Promoting Good Methodsof Classroom Discipline
Helping students to govern their own
behavior in ways that help them learn is a
long-standing goal of all teachers There
are a number of ways that a teacher can
promote good discipline in the class-
room
Know school guidelines for discipline
procedures
Be fair positive and consistent Be the
kind of person young people can like and
trust-firm fair friendly courteous enthu-
siastic and confident Keep your sense of
humor
Provide a list of standards and conse-
quences to parents and students Make
sure they are consistent with district and
building policy When in doubt ask a col-
league or your principal
Keep your classroom orderly Maintain a
cheerful and attractive classroom rather
than a disorderly one which might
encourage disruptive behavior
Get to know your students Learn their
names quickly and use them in and out
of class You will soon develop almost a
sixth sense for anticipat-
ing trouble before it
begins but donrsquot act as
though you expect trou-
ble or you will almost
certainly encounter
some
Let the students know
you care Determine
jointly with the class
what is acceptable in
terms of behavior and achievement and
what is not Show interest in what stu-
dents say whether or not it pertains
directly to the lesson
Treat students with the same respect
you expect from them keep confidences
Learn the meaning of terms especially
slang used by students
Begin class on time and in a business
like manner
Make learning fun Make education inter-
esting and relevant to the studentsrsquo lives
Poor planning and a full curriculum can
provoke disruptions
Praise good work good responses and
good behavior
Donrsquot threaten or use sarcasm Never
use threats to enforce discipline Never
humiliate a child
Avoid arguing with students Discussions
about class work are invaluable but argu-
ments can become emotional encounters
Be mobile moving around the room as
students work or respond to instruction
Keep your voice at a normal level If ldquodis-
asterrdquo strikes and you trip over the waste-
basket donrsquot be afraid to laugh
Grade assignments and return them as
soon as possible
Give reasonable assignments Donrsquot use
schoolwork as punishment Give clear
directions
Keep rules simple Establish as few
classroom rules as possible and keep
them simple
Maintaining Classroom Discipline
T H E R E rsquo S M O R E O N T H E B A C K gt gt gt
Discipline mdash The LEAST ApproachThere are several good methods of classroom discipline One of the best is the LEAST
Approach developed by NEA which helps you determine the appropriate level of involve-
ment If discipline problems can be handled at Step 1 there is no need to progress to
Step 2 etc Briefly the LEAST Approach includes these steps
Leave it alone
If the event is a brief and minor disturbance that is unlikely to occur again leave it be
End the action indirectly
When learning is disrupted or someone may get hurt let the student(s) involved
know you are aware of the inappropriate activity with a facial expression a body
gesture or a quiet action such as walking toward the student(s) or calling the stu-
dent(s)rsquo name(s)
Attend more fully
Secure more information from the student on who what when where and why Be
objective rather than emotional
Spell out directions
When a situation threatens to get out of hand making learning impossible or risking
harm to someone clearly explain to the student(s) involved the consequences of
hisher actions and your intent to follow through
Treat student progress
Record what happened when where who was involved what you did and who
witnessed the incident
Handling Classroom
Conflicts
Here are a few practical suggestions
for dealing with an angry student in
the classroom who is defying your
authority and is out of control
Do not raise your voice
Try to remain calm and rational
Do not touch an agitated or
angry student
Try to keep the student seated In
many instances this is impossible
You can only suggest the student
remain seated so that he might
explain to you what is wrong
Be reassuring to the student as
well as the rest of the class
Explain the importance of protect-
ing every studentrsquos right to learn
Talk about options for resolving
the conflict
Send another student for help The
student should be told to go to
the nearest office to summon
assistance from the administra-
tion
After the incident is over immedi-
ately document everything that
happened This documentation
should include time name(s) of
student(s) involved a brief
description of the events that
occurred and any information
that pertains to the student(s) or
the incident This report should be
submitted to the administration
You also should keep a copy in
case of a future conference with
parents or school administrators
regarding the incident
What if I ldquoblowrdquothe first weekIf you ldquoblowrdquo the first week donrsquot worry Just re-evaluate your rules and policies tell the
class yoursquore making some changes and be consistent from then on
Expect the unexpected
Schedules will be changed without warning and unanticipated events will occur Be flexi-
ble in responding to the unexpected ask your colleagues for suggestions on how to deal
with situations like the following
What will you do if
bull it rains at recess time
bull your class arrives too early at the cafeteria
bull a student tells you her pet died
bull a student tells you she is pregnant
bull a child wets his pants
bull a student is verbally abusive
bull a parent is angry and unreasonable
bull a student refuses to do what you ask
bull you have no textbooks
bull a student falls asleep
bull a student cuts her head falling out of her desk
bull you are called to the office in the middle of class
bull non-English speaking students are assigned to your class
bull a student has a seizure or goes into a coma
Be fair to your students
Here are some ways to help you win the respect of your students
Be consistent in application of discipline and just in your requirements and assignments
Donrsquot refuse to let a student tell you his or her side of the situation Be willing to consid-
er mitigating circumstances
Donrsquot talk about the misdeeds of students except to those who have a right to know
Donrsquot openly compare one pupil to another
Apologize if yoursquove treated a student unjustly
Make sure punishments are appropriate for the misbehavior and explain to the student
why he or she is being punished
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Teachers often make the mistakeof using ldquostoprdquo messages ratherthan a ldquostartrdquo message Forexample ldquoStop talking We needto get startedrdquo A better messageis ldquoGet out your math books andturn to page 44rdquo The effect istremendous It establishes aproductive businesslike tone forthe lesson The focus is not onthe (negative) behavior but theimportance of the lesson
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Tips for Achieving and Maintaining Discipline
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Discipline is not about getting kids to do what you want them to do Thats what dictators doand youre not a dictatormdashyoure an educator Discipline is providing an environment in whichpositive teaching and positive learning can occur simultaneously Discipline is not controlfrom the outside its order from within
In conversations with teachers Ive discovered some practical and universal ideas that willhelp you achieve discipline in your classroom Tap into the experience of these pros and turnyour classroom into a place where students learn and enjoy the process
Greet students at the door Interact with your students on a personal level every dayGreet them by name interject a positive comment or observation shake their hand andwelcome them into the classroom This sets a positive tone for a lesson or for the day
Get students focused before you begin any lesson Be sure you have theirattention before you begin Dont try to talk over students youll be initiating a competition tosee who can speak louder and also let them know its okay to talk while you are talking
Use positive presence Dont park yourself in the front of the classroom Move around the room continuously and get in andaround your students Make frequent eye contact and smile with students Monitor students with your physical presence
Model the behavioryou want students to produce If you exhibit respectfulness trust enthusiasm interest and courtesy inyour everyday dealings with students they will return the favor in kind Remember the saying ldquoValues are caught not taughtrdquo
Use low-profile intervention When you see a student who is misbehaving be sure your intervention is quiet calm andinconspicuous Use the students name in part of your presentation for example ldquoAs an example lets measure Michaels height incentimetersrdquo Michael who has been whispering to his neighbor hears his name and is drawn back into the lesson with no disruptionof the class
Send positive ldquoIrdquo messages Thomas Gordon creator of Teacher Effectiveness Training under-scores the importance of ldquoIrdquomessages as a powerful way of humanizing the classroom and ensuring positive discipline An I-message is composed of three parts
1 Include a description of the students behavior (ldquoWhen you talk while I talk helliprdquo)
2 Relate the effect this behavior has on you the teacher (ldquoI have to stop my teaching helliprdquo)
3 Let the student know the feeling it generates in you (ldquowhich frustrates merdquo)
Verbal reprimands should be private brief and as immediate as possible The more private a reprimand the lesslikely you will be challenged The more immediate the reprimand the less likely the student will feel you condone her or his behaviorAnd keep reprimands brief The more you talk the more you distract from the lesson and the more you ldquorewardrdquo a student forinappropriate behavior
Provide lots of positive feedback Many veteran teachers will tell you ldquo10 percent of the students will give you 90 percent ofyour headachesrdquo But what about the 90 percent of those other students in your classroom Dont forget them recognize theircontributions and behavior
Acknowledge positive student behavior when it is not expected
Acknowledge compliance with requests
Acknowledge hard work kindness and dependability
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Be consistent Although this is easier said than done the key to an effective discipline policy in any classroom is consistencyMake these principles part of your classroom action plan
If you have a rule enforce that rule
Dont hand out lots of warnings without following through on consequences Lots of warnings tell students that you wont enforcea rule
Be fair and impartial The rules are there for everyone and that includes girls as well as boys tall people and short peoplestudents with freckles and students without freckles and special needs kids as well as gifted kids
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Promoting Effective Classroom Management Techniques for Maintaining Control Without Confrontation by Linda Starr Education World
General Rules Twelve steps teachers can take at the beginning of the year to promote effective classroom management are
bull Develop a set of written expectations you can live with and enforce bull Be consistent Be consistent Be consistent bull Be patient with yourself and with your students bull Make parents your allies Call early and often Use the word concerned bull When communicating a concern be specific and descriptive bull Dont talk too much Use the first 15 minutes of class for lectures or presentations then
get the kids working bull Break the class period into two or three different activities Be sure each activity segues
smoothly into the next bull Begin at the very beginning of each class period and end at the very end bull Dont roll call Take the roll with your seating chart while students are working bull Keep all students actively involved For example while a student does a presentation
involve the other students in evaluating it bull Discipline individual students quietly and privately Never engage in a disciplinary
conversation across the room bull Keep your sense of perspective and your sense of humor bull Know when to ask for help
Important Strategies
Once students are settled in the classroom youll want to continue with some of these teacher-recommended techniques for maintaining control without confrontation
bull Establish eye contact bull Move around the room and increase proximity to restless students bull Send a silent signal bull Give a quiet reminder bull Re-direct a students attention
bull Begin a new activity bull Offer a choice bull Use humor bull Provide positive reinforcement bull Wait quietly until everyone is on task bull Ask a directed question
Calming Routines
Many teachers have found that the best way to start the school day is to greet each student personally as he or she enters the classroom They use the opportunity to establish rapport and to deal with such minor problems as gum chewing boisterous behavior bad moods or unwanted materials quietly and discretely -- before they can erupt into public confrontations that threaten control and disrupt the class A warm personal welcome sets the tone for the day One teacher we know offers students a choice of three greetings -- a handshake a high five or a hug Their responses she says tell her a lot about how each student is feeling that day
Copyright copy 2006 EducationWorldcom used by permission
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5 Classroom Management Tips For EveryTeacher
by Michael Linsin on July 20 2013
This week wersquore going to visit five classroom management tips all teachers can
benefit from new and veteran alike
But what makes these tips different than the usual fare is that theyrsquore so often overlooked ignored or just plainforgotten Sneak a peak into a hundred classrooms and yoursquoll find few if any teachers actually following them
Those who do however those who make these essential tips part of who they are and how they run their
classroom have an uncanny ability to create the kind of happy but peaceful learning experience students love
being part of
They have what students parents and fellow teachers struggle to put their finger on when describing those rare
individuals with a natural gift for their profession But the truth is the ability to create a dream class is available to
everyone
The tips below form the backbone of an approach to classroom management that will pave the way to
extraordinary teachingmdashif only yoursquoll make the commitment to following them
1 Teach highly detailed routines for every repeatable moment
Well-taught routines performed with excellence are among the clearest indicators of exceptional teaching They
make everything for the teacher easier save loads of learning time dramatically cut down on misbehavior and
help students stay focused on whatrsquos important
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Begin the first day of school modeling every repeatable moment of your school day Show your students
explicitly step-by-tiny-step how to enter the classroom in the morning how to ask a question how to turn in
work and how to perform every other routine that make up the common movements and transitions of your
classroom
2 Make an unwavering commitment to your classroom management plan
An inconsistently followed classroom management plan is one of the most common teacher mistakes Itrsquos also
among the most detrimental Because every time a rule is broken and you let it go you lose a layer of trust from
your students cause resentment and jealousy and send the unmistakable message that you donrsquot really mean
what you say
Furthermore teachers who fail to rely on a clearly defined plan for holding students accountable inevitably makebehavior worse by falling into hurtful methods like yelling scolding and sarcasm They also tend to take
misbehavior personally have poor relationships with students and experience mountains of stress
3 Build a behavior-influencing relationship with your students
Having a positive relationship with students makes everything easier particularly classroom management When
your students like you and trust you theyrsquoll want to please you which in turn gives you powerful leverage toinfluence their behavior And the best news is it isnrsquot difficult
If yoursquore merely pleasant in your interactions with students if yoursquore open to laughter and seeing the humor in
your classroom and in the unique and wonderful personalities of your students then behavior-influencing rapportwill grow naturally Your students will look up to you and be drawn to you organically and without strategic
effort
4 Spend more time observing and less time micromanaging
Most teachers talk too much help too much and are seen too much The truth is micromanagement breedsneedy demanding and dependent students who expect from you what they can readily do for themselvesIronically it also causes them to grow tired of your constant intrusive presence
So instead of buzzing around the room reteaching one student after another focus your energy on delivering
clear-cut efficient and high-impact lessons a thorough checking of understanding and an expectation of silentfocused independent practicemdashwhile you observe closely from a short distance
5 Take responsibility for your studentsmdashboth their learning and behavior
In our profession perhaps more than any other itrsquos easymdashtoo easymdashto point the finger at outside
circumstances There are dozens of ready-made justifications for why your students misbehave why theyrsquoredisrespectful why they donrsquot listen or do their homework or work together etc
But in the end blaming parents video games or the neighborhood they live in for example solves nothing and
makes creating the classroom you really want an impossibility Itrsquos also akin to giving up on them pigeonholingtheir behavior and limiting their potential
When you take responsibility however when you stand up and say ldquoItrsquos up to me right now and at this
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schoolrdquo there are no limits
The Perfect Time
Summer vacation is the perfect time to take inventory of the previous school year Itrsquos the perfect time to discard
bad habits turn over a new leaf and commit to being the teacher you really want to be
The five classroom management tips above represent a wonderful glorious beginning and a future of unlimitedpossibility
But they do take commitment They do take a setting aside of some of your natural instincts habits and crutches
in favor of what really works in the classroom
Itrsquos scary to step out into the unknown Itrsquos scary to dare yourself to be more than just another teacher Itrsquosscary to think that your professional dreams really can come true
But if you can take that first step on that first day of school then you can take another And another
Itrsquos doable and within your grasp
Just reach out a little farther
And take it
Note If yoursquore new to Smart Classroom Management and have questions about the topics above please visit
our archive as well as the books Dream Class and The Classroom Management Secret
Also we were honored this week to be included in the 151 leading sites for elementary educators You can findthe list here
Finally if you havenrsquot done so already please join us Itrsquos free Click here and begin receiving classroom
management articles like this one in your email box every week
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11 Techniques for Better Classroom Discipline
Here are eleven techniques that you can usein your classroom that will help you achieveeffective group management and control Theyhave been adapted from an article called APrimer on Classroom Discipline PrinciplesOld and New by Thomas R McDaniel PhiDelta Kappan September 1986
1 Focusing
Be sure you have the attention of everyone inyour classroom before you start your lessonDonrsquot attempt to teach over the chatter ofstudents who are not paying attention
Inexperienced teachers sometimes think that by beginning their lesson theclass will settle down The children will see that things are underway now andit is time to go to work Sometimes this works but the children are also goingto think that you are willing to compete with them that you donrsquot mind talkingwhile they talk or that you are willing to speak louder so that they can finishtheir conversation even after you have started the lesson They get the ideathat you accept their inattention and that it is permissible to talk while you arepresenting a lesson
The focusing technique means that you will demand their attention before youbegin It means that you will wait and not start until everyone has settleddown Experienced teachers know that silence on their part is very effectiveThey will punctuate their waiting by extending it 3 to 5 seconds after theclassroom is completely quiet Then they begin their lesson using a quietervoice than normal
A soft spoken teacher often has a calmer quieter classroom than one with astronger voice Her students sit still in order to hear what she says
2 Direct Instruction
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Uncertainty increases the level of excitement in the classroom The techniqueof direct instruction is to begin each class by telling the students exactly whatwill be happening The teacher outlines what he and the students will bedoing this period He may set time limits for some tasks
An effective way to marry this technique with the first one is to include time atthe end of the period for students to do activities of their choosing Theteacher may finish the description of the hourrsquos activities with ldquoAnd I think wewill have some time at the end of the period for you to chat with your friendsgo to the library or catch up on work for other classesrdquo
The teacher is more willing to wait for class attention when he knows there isextra time to meet his goals and objectives The students soon realize thatthe more time the teacher waits for their attention the less free time theyhave at the end of the hour
3 Monitoring
The key to this principle is to circulate Get up and get around the roomWhile your students are working make the rounds Check on their progress
An effective teacher will make a pass through the whole room about twominutes after the students have started a written assignment She checksthat each student has started that the children are on the correct page andthat everyone has put their names on their papers The delay is importantShe wants her students to have a problem or two finished so she can checkthat answers are correctly labeled or in complete sentences She providesindividualized instruction as needed
Students who are not yet quite on task will be quick to get going as they seeher approach Those that were distracted or slow to get started can benudged along
The teacher does not interrupt the class or try to make generalannouncements unless she notices that several students have difficulty withthe same thing The teacher uses a quiet voice and her students appreciateher personal and positive attention
4 Modeling
McDaniel tells us of a saying that goes ldquoValues are caught not taughtrdquoTeachers who are courteous prompt enthusiastic in control patient andorganized provide examples for their students through their own behaviorThe ldquodo as I say not as I dordquo teachers send mixed messages that confuse
students and invite misbehavior
If you want students to use quiet voices in your classroom while they workyou too will use a quiet voice as you move through the room helpingyoungsters
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youngsters
5 Non-Verbal Cuing
A standard item in the classroom of the 1950rsquos was the clerkrsquos bell A shinynickelbell sat on the teacherrsquos desk With one tap of the button on top he hadeveryonersquos attention Teachers have shown a lot of ingenuity over the years inmaking use of non-verbal cues in the classroom Some flip light switchesOthers keep clickers in their pockets
Non-verbal cues can also be facial expressions body posture and handsignals Care should be given in choosing the types of cues you use in yourclassroom Take time to explain what you want the students to do when youuse your cues
6 Environmental Control
A classroom can be a warm cheery place Students enjoy an environmentthat changes periodically Study centers with pictures and color inviteenthusiasm for your subject
Young people like to know about you and your interests Include personalitems in your classroom A family picture or a few items from a hobby orcollection on your desk will trigger personal conversations with your studentsAs they get to know you better you will see fewer problems with discipline
Just as you may want to enrich your classroom there are times when youmay want to impoverish it as well You may need a quiet corner with fewdistractions Some students will get caught up in visual exploration For themthe splash and the color is a siren that pulls them off task They may needmore ldquovanillardquo and less ldquorocky-roadrdquo Have a quiet place where you can steerthese youngsters Let them get their work done first and then come back toexplore and enjoy the rest of the room
7 Low-Profile Intervention
Most students are sent to the principalrsquos office as a result of confrontationalescalation The teacher has called them on a lesser offense but in themoments that follow the student and the teacher are swept up in a verbalmaelstrom Much of this can be avoided when the teacherrsquos intervention isquiet and calm
An effective teacher will take care that the student is not rewarded for
misbehavior by becoming the focus of attention She monitors the activity inher classroom moving around the room She anticipates problems beforethey occur Her approach to a misbehaving student is inconspicuous Othersin the class are not distracted
While lecturing to her class this teacher makes effective use of name-dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops the
72313 Discipline by Design
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dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops theyoungsterrsquos name into her dialogue in a natural way ldquoAnd you see David wecarry the one to the tens columnrdquo David hears his name and is drawn backon task The rest of the class doesnrsquot seem to notice
8 Assertive Discipline
This is traditional limit setting authoritarianism When executed as presentedby Lee Canter (who has made this form a discipline one of the most widelyknown and practiced) it will include a good mix of praise This is high profilediscipline The teacher is the boss and no child has the right to interfere withthe learning of any student Clear rules are laid out and consistently enforced
9 Assertive I-Messages
A component of Assertive Discipline these I-Messages are statements thatthe teacher uses when confronting a student who is misbehaving They areintended to be clear descriptions of what the student is suppose to do Theteacher who makes good use of this technique will focus the childrsquos attentionfirst and foremost on the behavior he wants not on the misbehavior ldquoI wantyou tordquo or ldquoI need you tordquo or ldquoI expect you tordquo
The inexperienced teacher may incorrectly try ldquoI want you to stoprdquo only todiscover that this usually triggers confrontation and denial The focus is onthe misbehavior and the student is quick to retort ldquoI wasnrsquot doing anythingrdquoor ldquoIt wasnrsquot my faultrdquo or ldquoSince when is there a rule againstrdquo andescalation has begun
10 Humanistic I-Messages
These I-messages are expressions of our feelings Thomas Gordon creatorof Teacher Effectiveness Training (TET) tells us to structure these messagesin three parts First include a description of the childrsquos behavior ldquoWhen youtalk while I talkrdquo Second relate the effect this behavior has on the teacherldquoI have to stop my teachingrdquo And third let the student know the feeling thatit generates in the teacher ldquowhich frustrates merdquo
A teacher distracted by a student who was constantly talking while he tried toteach once made this powerful expression of feelings ldquoI cannot imaginewhat I have done to you that I do not deserve the respectfrom you that I getfrom the others in this class If I have been rude to you or inconsiderate in any
way please let me know I feel as though I have somehow offended you andnow you are unwilling to show me respectrdquo The student did not talk during hislectures again for many weeks
11 Positive Discipline
Use classroom rules that describe the behaviors you want instead of listingthings the students cannot do Instead of ldquono-running in the roomrdquo use ldquomovethrough the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettle
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through the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettleconflicts appropriatelyrdquo Instead of ldquono gum chewingrdquo use ldquoleave gum athomerdquo Refer to your rules as expectations Let your students know this ishow you expect them to behave in your classroom
Make ample use of praise When you see goodbehavior acknowledge it This can be doneverbally of course but it doesnrsquot have to be Anod a smile or a ldquothumbs uprdquo will reinforce thebehavior
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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices begin by placing a check in the appropriate column Then add your points Allow 4 points for each ldquousuallyrdquo and 2 points for each ldquosometimesrdquo and 0 points for each ldquoneverrdquo Rate your classroom disciplinary practices as follows 90-100 ndash Excellent 80-89 ndash Good 70-79 ndash Fair Below 70 ndash Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Top Tips for Successful Classroom Discipline and Management
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Top 10 Tips for Classroom Disciplineand Management
discipline problems classroom management
Classroom discipline and management causes the most fear andconsternation in new teachers However classroom managementis a skill that is not only learned but practiced daily Here are tentips that can lead to successful classroom management anddiscipline These tips can help you cut down on discipline problemsand leave you with fewer interruptions and disruptions
If you would like additional information check out this step-by-step look at how to handle discipline problems with effectiveclassroom management
1 Its Easier to Get EasierMany teachers make the mistake of starting the school year witha poor discipline plan Students quickly assess the situation ineach class and realize what they will be allowed to get away withOnce you set a precedent of allowing a lot of disruptions it can bevery hard to start better classroom management and disciplinetechniques However it is never tough to get easier as the yeargoes on While you dont have to follow the adage Never smileuntil Christmas it does have its merits
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Discipline mdash The LEAST ApproachThere are several good methods of classroom discipline One of the best is the LEAST
Approach developed by NEA which helps you determine the appropriate level of involve-
ment If discipline problems can be handled at Step 1 there is no need to progress to
Step 2 etc Briefly the LEAST Approach includes these steps
Leave it alone
If the event is a brief and minor disturbance that is unlikely to occur again leave it be
End the action indirectly
When learning is disrupted or someone may get hurt let the student(s) involved
know you are aware of the inappropriate activity with a facial expression a body
gesture or a quiet action such as walking toward the student(s) or calling the stu-
dent(s)rsquo name(s)
Attend more fully
Secure more information from the student on who what when where and why Be
objective rather than emotional
Spell out directions
