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How to Be An Effective Teacher
Margaret AdamsMelrose Public Schools
August 2012
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WHY YOU NEED TO SUCCEED ON THE FIRST DAYS OF SCHOOL
Chapter 12
ObjectivesParticipants will be able to… Discuss the key characteristics of
“effective teachers.” Name specific strategies to set positive
expectations with students. Outline first day script for their classroom. Outline a classroom discipline plan.
State your objectives at the beginning of every lesson. Post the objectives on the board. They should always begin with “Students will be able to…” Return to your objectives at the end of the lesson.
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Agenda First Day Scripts What is an Effective Teacher? Positive Expectations Classroom Management
Rules Consequences Classroom Discipline Plan
Post your agenda for the lesson everyday! Review it at the beginning of the class. Return to it at the end of class.
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Three Steps to Teaching Procedures1. Teach. State, explain, model, and
demonstrate the procedure.2. Rehearse. Rehearse and practice the
procedure under your supervision.3. Reinforce. Reteach, rehearse, practice,
and reinforce the classroom procedure until it becomes a student habit or routine.
p. 1755
Give Me Five1. Eyes on speaker.2. Quiet3. Be still.4. Hands free (put things down)5. Listen
p. 185 6
Important Facts Successful teachers have a script or plan
ready for the first day of school.
The most important thing to establish in the first week of school is CONSISTENCY.
Effective teachers teach classroom management procedures that create consistency.
p. 3-4 7
Important Facts Effective teachers have lesson plans and
procedures that produce student learning.
Effective teachers establish control over the classroom in the very first week of school.
p. 3-4 8
Effective Teacher Use a script to organize the class the first
week. Continually acquire knowledge and skills. Produce results. Impacts and touches lives
p. 3-4 9
First Day Scripts As we go through two teacher’s first-day
scripts, think What content did they cover? What was the tone? What was the message to students? What do you think the students got out of
these presentations? What do you think the teachers got out of
creating these presentations?
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Think, Pair, Share1. Think about the questions. Take notes
if you need to.2. Sit knee to knee.3. Quickly choose who will go first.4. Partner 1 talks.5. Partner 2 talks.6. Speaker speaks loudly and clearly.7. Listener listens with a calm body.8. Everyone takes responsibility for their
own listening.9. Be prepared to share with the class.
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Three Most Important Components Let’s agree on the three most important
components of a first-day script that can be consistently implemented.
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What is the procedure to be implemented?
Who will do this procedure?
How will the procedure be presented? (PowerPoint presentation, tri-fold brochure, classroom poster)
When will the procedure be taught? (One the first day, student survey, personal reflection, etc.)
How will feedback be collected? (Peer observation, student survey, personal reflection, etc.)
What revisions are needed to improve this procedure? (Teach it a different time, review and critique it daily, etc.
WHAT IS AN EFFECTIVE TEACHER?
Chapter 214
The Effective Teacher1. Exhibits positive expectations for all
students.2. Establishes good classroom management
techniques. 3. Design lessons for student mastery.
Chapter 2 15
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With positive expectations
Without positive expectations
With classroom management
Without classroom management
With lesson mastery
Without lesson mastery
Look Like
Sound Like
Feel Like
CHARACTERISTICS #1: POSITIVE EXPECTATIONS
Unit B17
The Effective Teacher Has a statement of positive expectations
ready for the first day of school. Creates a classroom climate that
communicates positive expectations. Conveys positive expectations to all
students. Has a personal attitude of high
expectations.
p. 44 18
Areas where we can convey high expectations for students
Ways to convey high expectations in this area
Introductory script for day one
Homework assignments
Classroom environment
Answering student questions
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Suggestions for Positive Expectations Dress for respect. Stand at the door, smile, welcome
students, and extend a hand of welcome. Be intentionally inviting.
Assignment, “Do Now” posted on the board.
The room and materials are ready. Post inspirational sayings.
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Suggestions for Positive Expectation Address students by name. Say “please” and “thank you.” Has a controlled, disarming smile. Is loving and caring, lovable and capable.
p.7621
CHARACTERISTICS #2: CLASSROOM MANAGEMENTClassroom management is the most important factor governing learning.
