1. Classroom Management and Organisation (Primary) NIPTWS03

2. Classroom Management and Organisation Working together in the workshops will involve… Confidentiality Participation Contributing to group learning Asking questions/clarifying issues Taking responsibility for your own learning Please check that your phone is off for the duration of the workshop

3. Classroom Management and Organisation What ? / Why? 3. Feedback 2. Group Discussion 1. Paper Conversation Classroom Management

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6. Classroom Management and Organisation Classroom Management and Organisation... ‘... the things that a teacher does to organize students, space, time and materials so that... learning can take place’. (First Days of School, Wong) create a purposeful learning environment minimise disruption/maximise potential for learning make it easier for the teacher to teach and for the children to learn

7. Classroom Management and Organisation Procedures for Induction and the Procedures and Criteria for Probation 2013/14: APPENDIX 4 CRITERIA USED IN THE INSPECTION OF THE WORK OF TEACHERS FOR PROBATIONARY AND REGISTRATION PURPOSES IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS Being probated… Classroom management and organisation The NQT demonstrates good classroom management skills under the following criteria: Promotes good behaviour through the use of appropriate behaviour management systems Cultivates a caring relationship with pupils (including use of praise and positive feedback) Provides an attractive learning environment (layout, quality of display including pupils’ work, interest centres, etc. Uses resources effectively Manages SNA support in the classroom context (where appropriate)

8. Classroom Management and Organisation pg. 19-35 pg. 111-125 Classroom Organisation Classroom Management Positive Relationships The Social Environment The Learning Environment Classroom Organisation A Systematic Approach to Responding to Behaviour Teacher Attitudes and Behaviours Social and Emotional Teaching Strategies

9. Classroom Management and Organisation Positive Relationships - 5 ways to connect with pupils The Social Environment - 5 strategies to develop a positive social environment The Learning Environment - 5 strategies to develop a positive learning environment Classroom Organisation - 5 elements of a well organised classroom Systematic Approach to Responding to Behaviour - 5 elements of a systematic approach to responding to behaviour Teacher Attitudes and Behaviours - 5 key behaviours/attitudes Social and Emotional Teaching Strategies - 5 strategies for teaching social and emotional competence Classroom Management and Organisation - How ?

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11. Classroom Management and Organisation Teach Social Skills - listening/turn taking/expressing an opinion Provide opportunities for pupils to work alone/pairs/groups Communicate clear realistic expectations Differentiate your teaching and accommodate learning styles Treat mistakes as opportunities for learning Use appropriate resources Develop positive relationships Plan fun activities with clear learning outcomes Social and Learning Environment of the Classroom (BESD Guidelines, Pg 22/23) Learning Environment Checklist Pg. 15/16

12. Classroom Management and Organisation Physical Environment Layout - Pleasant/welcoming, safe, clean, well–maintained, uncluttered Classroom Display Resources Classroom Rules Few in number Negotiated / Age appropriate Stated positively in terms of observable behaviours Explained/ role played/ practised Routines/Procedures Pg. 25 BESD Guidelines Classroom Organisation (BESD Guidelines, Pg. 23-27)

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14. Classroom Management and Organisation Routines www.seomraranga.com What can you do when you don’t understand? ? www.busyteacher.org

15. Classroom Management and Organisation A Systematic Approach to Responding to Behaviour Teacher attention and praise Planned ignoring of minor non-disruptive and attention-seeking behaviour Using incentives and rewards to encourage positive behaviour and motivation A stepwise approach to responding to misbehaviour Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties – A Continuum of Support - Guidelines for Teachers Informed by School Policy (BESD Guidelines, Pg. 28-32)

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17. Model the behaviour/attitudes expected from pupils Develop positive relationships Be aware of… … behaviours that ‘push your buttons’ … managing emotions and conveying a sense of calm and control … tone of voice/body language … the need to seek support of colleagues Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties - A Continuum of Support - Guidelines for Teachers, Pg. 27 Teacher Attitudes and Behaviour

18. Classroom Management and Organisation Social and Emotional Teaching Strategies Example of Skills to be taught Relationship Building Social and Emotional Understanding Conflict Negotiation Regulating Emotions/Behaviours Engagement/Persistence Sample Strategies Friendship Tree Songs/Games/Stories Feelings check in.. Pg. 136 BESD Guidelines Turtle Technique Pg. 134 BESD Guidelines Social and Emotional Strategies Pg. 35 BESD Guidelines Teachable Moments SPHE Self Identity My Friends and Other People Relating to Others Developing Citizenship Primarydisplays.co.uk

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20. Classroom Management and Organisation 1.What strategies could be used to settle the children after break? 2.Ideas for transitions between lessons! 3.Correcting the children’s work takes a lot of time. Any advice on managing corrections? 4.When the children are working in groups they are constantly asking me what to do. How can I remedy this situation? 5.Managing the noise level in the classroom can be difficult. I find myself raising my voice quite a lot. What should I do? 6.Can you advise me what to do about early finishers? 7.What could I do to engage children who swing on their chairs, play with pencil cases, root in their bags, etc.? 8.Taking down homework and checking that it’s done seems to take forever! How can I reduce the time it takes? 9.Any suggestions for managing the class when we go to the hall/yard/field for PE? 10.I am worried about children in my class who are in need of lots of individual attention. What can I do? 11.I have a Special Needs Assistant (SNA) in my room this year. I am not very clear on what her role is. Where can I get advice or guidelines on the role of the Special Needs Assistant?

21. Classroom Management and Organisation 3 aspects of my current practice that support effective classroom management 3 ideas from today’s workshop that I would like to incorporate into my practice

22. Classroom Management and Organisation Web Resources www.teachingchannel.org www.educationoasis.com/instruction/classroom_management.htm www.primaryresources.co.uk www.seomraranga.com www.superteachertools.com

23. Classroom Management and Organisation If you want it - teach it. If you want to maintain it - encourage, acknowledge and reinforce it! (source unknown)

24. Classroom Management and Organisation Additional Support Professional Support Groups NIPT School Support Service www.teacherinduction.ie Contact the NIPT info@teacherinduction.ie Please ask your Facilitator or EC for the contact details of the NIPT RDO assigned to your EC To ask for support is a sign of strength…