When a situation threatens to get out of hand making learning impossible or risking
harm to someone clearly explain to the student(s) involved the consequences of
hisher actions and your intent to follow through
Treat student progress
Record what happened when where who was involved what you did and who
witnessed the incident
Handling Classroom
Conflicts
Here are a few practical suggestions
for dealing with an angry student in
the classroom who is defying your
authority and is out of control
Do not raise your voice
Try to remain calm and rational
Do not touch an agitated or
angry student
Try to keep the student seated In
many instances this is impossible
You can only suggest the student
remain seated so that he might
explain to you what is wrong
Be reassuring to the student as
well as the rest of the class
Explain the importance of protect-
ing every studentrsquos right to learn
Talk about options for resolving
the conflict
Send another student for help The
student should be told to go to
the nearest office to summon
assistance from the administra-
tion
After the incident is over immedi-
ately document everything that
happened This documentation
should include time name(s) of
student(s) involved a brief
description of the events that
occurred and any information
that pertains to the student(s) or
the incident This report should be
submitted to the administration
You also should keep a copy in
case of a future conference with
parents or school administrators
regarding the incident
What if I ldquoblowrdquothe first weekIf you ldquoblowrdquo the first week donrsquot worry Just re-evaluate your rules and policies tell the
class yoursquore making some changes and be consistent from then on
Expect the unexpected
Schedules will be changed without warning and unanticipated events will occur Be flexi-
ble in responding to the unexpected ask your colleagues for suggestions on how to deal
with situations like the following
What will you do if
bull it rains at recess time
bull your class arrives too early at the cafeteria
bull a student tells you her pet died
bull a student tells you she is pregnant
bull a child wets his pants
bull a student is verbally abusive
bull a parent is angry and unreasonable
bull a student refuses to do what you ask
bull you have no textbooks
bull a student falls asleep
bull a student cuts her head falling out of her desk
bull you are called to the office in the middle of class
bull non-English speaking students are assigned to your class
bull a student has a seizure or goes into a coma
Be fair to your students
Here are some ways to help you win the respect of your students
Be consistent in application of discipline and just in your requirements and assignments
Donrsquot refuse to let a student tell you his or her side of the situation Be willing to consid-
er mitigating circumstances
Donrsquot talk about the misdeeds of students except to those who have a right to know
Donrsquot openly compare one pupil to another
Apologize if yoursquove treated a student unjustly
Make sure punishments are appropriate for the misbehavior and explain to the student
why he or she is being punished
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Teachers often make the mistakeof using ldquostoprdquo messages ratherthan a ldquostartrdquo message Forexample ldquoStop talking We needto get startedrdquo A better messageis ldquoGet out your math books andturn to page 44rdquo The effect istremendous It establishes aproductive businesslike tone forthe lesson The focus is not onthe (negative) behavior but theimportance of the lesson
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Discipline is not about getting kids to do what you want them to do Thats what dictators doand youre not a dictatormdashyoure an educator Discipline is providing an environment in whichpositive teaching and positive learning can occur simultaneously Discipline is not controlfrom the outside its order from within
In conversations with teachers Ive discovered some practical and universal ideas that willhelp you achieve discipline in your classroom Tap into the experience of these pros and turnyour classroom into a place where students learn and enjoy the process
Greet students at the door Interact with your students on a personal level every dayGreet them by name interject a positive comment or observation shake their hand andwelcome them into the classroom This sets a positive tone for a lesson or for the day
Get students focused before you begin any lesson Be sure you have theirattention before you begin Dont try to talk over students youll be initiating a competition tosee who can speak louder and also let them know its okay to talk while you are talking
Use positive presence Dont park yourself in the front of the classroom Move around the room continuously and get in andaround your students Make frequent eye contact and smile with students Monitor students with your physical presence
Model the behavioryou want students to produce If you exhibit respectfulness trust enthusiasm interest and courtesy inyour everyday dealings with students they will return the favor in kind Remember the saying ldquoValues are caught not taughtrdquo
Use low-profile intervention When you see a student who is misbehaving be sure your intervention is quiet calm andinconspicuous Use the students name in part of your presentation for example ldquoAs an example lets measure Michaels height incentimetersrdquo Michael who has been whispering to his neighbor hears his name and is drawn back into the lesson with no disruptionof the class
Send positive ldquoIrdquo messages Thomas Gordon creator of Teacher Effectiveness Training under-scores the importance of ldquoIrdquomessages as a powerful way of humanizing the classroom and ensuring positive discipline An I-message is composed of three parts
1 Include a description of the students behavior (ldquoWhen you talk while I talk helliprdquo)
2 Relate the effect this behavior has on you the teacher (ldquoI have to stop my teaching helliprdquo)
3 Let the student know the feeling it generates in you (ldquowhich frustrates merdquo)
Verbal reprimands should be private brief and as immediate as possible The more private a reprimand the lesslikely you will be challenged The more immediate the reprimand the less likely the student will feel you condone her or his behaviorAnd keep reprimands brief The more you talk the more you distract from the lesson and the more you ldquorewardrdquo a student forinappropriate behavior
Provide lots of positive feedback Many veteran teachers will tell you ldquo10 percent of the students will give you 90 percent ofyour headachesrdquo But what about the 90 percent of those other students in your classroom Dont forget them recognize theircontributions and behavior
Acknowledge positive student behavior when it is not expected
Acknowledge compliance with requests
Acknowledge hard work kindness and dependability
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Be consistent Although this is easier said than done the key to an effective discipline policy in any classroom is consistencyMake these principles part of your classroom action plan
If you have a rule enforce that rule
Dont hand out lots of warnings without following through on consequences Lots of warnings tell students that you wont enforcea rule
Be fair and impartial The rules are there for everyone and that includes girls as well as boys tall people and short peoplestudents with freckles and students without freckles and special needs kids as well as gifted kids
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Promoting Effective Classroom Management Techniques for Maintaining Control Without Confrontation by Linda Starr Education World
General Rules Twelve steps teachers can take at the beginning of the year to promote effective classroom management are
bull Develop a set of written expectations you can live with and enforce bull Be consistent Be consistent Be consistent bull Be patient with yourself and with your students bull Make parents your allies Call early and often Use the word concerned bull When communicating a concern be specific and descriptive bull Dont talk too much Use the first 15 minutes of class for lectures or presentations then
get the kids working bull Break the class period into two or three different activities Be sure each activity segues
smoothly into the next bull Begin at the very beginning of each class period and end at the very end bull Dont roll call Take the roll with your seating chart while students are working bull Keep all students actively involved For example while a student does a presentation
involve the other students in evaluating it bull Discipline individual students quietly and privately Never engage in a disciplinary
conversation across the room bull Keep your sense of perspective and your sense of humor bull Know when to ask for help
Important Strategies
Once students are settled in the classroom youll want to continue with some of these teacher-recommended techniques for maintaining control without confrontation
bull Establish eye contact bull Move around the room and increase proximity to restless students bull Send a silent signal bull Give a quiet reminder bull Re-direct a students attention
bull Begin a new activity bull Offer a choice bull Use humor bull Provide positive reinforcement bull Wait quietly until everyone is on task bull Ask a directed question
Calming Routines
Many teachers have found that the best way to start the school day is to greet each student personally as he or she enters the classroom They use the opportunity to establish rapport and to deal with such minor problems as gum chewing boisterous behavior bad moods or unwanted materials quietly and discretely -- before they can erupt into public confrontations that threaten control and disrupt the class A warm personal welcome sets the tone for the day One teacher we know offers students a choice of three greetings -- a handshake a high five or a hug Their responses she says tell her a lot about how each student is feeling that day
Copyright copy 2006 EducationWorldcom used by permission
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5 Classroom Management Tips For EveryTeacher
by Michael Linsin on July 20 2013
This week wersquore going to visit five classroom management tips all teachers can
benefit from new and veteran alike
But what makes these tips different than the usual fare is that theyrsquore so often overlooked ignored or just plainforgotten Sneak a peak into a hundred classrooms and yoursquoll find few if any teachers actually following them
Those who do however those who make these essential tips part of who they are and how they run their
classroom have an uncanny ability to create the kind of happy but peaceful learning experience students love
being part of
They have what students parents and fellow teachers struggle to put their finger on when describing those rare
individuals with a natural gift for their profession But the truth is the ability to create a dream class is available to
everyone
The tips below form the backbone of an approach to classroom management that will pave the way to
extraordinary teachingmdashif only yoursquoll make the commitment to following them
1 Teach highly detailed routines for every repeatable moment
Well-taught routines performed with excellence are among the clearest indicators of exceptional teaching They
make everything for the teacher easier save loads of learning time dramatically cut down on misbehavior and
help students stay focused on whatrsquos important
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Begin the first day of school modeling every repeatable moment of your school day Show your students
explicitly step-by-tiny-step how to enter the classroom in the morning how to ask a question how to turn in
work and how to perform every other routine that make up the common movements and transitions of your
classroom
2 Make an unwavering commitment to your classroom management plan
An inconsistently followed classroom management plan is one of the most common teacher mistakes Itrsquos also
among the most detrimental Because every time a rule is broken and you let it go you lose a layer of trust from
your students cause resentment and jealousy and send the unmistakable message that you donrsquot really mean
what you say
Furthermore teachers who fail to rely on a clearly defined plan for holding students accountable inevitably makebehavior worse by falling into hurtful methods like yelling scolding and sarcasm They also tend to take
misbehavior personally have poor relationships with students and experience mountains of stress
3 Build a behavior-influencing relationship with your students
Having a positive relationship with students makes everything easier particularly classroom management When
your students like you and trust you theyrsquoll want to please you which in turn gives you powerful leverage toinfluence their behavior And the best news is it isnrsquot difficult
If yoursquore merely pleasant in your interactions with students if yoursquore open to laughter and seeing the humor in
your classroom and in the unique and wonderful personalities of your students then behavior-influencing rapportwill grow naturally Your students will look up to you and be drawn to you organically and without strategic
effort
4 Spend more time observing and less time micromanaging
Most teachers talk too much help too much and are seen too much The truth is micromanagement breedsneedy demanding and dependent students who expect from you what they can readily do for themselvesIronically it also causes them to grow tired of your constant intrusive presence
So instead of buzzing around the room reteaching one student after another focus your energy on delivering
clear-cut efficient and high-impact lessons a thorough checking of understanding and an expectation of silentfocused independent practicemdashwhile you observe closely from a short distance
5 Take responsibility for your studentsmdashboth their learning and behavior
In our profession perhaps more than any other itrsquos easymdashtoo easymdashto point the finger at outside
circumstances There are dozens of ready-made justifications for why your students misbehave why theyrsquoredisrespectful why they donrsquot listen or do their homework or work together etc
But in the end blaming parents video games or the neighborhood they live in for example solves nothing and
makes creating the classroom you really want an impossibility Itrsquos also akin to giving up on them pigeonholingtheir behavior and limiting their potential
When you take responsibility however when you stand up and say ldquoItrsquos up to me right now and at this
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schoolrdquo there are no limits
The Perfect Time
Summer vacation is the perfect time to take inventory of the previous school year Itrsquos the perfect time to discard
bad habits turn over a new leaf and commit to being the teacher you really want to be
The five classroom management tips above represent a wonderful glorious beginning and a future of unlimitedpossibility
But they do take commitment They do take a setting aside of some of your natural instincts habits and crutches
in favor of what really works in the classroom
Itrsquos scary to step out into the unknown Itrsquos scary to dare yourself to be more than just another teacher Itrsquosscary to think that your professional dreams really can come true
But if you can take that first step on that first day of school then you can take another And another
Itrsquos doable and within your grasp
Just reach out a little farther
And take it
Note If yoursquore new to Smart Classroom Management and have questions about the topics above please visit
our archive as well as the books Dream Class and The Classroom Management Secret
Also we were honored this week to be included in the 151 leading sites for elementary educators You can findthe list here
Finally if you havenrsquot done so already please join us Itrsquos free Click here and begin receiving classroom
management articles like this one in your email box every week
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11 Techniques for Better Classroom Discipline
Here are eleven techniques that you can usein your classroom that will help you achieveeffective group management and control Theyhave been adapted from an article called APrimer on Classroom Discipline PrinciplesOld and New by Thomas R McDaniel PhiDelta Kappan September 1986
1 Focusing
Be sure you have the attention of everyone inyour classroom before you start your lessonDonrsquot attempt to teach over the chatter ofstudents who are not paying attention
Inexperienced teachers sometimes think that by beginning their lesson theclass will settle down The children will see that things are underway now andit is time to go to work Sometimes this works but the children are also goingto think that you are willing to compete with them that you donrsquot mind talkingwhile they talk or that you are willing to speak louder so that they can finishtheir conversation even after you have started the lesson They get the ideathat you accept their inattention and that it is permissible to talk while you arepresenting a lesson
The focusing technique means that you will demand their attention before youbegin It means that you will wait and not start until everyone has settleddown Experienced teachers know that silence on their part is very effectiveThey will punctuate their waiting by extending it 3 to 5 seconds after theclassroom is completely quiet Then they begin their lesson using a quietervoice than normal
A soft spoken teacher often has a calmer quieter classroom than one with astronger voice Her students sit still in order to hear what she says
2 Direct Instruction
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Uncertainty increases the level of excitement in the classroom The techniqueof direct instruction is to begin each class by telling the students exactly whatwill be happening The teacher outlines what he and the students will bedoing this period He may set time limits for some tasks
An effective way to marry this technique with the first one is to include time atthe end of the period for students to do activities of their choosing Theteacher may finish the description of the hourrsquos activities with ldquoAnd I think wewill have some time at the end of the period for you to chat with your friendsgo to the library or catch up on work for other classesrdquo
The teacher is more willing to wait for class attention when he knows there isextra time to meet his goals and objectives The students soon realize thatthe more time the teacher waits for their attention the less free time theyhave at the end of the hour
3 Monitoring
The key to this principle is to circulate Get up and get around the roomWhile your students are working make the rounds Check on their progress
An effective teacher will make a pass through the whole room about twominutes after the students have started a written assignment She checksthat each student has started that the children are on the correct page andthat everyone has put their names on their papers The delay is importantShe wants her students to have a problem or two finished so she can checkthat answers are correctly labeled or in complete sentences She providesindividualized instruction as needed
Students who are not yet quite on task will be quick to get going as they seeher approach Those that were distracted or slow to get started can benudged along
The teacher does not interrupt the class or try to make generalannouncements unless she notices that several students have difficulty withthe same thing The teacher uses a quiet voice and her students appreciateher personal and positive attention
4 Modeling
McDaniel tells us of a saying that goes ldquoValues are caught not taughtrdquoTeachers who are courteous prompt enthusiastic in control patient andorganized provide examples for their students through their own behaviorThe ldquodo as I say not as I dordquo teachers send mixed messages that confuse
students and invite misbehavior
If you want students to use quiet voices in your classroom while they workyou too will use a quiet voice as you move through the room helpingyoungsters
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youngsters
5 Non-Verbal Cuing
A standard item in the classroom of the 1950rsquos was the clerkrsquos bell A shinynickelbell sat on the teacherrsquos desk With one tap of the button on top he hadeveryonersquos attention Teachers have shown a lot of ingenuity over the years inmaking use of non-verbal cues in the classroom Some flip light switchesOthers keep clickers in their pockets
Non-verbal cues can also be facial expressions body posture and handsignals Care should be given in choosing the types of cues you use in yourclassroom Take time to explain what you want the students to do when youuse your cues
6 Environmental Control
A classroom can be a warm cheery place Students enjoy an environmentthat changes periodically Study centers with pictures and color inviteenthusiasm for your subject
Young people like to know about you and your interests Include personalitems in your classroom A family picture or a few items from a hobby orcollection on your desk will trigger personal conversations with your studentsAs they get to know you better you will see fewer problems with discipline
Just as you may want to enrich your classroom there are times when youmay want to impoverish it as well You may need a quiet corner with fewdistractions Some students will get caught up in visual exploration For themthe splash and the color is a siren that pulls them off task They may needmore ldquovanillardquo and less ldquorocky-roadrdquo Have a quiet place where you can steerthese youngsters Let them get their work done first and then come back toexplore and enjoy the rest of the room
7 Low-Profile Intervention
Most students are sent to the principalrsquos office as a result of confrontationalescalation The teacher has called them on a lesser offense but in themoments that follow the student and the teacher are swept up in a verbalmaelstrom Much of this can be avoided when the teacherrsquos intervention isquiet and calm
An effective teacher will take care that the student is not rewarded for
misbehavior by becoming the focus of attention She monitors the activity inher classroom moving around the room She anticipates problems beforethey occur Her approach to a misbehaving student is inconspicuous Othersin the class are not distracted
While lecturing to her class this teacher makes effective use of name-dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops the
72313 Discipline by Design
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dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops theyoungsterrsquos name into her dialogue in a natural way ldquoAnd you see David wecarry the one to the tens columnrdquo David hears his name and is drawn backon task The rest of the class doesnrsquot seem to notice
8 Assertive Discipline
This is traditional limit setting authoritarianism When executed as presentedby Lee Canter (who has made this form a discipline one of the most widelyknown and practiced) it will include a good mix of praise This is high profilediscipline The teacher is the boss and no child has the right to interfere withthe learning of any student Clear rules are laid out and consistently enforced
9 Assertive I-Messages
A component of Assertive Discipline these I-Messages are statements thatthe teacher uses when confronting a student who is misbehaving They areintended to be clear descriptions of what the student is suppose to do Theteacher who makes good use of this technique will focus the childrsquos attentionfirst and foremost on the behavior he wants not on the misbehavior ldquoI wantyou tordquo or ldquoI need you tordquo or ldquoI expect you tordquo
The inexperienced teacher may incorrectly try ldquoI want you to stoprdquo only todiscover that this usually triggers confrontation and denial The focus is onthe misbehavior and the student is quick to retort ldquoI wasnrsquot doing anythingrdquoor ldquoIt wasnrsquot my faultrdquo or ldquoSince when is there a rule againstrdquo andescalation has begun
10 Humanistic I-Messages
These I-messages are expressions of our feelings Thomas Gordon creatorof Teacher Effectiveness Training (TET) tells us to structure these messagesin three parts First include a description of the childrsquos behavior ldquoWhen youtalk while I talkrdquo Second relate the effect this behavior has on the teacherldquoI have to stop my teachingrdquo And third let the student know the feeling thatit generates in the teacher ldquowhich frustrates merdquo
A teacher distracted by a student who was constantly talking while he tried toteach once made this powerful expression of feelings ldquoI cannot imaginewhat I have done to you that I do not deserve the respectfrom you that I getfrom the others in this class If I have been rude to you or inconsiderate in any
way please let me know I feel as though I have somehow offended you andnow you are unwilling to show me respectrdquo The student did not talk during hislectures again for many weeks
11 Positive Discipline
Use classroom rules that describe the behaviors you want instead of listingthings the students cannot do Instead of ldquono-running in the roomrdquo use ldquomovethrough the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettle
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through the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettleconflicts appropriatelyrdquo Instead of ldquono gum chewingrdquo use ldquoleave gum athomerdquo Refer to your rules as expectations Let your students know this ishow you expect them to behave in your classroom
Make ample use of praise When you see goodbehavior acknowledge it This can be doneverbally of course but it doesnrsquot have to be Anod a smile or a ldquothumbs uprdquo will reinforce thebehavior
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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices begin by placing a check in the appropriate column Then add your points Allow 4 points for each ldquousuallyrdquo and 2 points for each ldquosometimesrdquo and 0 points for each ldquoneverrdquo Rate your classroom disciplinary practices as follows 90-100 ndash Excellent 80-89 ndash Good 70-79 ndash Fair Below 70 ndash Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Top Tips for Successful Classroom Discipline and Management
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Top 10 Tips for Classroom Disciplineand Management
discipline problems classroom management
Classroom discipline and management causes the most fear andconsternation in new teachers However classroom managementis a skill that is not only learned but practiced daily Here are tentips that can lead to successful classroom management anddiscipline These tips can help you cut down on discipline problemsand leave you with fewer interruptions and disruptions
If you would like additional information check out this step-by-step look at how to handle discipline problems with effectiveclassroom management
1 Its Easier to Get EasierMany teachers make the mistake of starting the school year witha poor discipline plan Students quickly assess the situation ineach class and realize what they will be allowed to get away withOnce you set a precedent of allowing a lot of disruptions it can bevery hard to start better classroom management and disciplinetechniques However it is never tough to get easier as the yeargoes on While you dont have to follow the adage Never smileuntil Christmas it does have its merits
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Teachers often make the mistakeof using ldquostoprdquo messages ratherthan a ldquostartrdquo message Forexample ldquoStop talking We needto get startedrdquo A better messageis ldquoGet out your math books andturn to page 44rdquo The effect istremendous It establishes aproductive businesslike tone forthe lesson The focus is not onthe (negative) behavior but theimportance of the lesson
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Discipline is not about getting kids to do what you want them to do Thats what dictators doand youre not a dictatormdashyoure an educator Discipline is providing an environment in whichpositive teaching and positive learning can occur simultaneously Discipline is not controlfrom the outside its order from within
In conversations with teachers Ive discovered some practical and universal ideas that willhelp you achieve discipline in your classroom Tap into the experience of these pros and turnyour classroom into a place where students learn and enjoy the process
Greet students at the door Interact with your students on a personal level every dayGreet them by name interject a positive comment or observation shake their hand andwelcome them into the classroom This sets a positive tone for a lesson or for the day
Get students focused before you begin any lesson Be sure you have theirattention before you begin Dont try to talk over students youll be initiating a competition tosee who can speak louder and also let them know its okay to talk while you are talking
Use positive presence Dont park yourself in the front of the classroom Move around the room continuously and get in andaround your students Make frequent eye contact and smile with students Monitor students with your physical presence
Model the behavioryou want students to produce If you exhibit respectfulness trust enthusiasm interest and courtesy inyour everyday dealings with students they will return the favor in kind Remember the saying ldquoValues are caught not taughtrdquo
Use low-profile intervention When you see a student who is misbehaving be sure your intervention is quiet calm andinconspicuous Use the students name in part of your presentation for example ldquoAs an example lets measure Michaels height incentimetersrdquo Michael who has been whispering to his neighbor hears his name and is drawn back into the lesson with no disruptionof the class
Send positive ldquoIrdquo messages Thomas Gordon creator of Teacher Effectiveness Training under-scores the importance of ldquoIrdquomessages as a powerful way of humanizing the classroom and ensuring positive discipline An I-message is composed of three parts
1 Include a description of the students behavior (ldquoWhen you talk while I talk helliprdquo)
2 Relate the effect this behavior has on you the teacher (ldquoI have to stop my teaching helliprdquo)
3 Let the student know the feeling it generates in you (ldquowhich frustrates merdquo)
Verbal reprimands should be private brief and as immediate as possible The more private a reprimand the lesslikely you will be challenged The more immediate the reprimand the less likely the student will feel you condone her or his behaviorAnd keep reprimands brief The more you talk the more you distract from the lesson and the more you ldquorewardrdquo a student forinappropriate behavior
Provide lots of positive feedback Many veteran teachers will tell you ldquo10 percent of the students will give you 90 percent ofyour headachesrdquo But what about the 90 percent of those other students in your classroom Dont forget them recognize theircontributions and behavior
Acknowledge positive student behavior when it is not expected
Acknowledge compliance with requests
Acknowledge hard work kindness and dependability
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Be consistent Although this is easier said than done the key to an effective discipline policy in any classroom is consistencyMake these principles part of your classroom action plan
If you have a rule enforce that rule
Dont hand out lots of warnings without following through on consequences Lots of warnings tell students that you wont enforcea rule
Be fair and impartial The rules are there for everyone and that includes girls as well as boys tall people and short peoplestudents with freckles and students without freckles and special needs kids as well as gifted kids
