Managing Your Classroom

Managing Your Classroom

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3 Vocabulary Terms Authoritarian Style Authoritative Style Classroom Rules Classroom Management Classroom Procedures Nonverbal Cues Permissive Style School Policies

4 Authoritarian Style A management style that seeks to control students behavior through many rules, procedures, and consequences

5 Authoritative Style A management style that seeks to shape students behavior through setting high expectations, explanations, and consistent application of consequences

6 Class Guidelines The guidelines for students behavior that is specific to a class or teacher

7 Classroom Management The steps teachers take to optimize learning by shaping their classroom environment, engaging students in learning, and minimizing inappropriate behavior

8 Classroom Procedures Specific guidelines that translate the class rules into concrete actions expected of students

9 Nonverbal Cues Communication without words using techniques such as eye contact, body language, gestures, and physical closeness

10 Permissive Style A management style that sets few expectations and rules for students and enforces them inconsistently

11 School Procedures Overall guidelines that generally address major issues such as attendance and dress code

12 Creating the Classroom Environment

13 Creating the Classroom Environment The arrangement and look of a classroom sets the atmosphere for learning

14 Guidelines for arranging the space Ease of student use Ease of teaching Ease of supervising

15 Building a sense of community involves: Positive relationships Respect Student involvement Class identity

16 Keeping Students Involved in Learning

17 One of the biggest challenges for teachers is: Keeping everyone involved in the learning process

18 When teachers present engaging lessons Students learn and remember more Students are less likely to engage in problem behaviors

19 Common transitions situations include: Greeting students Class start-up assignment Transition to small groups Students who finish early Lessons that end early

20 Managing Behavior

21 How well teachers manage classroom behavior directly impacts how much learning can take place.

22 The three general management styles Authoritarian Permissive Authoritative

23 When developing a behavior management plan, key questions include What realistic expectations for student behavior should you set? How will you reward students for appropriate behavior? What steps will you take when inappropriate behavior occurs?

24 Minimizing problem behaviors can be done by: A. Developing personal responsibility in students B. Utilizing routines C. Assigning seats D. Monitoring the classroom E. Using nonverbal cues

25 Handling Problem Behavior

26 How to respond to problem behaviors: Teacher s behavior management plan School rules District polices Class rules and procedures

27 Techniques effective when dealing with behavior problems Nonverbal cues Asking the student questions related to the lesson Inserting the student name in the lesson Stating clearly what the student should do Taking the focus off the situation

28 When dealing with serious behavioral issues: Keep records Involve parents or guardians Utilize school resources

29 QUESTIONS?

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