EDUU 510 Journal #4
Classroom Management: Part I
What is Classroom Management?
Classroom Management involves teacher actions to create a learning environment that encourages:
- positive social interaction
- active engagement in learning
- self‐motivation
Relationships Matter!
- Teacher-Student Relationships
- Student-Student Relationships
- Classroom Community Relationships
Characteristics of a Learning Community?
- Security
- Open communication
- Mutual liking
- Shared goals or objectives
- Connectedness and trust
What are the Elements of an Effective Classroom Management Plan?
- Room Environment
- Behavioral Expectations
- Procedures
- Daily Schedule
- Group Building Activities
- Communication with Parents
Room Environment
- Color
- Lighting
- Use of Space
- Bulletin Boards
- Resources
- Music
Room Arrangement
Tips for Organizing Your Classroom
- Keep high traffic areas free of congestion
- Be sure students can easily be seen by the teacher
- Keep frequently used teaching materials and supplies readily accessible
- Be certain students can easily see instructional presentations and displays
Behavioral Expectations
- Behavioral guidelines- describe required behaviors (rules)
- Tiered consequences-describe what happens if guidelines aren’t followed
- Rewards- Individual, small group, whole class
Guidelines for Selecting Classroom Rules
- Make classroom rules consistent with school rules
- Involve students in making the rules
- Identify appropriate behaviors and translate them into positively stated rules
- Focus on important behaviors
- Keep the number of rules to a minimum (4-6)
- Have rules address behaviors that can be observed
- Identify rewards when students follow the rules and consequences when they break them.
Procedures
What procedures will you have in place for:
Beginning & End of the day/period
Attendance
Pencil sharpening
Use of restroom/getting drinks
Students who have questions
Getting students’ attention
Labeling and turning in assignments
Homework
Make up work
What to do when finished
Daily Schedule
- How will the day/class period
be structured?
- How long will a teaching
segment be?
- What transition activities
will occur?
Group Building
How will you help
students get to know one
another?
Parent Communication
- How will you introduce yourself to parents in a letter?
- What items would you put on a parent questionnaire that would help you get to know their child?
The Importance of Family Involvement
- To create open, two‐way communication and to establish friendly relations.
- To understand the student's home condition
- To inform families of academic expectations and events as well as student performance.
- To enlist help from families about academic issues
The Importance of Family Involvement
- To inform families of disciplinary expectations and actions.
- To enlist help from families about dealing with their children
Ways to Communicate with Families
- Introductory Letter
- Newsletters
- Letters about classroom management and discipline
- Back to School Night
- Information Sheets
- Open House
- Individual Notes
- Phone Calls
- Websites and Emails
- Report Cards
- Parent Conferences
First Day of School
- Greet students
- Tell students about seat assignments
- Correct improper room entry
- Handle administrative tasks
- Make introductions
- Discuss rules and procedures
- Present course requirements
- Conduct initial activities
Social and Emotional Learning
Restorative Practices
- Resolving conflicts
- Building healthy relationships between educators and students
- Reduce, prevent and improve harmful behavior
- Repair harm and restore positive relationships
- Resolve conflict, hold individuals accountable