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Promoting Effective Classroom Management Techniques for Maintaining Control Without Confrontation by Linda Starr Education World
General Rules Twelve steps teachers can take at the beginning of the year to promote effective classroom management are
bull Develop a set of written expectations you can live with and enforce bull Be consistent Be consistent Be consistent bull Be patient with yourself and with your students bull Make parents your allies Call early and often Use the word concerned bull When communicating a concern be specific and descriptive bull Dont talk too much Use the first 15 minutes of class for lectures or presentations then
get the kids working bull Break the class period into two or three different activities Be sure each activity segues
smoothly into the next bull Begin at the very beginning of each class period and end at the very end bull Dont roll call Take the roll with your seating chart while students are working bull Keep all students actively involved For example while a student does a presentation
involve the other students in evaluating it bull Discipline individual students quietly and privately Never engage in a disciplinary
conversation across the room bull Keep your sense of perspective and your sense of humor bull Know when to ask for help
Important Strategies
Once students are settled in the classroom youll want to continue with some of these teacher-recommended techniques for maintaining control without confrontation
bull Establish eye contact bull Move around the room and increase proximity to restless students bull Send a silent signal bull Give a quiet reminder bull Re-direct a students attention
bull Begin a new activity bull Offer a choice bull Use humor bull Provide positive reinforcement bull Wait quietly until everyone is on task bull Ask a directed question
Calming Routines
Many teachers have found that the best way to start the school day is to greet each student personally as he or she enters the classroom They use the opportunity to establish rapport and to deal with such minor problems as gum chewing boisterous behavior bad moods or unwanted materials quietly and discretely -- before they can erupt into public confrontations that threaten control and disrupt the class A warm personal welcome sets the tone for the day One teacher we know offers students a choice of three greetings -- a handshake a high five or a hug Their responses she says tell her a lot about how each student is feeling that day
Copyright copy 2006 EducationWorldcom used by permission
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by Michael Linsin on July 20 2013
This week wersquore going to visit five classroom management tips all teachers can
benefit from new and veteran alike
But what makes these tips different than the usual fare is that theyrsquore so often overlooked ignored or just plainforgotten Sneak a peak into a hundred classrooms and yoursquoll find few if any teachers actually following them
Those who do however those who make these essential tips part of who they are and how they run their
classroom have an uncanny ability to create the kind of happy but peaceful learning experience students love
being part of
They have what students parents and fellow teachers struggle to put their finger on when describing those rare
individuals with a natural gift for their profession But the truth is the ability to create a dream class is available to
everyone
The tips below form the backbone of an approach to classroom management that will pave the way to
extraordinary teachingmdashif only yoursquoll make the commitment to following them
1 Teach highly detailed routines for every repeatable moment
Well-taught routines performed with excellence are among the clearest indicators of exceptional teaching They
make everything for the teacher easier save loads of learning time dramatically cut down on misbehavior and
help students stay focused on whatrsquos important
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Begin the first day of school modeling every repeatable moment of your school day Show your students
explicitly step-by-tiny-step how to enter the classroom in the morning how to ask a question how to turn in
work and how to perform every other routine that make up the common movements and transitions of your
classroom
2 Make an unwavering commitment to your classroom management plan
An inconsistently followed classroom management plan is one of the most common teacher mistakes Itrsquos also
among the most detrimental Because every time a rule is broken and you let it go you lose a layer of trust from
your students cause resentment and jealousy and send the unmistakable message that you donrsquot really mean
what you say
Furthermore teachers who fail to rely on a clearly defined plan for holding students accountable inevitably makebehavior worse by falling into hurtful methods like yelling scolding and sarcasm They also tend to take
misbehavior personally have poor relationships with students and experience mountains of stress
3 Build a behavior-influencing relationship with your students
Having a positive relationship with students makes everything easier particularly classroom management When
your students like you and trust you theyrsquoll want to please you which in turn gives you powerful leverage toinfluence their behavior And the best news is it isnrsquot difficult
If yoursquore merely pleasant in your interactions with students if yoursquore open to laughter and seeing the humor in
your classroom and in the unique and wonderful personalities of your students then behavior-influencing rapportwill grow naturally Your students will look up to you and be drawn to you organically and without strategic
effort
4 Spend more time observing and less time micromanaging
Most teachers talk too much help too much and are seen too much The truth is micromanagement breedsneedy demanding and dependent students who expect from you what they can readily do for themselvesIronically it also causes them to grow tired of your constant intrusive presence
So instead of buzzing around the room reteaching one student after another focus your energy on delivering
clear-cut efficient and high-impact lessons a thorough checking of understanding and an expectation of silentfocused independent practicemdashwhile you observe closely from a short distance
5 Take responsibility for your studentsmdashboth their learning and behavior
In our profession perhaps more than any other itrsquos easymdashtoo easymdashto point the finger at outside
circumstances There are dozens of ready-made justifications for why your students misbehave why theyrsquoredisrespectful why they donrsquot listen or do their homework or work together etc
But in the end blaming parents video games or the neighborhood they live in for example solves nothing and
makes creating the classroom you really want an impossibility Itrsquos also akin to giving up on them pigeonholingtheir behavior and limiting their potential
When you take responsibility however when you stand up and say ldquoItrsquos up to me right now and at this
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schoolrdquo there are no limits
The Perfect Time
Summer vacation is the perfect time to take inventory of the previous school year Itrsquos the perfect time to discard
bad habits turn over a new leaf and commit to being the teacher you really want to be
The five classroom management tips above represent a wonderful glorious beginning and a future of unlimitedpossibility
But they do take commitment They do take a setting aside of some of your natural instincts habits and crutches
in favor of what really works in the classroom
Itrsquos scary to step out into the unknown Itrsquos scary to dare yourself to be more than just another teacher Itrsquosscary to think that your professional dreams really can come true
But if you can take that first step on that first day of school then you can take another And another
Itrsquos doable and within your grasp
Just reach out a little farther
And take it
Note If yoursquore new to Smart Classroom Management and have questions about the topics above please visit
our archive as well as the books Dream Class and The Classroom Management Secret
Also we were honored this week to be included in the 151 leading sites for elementary educators You can findthe list here
Finally if you havenrsquot done so already please join us Itrsquos free Click here and begin receiving classroom
management articles like this one in your email box every week
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11 Techniques for Better Classroom Discipline
Here are eleven techniques that you can usein your classroom that will help you achieveeffective group management and control Theyhave been adapted from an article called APrimer on Classroom Discipline PrinciplesOld and New by Thomas R McDaniel PhiDelta Kappan September 1986
1 Focusing
Be sure you have the attention of everyone inyour classroom before you start your lessonDonrsquot attempt to teach over the chatter ofstudents who are not paying attention
Inexperienced teachers sometimes think that by beginning their lesson theclass will settle down The children will see that things are underway now andit is time to go to work Sometimes this works but the children are also goingto think that you are willing to compete with them that you donrsquot mind talkingwhile they talk or that you are willing to speak louder so that they can finishtheir conversation even after you have started the lesson They get the ideathat you accept their inattention and that it is permissible to talk while you arepresenting a lesson
The focusing technique means that you will demand their attention before youbegin It means that you will wait and not start until everyone has settleddown Experienced teachers know that silence on their part is very effectiveThey will punctuate their waiting by extending it 3 to 5 seconds after theclassroom is completely quiet Then they begin their lesson using a quietervoice than normal
A soft spoken teacher often has a calmer quieter classroom than one with astronger voice Her students sit still in order to hear what she says
2 Direct Instruction
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Uncertainty increases the level of excitement in the classroom The techniqueof direct instruction is to begin each class by telling the students exactly whatwill be happening The teacher outlines what he and the students will bedoing this period He may set time limits for some tasks
An effective way to marry this technique with the first one is to include time atthe end of the period for students to do activities of their choosing Theteacher may finish the description of the hourrsquos activities with ldquoAnd I think wewill have some time at the end of the period for you to chat with your friendsgo to the library or catch up on work for other classesrdquo
The teacher is more willing to wait for class attention when he knows there isextra time to meet his goals and objectives The students soon realize thatthe more time the teacher waits for their attention the less free time theyhave at the end of the hour
3 Monitoring
The key to this principle is to circulate Get up and get around the roomWhile your students are working make the rounds Check on their progress
An effective teacher will make a pass through the whole room about twominutes after the students have started a written assignment She checksthat each student has started that the children are on the correct page andthat everyone has put their names on their papers The delay is importantShe wants her students to have a problem or two finished so she can checkthat answers are correctly labeled or in complete sentences She providesindividualized instruction as needed
Students who are not yet quite on task will be quick to get going as they seeher approach Those that were distracted or slow to get started can benudged along
The teacher does not interrupt the class or try to make generalannouncements unless she notices that several students have difficulty withthe same thing The teacher uses a quiet voice and her students appreciateher personal and positive attention
4 Modeling
McDaniel tells us of a saying that goes ldquoValues are caught not taughtrdquoTeachers who are courteous prompt enthusiastic in control patient andorganized provide examples for their students through their own behaviorThe ldquodo as I say not as I dordquo teachers send mixed messages that confuse
students and invite misbehavior
If you want students to use quiet voices in your classroom while they workyou too will use a quiet voice as you move through the room helpingyoungsters
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youngsters
5 Non-Verbal Cuing
A standard item in the classroom of the 1950rsquos was the clerkrsquos bell A shinynickelbell sat on the teacherrsquos desk With one tap of the button on top he hadeveryonersquos attention Teachers have shown a lot of ingenuity over the years inmaking use of non-verbal cues in the classroom Some flip light switchesOthers keep clickers in their pockets
Non-verbal cues can also be facial expressions body posture and handsignals Care should be given in choosing the types of cues you use in yourclassroom Take time to explain what you want the students to do when youuse your cues
6 Environmental Control
A classroom can be a warm cheery place Students enjoy an environmentthat changes periodically Study centers with pictures and color inviteenthusiasm for your subject
Young people like to know about you and your interests Include personalitems in your classroom A family picture or a few items from a hobby orcollection on your desk will trigger personal conversations with your studentsAs they get to know you better you will see fewer problems with discipline
Just as you may want to enrich your classroom there are times when youmay want to impoverish it as well You may need a quiet corner with fewdistractions Some students will get caught up in visual exploration For themthe splash and the color is a siren that pulls them off task They may needmore ldquovanillardquo and less ldquorocky-roadrdquo Have a quiet place where you can steerthese youngsters Let them get their work done first and then come back toexplore and enjoy the rest of the room
7 Low-Profile Intervention
Most students are sent to the principalrsquos office as a result of confrontationalescalation The teacher has called them on a lesser offense but in themoments that follow the student and the teacher are swept up in a verbalmaelstrom Much of this can be avoided when the teacherrsquos intervention isquiet and calm
An effective teacher will take care that the student is not rewarded for
misbehavior by becoming the focus of attention She monitors the activity inher classroom moving around the room She anticipates problems beforethey occur Her approach to a misbehaving student is inconspicuous Othersin the class are not distracted
While lecturing to her class this teacher makes effective use of name-dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops the
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dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops theyoungsterrsquos name into her dialogue in a natural way ldquoAnd you see David wecarry the one to the tens columnrdquo David hears his name and is drawn backon task The rest of the class doesnrsquot seem to notice
8 Assertive Discipline
This is traditional limit setting authoritarianism When executed as presentedby Lee Canter (who has made this form a discipline one of the most widelyknown and practiced) it will include a good mix of praise This is high profilediscipline The teacher is the boss and no child has the right to interfere withthe learning of any student Clear rules are laid out and consistently enforced
9 Assertive I-Messages
A component of Assertive Discipline these I-Messages are statements thatthe teacher uses when confronting a student who is misbehaving They areintended to be clear descriptions of what the student is suppose to do Theteacher who makes good use of this technique will focus the childrsquos attentionfirst and foremost on the behavior he wants not on the misbehavior ldquoI wantyou tordquo or ldquoI need you tordquo or ldquoI expect you tordquo
The inexperienced teacher may incorrectly try ldquoI want you to stoprdquo only todiscover that this usually triggers confrontation and denial The focus is onthe misbehavior and the student is quick to retort ldquoI wasnrsquot doing anythingrdquoor ldquoIt wasnrsquot my faultrdquo or ldquoSince when is there a rule againstrdquo andescalation has begun
10 Humanistic I-Messages
These I-messages are expressions of our feelings Thomas Gordon creatorof Teacher Effectiveness Training (TET) tells us to structure these messagesin three parts First include a description of the childrsquos behavior ldquoWhen youtalk while I talkrdquo Second relate the effect this behavior has on the teacherldquoI have to stop my teachingrdquo And third let the student know the feeling thatit generates in the teacher ldquowhich frustrates merdquo
A teacher distracted by a student who was constantly talking while he tried toteach once made this powerful expression of feelings ldquoI cannot imaginewhat I have done to you that I do not deserve the respectfrom you that I getfrom the others in this class If I have been rude to you or inconsiderate in any
way please let me know I feel as though I have somehow offended you andnow you are unwilling to show me respectrdquo The student did not talk during hislectures again for many weeks
11 Positive Discipline
Use classroom rules that describe the behaviors you want instead of listingthings the students cannot do Instead of ldquono-running in the roomrdquo use ldquomovethrough the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettle
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through the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettleconflicts appropriatelyrdquo Instead of ldquono gum chewingrdquo use ldquoleave gum athomerdquo Refer to your rules as expectations Let your students know this ishow you expect them to behave in your classroom
Make ample use of praise When you see goodbehavior acknowledge it This can be doneverbally of course but it doesnrsquot have to be Anod a smile or a ldquothumbs uprdquo will reinforce thebehavior
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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices begin by placing a check in the appropriate column Then add your points Allow 4 points for each ldquousuallyrdquo and 2 points for each ldquosometimesrdquo and 0 points for each ldquoneverrdquo Rate your classroom disciplinary practices as follows 90-100 ndash Excellent 80-89 ndash Good 70-79 ndash Fair Below 70 ndash Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Top Tips for Successful Classroom Discipline and Management
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Top 10 Tips for Classroom Disciplineand Management
discipline problems classroom management
Classroom discipline and management causes the most fear andconsternation in new teachers However classroom managementis a skill that is not only learned but practiced daily Here are tentips that can lead to successful classroom management anddiscipline These tips can help you cut down on discipline problemsand leave you with fewer interruptions and disruptions
If you would like additional information check out this step-by-step look at how to handle discipline problems with effectiveclassroom management
1 Its Easier to Get EasierMany teachers make the mistake of starting the school year witha poor discipline plan Students quickly assess the situation ineach class and realize what they will be allowed to get away withOnce you set a precedent of allowing a lot of disruptions it can bevery hard to start better classroom management and disciplinetechniques However it is never tough to get easier as the yeargoes on While you dont have to follow the adage Never smileuntil Christmas it does have its merits
Secondary Education Teaching 101 Lesson Plans Educational Issues
Free Secondary Education Newsletter
Discuss in my Forum
Sponsored Links
Business School ProgramsAchieve Your Goal of Earning Your MBA Flexible Classes GetStartedPhoenixedu
Classroom Discipline 101How to Manage Any Classroom No Matter How Tough theStudentswwwClassroomDiscipline101com
Project Management CertVillanova PMPreg amp CAPMreg Classes Average Salary For PMPs is$100KVillanovaUcomProjectManagement
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Be consistent Although this is easier said than done the key to an effective discipline policy in any classroom is consistencyMake these principles part of your classroom action plan
If you have a rule enforce that rule
Dont hand out lots of warnings without following through on consequences Lots of warnings tell students that you wont enforcea rule
Be fair and impartial The rules are there for everyone and that includes girls as well as boys tall people and short peoplestudents with freckles and students without freckles and special needs kids as well as gifted kids
Previous 1 2 Next
PRINTER FRIENDLY
Excerpted from The Complete Idiots Guide to Success as a Teacher copy 2005 by Anthony D Fredericks All rights reserved including theright of reproduction in whole or in part in any form Used by arrangement with Alpha Books a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc
Related LinksDiscipline Must Be Logical Teaching AdviceStudents Contributions to the RulesEnvironmental InterventionsBehavior Management Tips for the ClassroomTechnology Resources for TeachersMore Resources
Fourth of JulyHappy Independence Day While July 4th celebrations usually feature fireworks and cookouts rather than discussions ofthe Declaration of Independence make sure your students understand the meaning of the holiday
DK DailyTeachDiscover DK DailyTeach a current events resource featuring engaging content from TeacherVision and DK Youll findteachable news stories alongside cross-curricular activities for students plus lessons for This Day in History games andmore Follow the DK DailyTeach on Facebook by email or on Twitter
June Calendar of EventsThe month of June is full of holidays and events to include in your classroom Our Educators Calendar outlines activitiesfor each one Plus celebrate National Rivers Month and National Safety Month all June long
Whats Your OpinionWe at TeacherVision would love to hear your point of view on a variety of topics from using PowerPoint and projectors inthe classroom to how you handle the stress of the teaching to the accuracy of report cards Take our polls and let usknow
Stay ConnectedFind us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter
| About TeacherVisionreg part of Family Education Network | Site Map | Press Releases | Help | Contact UsLink to Us | Advertise | Privacy | Terms of Use | Cancellation Policy
Teacher Resources | Online Gradebook | Parenting | Reference Site | Homework Help | K-8 Kids | Poptropicacopy 2000-2010 Pearson Education Inc All Rights Reserved
Great Public Schools for Every Student
Promoting Effective Classroom Management Techniques for Maintaining Control Without Confrontation by Linda Starr Education World
General Rules Twelve steps teachers can take at the beginning of the year to promote effective classroom management are
bull Develop a set of written expectations you can live with and enforce bull Be consistent Be consistent Be consistent bull Be patient with yourself and with your students bull Make parents your allies Call early and often Use the word concerned bull When communicating a concern be specific and descriptive bull Dont talk too much Use the first 15 minutes of class for lectures or presentations then
get the kids working bull Break the class period into two or three different activities Be sure each activity segues
smoothly into the next bull Begin at the very beginning of each class period and end at the very end bull Dont roll call Take the roll with your seating chart while students are working bull Keep all students actively involved For example while a student does a presentation
involve the other students in evaluating it bull Discipline individual students quietly and privately Never engage in a disciplinary
conversation across the room bull Keep your sense of perspective and your sense of humor bull Know when to ask for help
Important Strategies
Once students are settled in the classroom youll want to continue with some of these teacher-recommended techniques for maintaining control without confrontation
bull Establish eye contact bull Move around the room and increase proximity to restless students bull Send a silent signal bull Give a quiet reminder bull Re-direct a students attention
bull Begin a new activity bull Offer a choice bull Use humor bull Provide positive reinforcement bull Wait quietly until everyone is on task bull Ask a directed question
Calming Routines
Many teachers have found that the best way to start the school day is to greet each student personally as he or she enters the classroom They use the opportunity to establish rapport and to deal with such minor problems as gum chewing boisterous behavior bad moods or unwanted materials quietly and discretely -- before they can erupt into public confrontations that threaten control and disrupt the class A warm personal welcome sets the tone for the day One teacher we know offers students a choice of three greetings -- a handshake a high five or a hug Their responses she says tell her a lot about how each student is feeling that day
Copyright copy 2006 EducationWorldcom used by permission
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by Michael Linsin on July 20 2013
This week wersquore going to visit five classroom management tips all teachers can
benefit from new and veteran alike
But what makes these tips different than the usual fare is that theyrsquore so often overlooked ignored or just plainforgotten Sneak a peak into a hundred classrooms and yoursquoll find few if any teachers actually following them
Those who do however those who make these essential tips part of who they are and how they run their
classroom have an uncanny ability to create the kind of happy but peaceful learning experience students love
being part of
They have what students parents and fellow teachers struggle to put their finger on when describing those rare
individuals with a natural gift for their profession But the truth is the ability to create a dream class is available to
everyone
The tips below form the backbone of an approach to classroom management that will pave the way to
extraordinary teachingmdashif only yoursquoll make the commitment to following them
1 Teach highly detailed routines for every repeatable moment
Well-taught routines performed with excellence are among the clearest indicators of exceptional teaching They
make everything for the teacher easier save loads of learning time dramatically cut down on misbehavior and
help students stay focused on whatrsquos important
72313 5 Classroom Management Tips For Every Teacher mdash Smart Classroom Management
wwwsmartclassroommanagementcom20130720classroom-management-tips 28
Begin the first day of school modeling every repeatable moment of your school day Show your students
explicitly step-by-tiny-step how to enter the classroom in the morning how to ask a question how to turn in
work and how to perform every other routine that make up the common movements and transitions of your
classroom
2 Make an unwavering commitment to your classroom management plan
An inconsistently followed classroom management plan is one of the most common teacher mistakes Itrsquos also
among the most detrimental Because every time a rule is broken and you let it go you lose a layer of trust from
your students cause resentment and jealousy and send the unmistakable message that you donrsquot really mean
what you say
Furthermore teachers who fail to rely on a clearly defined plan for holding students accountable inevitably makebehavior worse by falling into hurtful methods like yelling scolding and sarcasm They also tend to take
misbehavior personally have poor relationships with students and experience mountains of stress
3 Build a behavior-influencing relationship with your students
Having a positive relationship with students makes everything easier particularly classroom management When
your students like you and trust you theyrsquoll want to please you which in turn gives you powerful leverage toinfluence their behavior And the best news is it isnrsquot difficult
If yoursquore merely pleasant in your interactions with students if yoursquore open to laughter and seeing the humor in
your classroom and in the unique and wonderful personalities of your students then behavior-influencing rapportwill grow naturally Your students will look up to you and be drawn to you organically and without strategic
effort
4 Spend more time observing and less time micromanaging
Most teachers talk too much help too much and are seen too much The truth is micromanagement breedsneedy demanding and dependent students who expect from you what they can readily do for themselvesIronically it also causes them to grow tired of your constant intrusive presence
So instead of buzzing around the room reteaching one student after another focus your energy on delivering
clear-cut efficient and high-impact lessons a thorough checking of understanding and an expectation of silentfocused independent practicemdashwhile you observe closely from a short distance
5 Take responsibility for your studentsmdashboth their learning and behavior
In our profession perhaps more than any other itrsquos easymdashtoo easymdashto point the finger at outside
circumstances There are dozens of ready-made justifications for why your students misbehave why theyrsquoredisrespectful why they donrsquot listen or do their homework or work together etc
But in the end blaming parents video games or the neighborhood they live in for example solves nothing and
makes creating the classroom you really want an impossibility Itrsquos also akin to giving up on them pigeonholingtheir behavior and limiting their potential
When you take responsibility however when you stand up and say ldquoItrsquos up to me right now and at this
72313 5 Classroom Management Tips For Every Teacher mdash Smart Classroom Management
wwwsmartclassroommanagementcom20130720classroom-management-tips 38
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schoolrdquo there are no limits
The Perfect Time
Summer vacation is the perfect time to take inventory of the previous school year Itrsquos the perfect time to discard
bad habits turn over a new leaf and commit to being the teacher you really want to be
The five classroom management tips above represent a wonderful glorious beginning and a future of unlimitedpossibility
But they do take commitment They do take a setting aside of some of your natural instincts habits and crutches
in favor of what really works in the classroom
Itrsquos scary to step out into the unknown Itrsquos scary to dare yourself to be more than just another teacher Itrsquosscary to think that your professional dreams really can come true
But if you can take that first step on that first day of school then you can take another And another
Itrsquos doable and within your grasp
Just reach out a little farther
And take it
Note If yoursquore new to Smart Classroom Management and have questions about the topics above please visit
our archive as well as the books Dream Class and The Classroom Management Secret
Also we were honored this week to be included in the 151 leading sites for elementary educators You can findthe list here
Finally if you havenrsquot done so already please join us Itrsquos free Click here and begin receiving classroom
management articles like this one in your email box every week
Related posts
