2. Classroom Management for the High School Business Education Teacher A Focus on Communicating with Students and Parents Sonya Shockley EDTC 5630

3. Terms Classroom Management ways of organizing the resources, pupils and helpers in your classroom so that teaching and learning can proceed in an efficient and safe manner. Communication the exchange of thoughts, messages, or information, as by speech, signals, writing, or behavior.

4. The Five P's of Classroom Management Powerful curriculum all planned and ready to go Prerequisites are in place Parameters are clear at all times Participation is expected and nurtured Positive attitude Source: http://www.todaysteacher.com/ClassroomManagement.htm#five%20p

5. What is an Effective Business Teacher? Roles and Responsibilities Good Communication with Students and Parents Motivate Learners

6. Classroom Management Topics Beginning of the Year Communication Motivation

7. Objectives Upon completion of this project the student will: demonstrate understanding of the components that make up classroom management for the high school business classroom acquire more information about effective classroom management practices of the high school business classroom acquire beginning of year practices and plans understand good communication with students and parents is essential to success in the classroom develop teaching strategies for the high school business curriculum

8. Assessment Assessment will be based on the following criteria: Refer to journal and discuss findings with classmates Binder will be assessed according to findings and guidelines Bookmarks list will be sent to instructor for evaluation and shared with classmates

9. Ways to Communicate with Students Deal in the present. Talk directly to students rather than about them. Speak courteously. Take responsibility for statements by using the personal pronoun ``I.'' Make statements rather than asking questions.

10. How to Listen to Students Use empathic, nonevaluative listening. Use paraphrasing, active listening, or reflecting Make eye contact and be aware of nonverbal messages. Suggest strong leadership by using body carriage, facial expressions, and gestures.

11. Ways to Keep in Touch With Parents Web Site E-mail Phone Newsletters Academic Calendar Note-cards/Letters Parent-Teacher Conferences

12. Ways to Involve Parents in the Classroom Guest Speaker Model real-life applications of concepts learned Help with school-wide events/projects

13. Good Luck!