Unit C starting on page 7822
What is Classroom Management? Refers to all of the things a teacher does
to organize students, space, time, and materials so student learning can take place.
A well managed classroom has a set of procedures and routines that structure the classroom.
p. 83-8423
Characteristics of a Well-Managed Classroom1. Students are deeply involved with their
work.2. Students know what is expected of them
and are generally successful. 3. There is relatively little wasted time,
confusion, or disruption.4. The climate of the classroom is work
oriented but relaxed and pleasant.
p.85 See chart of page 8624
A Successful Restaurant is Ready
The table is ready. The dining room is
ready. The staff is ready.
A Successful Teacher is Ready
The work is ready. The room is ready. The teacher is
ready. Have your
classroom ready, every single day, especially the first days of school.
p. 9125
The Ineffective Teacher…
Which characteristic of a well-managed classroom does this violate?
What would an effective’s classroom look like, or how might you do this differently?
Takes attendance and dallies.
Is the one doing the work.
Tells but does not rehears procedures.
Says, “Read chapter 3 and know the material.”
Yells and flicks lights.
Is asked repeatedly, “What are we doing today?”
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Starting the First Day of School Greet students at the door with a smile
and hand shake every day. Have seating chart prepared. Have an assignment ready and posted, i.e.
your “Do Now.” Set expectation and procedure for how
students will enter the classroom. (Stop class a few minutes before the end
to discuss procedure for exiting class.)
p. 11427
“Do Now” Your first priority is not to take atendance;
it is to get the students to work immediately.
Post an assignment before the students enter the room.
Post the assignment in the same location every day.
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HOW TO HAVE AN EFFECTIVE DISCIPLINE PLAN
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Rules Rules are to set limits. Students need to feel that someone is in
control and responsible for their environment-someone who not only sets limits but also maintains them.
The function of a rule is to prevent or encourage behavior by clearly stating student expectations.
No more than 5 rules.
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Two Kinds of RulesGeneral Rules Respect others. Be polite and
helpful. Keep the room
clean.
Specific Rules In class when the
bell rings. No offensive
language. Hands, feet, and
objectives to yourself.
p. 151Use rules to state your specific behavior expectations, know what work you want performed.
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Procedure for Group Work1. You are responsible for your own job and
the results of the group.2. If you have a question, ask members in
your group. 3. You must be willing to help if a group
member asks for help.4. If no one can answer a question, then
agree on a consensus question and appoint one person to raise a hand for help from the teacher.
p. 209 32
Drafting Class Rules Work in grade level/department clusters to
develop specific rules for your classroom.
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Consequences Consequences are what result when a
person abides by or breaks a rule. Discuss with students a fact of life: Every
action results in a consequence. Two kinds of consequences: rewards or
penalties. Do not stop instruction when carrying out
out a consequence.
p. 15334
Continue Working on Discipline Plan Work in grade level/department groups to
draft your classroom discipline plan.
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Classroom Procedures that Must Become Student Routines1. Beginning of period (page 197)2. Quieting a class (page 182)3. Students seeking help (page 186)4. Movement of pages (page 198)5. End of period (page 178)
p. 174
See page 193 for a full list of possible procedures.36
First New Teacher Meeting Bring a copy of your first day script with
procedures outlined. Bring a copy of your classroom rules. Read “Unit C: Classroom Management” in
The First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher.
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ObjectivesParticipants will be able to… Discuss the key characteristics of
“effective teachers.” Name specific strategies to set positive
expectations with students. Outline first day script for their classroom. Outline a classroom discipline plan.
State your objectives at the beginning of every lesson. Post the objectives on the board. They should always begin with “Students will be able to…” Return to your objectives at the end of the lesson.
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Agenda First Day Scripts What is an Effective Teacher? Positive Expectations Classroom Management
Rules Consequences Classroom Discipline Plan
Post your agenda for the lesson everyday! Review it at the beginning of the class. Return to it at the end of class.
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