1 6 Teacher Personality Traits That Make Classroom Management More Difficult
2 A Classroom Management Strategy Every Teacher Should Use
3 How To Be A Better Happier Teacher By Slowing Down4 How To Avoid Teacher Burnout
5 Why Yoursquore Tired Stressed And Not The Teacher Yoursquod Like To Be
Tagged as classroom management tips rapport routines rules and consequences teacher observation
7 commentshellip read them below or add one
433
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Overview
Teacher Resources
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Techniques that Backfire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactive Discipline
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11 Techniques for Better Classroom Discipline
Here are eleven techniques that you can usein your classroom that will help you achieveeffective group management and control Theyhave been adapted from an article called APrimer on Classroom Discipline PrinciplesOld and New by Thomas R McDaniel PhiDelta Kappan September 1986
1 Focusing
Be sure you have the attention of everyone inyour classroom before you start your lessonDonrsquot attempt to teach over the chatter ofstudents who are not paying attention
Inexperienced teachers sometimes think that by beginning their lesson theclass will settle down The children will see that things are underway now andit is time to go to work Sometimes this works but the children are also goingto think that you are willing to compete with them that you donrsquot mind talkingwhile they talk or that you are willing to speak louder so that they can finishtheir conversation even after you have started the lesson They get the ideathat you accept their inattention and that it is permissible to talk while you arepresenting a lesson
The focusing technique means that you will demand their attention before youbegin It means that you will wait and not start until everyone has settleddown Experienced teachers know that silence on their part is very effectiveThey will punctuate their waiting by extending it 3 to 5 seconds after theclassroom is completely quiet Then they begin their lesson using a quietervoice than normal
A soft spoken teacher often has a calmer quieter classroom than one with astronger voice Her students sit still in order to hear what she says
2 Direct Instruction
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Uncertainty increases the level of excitement in the classroom The techniqueof direct instruction is to begin each class by telling the students exactly whatwill be happening The teacher outlines what he and the students will bedoing this period He may set time limits for some tasks
An effective way to marry this technique with the first one is to include time atthe end of the period for students to do activities of their choosing Theteacher may finish the description of the hourrsquos activities with ldquoAnd I think wewill have some time at the end of the period for you to chat with your friendsgo to the library or catch up on work for other classesrdquo
The teacher is more willing to wait for class attention when he knows there isextra time to meet his goals and objectives The students soon realize thatthe more time the teacher waits for their attention the less free time theyhave at the end of the hour
3 Monitoring
The key to this principle is to circulate Get up and get around the roomWhile your students are working make the rounds Check on their progress
An effective teacher will make a pass through the whole room about twominutes after the students have started a written assignment She checksthat each student has started that the children are on the correct page andthat everyone has put their names on their papers The delay is importantShe wants her students to have a problem or two finished so she can checkthat answers are correctly labeled or in complete sentences She providesindividualized instruction as needed
Students who are not yet quite on task will be quick to get going as they seeher approach Those that were distracted or slow to get started can benudged along
The teacher does not interrupt the class or try to make generalannouncements unless she notices that several students have difficulty withthe same thing The teacher uses a quiet voice and her students appreciateher personal and positive attention
4 Modeling
McDaniel tells us of a saying that goes ldquoValues are caught not taughtrdquoTeachers who are courteous prompt enthusiastic in control patient andorganized provide examples for their students through their own behaviorThe ldquodo as I say not as I dordquo teachers send mixed messages that confuse
students and invite misbehavior
If you want students to use quiet voices in your classroom while they workyou too will use a quiet voice as you move through the room helpingyoungsters
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wwwhonorlevelcomx47xml 35
youngsters
5 Non-Verbal Cuing
A standard item in the classroom of the 1950rsquos was the clerkrsquos bell A shinynickelbell sat on the teacherrsquos desk With one tap of the button on top he hadeveryonersquos attention Teachers have shown a lot of ingenuity over the years inmaking use of non-verbal cues in the classroom Some flip light switchesOthers keep clickers in their pockets
Non-verbal cues can also be facial expressions body posture and handsignals Care should be given in choosing the types of cues you use in yourclassroom Take time to explain what you want the students to do when youuse your cues
6 Environmental Control
A classroom can be a warm cheery place Students enjoy an environmentthat changes periodically Study centers with pictures and color inviteenthusiasm for your subject
Young people like to know about you and your interests Include personalitems in your classroom A family picture or a few items from a hobby orcollection on your desk will trigger personal conversations with your studentsAs they get to know you better you will see fewer problems with discipline
Just as you may want to enrich your classroom there are times when youmay want to impoverish it as well You may need a quiet corner with fewdistractions Some students will get caught up in visual exploration For themthe splash and the color is a siren that pulls them off task They may needmore ldquovanillardquo and less ldquorocky-roadrdquo Have a quiet place where you can steerthese youngsters Let them get their work done first and then come back toexplore and enjoy the rest of the room
7 Low-Profile Intervention
Most students are sent to the principalrsquos office as a result of confrontationalescalation The teacher has called them on a lesser offense but in themoments that follow the student and the teacher are swept up in a verbalmaelstrom Much of this can be avoided when the teacherrsquos intervention isquiet and calm
An effective teacher will take care that the student is not rewarded for
misbehavior by becoming the focus of attention She monitors the activity inher classroom moving around the room She anticipates problems beforethey occur Her approach to a misbehaving student is inconspicuous Othersin the class are not distracted
While lecturing to her class this teacher makes effective use of name-dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops the
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wwwhonorlevelcomx47xml 45
dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops theyoungsterrsquos name into her dialogue in a natural way ldquoAnd you see David wecarry the one to the tens columnrdquo David hears his name and is drawn backon task The rest of the class doesnrsquot seem to notice
8 Assertive Discipline
This is traditional limit setting authoritarianism When executed as presentedby Lee Canter (who has made this form a discipline one of the most widelyknown and practiced) it will include a good mix of praise This is high profilediscipline The teacher is the boss and no child has the right to interfere withthe learning of any student Clear rules are laid out and consistently enforced
9 Assertive I-Messages
A component of Assertive Discipline these I-Messages are statements thatthe teacher uses when confronting a student who is misbehaving They areintended to be clear descriptions of what the student is suppose to do Theteacher who makes good use of this technique will focus the childrsquos attentionfirst and foremost on the behavior he wants not on the misbehavior ldquoI wantyou tordquo or ldquoI need you tordquo or ldquoI expect you tordquo
The inexperienced teacher may incorrectly try ldquoI want you to stoprdquo only todiscover that this usually triggers confrontation and denial The focus is onthe misbehavior and the student is quick to retort ldquoI wasnrsquot doing anythingrdquoor ldquoIt wasnrsquot my faultrdquo or ldquoSince when is there a rule againstrdquo andescalation has begun
10 Humanistic I-Messages
These I-messages are expressions of our feelings Thomas Gordon creatorof Teacher Effectiveness Training (TET) tells us to structure these messagesin three parts First include a description of the childrsquos behavior ldquoWhen youtalk while I talkrdquo Second relate the effect this behavior has on the teacherldquoI have to stop my teachingrdquo And third let the student know the feeling thatit generates in the teacher ldquowhich frustrates merdquo
A teacher distracted by a student who was constantly talking while he tried toteach once made this powerful expression of feelings ldquoI cannot imaginewhat I have done to you that I do not deserve the respectfrom you that I getfrom the others in this class If I have been rude to you or inconsiderate in any
way please let me know I feel as though I have somehow offended you andnow you are unwilling to show me respectrdquo The student did not talk during hislectures again for many weeks
11 Positive Discipline
Use classroom rules that describe the behaviors you want instead of listingthings the students cannot do Instead of ldquono-running in the roomrdquo use ldquomovethrough the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettle
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wwwhonorlevelcomx47xml 55
through the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettleconflicts appropriatelyrdquo Instead of ldquono gum chewingrdquo use ldquoleave gum athomerdquo Refer to your rules as expectations Let your students know this ishow you expect them to behave in your classroom
Make ample use of praise When you see goodbehavior acknowledge it This can be doneverbally of course but it doesnrsquot have to be Anod a smile or a ldquothumbs uprdquo will reinforce thebehavior
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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices begin by placing a check in the appropriate column Then add your points Allow 4 points for each ldquousuallyrdquo and 2 points for each ldquosometimesrdquo and 0 points for each ldquoneverrdquo Rate your classroom disciplinary practices as follows 90-100 ndash Excellent 80-89 ndash Good 70-79 ndash Fair Below 70 ndash Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Top Tips for Successful Classroom Discipline and Management
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Top 10 Tips for Classroom Disciplineand Management
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Classroom discipline and management causes the most fear andconsternation in new teachers However classroom managementis a skill that is not only learned but practiced daily Here are tentips that can lead to successful classroom management anddiscipline These tips can help you cut down on discipline problemsand leave you with fewer interruptions and disruptions
If you would like additional information check out this step-by-step look at how to handle discipline problems with effectiveclassroom management
1 Its Easier to Get EasierMany teachers make the mistake of starting the school year witha poor discipline plan Students quickly assess the situation ineach class and realize what they will be allowed to get away withOnce you set a precedent of allowing a lot of disruptions it can bevery hard to start better classroom management and disciplinetechniques However it is never tough to get easier as the yeargoes on While you dont have to follow the adage Never smileuntil Christmas it does have its merits
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Promoting Effective Classroom Management Techniques for Maintaining Control Without Confrontation by Linda Starr Education World
General Rules Twelve steps teachers can take at the beginning of the year to promote effective classroom management are
bull Develop a set of written expectations you can live with and enforce bull Be consistent Be consistent Be consistent bull Be patient with yourself and with your students bull Make parents your allies Call early and often Use the word concerned bull When communicating a concern be specific and descriptive bull Dont talk too much Use the first 15 minutes of class for lectures or presentations then
get the kids working bull Break the class period into two or three different activities Be sure each activity segues
smoothly into the next bull Begin at the very beginning of each class period and end at the very end bull Dont roll call Take the roll with your seating chart while students are working bull Keep all students actively involved For example while a student does a presentation
involve the other students in evaluating it bull Discipline individual students quietly and privately Never engage in a disciplinary
conversation across the room bull Keep your sense of perspective and your sense of humor bull Know when to ask for help
Important Strategies
Once students are settled in the classroom youll want to continue with some of these teacher-recommended techniques for maintaining control without confrontation
bull Establish eye contact bull Move around the room and increase proximity to restless students bull Send a silent signal bull Give a quiet reminder bull Re-direct a students attention
bull Begin a new activity bull Offer a choice bull Use humor bull Provide positive reinforcement bull Wait quietly until everyone is on task bull Ask a directed question
Calming Routines
Many teachers have found that the best way to start the school day is to greet each student personally as he or she enters the classroom They use the opportunity to establish rapport and to deal with such minor problems as gum chewing boisterous behavior bad moods or unwanted materials quietly and discretely -- before they can erupt into public confrontations that threaten control and disrupt the class A warm personal welcome sets the tone for the day One teacher we know offers students a choice of three greetings -- a handshake a high five or a hug Their responses she says tell her a lot about how each student is feeling that day
Copyright copy 2006 EducationWorldcom used by permission
72313 5 Classroom Management Tips For Every Teacher mdash Smart Classroom Management
wwwsmartclassroommanagementcom20130720classroom-management-tips 18
Smart Classroom Management
simply effective tips and strategies
Home
About Dream Class
About Michael Linsin
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5 Classroom Management Tips For EveryTeacher
by Michael Linsin on July 20 2013
This week wersquore going to visit five classroom management tips all teachers can
benefit from new and veteran alike
But what makes these tips different than the usual fare is that theyrsquore so often overlooked ignored or just plainforgotten Sneak a peak into a hundred classrooms and yoursquoll find few if any teachers actually following them
Those who do however those who make these essential tips part of who they are and how they run their
classroom have an uncanny ability to create the kind of happy but peaceful learning experience students love
being part of
They have what students parents and fellow teachers struggle to put their finger on when describing those rare
individuals with a natural gift for their profession But the truth is the ability to create a dream class is available to
everyone
The tips below form the backbone of an approach to classroom management that will pave the way to
extraordinary teachingmdashif only yoursquoll make the commitment to following them
1 Teach highly detailed routines for every repeatable moment
Well-taught routines performed with excellence are among the clearest indicators of exceptional teaching They
make everything for the teacher easier save loads of learning time dramatically cut down on misbehavior and
help students stay focused on whatrsquos important
72313 5 Classroom Management Tips For Every Teacher mdash Smart Classroom Management
wwwsmartclassroommanagementcom20130720classroom-management-tips 28
Begin the first day of school modeling every repeatable moment of your school day Show your students
explicitly step-by-tiny-step how to enter the classroom in the morning how to ask a question how to turn in
work and how to perform every other routine that make up the common movements and transitions of your
classroom
2 Make an unwavering commitment to your classroom management plan
An inconsistently followed classroom management plan is one of the most common teacher mistakes Itrsquos also
among the most detrimental Because every time a rule is broken and you let it go you lose a layer of trust from
your students cause resentment and jealousy and send the unmistakable message that you donrsquot really mean
what you say
Furthermore teachers who fail to rely on a clearly defined plan for holding students accountable inevitably makebehavior worse by falling into hurtful methods like yelling scolding and sarcasm They also tend to take
misbehavior personally have poor relationships with students and experience mountains of stress
3 Build a behavior-influencing relationship with your students
Having a positive relationship with students makes everything easier particularly classroom management When
your students like you and trust you theyrsquoll want to please you which in turn gives you powerful leverage toinfluence their behavior And the best news is it isnrsquot difficult
If yoursquore merely pleasant in your interactions with students if yoursquore open to laughter and seeing the humor in
your classroom and in the unique and wonderful personalities of your students then behavior-influencing rapportwill grow naturally Your students will look up to you and be drawn to you organically and without strategic
effort
4 Spend more time observing and less time micromanaging
Most teachers talk too much help too much and are seen too much The truth is micromanagement breedsneedy demanding and dependent students who expect from you what they can readily do for themselvesIronically it also causes them to grow tired of your constant intrusive presence
So instead of buzzing around the room reteaching one student after another focus your energy on delivering
clear-cut efficient and high-impact lessons a thorough checking of understanding and an expectation of silentfocused independent practicemdashwhile you observe closely from a short distance
5 Take responsibility for your studentsmdashboth their learning and behavior
In our profession perhaps more than any other itrsquos easymdashtoo easymdashto point the finger at outside
circumstances There are dozens of ready-made justifications for why your students misbehave why theyrsquoredisrespectful why they donrsquot listen or do their homework or work together etc
But in the end blaming parents video games or the neighborhood they live in for example solves nothing and
makes creating the classroom you really want an impossibility Itrsquos also akin to giving up on them pigeonholingtheir behavior and limiting their potential
When you take responsibility however when you stand up and say ldquoItrsquos up to me right now and at this
72313 5 Classroom Management Tips For Every Teacher mdash Smart Classroom Management
wwwsmartclassroommanagementcom20130720classroom-management-tips 38
Like 139 5 TweetTweet 116
schoolrdquo there are no limits
The Perfect Time
Summer vacation is the perfect time to take inventory of the previous school year Itrsquos the perfect time to discard
bad habits turn over a new leaf and commit to being the teacher you really want to be
The five classroom management tips above represent a wonderful glorious beginning and a future of unlimitedpossibility
But they do take commitment They do take a setting aside of some of your natural instincts habits and crutches
in favor of what really works in the classroom
Itrsquos scary to step out into the unknown Itrsquos scary to dare yourself to be more than just another teacher Itrsquosscary to think that your professional dreams really can come true
But if you can take that first step on that first day of school then you can take another And another
Itrsquos doable and within your grasp
Just reach out a little farther
And take it
Note If yoursquore new to Smart Classroom Management and have questions about the topics above please visit
our archive as well as the books Dream Class and The Classroom Management Secret
Also we were honored this week to be included in the 151 leading sites for elementary educators You can findthe list here
Finally if you havenrsquot done so already please join us Itrsquos free Click here and begin receiving classroom
management articles like this one in your email box every week
Related posts
1 6 Teacher Personality Traits That Make Classroom Management More Difficult
2 A Classroom Management Strategy Every Teacher Should Use
3 How To Be A Better Happier Teacher By Slowing Down4 How To Avoid Teacher Burnout
5 Why Yoursquore Tired Stressed And Not The Teacher Yoursquod Like To Be
Tagged as classroom management tips rapport routines rules and consequences teacher observation
7 commentshellip read them below or add one
433
72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx47xml 15
Introduction
Overview
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline Techniques
Techniques that Backfire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactive Discipline
HLS Schools
Download Software
Latest Update
FREE Trial Softw are
Extend Trial Period
Support
Frequently Asked
Questions
Setup Tutorial
Users Guide
Shared Documents
How to Send Us Data
Contact Us
11 Techniques for Better Classroom Discipline
Here are eleven techniques that you can usein your classroom that will help you achieveeffective group management and control Theyhave been adapted from an article called APrimer on Classroom Discipline PrinciplesOld and New by Thomas R McDaniel PhiDelta Kappan September 1986
1 Focusing
Be sure you have the attention of everyone inyour classroom before you start your lessonDonrsquot attempt to teach over the chatter ofstudents who are not paying attention
Inexperienced teachers sometimes think that by beginning their lesson theclass will settle down The children will see that things are underway now andit is time to go to work Sometimes this works but the children are also goingto think that you are willing to compete with them that you donrsquot mind talkingwhile they talk or that you are willing to speak louder so that they can finishtheir conversation even after you have started the lesson They get the ideathat you accept their inattention and that it is permissible to talk while you arepresenting a lesson
The focusing technique means that you will demand their attention before youbegin It means that you will wait and not start until everyone has settleddown Experienced teachers know that silence on their part is very effectiveThey will punctuate their waiting by extending it 3 to 5 seconds after theclassroom is completely quiet Then they begin their lesson using a quietervoice than normal
A soft spoken teacher often has a calmer quieter classroom than one with astronger voice Her students sit still in order to hear what she says
2 Direct Instruction
72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx47xml 25
Uncertainty increases the level of excitement in the classroom The techniqueof direct instruction is to begin each class by telling the students exactly whatwill be happening The teacher outlines what he and the students will bedoing this period He may set time limits for some tasks
An effective way to marry this technique with the first one is to include time atthe end of the period for students to do activities of their choosing Theteacher may finish the description of the hourrsquos activities with ldquoAnd I think wewill have some time at the end of the period for you to chat with your friendsgo to the library or catch up on work for other classesrdquo
The teacher is more willing to wait for class attention when he knows there isextra time to meet his goals and objectives The students soon realize thatthe more time the teacher waits for their attention the less free time theyhave at the end of the hour
3 Monitoring
The key to this principle is to circulate Get up and get around the roomWhile your students are working make the rounds Check on their progress
An effective teacher will make a pass through the whole room about twominutes after the students have started a written assignment She checksthat each student has started that the children are on the correct page andthat everyone has put their names on their papers The delay is importantShe wants her students to have a problem or two finished so she can checkthat answers are correctly labeled or in complete sentences She providesindividualized instruction as needed
Students who are not yet quite on task will be quick to get going as they seeher approach Those that were distracted or slow to get started can benudged along
The teacher does not interrupt the class or try to make generalannouncements unless she notices that several students have difficulty withthe same thing The teacher uses a quiet voice and her students appreciateher personal and positive attention
4 Modeling
McDaniel tells us of a saying that goes ldquoValues are caught not taughtrdquoTeachers who are courteous prompt enthusiastic in control patient andorganized provide examples for their students through their own behaviorThe ldquodo as I say not as I dordquo teachers send mixed messages that confuse
students and invite misbehavior
If you want students to use quiet voices in your classroom while they workyou too will use a quiet voice as you move through the room helpingyoungsters
72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx47xml 35
youngsters
5 Non-Verbal Cuing
A standard item in the classroom of the 1950rsquos was the clerkrsquos bell A shinynickelbell sat on the teacherrsquos desk With one tap of the button on top he hadeveryonersquos attention Teachers have shown a lot of ingenuity over the years inmaking use of non-verbal cues in the classroom Some flip light switchesOthers keep clickers in their pockets
Non-verbal cues can also be facial expressions body posture and handsignals Care should be given in choosing the types of cues you use in yourclassroom Take time to explain what you want the students to do when youuse your cues
6 Environmental Control
A classroom can be a warm cheery place Students enjoy an environmentthat changes periodically Study centers with pictures and color inviteenthusiasm for your subject
Young people like to know about you and your interests Include personalitems in your classroom A family picture or a few items from a hobby orcollection on your desk will trigger personal conversations with your studentsAs they get to know you better you will see fewer problems with discipline
Just as you may want to enrich your classroom there are times when youmay want to impoverish it as well You may need a quiet corner with fewdistractions Some students will get caught up in visual exploration For themthe splash and the color is a siren that pulls them off task They may needmore ldquovanillardquo and less ldquorocky-roadrdquo Have a quiet place where you can steerthese youngsters Let them get their work done first and then come back toexplore and enjoy the rest of the room
7 Low-Profile Intervention
Most students are sent to the principalrsquos office as a result of confrontationalescalation The teacher has called them on a lesser offense but in themoments that follow the student and the teacher are swept up in a verbalmaelstrom Much of this can be avoided when the teacherrsquos intervention isquiet and calm
An effective teacher will take care that the student is not rewarded for
misbehavior by becoming the focus of attention She monitors the activity inher classroom moving around the room She anticipates problems beforethey occur Her approach to a misbehaving student is inconspicuous Othersin the class are not distracted
While lecturing to her class this teacher makes effective use of name-dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops the
72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx47xml 45
dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops theyoungsterrsquos name into her dialogue in a natural way ldquoAnd you see David wecarry the one to the tens columnrdquo David hears his name and is drawn backon task The rest of the class doesnrsquot seem to notice
8 Assertive Discipline
This is traditional limit setting authoritarianism When executed as presentedby Lee Canter (who has made this form a discipline one of the most widelyknown and practiced) it will include a good mix of praise This is high profilediscipline The teacher is the boss and no child has the right to interfere withthe learning of any student Clear rules are laid out and consistently enforced
9 Assertive I-Messages
A component of Assertive Discipline these I-Messages are statements thatthe teacher uses when confronting a student who is misbehaving They areintended to be clear descriptions of what the student is suppose to do Theteacher who makes good use of this technique will focus the childrsquos attentionfirst and foremost on the behavior he wants not on the misbehavior ldquoI wantyou tordquo or ldquoI need you tordquo or ldquoI expect you tordquo
The inexperienced teacher may incorrectly try ldquoI want you to stoprdquo only todiscover that this usually triggers confrontation and denial The focus is onthe misbehavior and the student is quick to retort ldquoI wasnrsquot doing anythingrdquoor ldquoIt wasnrsquot my faultrdquo or ldquoSince when is there a rule againstrdquo andescalation has begun
10 Humanistic I-Messages
These I-messages are expressions of our feelings Thomas Gordon creatorof Teacher Effectiveness Training (TET) tells us to structure these messagesin three parts First include a description of the childrsquos behavior ldquoWhen youtalk while I talkrdquo Second relate the effect this behavior has on the teacherldquoI have to stop my teachingrdquo And third let the student know the feeling thatit generates in the teacher ldquowhich frustrates merdquo
A teacher distracted by a student who was constantly talking while he tried toteach once made this powerful expression of feelings ldquoI cannot imaginewhat I have done to you that I do not deserve the respectfrom you that I getfrom the others in this class If I have been rude to you or inconsiderate in any
way please let me know I feel as though I have somehow offended you andnow you are unwilling to show me respectrdquo The student did not talk during hislectures again for many weeks
11 Positive Discipline
Use classroom rules that describe the behaviors you want instead of listingthings the students cannot do Instead of ldquono-running in the roomrdquo use ldquomovethrough the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettle
72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx47xml 55
through the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettleconflicts appropriatelyrdquo Instead of ldquono gum chewingrdquo use ldquoleave gum athomerdquo Refer to your rules as expectations Let your students know this ishow you expect them to behave in your classroom
Make ample use of praise When you see goodbehavior acknowledge it This can be doneverbally of course but it doesnrsquot have to be Anod a smile or a ldquothumbs uprdquo will reinforce thebehavior
