arrangement of my classroom enhance my teaching objectives? 2. How do I manage transition time? 3. How do I signal for attention? 4. How do I alternate classroom activities? 5. How do I manage student written work?
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Some more questions.... 6. How do I develop and teach rules? 7. How do I communicate with parents? 8. How do I divide and allocate tasks? 9. How do I model acceptable behavior? 10. How do I insure age-appropriate behavior? 11. How do I meet student learning differences? FINALLY: What will I do differently this year, so that I teach smarter, not harder?
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