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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices begin by placing a check in the appropriate column Then add your points Allow 4 points for each ldquousuallyrdquo and 2 points for each ldquosometimesrdquo and 0 points for each ldquoneverrdquo Rate your classroom disciplinary practices as follows 90-100 ndash Excellent 80-89 ndash Good 70-79 ndash Fair Below 70 ndash Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Top Tips for Successful Classroom Discipline and Management
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See More About
By Melissa Kelly Aboutcom Guide
Top 10 Tips for Classroom Disciplineand Management
discipline problems classroom management
Classroom discipline and management causes the most fear andconsternation in new teachers However classroom managementis a skill that is not only learned but practiced daily Here are tentips that can lead to successful classroom management anddiscipline These tips can help you cut down on discipline problemsand leave you with fewer interruptions and disruptions
If you would like additional information check out this step-by-step look at how to handle discipline problems with effectiveclassroom management
1 Its Easier to Get EasierMany teachers make the mistake of starting the school year witha poor discipline plan Students quickly assess the situation ineach class and realize what they will be allowed to get away withOnce you set a precedent of allowing a lot of disruptions it can bevery hard to start better classroom management and disciplinetechniques However it is never tough to get easier as the yeargoes on While you dont have to follow the adage Never smileuntil Christmas it does have its merits
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bull Begin a new activity bull Offer a choice bull Use humor bull Provide positive reinforcement bull Wait quietly until everyone is on task bull Ask a directed question
Calming Routines
Many teachers have found that the best way to start the school day is to greet each student personally as he or she enters the classroom They use the opportunity to establish rapport and to deal with such minor problems as gum chewing boisterous behavior bad moods or unwanted materials quietly and discretely -- before they can erupt into public confrontations that threaten control and disrupt the class A warm personal welcome sets the tone for the day One teacher we know offers students a choice of three greetings -- a handshake a high five or a hug Their responses she says tell her a lot about how each student is feeling that day
Copyright copy 2006 EducationWorldcom used by permission
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5 Classroom Management Tips For EveryTeacher
by Michael Linsin on July 20 2013
This week wersquore going to visit five classroom management tips all teachers can
benefit from new and veteran alike
But what makes these tips different than the usual fare is that theyrsquore so often overlooked ignored or just plainforgotten Sneak a peak into a hundred classrooms and yoursquoll find few if any teachers actually following them
Those who do however those who make these essential tips part of who they are and how they run their
classroom have an uncanny ability to create the kind of happy but peaceful learning experience students love
being part of
They have what students parents and fellow teachers struggle to put their finger on when describing those rare
individuals with a natural gift for their profession But the truth is the ability to create a dream class is available to
everyone
The tips below form the backbone of an approach to classroom management that will pave the way to
extraordinary teachingmdashif only yoursquoll make the commitment to following them
1 Teach highly detailed routines for every repeatable moment
Well-taught routines performed with excellence are among the clearest indicators of exceptional teaching They
make everything for the teacher easier save loads of learning time dramatically cut down on misbehavior and
help students stay focused on whatrsquos important
72313 5 Classroom Management Tips For Every Teacher mdash Smart Classroom Management
wwwsmartclassroommanagementcom20130720classroom-management-tips 28
Begin the first day of school modeling every repeatable moment of your school day Show your students
explicitly step-by-tiny-step how to enter the classroom in the morning how to ask a question how to turn in
work and how to perform every other routine that make up the common movements and transitions of your
classroom
2 Make an unwavering commitment to your classroom management plan
An inconsistently followed classroom management plan is one of the most common teacher mistakes Itrsquos also
among the most detrimental Because every time a rule is broken and you let it go you lose a layer of trust from
your students cause resentment and jealousy and send the unmistakable message that you donrsquot really mean
what you say
Furthermore teachers who fail to rely on a clearly defined plan for holding students accountable inevitably makebehavior worse by falling into hurtful methods like yelling scolding and sarcasm They also tend to take
misbehavior personally have poor relationships with students and experience mountains of stress
3 Build a behavior-influencing relationship with your students
Having a positive relationship with students makes everything easier particularly classroom management When
your students like you and trust you theyrsquoll want to please you which in turn gives you powerful leverage toinfluence their behavior And the best news is it isnrsquot difficult
If yoursquore merely pleasant in your interactions with students if yoursquore open to laughter and seeing the humor in
your classroom and in the unique and wonderful personalities of your students then behavior-influencing rapportwill grow naturally Your students will look up to you and be drawn to you organically and without strategic
effort
4 Spend more time observing and less time micromanaging
Most teachers talk too much help too much and are seen too much The truth is micromanagement breedsneedy demanding and dependent students who expect from you what they can readily do for themselvesIronically it also causes them to grow tired of your constant intrusive presence
So instead of buzzing around the room reteaching one student after another focus your energy on delivering
clear-cut efficient and high-impact lessons a thorough checking of understanding and an expectation of silentfocused independent practicemdashwhile you observe closely from a short distance
5 Take responsibility for your studentsmdashboth their learning and behavior
In our profession perhaps more than any other itrsquos easymdashtoo easymdashto point the finger at outside
circumstances There are dozens of ready-made justifications for why your students misbehave why theyrsquoredisrespectful why they donrsquot listen or do their homework or work together etc
But in the end blaming parents video games or the neighborhood they live in for example solves nothing and
makes creating the classroom you really want an impossibility Itrsquos also akin to giving up on them pigeonholingtheir behavior and limiting their potential
When you take responsibility however when you stand up and say ldquoItrsquos up to me right now and at this
72313 5 Classroom Management Tips For Every Teacher mdash Smart Classroom Management
wwwsmartclassroommanagementcom20130720classroom-management-tips 38
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schoolrdquo there are no limits
The Perfect Time
Summer vacation is the perfect time to take inventory of the previous school year Itrsquos the perfect time to discard
bad habits turn over a new leaf and commit to being the teacher you really want to be
The five classroom management tips above represent a wonderful glorious beginning and a future of unlimitedpossibility
But they do take commitment They do take a setting aside of some of your natural instincts habits and crutches
in favor of what really works in the classroom
Itrsquos scary to step out into the unknown Itrsquos scary to dare yourself to be more than just another teacher Itrsquosscary to think that your professional dreams really can come true
But if you can take that first step on that first day of school then you can take another And another
Itrsquos doable and within your grasp
Just reach out a little farther
And take it
Note If yoursquore new to Smart Classroom Management and have questions about the topics above please visit
our archive as well as the books Dream Class and The Classroom Management Secret
Also we were honored this week to be included in the 151 leading sites for elementary educators You can findthe list here
Finally if you havenrsquot done so already please join us Itrsquos free Click here and begin receiving classroom
management articles like this one in your email box every week
Related posts
1 6 Teacher Personality Traits That Make Classroom Management More Difficult
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5 Why Yoursquore Tired Stressed And Not The Teacher Yoursquod Like To Be
Tagged as classroom management tips rapport routines rules and consequences teacher observation
7 commentshellip read them below or add one
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wwwhonorlevelcomx47xml 15
Introduction
Overview
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline Techniques
Techniques that Backfire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactive Discipline
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11 Techniques for Better Classroom Discipline
Here are eleven techniques that you can usein your classroom that will help you achieveeffective group management and control Theyhave been adapted from an article called APrimer on Classroom Discipline PrinciplesOld and New by Thomas R McDaniel PhiDelta Kappan September 1986
1 Focusing
Be sure you have the attention of everyone inyour classroom before you start your lessonDonrsquot attempt to teach over the chatter ofstudents who are not paying attention
Inexperienced teachers sometimes think that by beginning their lesson theclass will settle down The children will see that things are underway now andit is time to go to work Sometimes this works but the children are also goingto think that you are willing to compete with them that you donrsquot mind talkingwhile they talk or that you are willing to speak louder so that they can finishtheir conversation even after you have started the lesson They get the ideathat you accept their inattention and that it is permissible to talk while you arepresenting a lesson
The focusing technique means that you will demand their attention before youbegin It means that you will wait and not start until everyone has settleddown Experienced teachers know that silence on their part is very effectiveThey will punctuate their waiting by extending it 3 to 5 seconds after theclassroom is completely quiet Then they begin their lesson using a quietervoice than normal
A soft spoken teacher often has a calmer quieter classroom than one with astronger voice Her students sit still in order to hear what she says
2 Direct Instruction
72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx47xml 25
Uncertainty increases the level of excitement in the classroom The techniqueof direct instruction is to begin each class by telling the students exactly whatwill be happening The teacher outlines what he and the students will bedoing this period He may set time limits for some tasks
An effective way to marry this technique with the first one is to include time atthe end of the period for students to do activities of their choosing Theteacher may finish the description of the hourrsquos activities with ldquoAnd I think wewill have some time at the end of the period for you to chat with your friendsgo to the library or catch up on work for other classesrdquo
The teacher is more willing to wait for class attention when he knows there isextra time to meet his goals and objectives The students soon realize thatthe more time the teacher waits for their attention the less free time theyhave at the end of the hour
3 Monitoring
The key to this principle is to circulate Get up and get around the roomWhile your students are working make the rounds Check on their progress
An effective teacher will make a pass through the whole room about twominutes after the students have started a written assignment She checksthat each student has started that the children are on the correct page andthat everyone has put their names on their papers The delay is importantShe wants her students to have a problem or two finished so she can checkthat answers are correctly labeled or in complete sentences She providesindividualized instruction as needed
Students who are not yet quite on task will be quick to get going as they seeher approach Those that were distracted or slow to get started can benudged along
The teacher does not interrupt the class or try to make generalannouncements unless she notices that several students have difficulty withthe same thing The teacher uses a quiet voice and her students appreciateher personal and positive attention
4 Modeling
McDaniel tells us of a saying that goes ldquoValues are caught not taughtrdquoTeachers who are courteous prompt enthusiastic in control patient andorganized provide examples for their students through their own behaviorThe ldquodo as I say not as I dordquo teachers send mixed messages that confuse
students and invite misbehavior
If you want students to use quiet voices in your classroom while they workyou too will use a quiet voice as you move through the room helpingyoungsters
72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx47xml 35
youngsters
5 Non-Verbal Cuing
A standard item in the classroom of the 1950rsquos was the clerkrsquos bell A shinynickelbell sat on the teacherrsquos desk With one tap of the button on top he hadeveryonersquos attention Teachers have shown a lot of ingenuity over the years inmaking use of non-verbal cues in the classroom Some flip light switchesOthers keep clickers in their pockets
Non-verbal cues can also be facial expressions body posture and handsignals Care should be given in choosing the types of cues you use in yourclassroom Take time to explain what you want the students to do when youuse your cues
6 Environmental Control
A classroom can be a warm cheery place Students enjoy an environmentthat changes periodically Study centers with pictures and color inviteenthusiasm for your subject
Young people like to know about you and your interests Include personalitems in your classroom A family picture or a few items from a hobby orcollection on your desk will trigger personal conversations with your studentsAs they get to know you better you will see fewer problems with discipline
Just as you may want to enrich your classroom there are times when youmay want to impoverish it as well You may need a quiet corner with fewdistractions Some students will get caught up in visual exploration For themthe splash and the color is a siren that pulls them off task They may needmore ldquovanillardquo and less ldquorocky-roadrdquo Have a quiet place where you can steerthese youngsters Let them get their work done first and then come back toexplore and enjoy the rest of the room
7 Low-Profile Intervention
Most students are sent to the principalrsquos office as a result of confrontationalescalation The teacher has called them on a lesser offense but in themoments that follow the student and the teacher are swept up in a verbalmaelstrom Much of this can be avoided when the teacherrsquos intervention isquiet and calm
An effective teacher will take care that the student is not rewarded for
misbehavior by becoming the focus of attention She monitors the activity inher classroom moving around the room She anticipates problems beforethey occur Her approach to a misbehaving student is inconspicuous Othersin the class are not distracted
While lecturing to her class this teacher makes effective use of name-dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops the
72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx47xml 45
dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops theyoungsterrsquos name into her dialogue in a natural way ldquoAnd you see David wecarry the one to the tens columnrdquo David hears his name and is drawn backon task The rest of the class doesnrsquot seem to notice
8 Assertive Discipline
This is traditional limit setting authoritarianism When executed as presentedby Lee Canter (who has made this form a discipline one of the most widelyknown and practiced) it will include a good mix of praise This is high profilediscipline The teacher is the boss and no child has the right to interfere withthe learning of any student Clear rules are laid out and consistently enforced
9 Assertive I-Messages
A component of Assertive Discipline these I-Messages are statements thatthe teacher uses when confronting a student who is misbehaving They areintended to be clear descriptions of what the student is suppose to do Theteacher who makes good use of this technique will focus the childrsquos attentionfirst and foremost on the behavior he wants not on the misbehavior ldquoI wantyou tordquo or ldquoI need you tordquo or ldquoI expect you tordquo
The inexperienced teacher may incorrectly try ldquoI want you to stoprdquo only todiscover that this usually triggers confrontation and denial The focus is onthe misbehavior and the student is quick to retort ldquoI wasnrsquot doing anythingrdquoor ldquoIt wasnrsquot my faultrdquo or ldquoSince when is there a rule againstrdquo andescalation has begun
10 Humanistic I-Messages
These I-messages are expressions of our feelings Thomas Gordon creatorof Teacher Effectiveness Training (TET) tells us to structure these messagesin three parts First include a description of the childrsquos behavior ldquoWhen youtalk while I talkrdquo Second relate the effect this behavior has on the teacherldquoI have to stop my teachingrdquo And third let the student know the feeling thatit generates in the teacher ldquowhich frustrates merdquo
A teacher distracted by a student who was constantly talking while he tried toteach once made this powerful expression of feelings ldquoI cannot imaginewhat I have done to you that I do not deserve the respectfrom you that I getfrom the others in this class If I have been rude to you or inconsiderate in any
way please let me know I feel as though I have somehow offended you andnow you are unwilling to show me respectrdquo The student did not talk during hislectures again for many weeks
11 Positive Discipline
Use classroom rules that describe the behaviors you want instead of listingthings the students cannot do Instead of ldquono-running in the roomrdquo use ldquomovethrough the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettle
72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx47xml 55
through the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettleconflicts appropriatelyrdquo Instead of ldquono gum chewingrdquo use ldquoleave gum athomerdquo Refer to your rules as expectations Let your students know this ishow you expect them to behave in your classroom
Make ample use of praise When you see goodbehavior acknowledge it This can be doneverbally of course but it doesnrsquot have to be Anod a smile or a ldquothumbs uprdquo will reinforce thebehavior
copyCopyright 2009 Budd Churchw ard
HLS Schools Introduction
Ov erv iew
Download Sof tware
Latest Update
FREE Trial
Sof tware
Extend Trial
Period
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline
Techniques
Techniques that
Backf ire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactiv e Discipline
Support
Frequently Asked
Questions
Setup Tutorial
Users Guide
Shared Documents
How to Send Us Data
Contact Us
Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices begin by placing a check in the appropriate column Then add your points Allow 4 points for each ldquousuallyrdquo and 2 points for each ldquosometimesrdquo and 0 points for each ldquoneverrdquo Rate your classroom disciplinary practices as follows 90-100 ndash Excellent 80-89 ndash Good 70-79 ndash Fair Below 70 ndash Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Top Tips for Successful Classroom Discipline and Management
fileH|okStaff20Handbook2010-2011Top20Tips20for20Successful20Classroom20Discipline20and20Managementhtm[712010 124658 PM]
See More About
By Melissa Kelly Aboutcom Guide
Top 10 Tips for Classroom Disciplineand Management
discipline problems classroom management
Classroom discipline and management causes the most fear andconsternation in new teachers However classroom managementis a skill that is not only learned but practiced daily Here are tentips that can lead to successful classroom management anddiscipline These tips can help you cut down on discipline problemsand leave you with fewer interruptions and disruptions
If you would like additional information check out this step-by-step look at how to handle discipline problems with effectiveclassroom management
1 Its Easier to Get EasierMany teachers make the mistake of starting the school year witha poor discipline plan Students quickly assess the situation ineach class and realize what they will be allowed to get away withOnce you set a precedent of allowing a lot of disruptions it can bevery hard to start better classroom management and disciplinetechniques However it is never tough to get easier as the yeargoes on While you dont have to follow the adage Never smileuntil Christmas it does have its merits
Secondary Education Teaching 101 Lesson Plans Educational Issues
Free Secondary Education Newsletter
Discuss in my Forum
Sponsored Links
Business School ProgramsAchieve Your Goal of Earning Your MBA Flexible Classes GetStartedPhoenixedu
Classroom Discipline 101How to Manage Any Classroom No Matter How Tough theStudentswwwClassroomDiscipline101com
Project Management CertVillanova PMPreg amp CAPMreg Classes Average Salary For PMPs is$100KVillanovaUcomProjectManagement
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5 Classroom Management Tips For EveryTeacher
by Michael Linsin on July 20 2013
This week wersquore going to visit five classroom management tips all teachers can
benefit from new and veteran alike
But what makes these tips different than the usual fare is that theyrsquore so often overlooked ignored or just plainforgotten Sneak a peak into a hundred classrooms and yoursquoll find few if any teachers actually following them
Those who do however those who make these essential tips part of who they are and how they run their
classroom have an uncanny ability to create the kind of happy but peaceful learning experience students love
being part of
They have what students parents and fellow teachers struggle to put their finger on when describing those rare
individuals with a natural gift for their profession But the truth is the ability to create a dream class is available to
everyone
The tips below form the backbone of an approach to classroom management that will pave the way to
extraordinary teachingmdashif only yoursquoll make the commitment to following them
1 Teach highly detailed routines for every repeatable moment
Well-taught routines performed with excellence are among the clearest indicators of exceptional teaching They
make everything for the teacher easier save loads of learning time dramatically cut down on misbehavior and
help students stay focused on whatrsquos important
72313 5 Classroom Management Tips For Every Teacher mdash Smart Classroom Management
wwwsmartclassroommanagementcom20130720classroom-management-tips 28
Begin the first day of school modeling every repeatable moment of your school day Show your students
explicitly step-by-tiny-step how to enter the classroom in the morning how to ask a question how to turn in
work and how to perform every other routine that make up the common movements and transitions of your
classroom
2 Make an unwavering commitment to your classroom management plan
An inconsistently followed classroom management plan is one of the most common teacher mistakes Itrsquos also
among the most detrimental Because every time a rule is broken and you let it go you lose a layer of trust from
your students cause resentment and jealousy and send the unmistakable message that you donrsquot really mean
what you say
Furthermore teachers who fail to rely on a clearly defined plan for holding students accountable inevitably makebehavior worse by falling into hurtful methods like yelling scolding and sarcasm They also tend to take
misbehavior personally have poor relationships with students and experience mountains of stress
3 Build a behavior-influencing relationship with your students
Having a positive relationship with students makes everything easier particularly classroom management When
your students like you and trust you theyrsquoll want to please you which in turn gives you powerful leverage toinfluence their behavior And the best news is it isnrsquot difficult
If yoursquore merely pleasant in your interactions with students if yoursquore open to laughter and seeing the humor in
your classroom and in the unique and wonderful personalities of your students then behavior-influencing rapportwill grow naturally Your students will look up to you and be drawn to you organically and without strategic
effort
4 Spend more time observing and less time micromanaging
Most teachers talk too much help too much and are seen too much The truth is micromanagement breedsneedy demanding and dependent students who expect from you what they can readily do for themselvesIronically it also causes them to grow tired of your constant intrusive presence
So instead of buzzing around the room reteaching one student after another focus your energy on delivering
clear-cut efficient and high-impact lessons a thorough checking of understanding and an expectation of silentfocused independent practicemdashwhile you observe closely from a short distance
5 Take responsibility for your studentsmdashboth their learning and behavior
In our profession perhaps more than any other itrsquos easymdashtoo easymdashto point the finger at outside
circumstances There are dozens of ready-made justifications for why your students misbehave why theyrsquoredisrespectful why they donrsquot listen or do their homework or work together etc
But in the end blaming parents video games or the neighborhood they live in for example solves nothing and
makes creating the classroom you really want an impossibility Itrsquos also akin to giving up on them pigeonholingtheir behavior and limiting their potential
When you take responsibility however when you stand up and say ldquoItrsquos up to me right now and at this
72313 5 Classroom Management Tips For Every Teacher mdash Smart Classroom Management
wwwsmartclassroommanagementcom20130720classroom-management-tips 38
Like 139 5 TweetTweet 116
schoolrdquo there are no limits
The Perfect Time
Summer vacation is the perfect time to take inventory of the previous school year Itrsquos the perfect time to discard
bad habits turn over a new leaf and commit to being the teacher you really want to be
The five classroom management tips above represent a wonderful glorious beginning and a future of unlimitedpossibility
But they do take commitment They do take a setting aside of some of your natural instincts habits and crutches
in favor of what really works in the classroom
Itrsquos scary to step out into the unknown Itrsquos scary to dare yourself to be more than just another teacher Itrsquosscary to think that your professional dreams really can come true
But if you can take that first step on that first day of school then you can take another And another
Itrsquos doable and within your grasp
Just reach out a little farther
And take it
Note If yoursquore new to Smart Classroom Management and have questions about the topics above please visit
our archive as well as the books Dream Class and The Classroom Management Secret
Also we were honored this week to be included in the 151 leading sites for elementary educators You can findthe list here
Finally if you havenrsquot done so already please join us Itrsquos free Click here and begin receiving classroom
management articles like this one in your email box every week
Related posts
1 6 Teacher Personality Traits That Make Classroom Management More Difficult
2 A Classroom Management Strategy Every Teacher Should Use
3 How To Be A Better Happier Teacher By Slowing Down4 How To Avoid Teacher Burnout
5 Why Yoursquore Tired Stressed And Not The Teacher Yoursquod Like To Be
Tagged as classroom management tips rapport routines rules and consequences teacher observation
7 commentshellip read them below or add one
433
72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx47xml 15
Introduction
Overview
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline Techniques
Techniques that Backfire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactive Discipline
HLS Schools
Download Software
Latest Update
FREE Trial Softw are
Extend Trial Period
Support
Frequently Asked
Questions
Setup Tutorial
Users Guide
Shared Documents
How to Send Us Data
Contact Us
11 Techniques for Better Classroom Discipline
Here are eleven techniques that you can usein your classroom that will help you achieveeffective group management and control Theyhave been adapted from an article called APrimer on Classroom Discipline PrinciplesOld and New by Thomas R McDaniel PhiDelta Kappan September 1986
1 Focusing
Be sure you have the attention of everyone inyour classroom before you start your lessonDonrsquot attempt to teach over the chatter ofstudents who are not paying attention
Inexperienced teachers sometimes think that by beginning their lesson theclass will settle down The children will see that things are underway now andit is time to go to work Sometimes this works but the children are also goingto think that you are willing to compete with them that you donrsquot mind talkingwhile they talk or that you are willing to speak louder so that they can finishtheir conversation even after you have started the lesson They get the ideathat you accept their inattention and that it is permissible to talk while you arepresenting a lesson
The focusing technique means that you will demand their attention before youbegin It means that you will wait and not start until everyone has settleddown Experienced teachers know that silence on their part is very effectiveThey will punctuate their waiting by extending it 3 to 5 seconds after theclassroom is completely quiet Then they begin their lesson using a quietervoice than normal
A soft spoken teacher often has a calmer quieter classroom than one with astronger voice Her students sit still in order to hear what she says
2 Direct Instruction
72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx47xml 25
Uncertainty increases the level of excitement in the classroom The techniqueof direct instruction is to begin each class by telling the students exactly whatwill be happening The teacher outlines what he and the students will bedoing this period He may set time limits for some tasks
An effective way to marry this technique with the first one is to include time atthe end of the period for students to do activities of their choosing Theteacher may finish the description of the hourrsquos activities with ldquoAnd I think wewill have some time at the end of the period for you to chat with your friendsgo to the library or catch up on work for other classesrdquo
The teacher is more willing to wait for class attention when he knows there isextra time to meet his goals and objectives The students soon realize thatthe more time the teacher waits for their attention the less free time theyhave at the end of the hour
3 Monitoring
The key to this principle is to circulate Get up and get around the roomWhile your students are working make the rounds Check on their progress
An effective teacher will make a pass through the whole room about twominutes after the students have started a written assignment She checksthat each student has started that the children are on the correct page andthat everyone has put their names on their papers The delay is importantShe wants her students to have a problem or two finished so she can checkthat answers are correctly labeled or in complete sentences She providesindividualized instruction as needed
Students who are not yet quite on task will be quick to get going as they seeher approach Those that were distracted or slow to get started can benudged along
The teacher does not interrupt the class or try to make generalannouncements unless she notices that several students have difficulty withthe same thing The teacher uses a quiet voice and her students appreciateher personal and positive attention
4 Modeling
McDaniel tells us of a saying that goes ldquoValues are caught not taughtrdquoTeachers who are courteous prompt enthusiastic in control patient andorganized provide examples for their students through their own behaviorThe ldquodo as I say not as I dordquo teachers send mixed messages that confuse
students and invite misbehavior
If you want students to use quiet voices in your classroom while they workyou too will use a quiet voice as you move through the room helpingyoungsters
72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx47xml 35
youngsters
5 Non-Verbal Cuing
A standard item in the classroom of the 1950rsquos was the clerkrsquos bell A shinynickelbell sat on the teacherrsquos desk With one tap of the button on top he hadeveryonersquos attention Teachers have shown a lot of ingenuity over the years inmaking use of non-verbal cues in the classroom Some flip light switchesOthers keep clickers in their pockets
Non-verbal cues can also be facial expressions body posture and handsignals Care should be given in choosing the types of cues you use in yourclassroom Take time to explain what you want the students to do when youuse your cues
6 Environmental Control
A classroom can be a warm cheery place Students enjoy an environmentthat changes periodically Study centers with pictures and color inviteenthusiasm for your subject
Young people like to know about you and your interests Include personalitems in your classroom A family picture or a few items from a hobby orcollection on your desk will trigger personal conversations with your studentsAs they get to know you better you will see fewer problems with discipline
Just as you may want to enrich your classroom there are times when youmay want to impoverish it as well You may need a quiet corner with fewdistractions Some students will get caught up in visual exploration For themthe splash and the color is a siren that pulls them off task They may needmore ldquovanillardquo and less ldquorocky-roadrdquo Have a quiet place where you can steerthese youngsters Let them get their work done first and then come back toexplore and enjoy the rest of the room
7 Low-Profile Intervention
Most students are sent to the principalrsquos office as a result of confrontationalescalation The teacher has called them on a lesser offense but in themoments that follow the student and the teacher are swept up in a verbalmaelstrom Much of this can be avoided when the teacherrsquos intervention isquiet and calm
An effective teacher will take care that the student is not rewarded for
misbehavior by becoming the focus of attention She monitors the activity inher classroom moving around the room She anticipates problems beforethey occur Her approach to a misbehaving student is inconspicuous Othersin the class are not distracted
While lecturing to her class this teacher makes effective use of name-dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops the
72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx47xml 45
dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops theyoungsterrsquos name into her dialogue in a natural way ldquoAnd you see David wecarry the one to the tens columnrdquo David hears his name and is drawn backon task The rest of the class doesnrsquot seem to notice
8 Assertive Discipline
This is traditional limit setting authoritarianism When executed as presentedby Lee Canter (who has made this form a discipline one of the most widelyknown and practiced) it will include a good mix of praise This is high profilediscipline The teacher is the boss and no child has the right to interfere withthe learning of any student Clear rules are laid out and consistently enforced
9 Assertive I-Messages
A component of Assertive Discipline these I-Messages are statements thatthe teacher uses when confronting a student who is misbehaving They areintended to be clear descriptions of what the student is suppose to do Theteacher who makes good use of this technique will focus the childrsquos attentionfirst and foremost on the behavior he wants not on the misbehavior ldquoI wantyou tordquo or ldquoI need you tordquo or ldquoI expect you tordquo
The inexperienced teacher may incorrectly try ldquoI want you to stoprdquo only todiscover that this usually triggers confrontation and denial The focus is onthe misbehavior and the student is quick to retort ldquoI wasnrsquot doing anythingrdquoor ldquoIt wasnrsquot my faultrdquo or ldquoSince when is there a rule againstrdquo andescalation has begun
10 Humanistic I-Messages
These I-messages are expressions of our feelings Thomas Gordon creatorof Teacher Effectiveness Training (TET) tells us to structure these messagesin three parts First include a description of the childrsquos behavior ldquoWhen youtalk while I talkrdquo Second relate the effect this behavior has on the teacherldquoI have to stop my teachingrdquo And third let the student know the feeling thatit generates in the teacher ldquowhich frustrates merdquo
A teacher distracted by a student who was constantly talking while he tried toteach once made this powerful expression of feelings ldquoI cannot imaginewhat I have done to you that I do not deserve the respectfrom you that I getfrom the others in this class If I have been rude to you or inconsiderate in any
way please let me know I feel as though I have somehow offended you andnow you are unwilling to show me respectrdquo The student did not talk during hislectures again for many weeks
11 Positive Discipline
Use classroom rules that describe the behaviors you want instead of listingthings the students cannot do Instead of ldquono-running in the roomrdquo use ldquomovethrough the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettle
72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx47xml 55
through the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettleconflicts appropriatelyrdquo Instead of ldquono gum chewingrdquo use ldquoleave gum athomerdquo Refer to your rules as expectations Let your students know this ishow you expect them to behave in your classroom
Make ample use of praise When you see goodbehavior acknowledge it This can be doneverbally of course but it doesnrsquot have to be Anod a smile or a ldquothumbs uprdquo will reinforce thebehavior
copyCopyright 2009 Budd Churchw ard
HLS Schools Introduction
Ov erv iew
Download Sof tware
Latest Update
FREE Trial
Sof tware
Extend Trial
Period
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline
Techniques
Techniques that
Backf ire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactiv e Discipline
Support
Frequently Asked
Questions
Setup Tutorial
Users Guide
Shared Documents
How to Send Us Data
Contact Us
Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices begin by placing a check in the appropriate column Then add your points Allow 4 points for each ldquousuallyrdquo and 2 points for each ldquosometimesrdquo and 0 points for each ldquoneverrdquo Rate your classroom disciplinary practices as follows 90-100 ndash Excellent 80-89 ndash Good 70-79 ndash Fair Below 70 ndash Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Top Tips for Successful Classroom Discipline and Management
fileH|okStaff20Handbook2010-2011Top20Tips20for20Successful20Classroom20Discipline20and20Managementhtm[712010 124658 PM]
See More About
By Melissa Kelly Aboutcom Guide
Top 10 Tips for Classroom Disciplineand Management
discipline problems classroom management
Classroom discipline and management causes the most fear andconsternation in new teachers However classroom managementis a skill that is not only learned but practiced daily Here are tentips that can lead to successful classroom management anddiscipline These tips can help you cut down on discipline problemsand leave you with fewer interruptions and disruptions
If you would like additional information check out this step-by-step look at how to handle discipline problems with effectiveclassroom management
1 Its Easier to Get EasierMany teachers make the mistake of starting the school year witha poor discipline plan Students quickly assess the situation ineach class and realize what they will be allowed to get away withOnce you set a precedent of allowing a lot of disruptions it can bevery hard to start better classroom management and disciplinetechniques However it is never tough to get easier as the yeargoes on While you dont have to follow the adage Never smileuntil Christmas it does have its merits
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wwwsmartclassroommanagementcom20130720classroom-management-tips 28
Begin the first day of school modeling every repeatable moment of your school day Show your students
explicitly step-by-tiny-step how to enter the classroom in the morning how to ask a question how to turn in
work and how to perform every other routine that make up the common movements and transitions of your
classroom
2 Make an unwavering commitment to your classroom management plan
An inconsistently followed classroom management plan is one of the most common teacher mistakes Itrsquos also
among the most detrimental Because every time a rule is broken and you let it go you lose a layer of trust from
your students cause resentment and jealousy and send the unmistakable message that you donrsquot really mean
what you say
Furthermore teachers who fail to rely on a clearly defined plan for holding students accountable inevitably makebehavior worse by falling into hurtful methods like yelling scolding and sarcasm They also tend to take
misbehavior personally have poor relationships with students and experience mountains of stress
3 Build a behavior-influencing relationship with your students
Having a positive relationship with students makes everything easier particularly classroom management When
your students like you and trust you theyrsquoll want to please you which in turn gives you powerful leverage toinfluence their behavior And the best news is it isnrsquot difficult
If yoursquore merely pleasant in your interactions with students if yoursquore open to laughter and seeing the humor in
your classroom and in the unique and wonderful personalities of your students then behavior-influencing rapportwill grow naturally Your students will look up to you and be drawn to you organically and without strategic
effort
4 Spend more time observing and less time micromanaging
Most teachers talk too much help too much and are seen too much The truth is micromanagement breedsneedy demanding and dependent students who expect from you what they can readily do for themselvesIronically it also causes them to grow tired of your constant intrusive presence
So instead of buzzing around the room reteaching one student after another focus your energy on delivering
clear-cut efficient and high-impact lessons a thorough checking of understanding and an expectation of silentfocused independent practicemdashwhile you observe closely from a short distance
5 Take responsibility for your studentsmdashboth their learning and behavior
In our profession perhaps more than any other itrsquos easymdashtoo easymdashto point the finger at outside
circumstances There are dozens of ready-made justifications for why your students misbehave why theyrsquoredisrespectful why they donrsquot listen or do their homework or work together etc
But in the end blaming parents video games or the neighborhood they live in for example solves nothing and
makes creating the classroom you really want an impossibility Itrsquos also akin to giving up on them pigeonholingtheir behavior and limiting their potential
When you take responsibility however when you stand up and say ldquoItrsquos up to me right now and at this
72313 5 Classroom Management Tips For Every Teacher mdash Smart Classroom Management
wwwsmartclassroommanagementcom20130720classroom-management-tips 38
Like 139 5 TweetTweet 116
schoolrdquo there are no limits
The Perfect Time
Summer vacation is the perfect time to take inventory of the previous school year Itrsquos the perfect time to discard
bad habits turn over a new leaf and commit to being the teacher you really want to be
The five classroom management tips above represent a wonderful glorious beginning and a future of unlimitedpossibility
But they do take commitment They do take a setting aside of some of your natural instincts habits and crutches
in favor of what really works in the classroom
Itrsquos scary to step out into the unknown Itrsquos scary to dare yourself to be more than just another teacher Itrsquosscary to think that your professional dreams really can come true
But if you can take that first step on that first day of school then you can take another And another
Itrsquos doable and within your grasp
Just reach out a little farther
And take it
Note If yoursquore new to Smart Classroom Management and have questions about the topics above please visit
our archive as well as the books Dream Class and The Classroom Management Secret
Also we were honored this week to be included in the 151 leading sites for elementary educators You can findthe list here
Finally if you havenrsquot done so already please join us Itrsquos free Click here and begin receiving classroom
management articles like this one in your email box every week
Related posts
1 6 Teacher Personality Traits That Make Classroom Management More Difficult
2 A Classroom Management Strategy Every Teacher Should Use
3 How To Be A Better Happier Teacher By Slowing Down4 How To Avoid Teacher Burnout
5 Why Yoursquore Tired Stressed And Not The Teacher Yoursquod Like To Be
Tagged as classroom management tips rapport routines rules and consequences teacher observation
7 commentshellip read them below or add one
433
72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx47xml 15
Introduction
Overview
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline Techniques
Techniques that Backfire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactive Discipline
HLS Schools
Download Software
Latest Update
FREE Trial Softw are
Extend Trial Period
Support
Frequently Asked
Questions
Setup Tutorial
Users Guide
Shared Documents
How to Send Us Data
Contact Us
11 Techniques for Better Classroom Discipline
Here are eleven techniques that you can usein your classroom that will help you achieveeffective group management and control Theyhave been adapted from an article called APrimer on Classroom Discipline PrinciplesOld and New by Thomas R McDaniel PhiDelta Kappan September 1986
1 Focusing
Be sure you have the attention of everyone inyour classroom before you start your lessonDonrsquot attempt to teach over the chatter ofstudents who are not paying attention
Inexperienced teachers sometimes think that by beginning their lesson theclass will settle down The children will see that things are underway now andit is time to go to work Sometimes this works but the children are also goingto think that you are willing to compete with them that you donrsquot mind talkingwhile they talk or that you are willing to speak louder so that they can finishtheir conversation even after you have started the lesson They get the ideathat you accept their inattention and that it is permissible to talk while you arepresenting a lesson
The focusing technique means that you will demand their attention before youbegin It means that you will wait and not start until everyone has settleddown Experienced teachers know that silence on their part is very effectiveThey will punctuate their waiting by extending it 3 to 5 seconds after theclassroom is completely quiet Then they begin their lesson using a quietervoice than normal
A soft spoken teacher often has a calmer quieter classroom than one with astronger voice Her students sit still in order to hear what she says
2 Direct Instruction
72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx47xml 25
Uncertainty increases the level of excitement in the classroom The techniqueof direct instruction is to begin each class by telling the students exactly whatwill be happening The teacher outlines what he and the students will bedoing this period He may set time limits for some tasks
An effective way to marry this technique with the first one is to include time atthe end of the period for students to do activities of their choosing Theteacher may finish the description of the hourrsquos activities with ldquoAnd I think wewill have some time at the end of the period for you to chat with your friendsgo to the library or catch up on work for other classesrdquo
The teacher is more willing to wait for class attention when he knows there isextra time to meet his goals and objectives The students soon realize thatthe more time the teacher waits for their attention the less free time theyhave at the end of the hour
3 Monitoring
The key to this principle is to circulate Get up and get around the roomWhile your students are working make the rounds Check on their progress
An effective teacher will make a pass through the whole room about twominutes after the students have started a written assignment She checksthat each student has started that the children are on the correct page andthat everyone has put their names on their papers The delay is importantShe wants her students to have a problem or two finished so she can checkthat answers are correctly labeled or in complete sentences She providesindividualized instruction as needed
Students who are not yet quite on task will be quick to get going as they seeher approach Those that were distracted or slow to get started can benudged along
The teacher does not interrupt the class or try to make generalannouncements unless she notices that several students have difficulty withthe same thing The teacher uses a quiet voice and her students appreciateher personal and positive attention
4 Modeling
McDaniel tells us of a saying that goes ldquoValues are caught not taughtrdquoTeachers who are courteous prompt enthusiastic in control patient andorganized provide examples for their students through their own behaviorThe ldquodo as I say not as I dordquo teachers send mixed messages that confuse
students and invite misbehavior
If you want students to use quiet voices in your classroom while they workyou too will use a quiet voice as you move through the room helpingyoungsters
72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx47xml 35
youngsters
5 Non-Verbal Cuing
A standard item in the classroom of the 1950rsquos was the clerkrsquos bell A shinynickelbell sat on the teacherrsquos desk With one tap of the button on top he hadeveryonersquos attention Teachers have shown a lot of ingenuity over the years inmaking use of non-verbal cues in the classroom Some flip light switchesOthers keep clickers in their pockets
Non-verbal cues can also be facial expressions body posture and handsignals Care should be given in choosing the types of cues you use in yourclassroom Take time to explain what you want the students to do when youuse your cues
6 Environmental Control
A classroom can be a warm cheery place Students enjoy an environmentthat changes periodically Study centers with pictures and color inviteenthusiasm for your subject
Young people like to know about you and your interests Include personalitems in your classroom A family picture or a few items from a hobby orcollection on your desk will trigger personal conversations with your studentsAs they get to know you better you will see fewer problems with discipline
Just as you may want to enrich your classroom there are times when youmay want to impoverish it as well You may need a quiet corner with fewdistractions Some students will get caught up in visual exploration For themthe splash and the color is a siren that pulls them off task They may needmore ldquovanillardquo and less ldquorocky-roadrdquo Have a quiet place where you can steerthese youngsters Let them get their work done first and then come back toexplore and enjoy the rest of the room
7 Low-Profile Intervention
Most students are sent to the principalrsquos office as a result of confrontationalescalation The teacher has called them on a lesser offense but in themoments that follow the student and the teacher are swept up in a verbalmaelstrom Much of this can be avoided when the teacherrsquos intervention isquiet and calm
An effective teacher will take care that the student is not rewarded for
misbehavior by becoming the focus of attention She monitors the activity inher classroom moving around the room She anticipates problems beforethey occur Her approach to a misbehaving student is inconspicuous Othersin the class are not distracted
While lecturing to her class this teacher makes effective use of name-dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops the
72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx47xml 45
dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops theyoungsterrsquos name into her dialogue in a natural way ldquoAnd you see David wecarry the one to the tens columnrdquo David hears his name and is drawn backon task The rest of the class doesnrsquot seem to notice
8 Assertive Discipline
This is traditional limit setting authoritarianism When executed as presentedby Lee Canter (who has made this form a discipline one of the most widelyknown and practiced) it will include a good mix of praise This is high profilediscipline The teacher is the boss and no child has the right to interfere withthe learning of any student Clear rules are laid out and consistently enforced
9 Assertive I-Messages
A component of Assertive Discipline these I-Messages are statements thatthe teacher uses when confronting a student who is misbehaving They areintended to be clear descriptions of what the student is suppose to do Theteacher who makes good use of this technique will focus the childrsquos attentionfirst and foremost on the behavior he wants not on the misbehavior ldquoI wantyou tordquo or ldquoI need you tordquo or ldquoI expect you tordquo
The inexperienced teacher may incorrectly try ldquoI want you to stoprdquo only todiscover that this usually triggers confrontation and denial The focus is onthe misbehavior and the student is quick to retort ldquoI wasnrsquot doing anythingrdquoor ldquoIt wasnrsquot my faultrdquo or ldquoSince when is there a rule againstrdquo andescalation has begun
10 Humanistic I-Messages
These I-messages are expressions of our feelings Thomas Gordon creatorof Teacher Effectiveness Training (TET) tells us to structure these messagesin three parts First include a description of the childrsquos behavior ldquoWhen youtalk while I talkrdquo Second relate the effect this behavior has on the teacherldquoI have to stop my teachingrdquo And third let the student know the feeling thatit generates in the teacher ldquowhich frustrates merdquo
A teacher distracted by a student who was constantly talking while he tried toteach once made this powerful expression of feelings ldquoI cannot imaginewhat I have done to you that I do not deserve the respectfrom you that I getfrom the others in this class If I have been rude to you or inconsiderate in any
way please let me know I feel as though I have somehow offended you andnow you are unwilling to show me respectrdquo The student did not talk during hislectures again for many weeks
11 Positive Discipline
Use classroom rules that describe the behaviors you want instead of listingthings the students cannot do Instead of ldquono-running in the roomrdquo use ldquomovethrough the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettle
72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx47xml 55
through the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettleconflicts appropriatelyrdquo Instead of ldquono gum chewingrdquo use ldquoleave gum athomerdquo Refer to your rules as expectations Let your students know this ishow you expect them to behave in your classroom
Make ample use of praise When you see goodbehavior acknowledge it This can be doneverbally of course but it doesnrsquot have to be Anod a smile or a ldquothumbs uprdquo will reinforce thebehavior
copyCopyright 2009 Budd Churchw ard
HLS Schools Introduction
Ov erv iew
Download Sof tware
Latest Update
FREE Trial
Sof tware
Extend Trial
Period
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline
Techniques
Techniques that
Backf ire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactiv e Discipline
Support
Frequently Asked
Questions
Setup Tutorial
Users Guide
Shared Documents
How to Send Us Data
Contact Us
Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices begin by placing a check in the appropriate column Then add your points Allow 4 points for each ldquousuallyrdquo and 2 points for each ldquosometimesrdquo and 0 points for each ldquoneverrdquo Rate your classroom disciplinary practices as follows 90-100 ndash Excellent 80-89 ndash Good 70-79 ndash Fair Below 70 ndash Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Top Tips for Successful Classroom Discipline and Management
fileH|okStaff20Handbook2010-2011Top20Tips20for20Successful20Classroom20Discipline20and20Managementhtm[712010 124658 PM]
See More About
By Melissa Kelly Aboutcom Guide
Top 10 Tips for Classroom Disciplineand Management
discipline problems classroom management
Classroom discipline and management causes the most fear andconsternation in new teachers However classroom managementis a skill that is not only learned but practiced daily Here are tentips that can lead to successful classroom management anddiscipline These tips can help you cut down on discipline problemsand leave you with fewer interruptions and disruptions
If you would like additional information check out this step-by-step look at how to handle discipline problems with effectiveclassroom management
1 Its Easier to Get EasierMany teachers make the mistake of starting the school year witha poor discipline plan Students quickly assess the situation ineach class and realize what they will be allowed to get away withOnce you set a precedent of allowing a lot of disruptions it can bevery hard to start better classroom management and disciplinetechniques However it is never tough to get easier as the yeargoes on While you dont have to follow the adage Never smileuntil Christmas it does have its merits
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schoolrdquo there are no limits
The Perfect Time
Summer vacation is the perfect time to take inventory of the previous school year Itrsquos the perfect time to discard
bad habits turn over a new leaf and commit to being the teacher you really want to be
The five classroom management tips above represent a wonderful glorious beginning and a future of unlimitedpossibility
But they do take commitment They do take a setting aside of some of your natural instincts habits and crutches
in favor of what really works in the classroom
Itrsquos scary to step out into the unknown Itrsquos scary to dare yourself to be more than just another teacher Itrsquosscary to think that your professional dreams really can come true
But if you can take that first step on that first day of school then you can take another And another
Itrsquos doable and within your grasp
Just reach out a little farther
And take it
Note If yoursquore new to Smart Classroom Management and have questions about the topics above please visit
our archive as well as the books Dream Class and The Classroom Management Secret
Also we were honored this week to be included in the 151 leading sites for elementary educators You can findthe list here
Finally if you havenrsquot done so already please join us Itrsquos free Click here and begin receiving classroom
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72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx47xml 15
Introduction
Overview
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline Techniques
Techniques that Backfire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactive Discipline
HLS Schools
Download Software
Latest Update
FREE Trial Softw are
Extend Trial Period
Support
Frequently Asked
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11 Techniques for Better Classroom Discipline
Here are eleven techniques that you can usein your classroom that will help you achieveeffective group management and control Theyhave been adapted from an article called APrimer on Classroom Discipline PrinciplesOld and New by Thomas R McDaniel PhiDelta Kappan September 1986
1 Focusing
Be sure you have the attention of everyone inyour classroom before you start your lessonDonrsquot attempt to teach over the chatter ofstudents who are not paying attention
Inexperienced teachers sometimes think that by beginning their lesson theclass will settle down The children will see that things are underway now andit is time to go to work Sometimes this works but the children are also goingto think that you are willing to compete with them that you donrsquot mind talkingwhile they talk or that you are willing to speak louder so that they can finishtheir conversation even after you have started the lesson They get the ideathat you accept their inattention and that it is permissible to talk while you arepresenting a lesson
The focusing technique means that you will demand their attention before youbegin It means that you will wait and not start until everyone has settleddown Experienced teachers know that silence on their part is very effectiveThey will punctuate their waiting by extending it 3 to 5 seconds after theclassroom is completely quiet Then they begin their lesson using a quietervoice than normal
A soft spoken teacher often has a calmer quieter classroom than one with astronger voice Her students sit still in order to hear what she says
2 Direct Instruction
72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx47xml 25
Uncertainty increases the level of excitement in the classroom The techniqueof direct instruction is to begin each class by telling the students exactly whatwill be happening The teacher outlines what he and the students will bedoing this period He may set time limits for some tasks
An effective way to marry this technique with the first one is to include time atthe end of the period for students to do activities of their choosing Theteacher may finish the description of the hourrsquos activities with ldquoAnd I think wewill have some time at the end of the period for you to chat with your friendsgo to the library or catch up on work for other classesrdquo
The teacher is more willing to wait for class attention when he knows there isextra time to meet his goals and objectives The students soon realize thatthe more time the teacher waits for their attention the less free time theyhave at the end of the hour
3 Monitoring
The key to this principle is to circulate Get up and get around the roomWhile your students are working make the rounds Check on their progress
An effective teacher will make a pass through the whole room about twominutes after the students have started a written assignment She checksthat each student has started that the children are on the correct page andthat everyone has put their names on their papers The delay is importantShe wants her students to have a problem or two finished so she can checkthat answers are correctly labeled or in complete sentences She providesindividualized instruction as needed
Students who are not yet quite on task will be quick to get going as they seeher approach Those that were distracted or slow to get started can benudged along
The teacher does not interrupt the class or try to make generalannouncements unless she notices that several students have difficulty withthe same thing The teacher uses a quiet voice and her students appreciateher personal and positive attention
4 Modeling
McDaniel tells us of a saying that goes ldquoValues are caught not taughtrdquoTeachers who are courteous prompt enthusiastic in control patient andorganized provide examples for their students through their own behaviorThe ldquodo as I say not as I dordquo teachers send mixed messages that confuse
students and invite misbehavior
If you want students to use quiet voices in your classroom while they workyou too will use a quiet voice as you move through the room helpingyoungsters
72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx47xml 35
youngsters
5 Non-Verbal Cuing
A standard item in the classroom of the 1950rsquos was the clerkrsquos bell A shinynickelbell sat on the teacherrsquos desk With one tap of the button on top he hadeveryonersquos attention Teachers have shown a lot of ingenuity over the years inmaking use of non-verbal cues in the classroom Some flip light switchesOthers keep clickers in their pockets
Non-verbal cues can also be facial expressions body posture and handsignals Care should be given in choosing the types of cues you use in yourclassroom Take time to explain what you want the students to do when youuse your cues
6 Environmental Control
A classroom can be a warm cheery place Students enjoy an environmentthat changes periodically Study centers with pictures and color inviteenthusiasm for your subject
Young people like to know about you and your interests Include personalitems in your classroom A family picture or a few items from a hobby orcollection on your desk will trigger personal conversations with your studentsAs they get to know you better you will see fewer problems with discipline
Just as you may want to enrich your classroom there are times when youmay want to impoverish it as well You may need a quiet corner with fewdistractions Some students will get caught up in visual exploration For themthe splash and the color is a siren that pulls them off task They may needmore ldquovanillardquo and less ldquorocky-roadrdquo Have a quiet place where you can steerthese youngsters Let them get their work done first and then come back toexplore and enjoy the rest of the room
7 Low-Profile Intervention
Most students are sent to the principalrsquos office as a result of confrontationalescalation The teacher has called them on a lesser offense but in themoments that follow the student and the teacher are swept up in a verbalmaelstrom Much of this can be avoided when the teacherrsquos intervention isquiet and calm
An effective teacher will take care that the student is not rewarded for
misbehavior by becoming the focus of attention She monitors the activity inher classroom moving around the room She anticipates problems beforethey occur Her approach to a misbehaving student is inconspicuous Othersin the class are not distracted
While lecturing to her class this teacher makes effective use of name-dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops the
72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx47xml 45
dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops theyoungsterrsquos name into her dialogue in a natural way ldquoAnd you see David wecarry the one to the tens columnrdquo David hears his name and is drawn backon task The rest of the class doesnrsquot seem to notice
8 Assertive Discipline
This is traditional limit setting authoritarianism When executed as presentedby Lee Canter (who has made this form a discipline one of the most widelyknown and practiced) it will include a good mix of praise This is high profilediscipline The teacher is the boss and no child has the right to interfere withthe learning of any student Clear rules are laid out and consistently enforced
9 Assertive I-Messages
A component of Assertive Discipline these I-Messages are statements thatthe teacher uses when confronting a student who is misbehaving They areintended to be clear descriptions of what the student is suppose to do Theteacher who makes good use of this technique will focus the childrsquos attentionfirst and foremost on the behavior he wants not on the misbehavior ldquoI wantyou tordquo or ldquoI need you tordquo or ldquoI expect you tordquo
The inexperienced teacher may incorrectly try ldquoI want you to stoprdquo only todiscover that this usually triggers confrontation and denial The focus is onthe misbehavior and the student is quick to retort ldquoI wasnrsquot doing anythingrdquoor ldquoIt wasnrsquot my faultrdquo or ldquoSince when is there a rule againstrdquo andescalation has begun
10 Humanistic I-Messages
These I-messages are expressions of our feelings Thomas Gordon creatorof Teacher Effectiveness Training (TET) tells us to structure these messagesin three parts First include a description of the childrsquos behavior ldquoWhen youtalk while I talkrdquo Second relate the effect this behavior has on the teacherldquoI have to stop my teachingrdquo And third let the student know the feeling thatit generates in the teacher ldquowhich frustrates merdquo
A teacher distracted by a student who was constantly talking while he tried toteach once made this powerful expression of feelings ldquoI cannot imaginewhat I have done to you that I do not deserve the respectfrom you that I getfrom the others in this class If I have been rude to you or inconsiderate in any
way please let me know I feel as though I have somehow offended you andnow you are unwilling to show me respectrdquo The student did not talk during hislectures again for many weeks
11 Positive Discipline
Use classroom rules that describe the behaviors you want instead of listingthings the students cannot do Instead of ldquono-running in the roomrdquo use ldquomovethrough the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettle
72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx47xml 55
through the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettleconflicts appropriatelyrdquo Instead of ldquono gum chewingrdquo use ldquoleave gum athomerdquo Refer to your rules as expectations Let your students know this ishow you expect them to behave in your classroom
Make ample use of praise When you see goodbehavior acknowledge it This can be doneverbally of course but it doesnrsquot have to be Anod a smile or a ldquothumbs uprdquo will reinforce thebehavior
copyCopyright 2009 Budd Churchw ard
HLS Schools Introduction
Ov erv iew
Download Sof tware
Latest Update
FREE Trial
Sof tware
Extend Trial
Period
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline
Techniques
Techniques that
Backf ire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactiv e Discipline
Support
Frequently Asked
Questions
Setup Tutorial
Users Guide
Shared Documents
How to Send Us Data
Contact Us
Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices begin by placing a check in the appropriate column Then add your points Allow 4 points for each ldquousuallyrdquo and 2 points for each ldquosometimesrdquo and 0 points for each ldquoneverrdquo Rate your classroom disciplinary practices as follows 90-100 ndash Excellent 80-89 ndash Good 70-79 ndash Fair Below 70 ndash Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Top Tips for Successful Classroom Discipline and Management
fileH|okStaff20Handbook2010-2011Top20Tips20for20Successful20Classroom20Discipline20and20Managementhtm[712010 124658 PM]
See More About
By Melissa Kelly Aboutcom Guide
Top 10 Tips for Classroom Disciplineand Management
discipline problems classroom management
Classroom discipline and management causes the most fear andconsternation in new teachers However classroom managementis a skill that is not only learned but practiced daily Here are tentips that can lead to successful classroom management anddiscipline These tips can help you cut down on discipline problemsand leave you with fewer interruptions and disruptions
If you would like additional information check out this step-by-step look at how to handle discipline problems with effectiveclassroom management
1 Its Easier to Get EasierMany teachers make the mistake of starting the school year witha poor discipline plan Students quickly assess the situation ineach class and realize what they will be allowed to get away withOnce you set a precedent of allowing a lot of disruptions it can bevery hard to start better classroom management and disciplinetechniques However it is never tough to get easier as the yeargoes on While you dont have to follow the adage Never smileuntil Christmas it does have its merits
Secondary Education Teaching 101 Lesson Plans Educational Issues
Free Secondary Education Newsletter
Discuss in my Forum
Sponsored Links
Business School ProgramsAchieve Your Goal of Earning Your MBA Flexible Classes GetStartedPhoenixedu
Classroom Discipline 101How to Manage Any Classroom No Matter How Tough theStudentswwwClassroomDiscipline101com
Project Management CertVillanova PMPreg amp CAPMreg Classes Average Salary For PMPs is$100KVillanovaUcomProjectManagement
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72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx47xml 15
Introduction
Overview
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline Techniques
Techniques that Backfire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactive Discipline
HLS Schools
Download Software
Latest Update
FREE Trial Softw are
Extend Trial Period
Support
Frequently Asked
Questions
Setup Tutorial
Users Guide
Shared Documents
How to Send Us Data
Contact Us
11 Techniques for Better Classroom Discipline
Here are eleven techniques that you can usein your classroom that will help you achieveeffective group management and control Theyhave been adapted from an article called APrimer on Classroom Discipline PrinciplesOld and New by Thomas R McDaniel PhiDelta Kappan September 1986
1 Focusing
Be sure you have the attention of everyone inyour classroom before you start your lessonDonrsquot attempt to teach over the chatter ofstudents who are not paying attention
Inexperienced teachers sometimes think that by beginning their lesson theclass will settle down The children will see that things are underway now andit is time to go to work Sometimes this works but the children are also goingto think that you are willing to compete with them that you donrsquot mind talkingwhile they talk or that you are willing to speak louder so that they can finishtheir conversation even after you have started the lesson They get the ideathat you accept their inattention and that it is permissible to talk while you arepresenting a lesson
The focusing technique means that you will demand their attention before youbegin It means that you will wait and not start until everyone has settleddown Experienced teachers know that silence on their part is very effectiveThey will punctuate their waiting by extending it 3 to 5 seconds after theclassroom is completely quiet Then they begin their lesson using a quietervoice than normal
A soft spoken teacher often has a calmer quieter classroom than one with astronger voice Her students sit still in order to hear what she says
2 Direct Instruction
72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx47xml 25
Uncertainty increases the level of excitement in the classroom The techniqueof direct instruction is to begin each class by telling the students exactly whatwill be happening The teacher outlines what he and the students will bedoing this period He may set time limits for some tasks
An effective way to marry this technique with the first one is to include time atthe end of the period for students to do activities of their choosing Theteacher may finish the description of the hourrsquos activities with ldquoAnd I think wewill have some time at the end of the period for you to chat with your friendsgo to the library or catch up on work for other classesrdquo
The teacher is more willing to wait for class attention when he knows there isextra time to meet his goals and objectives The students soon realize thatthe more time the teacher waits for their attention the less free time theyhave at the end of the hour
3 Monitoring
The key to this principle is to circulate Get up and get around the roomWhile your students are working make the rounds Check on their progress
An effective teacher will make a pass through the whole room about twominutes after the students have started a written assignment She checksthat each student has started that the children are on the correct page andthat everyone has put their names on their papers The delay is importantShe wants her students to have a problem or two finished so she can checkthat answers are correctly labeled or in complete sentences She providesindividualized instruction as needed
Students who are not yet quite on task will be quick to get going as they seeher approach Those that were distracted or slow to get started can benudged along
The teacher does not interrupt the class or try to make generalannouncements unless she notices that several students have difficulty withthe same thing The teacher uses a quiet voice and her students appreciateher personal and positive attention
4 Modeling
McDaniel tells us of a saying that goes ldquoValues are caught not taughtrdquoTeachers who are courteous prompt enthusiastic in control patient andorganized provide examples for their students through their own behaviorThe ldquodo as I say not as I dordquo teachers send mixed messages that confuse
students and invite misbehavior
If you want students to use quiet voices in your classroom while they workyou too will use a quiet voice as you move through the room helpingyoungsters
72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx47xml 35
youngsters
5 Non-Verbal Cuing
A standard item in the classroom of the 1950rsquos was the clerkrsquos bell A shinynickelbell sat on the teacherrsquos desk With one tap of the button on top he hadeveryonersquos attention Teachers have shown a lot of ingenuity over the years inmaking use of non-verbal cues in the classroom Some flip light switchesOthers keep clickers in their pockets
Non-verbal cues can also be facial expressions body posture and handsignals Care should be given in choosing the types of cues you use in yourclassroom Take time to explain what you want the students to do when youuse your cues
6 Environmental Control
A classroom can be a warm cheery place Students enjoy an environmentthat changes periodically Study centers with pictures and color inviteenthusiasm for your subject
Young people like to know about you and your interests Include personalitems in your classroom A family picture or a few items from a hobby orcollection on your desk will trigger personal conversations with your studentsAs they get to know you better you will see fewer problems with discipline
Just as you may want to enrich your classroom there are times when youmay want to impoverish it as well You may need a quiet corner with fewdistractions Some students will get caught up in visual exploration For themthe splash and the color is a siren that pulls them off task They may needmore ldquovanillardquo and less ldquorocky-roadrdquo Have a quiet place where you can steerthese youngsters Let them get their work done first and then come back toexplore and enjoy the rest of the room
7 Low-Profile Intervention
Most students are sent to the principalrsquos office as a result of confrontationalescalation The teacher has called them on a lesser offense but in themoments that follow the student and the teacher are swept up in a verbalmaelstrom Much of this can be avoided when the teacherrsquos intervention isquiet and calm
An effective teacher will take care that the student is not rewarded for
misbehavior by becoming the focus of attention She monitors the activity inher classroom moving around the room She anticipates problems beforethey occur Her approach to a misbehaving student is inconspicuous Othersin the class are not distracted
While lecturing to her class this teacher makes effective use of name-dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops the
72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx47xml 45
dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops theyoungsterrsquos name into her dialogue in a natural way ldquoAnd you see David wecarry the one to the tens columnrdquo David hears his name and is drawn backon task The rest of the class doesnrsquot seem to notice
8 Assertive Discipline
This is traditional limit setting authoritarianism When executed as presentedby Lee Canter (who has made this form a discipline one of the most widelyknown and practiced) it will include a good mix of praise This is high profilediscipline The teacher is the boss and no child has the right to interfere withthe learning of any student Clear rules are laid out and consistently enforced
9 Assertive I-Messages
A component of Assertive Discipline these I-Messages are statements thatthe teacher uses when confronting a student who is misbehaving They areintended to be clear descriptions of what the student is suppose to do Theteacher who makes good use of this technique will focus the childrsquos attentionfirst and foremost on the behavior he wants not on the misbehavior ldquoI wantyou tordquo or ldquoI need you tordquo or ldquoI expect you tordquo
The inexperienced teacher may incorrectly try ldquoI want you to stoprdquo only todiscover that this usually triggers confrontation and denial The focus is onthe misbehavior and the student is quick to retort ldquoI wasnrsquot doing anythingrdquoor ldquoIt wasnrsquot my faultrdquo or ldquoSince when is there a rule againstrdquo andescalation has begun
10 Humanistic I-Messages
These I-messages are expressions of our feelings Thomas Gordon creatorof Teacher Effectiveness Training (TET) tells us to structure these messagesin three parts First include a description of the childrsquos behavior ldquoWhen youtalk while I talkrdquo Second relate the effect this behavior has on the teacherldquoI have to stop my teachingrdquo And third let the student know the feeling thatit generates in the teacher ldquowhich frustrates merdquo
A teacher distracted by a student who was constantly talking while he tried toteach once made this powerful expression of feelings ldquoI cannot imaginewhat I have done to you that I do not deserve the respectfrom you that I getfrom the others in this class If I have been rude to you or inconsiderate in any
way please let me know I feel as though I have somehow offended you andnow you are unwilling to show me respectrdquo The student did not talk during hislectures again for many weeks
11 Positive Discipline
Use classroom rules that describe the behaviors you want instead of listingthings the students cannot do Instead of ldquono-running in the roomrdquo use ldquomovethrough the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettle
72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx47xml 55
through the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettleconflicts appropriatelyrdquo Instead of ldquono gum chewingrdquo use ldquoleave gum athomerdquo Refer to your rules as expectations Let your students know this ishow you expect them to behave in your classroom
Make ample use of praise When you see goodbehavior acknowledge it This can be doneverbally of course but it doesnrsquot have to be Anod a smile or a ldquothumbs uprdquo will reinforce thebehavior
copyCopyright 2009 Budd Churchw ard
HLS Schools Introduction
Ov erv iew
Download Sof tware
Latest Update
FREE Trial
Sof tware
Extend Trial
Period
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline
Techniques
Techniques that
Backf ire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactiv e Discipline
Support
Frequently Asked
Questions
Setup Tutorial
Users Guide
Shared Documents
How to Send Us Data
Contact Us
Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices begin by placing a check in the appropriate column Then add your points Allow 4 points for each ldquousuallyrdquo and 2 points for each ldquosometimesrdquo and 0 points for each ldquoneverrdquo Rate your classroom disciplinary practices as follows 90-100 ndash Excellent 80-89 ndash Good 70-79 ndash Fair Below 70 ndash Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Top Tips for Successful Classroom Discipline and Management
fileH|okStaff20Handbook2010-2011Top20Tips20for20Successful20Classroom20Discipline20and20Managementhtm[712010 124658 PM]
See More About
By Melissa Kelly Aboutcom Guide
Top 10 Tips for Classroom Disciplineand Management
discipline problems classroom management
Classroom discipline and management causes the most fear andconsternation in new teachers However classroom managementis a skill that is not only learned but practiced daily Here are tentips that can lead to successful classroom management anddiscipline These tips can help you cut down on discipline problemsand leave you with fewer interruptions and disruptions
If you would like additional information check out this step-by-step look at how to handle discipline problems with effectiveclassroom management
1 Its Easier to Get EasierMany teachers make the mistake of starting the school year witha poor discipline plan Students quickly assess the situation ineach class and realize what they will be allowed to get away withOnce you set a precedent of allowing a lot of disruptions it can bevery hard to start better classroom management and disciplinetechniques However it is never tough to get easier as the yeargoes on While you dont have to follow the adage Never smileuntil Christmas it does have its merits
Secondary Education Teaching 101 Lesson Plans Educational Issues
Free Secondary Education Newsletter
Discuss in my Forum
Sponsored Links
Business School ProgramsAchieve Your Goal of Earning Your MBA Flexible Classes GetStartedPhoenixedu
Classroom Discipline 101How to Manage Any Classroom No Matter How Tough theStudentswwwClassroomDiscipline101com
Project Management CertVillanova PMPreg amp CAPMreg Classes Average Salary For PMPs is$100KVillanovaUcomProjectManagement
Advertisement
Find the Right Degree forYou
Advance yourself Get started by using thesearch tool below
Select Program Type
Educators Ads
Behavior Management
Classroom Routines
Classroom ManagementPlan
Hotel ManagementSchool
Classroom Decoration
Secondary Education
Share Print
Home Education Secondary Education
72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx47xml 25
Uncertainty increases the level of excitement in the classroom The techniqueof direct instruction is to begin each class by telling the students exactly whatwill be happening The teacher outlines what he and the students will bedoing this period He may set time limits for some tasks
An effective way to marry this technique with the first one is to include time atthe end of the period for students to do activities of their choosing Theteacher may finish the description of the hourrsquos activities with ldquoAnd I think wewill have some time at the end of the period for you to chat with your friendsgo to the library or catch up on work for other classesrdquo
The teacher is more willing to wait for class attention when he knows there isextra time to meet his goals and objectives The students soon realize thatthe more time the teacher waits for their attention the less free time theyhave at the end of the hour
3 Monitoring
The key to this principle is to circulate Get up and get around the roomWhile your students are working make the rounds Check on their progress
An effective teacher will make a pass through the whole room about twominutes after the students have started a written assignment She checksthat each student has started that the children are on the correct page andthat everyone has put their names on their papers The delay is importantShe wants her students to have a problem or two finished so she can checkthat answers are correctly labeled or in complete sentences She providesindividualized instruction as needed
Students who are not yet quite on task will be quick to get going as they seeher approach Those that were distracted or slow to get started can benudged along
The teacher does not interrupt the class or try to make generalannouncements unless she notices that several students have difficulty withthe same thing The teacher uses a quiet voice and her students appreciateher personal and positive attention
4 Modeling
McDaniel tells us of a saying that goes ldquoValues are caught not taughtrdquoTeachers who are courteous prompt enthusiastic in control patient andorganized provide examples for their students through their own behaviorThe ldquodo as I say not as I dordquo teachers send mixed messages that confuse
students and invite misbehavior
If you want students to use quiet voices in your classroom while they workyou too will use a quiet voice as you move through the room helpingyoungsters
72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx47xml 35
youngsters
5 Non-Verbal Cuing
A standard item in the classroom of the 1950rsquos was the clerkrsquos bell A shinynickelbell sat on the teacherrsquos desk With one tap of the button on top he hadeveryonersquos attention Teachers have shown a lot of ingenuity over the years inmaking use of non-verbal cues in the classroom Some flip light switchesOthers keep clickers in their pockets
Non-verbal cues can also be facial expressions body posture and handsignals Care should be given in choosing the types of cues you use in yourclassroom Take time to explain what you want the students to do when youuse your cues
6 Environmental Control
A classroom can be a warm cheery place Students enjoy an environmentthat changes periodically Study centers with pictures and color inviteenthusiasm for your subject
Young people like to know about you and your interests Include personalitems in your classroom A family picture or a few items from a hobby orcollection on your desk will trigger personal conversations with your studentsAs they get to know you better you will see fewer problems with discipline
Just as you may want to enrich your classroom there are times when youmay want to impoverish it as well You may need a quiet corner with fewdistractions Some students will get caught up in visual exploration For themthe splash and the color is a siren that pulls them off task They may needmore ldquovanillardquo and less ldquorocky-roadrdquo Have a quiet place where you can steerthese youngsters Let them get their work done first and then come back toexplore and enjoy the rest of the room
7 Low-Profile Intervention
Most students are sent to the principalrsquos office as a result of confrontationalescalation The teacher has called them on a lesser offense but in themoments that follow the student and the teacher are swept up in a verbalmaelstrom Much of this can be avoided when the teacherrsquos intervention isquiet and calm
An effective teacher will take care that the student is not rewarded for
misbehavior by becoming the focus of attention She monitors the activity inher classroom moving around the room She anticipates problems beforethey occur Her approach to a misbehaving student is inconspicuous Othersin the class are not distracted
While lecturing to her class this teacher makes effective use of name-dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops the
72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx47xml 45
dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops theyoungsterrsquos name into her dialogue in a natural way ldquoAnd you see David wecarry the one to the tens columnrdquo David hears his name and is drawn backon task The rest of the class doesnrsquot seem to notice
8 Assertive Discipline
This is traditional limit setting authoritarianism When executed as presentedby Lee Canter (who has made this form a discipline one of the most widelyknown and practiced) it will include a good mix of praise This is high profilediscipline The teacher is the boss and no child has the right to interfere withthe learning of any student Clear rules are laid out and consistently enforced
9 Assertive I-Messages
A component of Assertive Discipline these I-Messages are statements thatthe teacher uses when confronting a student who is misbehaving They areintended to be clear descriptions of what the student is suppose to do Theteacher who makes good use of this technique will focus the childrsquos attentionfirst and foremost on the behavior he wants not on the misbehavior ldquoI wantyou tordquo or ldquoI need you tordquo or ldquoI expect you tordquo
The inexperienced teacher may incorrectly try ldquoI want you to stoprdquo only todiscover that this usually triggers confrontation and denial The focus is onthe misbehavior and the student is quick to retort ldquoI wasnrsquot doing anythingrdquoor ldquoIt wasnrsquot my faultrdquo or ldquoSince when is there a rule againstrdquo andescalation has begun
10 Humanistic I-Messages
These I-messages are expressions of our feelings Thomas Gordon creatorof Teacher Effectiveness Training (TET) tells us to structure these messagesin three parts First include a description of the childrsquos behavior ldquoWhen youtalk while I talkrdquo Second relate the effect this behavior has on the teacherldquoI have to stop my teachingrdquo And third let the student know the feeling thatit generates in the teacher ldquowhich frustrates merdquo
A teacher distracted by a student who was constantly talking while he tried toteach once made this powerful expression of feelings ldquoI cannot imaginewhat I have done to you that I do not deserve the respectfrom you that I getfrom the others in this class If I have been rude to you or inconsiderate in any
way please let me know I feel as though I have somehow offended you andnow you are unwilling to show me respectrdquo The student did not talk during hislectures again for many weeks
11 Positive Discipline
Use classroom rules that describe the behaviors you want instead of listingthings the students cannot do Instead of ldquono-running in the roomrdquo use ldquomovethrough the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettle
72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx47xml 55
through the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettleconflicts appropriatelyrdquo Instead of ldquono gum chewingrdquo use ldquoleave gum athomerdquo Refer to your rules as expectations Let your students know this ishow you expect them to behave in your classroom
Make ample use of praise When you see goodbehavior acknowledge it This can be doneverbally of course but it doesnrsquot have to be Anod a smile or a ldquothumbs uprdquo will reinforce thebehavior
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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices begin by placing a check in the appropriate column Then add your points Allow 4 points for each ldquousuallyrdquo and 2 points for each ldquosometimesrdquo and 0 points for each ldquoneverrdquo Rate your classroom disciplinary practices as follows 90-100 ndash Excellent 80-89 ndash Good 70-79 ndash Fair Below 70 ndash Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Top Tips for Successful Classroom Discipline and Management
fileH|okStaff20Handbook2010-2011Top20Tips20for20Successful20Classroom20Discipline20and20Managementhtm[712010 124658 PM]
See More About
By Melissa Kelly Aboutcom Guide
Top 10 Tips for Classroom Disciplineand Management
discipline problems classroom management
Classroom discipline and management causes the most fear andconsternation in new teachers However classroom managementis a skill that is not only learned but practiced daily Here are tentips that can lead to successful classroom management anddiscipline These tips can help you cut down on discipline problemsand leave you with fewer interruptions and disruptions
If you would like additional information check out this step-by-step look at how to handle discipline problems with effectiveclassroom management
1 Its Easier to Get EasierMany teachers make the mistake of starting the school year witha poor discipline plan Students quickly assess the situation ineach class and realize what they will be allowed to get away withOnce you set a precedent of allowing a lot of disruptions it can bevery hard to start better classroom management and disciplinetechniques However it is never tough to get easier as the yeargoes on While you dont have to follow the adage Never smileuntil Christmas it does have its merits
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youngsters
5 Non-Verbal Cuing
A standard item in the classroom of the 1950rsquos was the clerkrsquos bell A shinynickelbell sat on the teacherrsquos desk With one tap of the button on top he hadeveryonersquos attention Teachers have shown a lot of ingenuity over the years inmaking use of non-verbal cues in the classroom Some flip light switchesOthers keep clickers in their pockets
Non-verbal cues can also be facial expressions body posture and handsignals Care should be given in choosing the types of cues you use in yourclassroom Take time to explain what you want the students to do when youuse your cues
6 Environmental Control
A classroom can be a warm cheery place Students enjoy an environmentthat changes periodically Study centers with pictures and color inviteenthusiasm for your subject
Young people like to know about you and your interests Include personalitems in your classroom A family picture or a few items from a hobby orcollection on your desk will trigger personal conversations with your studentsAs they get to know you better you will see fewer problems with discipline
Just as you may want to enrich your classroom there are times when youmay want to impoverish it as well You may need a quiet corner with fewdistractions Some students will get caught up in visual exploration For themthe splash and the color is a siren that pulls them off task They may needmore ldquovanillardquo and less ldquorocky-roadrdquo Have a quiet place where you can steerthese youngsters Let them get their work done first and then come back toexplore and enjoy the rest of the room
7 Low-Profile Intervention
Most students are sent to the principalrsquos office as a result of confrontationalescalation The teacher has called them on a lesser offense but in themoments that follow the student and the teacher are swept up in a verbalmaelstrom Much of this can be avoided when the teacherrsquos intervention isquiet and calm
An effective teacher will take care that the student is not rewarded for
misbehavior by becoming the focus of attention She monitors the activity inher classroom moving around the room She anticipates problems beforethey occur Her approach to a misbehaving student is inconspicuous Othersin the class are not distracted
While lecturing to her class this teacher makes effective use of name-dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops the
72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx47xml 45
dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops theyoungsterrsquos name into her dialogue in a natural way ldquoAnd you see David wecarry the one to the tens columnrdquo David hears his name and is drawn backon task The rest of the class doesnrsquot seem to notice
8 Assertive Discipline
This is traditional limit setting authoritarianism When executed as presentedby Lee Canter (who has made this form a discipline one of the most widelyknown and practiced) it will include a good mix of praise This is high profilediscipline The teacher is the boss and no child has the right to interfere withthe learning of any student Clear rules are laid out and consistently enforced
9 Assertive I-Messages
A component of Assertive Discipline these I-Messages are statements thatthe teacher uses when confronting a student who is misbehaving They areintended to be clear descriptions of what the student is suppose to do Theteacher who makes good use of this technique will focus the childrsquos attentionfirst and foremost on the behavior he wants not on the misbehavior ldquoI wantyou tordquo or ldquoI need you tordquo or ldquoI expect you tordquo
The inexperienced teacher may incorrectly try ldquoI want you to stoprdquo only todiscover that this usually triggers confrontation and denial The focus is onthe misbehavior and the student is quick to retort ldquoI wasnrsquot doing anythingrdquoor ldquoIt wasnrsquot my faultrdquo or ldquoSince when is there a rule againstrdquo andescalation has begun
10 Humanistic I-Messages
These I-messages are expressions of our feelings Thomas Gordon creatorof Teacher Effectiveness Training (TET) tells us to structure these messagesin three parts First include a description of the childrsquos behavior ldquoWhen youtalk while I talkrdquo Second relate the effect this behavior has on the teacherldquoI have to stop my teachingrdquo And third let the student know the feeling thatit generates in the teacher ldquowhich frustrates merdquo
A teacher distracted by a student who was constantly talking while he tried toteach once made this powerful expression of feelings ldquoI cannot imaginewhat I have done to you that I do not deserve the respectfrom you that I getfrom the others in this class If I have been rude to you or inconsiderate in any
way please let me know I feel as though I have somehow offended you andnow you are unwilling to show me respectrdquo The student did not talk during hislectures again for many weeks
11 Positive Discipline
Use classroom rules that describe the behaviors you want instead of listingthings the students cannot do Instead of ldquono-running in the roomrdquo use ldquomovethrough the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettle
72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx47xml 55
through the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettleconflicts appropriatelyrdquo Instead of ldquono gum chewingrdquo use ldquoleave gum athomerdquo Refer to your rules as expectations Let your students know this ishow you expect them to behave in your classroom
Make ample use of praise When you see goodbehavior acknowledge it This can be doneverbally of course but it doesnrsquot have to be Anod a smile or a ldquothumbs uprdquo will reinforce thebehavior
copyCopyright 2009 Budd Churchw ard
HLS Schools Introduction
Ov erv iew
Download Sof tware
Latest Update
FREE Trial
Sof tware
Extend Trial
Period
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline
Techniques
Techniques that
Backf ire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactiv e Discipline
Support
Frequently Asked
Questions
Setup Tutorial
Users Guide
Shared Documents
How to Send Us Data
Contact Us
Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices begin by placing a check in the appropriate column Then add your points Allow 4 points for each ldquousuallyrdquo and 2 points for each ldquosometimesrdquo and 0 points for each ldquoneverrdquo Rate your classroom disciplinary practices as follows 90-100 ndash Excellent 80-89 ndash Good 70-79 ndash Fair Below 70 ndash Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Top Tips for Successful Classroom Discipline and Management
fileH|okStaff20Handbook2010-2011Top20Tips20for20Successful20Classroom20Discipline20and20Managementhtm[712010 124658 PM]
See More About
By Melissa Kelly Aboutcom Guide
Top 10 Tips for Classroom Disciplineand Management
discipline problems classroom management
Classroom discipline and management causes the most fear andconsternation in new teachers However classroom managementis a skill that is not only learned but practiced daily Here are tentips that can lead to successful classroom management anddiscipline These tips can help you cut down on discipline problemsand leave you with fewer interruptions and disruptions
If you would like additional information check out this step-by-step look at how to handle discipline problems with effectiveclassroom management
1 Its Easier to Get EasierMany teachers make the mistake of starting the school year witha poor discipline plan Students quickly assess the situation ineach class and realize what they will be allowed to get away withOnce you set a precedent of allowing a lot of disruptions it can bevery hard to start better classroom management and disciplinetechniques However it is never tough to get easier as the yeargoes on While you dont have to follow the adage Never smileuntil Christmas it does have its merits
Secondary Education Teaching 101 Lesson Plans Educational Issues
Free Secondary Education Newsletter
Discuss in my Forum
Sponsored Links
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Classroom Discipline 101How to Manage Any Classroom No Matter How Tough theStudentswwwClassroomDiscipline101com
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dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops theyoungsterrsquos name into her dialogue in a natural way ldquoAnd you see David wecarry the one to the tens columnrdquo David hears his name and is drawn backon task The rest of the class doesnrsquot seem to notice
8 Assertive Discipline
This is traditional limit setting authoritarianism When executed as presentedby Lee Canter (who has made this form a discipline one of the most widelyknown and practiced) it will include a good mix of praise This is high profilediscipline The teacher is the boss and no child has the right to interfere withthe learning of any student Clear rules are laid out and consistently enforced
9 Assertive I-Messages
A component of Assertive Discipline these I-Messages are statements thatthe teacher uses when confronting a student who is misbehaving They areintended to be clear descriptions of what the student is suppose to do Theteacher who makes good use of this technique will focus the childrsquos attentionfirst and foremost on the behavior he wants not on the misbehavior ldquoI wantyou tordquo or ldquoI need you tordquo or ldquoI expect you tordquo
The inexperienced teacher may incorrectly try ldquoI want you to stoprdquo only todiscover that this usually triggers confrontation and denial The focus is onthe misbehavior and the student is quick to retort ldquoI wasnrsquot doing anythingrdquoor ldquoIt wasnrsquot my faultrdquo or ldquoSince when is there a rule againstrdquo andescalation has begun
10 Humanistic I-Messages
These I-messages are expressions of our feelings Thomas Gordon creatorof Teacher Effectiveness Training (TET) tells us to structure these messagesin three parts First include a description of the childrsquos behavior ldquoWhen youtalk while I talkrdquo Second relate the effect this behavior has on the teacherldquoI have to stop my teachingrdquo And third let the student know the feeling thatit generates in the teacher ldquowhich frustrates merdquo
A teacher distracted by a student who was constantly talking while he tried toteach once made this powerful expression of feelings ldquoI cannot imaginewhat I have done to you that I do not deserve the respectfrom you that I getfrom the others in this class If I have been rude to you or inconsiderate in any
way please let me know I feel as though I have somehow offended you andnow you are unwilling to show me respectrdquo The student did not talk during hislectures again for many weeks
11 Positive Discipline
Use classroom rules that describe the behaviors you want instead of listingthings the students cannot do Instead of ldquono-running in the roomrdquo use ldquomovethrough the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettle
72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx47xml 55
through the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettleconflicts appropriatelyrdquo Instead of ldquono gum chewingrdquo use ldquoleave gum athomerdquo Refer to your rules as expectations Let your students know this ishow you expect them to behave in your classroom
Make ample use of praise When you see goodbehavior acknowledge it This can be doneverbally of course but it doesnrsquot have to be Anod a smile or a ldquothumbs uprdquo will reinforce thebehavior
copyCopyright 2009 Budd Churchw ard
HLS Schools Introduction
Ov erv iew
Download Sof tware
Latest Update
FREE Trial
Sof tware
Extend Trial
Period
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline
Techniques
Techniques that
Backf ire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactiv e Discipline
Support
Frequently Asked
Questions
Setup Tutorial
Users Guide
Shared Documents
How to Send Us Data
Contact Us
Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices begin by placing a check in the appropriate column Then add your points Allow 4 points for each ldquousuallyrdquo and 2 points for each ldquosometimesrdquo and 0 points for each ldquoneverrdquo Rate your classroom disciplinary practices as follows 90-100 ndash Excellent 80-89 ndash Good 70-79 ndash Fair Below 70 ndash Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Top Tips for Successful Classroom Discipline and Management
fileH|okStaff20Handbook2010-2011Top20Tips20for20Successful20Classroom20Discipline20and20Managementhtm[712010 124658 PM]
See More About
By Melissa Kelly Aboutcom Guide
Top 10 Tips for Classroom Disciplineand Management
discipline problems classroom management
Classroom discipline and management causes the most fear andconsternation in new teachers However classroom managementis a skill that is not only learned but practiced daily Here are tentips that can lead to successful classroom management anddiscipline These tips can help you cut down on discipline problemsand leave you with fewer interruptions and disruptions
If you would like additional information check out this step-by-step look at how to handle discipline problems with effectiveclassroom management
1 Its Easier to Get EasierMany teachers make the mistake of starting the school year witha poor discipline plan Students quickly assess the situation ineach class and realize what they will be allowed to get away withOnce you set a precedent of allowing a lot of disruptions it can bevery hard to start better classroom management and disciplinetechniques However it is never tough to get easier as the yeargoes on While you dont have to follow the adage Never smileuntil Christmas it does have its merits
Secondary Education Teaching 101 Lesson Plans Educational Issues
Free Secondary Education Newsletter
Discuss in my Forum
Sponsored Links
Business School ProgramsAchieve Your Goal of Earning Your MBA Flexible Classes GetStartedPhoenixedu
Classroom Discipline 101How to Manage Any Classroom No Matter How Tough theStudentswwwClassroomDiscipline101com
Project Management CertVillanova PMPreg amp CAPMreg Classes Average Salary For PMPs is$100KVillanovaUcomProjectManagement
Advertisement
Find the Right Degree forYou
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72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx47xml 55
through the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettleconflicts appropriatelyrdquo Instead of ldquono gum chewingrdquo use ldquoleave gum athomerdquo Refer to your rules as expectations Let your students know this ishow you expect them to behave in your classroom
Make ample use of praise When you see goodbehavior acknowledge it This can be doneverbally of course but it doesnrsquot have to be Anod a smile or a ldquothumbs uprdquo will reinforce thebehavior
copyCopyright 2009 Budd Churchw ard
HLS Schools Introduction
Ov erv iew
Download Sof tware
Latest Update
FREE Trial
Sof tware
Extend Trial
Period
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline
Techniques
Techniques that
Backf ire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactiv e Discipline
Support
Frequently Asked
Questions
Setup Tutorial
Users Guide
Shared Documents
How to Send Us Data
Contact Us
Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices begin by placing a check in the appropriate column Then add your points Allow 4 points for each ldquousuallyrdquo and 2 points for each ldquosometimesrdquo and 0 points for each ldquoneverrdquo Rate your classroom disciplinary practices as follows 90-100 ndash Excellent 80-89 ndash Good 70-79 ndash Fair Below 70 ndash Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Top Tips for Successful Classroom Discipline and Management
fileH|okStaff20Handbook2010-2011Top20Tips20for20Successful20Classroom20Discipline20and20Managementhtm[712010 124658 PM]
See More About
By Melissa Kelly Aboutcom Guide
Top 10 Tips for Classroom Disciplineand Management
discipline problems classroom management
Classroom discipline and management causes the most fear andconsternation in new teachers However classroom managementis a skill that is not only learned but practiced daily Here are tentips that can lead to successful classroom management anddiscipline These tips can help you cut down on discipline problemsand leave you with fewer interruptions and disruptions
If you would like additional information check out this step-by-step look at how to handle discipline problems with effectiveclassroom management
1 Its Easier to Get EasierMany teachers make the mistake of starting the school year witha poor discipline plan Students quickly assess the situation ineach class and realize what they will be allowed to get away withOnce you set a precedent of allowing a lot of disruptions it can bevery hard to start better classroom management and disciplinetechniques However it is never tough to get easier as the yeargoes on While you dont have to follow the adage Never smileuntil Christmas it does have its merits
Secondary Education Teaching 101 Lesson Plans Educational Issues
Free Secondary Education Newsletter
Discuss in my Forum
Sponsored Links
Business School ProgramsAchieve Your Goal of Earning Your MBA Flexible Classes GetStartedPhoenixedu
Classroom Discipline 101How to Manage Any Classroom No Matter How Tough theStudentswwwClassroomDiscipline101com
Project Management CertVillanova PMPreg amp CAPMreg Classes Average Salary For PMPs is$100KVillanovaUcomProjectManagement
Advertisement
Find the Right Degree forYou
Advance yourself Get started by using thesearch tool below
Select Program Type
Educators Ads
Behavior Management
Classroom Routines
Classroom ManagementPlan
Hotel ManagementSchool
Classroom Decoration
Secondary Education
Share Print
Home Education Secondary Education
Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices begin by placing a check in the appropriate column Then add your points Allow 4 points for each ldquousuallyrdquo and 2 points for each ldquosometimesrdquo and 0 points for each ldquoneverrdquo Rate your classroom disciplinary practices as follows 90-100 ndash Excellent 80-89 ndash Good 70-79 ndash Fair Below 70 ndash Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Top Tips for Successful Classroom Discipline and Management
fileH|okStaff20Handbook2010-2011Top20Tips20for20Successful20Classroom20Discipline20and20Managementhtm[712010 124658 PM]
See More About
By Melissa Kelly Aboutcom Guide
Top 10 Tips for Classroom Disciplineand Management
discipline problems classroom management
Classroom discipline and management causes the most fear andconsternation in new teachers However classroom managementis a skill that is not only learned but practiced daily Here are tentips that can lead to successful classroom management anddiscipline These tips can help you cut down on discipline problemsand leave you with fewer interruptions and disruptions
If you would like additional information check out this step-by-step look at how to handle discipline problems with effectiveclassroom management
1 Its Easier to Get EasierMany teachers make the mistake of starting the school year witha poor discipline plan Students quickly assess the situation ineach class and realize what they will be allowed to get away withOnce you set a precedent of allowing a lot of disruptions it can bevery hard to start better classroom management and disciplinetechniques However it is never tough to get easier as the yeargoes on While you dont have to follow the adage Never smileuntil Christmas it does have its merits
Secondary Education Teaching 101 Lesson Plans Educational Issues
Free Secondary Education Newsletter
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Classroom discipline and management causes the most fear andconsternation in new teachers However classroom managementis a skill that is not only learned but practiced daily Here are tentips that can lead to successful classroom management anddiscipline These tips can help you cut down on discipline problemsand leave you with fewer interruptions and disruptions
If you would like additional information check out this step-by-step look at how to handle discipline problems with effectiveclassroom management
1 Its Easier to Get EasierMany teachers make the mistake of starting the school year witha poor discipline plan Students quickly assess the situation ineach class and realize what they will be allowed to get away withOnce you set a precedent of allowing a lot of disruptions it can bevery hard to start better classroom management and disciplinetechniques However it is never tough to get easier as the yeargoes on While you dont have to follow the adage Never smileuntil Christmas it does have its merits
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2 Fairness is KeyStudents have a distinct sense of what is and what is not fair Youmust act fairly for all students if you expect to be respected Ifyou do not treat all students equitably you will be labelled asunfair students will not be keen to follow your rules Make surethat if your best student does something wrong they too getpunished for it
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3 Deal with Disruptions with as Little Interruption asPossibleWhen you have classroom disruptions it is imperative that youdeal with them immediately and with as little interruption of yourclass momentum as possible If students are talking amongstthemselves and you are having a classroom discussion ask one ofthem a question to try to get them back on track If you have tostop the flow of your lesson to deal with disruptions then you arerobbing students who want to learn of their precious in-class time
4 Avoid Confrontations in Front of StudentsWhenever there is a confrontation in class there is a winner and aloser Obviously as the teacher you need to keep order anddiscipline in your class However it is much better to deal withdiscipline issues privately than cause a student to lose face infront of their friends It is not a good idea to make an exampleout of a disciplinary issue Even though other students might getthe point you might have lost any chance of actually teachingthat student anything in your class
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5 Stop Disruptions with a Little HumorSometimes all it takes is for everyone to have a good laugh to getthings back on track in a classroom Many times howeverteachers confuse good humor with sarcasm While humor canquickly diffuse a situation sarcasm may harm your relationshipwith the students involved Use your best judgment but realizethat what some people think as funny others find to be offensive
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6 Keep High Expectations in Your ClassExpect that your students will behave not that they will disruptReinforce this with the way you speak to your students When youbegin the day tell your students your expectations For exampleyou might say During this whole group session I expect you toraise your hands and be recognized before you start speaking Ialso expect you to respect each others opinions and listen towhat each person has to say
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Free time is something teachers should avoid By allowingstudents time just to talk each day you are setting a precedentabout how you view academics and your subject To avoid thisoverplan When you have too much to cover youll never run outof lessons and you will avoid free time You can also fill up anyleft over time with mini-lessons
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8 Be ConsistentOne of the worst things you can do as a teacher is to not enforceyour rules consistently If one day you ignore misbehaviors andthe next day you jump on someone for the smallest infractionyour students will quickly lose respect for you Your students havethe right to expect you to basically be the same everydayMoodiness is not allowed Once your lose your students respectyou also lose their attention and their desire to please you
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9 Make Rules UnderstandableYou need to be selective in your class rules (no one can follow180 rules consistently) You also need to make them clearStudents should understand what is and what is not acceptableFurther you should make sure that the consequences for breakingyour rules are also clear and known beforehand
10 Start Fresh EverydayThis tip does not mean that you discount all previous infractionsie if they have three tardies then today means four However itdoes mean that you should start teaching your class each daywith the expectation that students will behave Dont assume thatbecause Julie has disrupted your class everyday for a week shewill disrupt it today By doing this you will not be treating Julieany differently and thereby setting her up to disrupt again (like aself-fulfilling prophecy) Read a personal example of this with mybest teaching experience
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Accountability Checklist
Situation ProcedureExpectation Students enteringleaving class
Entering beforeafter tardy bell Leaving before end of class
The dayrsquos datelocation
Room set-upmdashhow will you work the room
Bell Activitiesmdashwhat where graded timed
Checking Attendance
Students who are tardy
Student receiving permission to speak comment ask questions leave desk
Students needing materialsmdashpencil pen paper textbook
Students coming to attentionmdashsignalexpectation
Student needing to throw paper away
Student needing to sharpen pencil
Student needing tissue
End of class dismissal
Student expectations for intercom announcementscalling students to office
Class Movement Going to PE library computer lab lunch
recess assemblies Class changes hall expectations Transitions in class
Situation
ProcedureExpectation
Student work
Heading of papers Passing in papers Use of penpencil Writing on back of paper Neatness Incompletelate work Due dates Makeup work for absent students Notebook expectationsgrading Homework-when how much grading etc
Student expectations for emergency situations Fireevacuation Bad weather Lockdown
Student expectations for Visitors in room Principal in room
Student needing to go to Office (referral errand etc) Nurse Counselor
Collection and distribution of student work
Ask-Pause-Call
Volunteers to answer
Choral Response
Signal Response
White Board Response
Going to Board
Substitute expectationsmdashteacherstudents
Situation
ProcedureExpectation
Random questioning of class
Think-Pair-Share
Group work expectations
Food drink candy gum in classroom
How will student assignments be posted
Breaking of rules Signal Consequences Writing referrals How will you keep up with
Students exchanginggrading papers
Students keeping progress reports
Positive incentives for students StudentLeader of the week Other incentivesrewards
Communication with parents Back to school letter Materials students will need for your class Positive contacts Parent contact log
Grade book maintenance Determining report card grades Recording grades (paperelectronic) Extra credit
Displaying student work
Students working on other assignments
Students writingpassing notes
Love amp Logic Page 1
Love allows children to grow through their mistakes Logic allows children to live with the consequences of their choices The Love and Logic Process
1 Shared Control Gain control by giving away the control you donrsquot need
2 Shared Thinking and Decision-Making Provide opportunities for the child to do the greatest amount of thinking and decision-making
3 Equal Shares of Consequences with Empathy An absence of anger causes a child to think and learn from hisher mistakes
4 Maintain the Childrsquos Self Concept Increased self-concept leads to improved behavior and improved achievement
Basic Love and Logic Disciplinary Interventions 1 The Evil Eye
Could also try a smile and a wink
2 Moving in on the Student Gentle hand on shoulderno pinched nerves
o Know your student before making any contact (some prefer not to be touched)
Not meant to embarrass or overpower student If student tries to make a big deal of the contact simply move away and
continue teaching
3 Proximity No eye contact is made with student Relocate yourself during teaching toward the student
4 Eye Contact and ldquoNordquo Head Shake
Let the student know you want the behavior to stop
Love amp Logic Page 2
5 ldquoLetrsquos Talk About This Laterrdquo If none of the previous interventions have been successful or if student
wants to challenge your request to discuss it later you can schedule a time to arguehellip1215 or 315 (Let me know Thanks) Move away from the student
Power struggles are difficult when students are allowed the opportunity to make a choice
6 ldquoCan You Save That Is This the Right Place for That Thanksrdquo
Let the student know you like them but cannot allow them to continue their behavior
Smilemdashthen ask if they can save it for another time or class It is important that you not appear upset with the student
7 Changing Location
Often easier and more effective than changing behavior Approach the student with a smile on your face and say ldquoWould you mind
sitting over there Thank yourdquo If the student says ldquoNo Irsquom not movingrdquo Smile at the student and
whisper ldquoWould you humor merdquo It is important to whisper so the student knows your conversation is as
private as possible If the student remains unwilling to change locations you might add (with
a smile) ldquoDidnrsquot I ask in a nice wayrdquo ldquoAnd yoursquore still not going to do it Really Thatrsquos hard for me to believerdquo
If it appears that you will be unable to avoid a power struggle at this point say ldquoThatrsquos ok I changed my mindrdquo
By asking questions you are not commanding significantly improving the chances of a winwin situation
Do not take time out from teaching the class to focus completely on one studentrsquos behavior
When you smile and say ldquoThank yourdquo at the end of a request and then move right on to what you were doing you send the message of expected cooperation to the student
8 ldquoIrdquo Messages
Part 1 Describe what is happening Part 2 Describe how that makes you feel Part 3 Identify the tangible effect of the other personrsquos behavior
ldquoI get distracted when there are pencils tappingrdquo To have the final word in these situations a self-referencing statement
that is difficult to counter as invalid might need to be used ldquoI just wanted you to know how I felt and I hope you will give it some thought Thank yourdquo
Love amp Logic Page 3
9 Enforceable Statements
Set limits by describing what you will allow or provide ldquoI listen to people who raise their handsrdquo ldquoI give credit for all papers on my desk at 315rdquo ldquoI dismiss people as soon as I see their desks are clearedrdquo
Talk about what you will do and involve only what you have absolute control overmdashyou
10 Providing Choices
When you give choices they must be legitimate and equally acceptable to yourself
11 Removing Student to Time Out
Place in your classroom with a visual barrier for students to go and think it over
ldquoOffice of productive thinkingrdquo or have the kids name it Opportunity for students to get away from their teacher for awhile Student may return when heshe feels able to handle the limits placed
upon the group (3-4 minutes is normally enough time for the student to decide they are ready to return)
Not appropriate to prescribe an amount of time (20 minutes) or to send homework with the student
Parents should be involved when students are frequently removed to time out
12 Evaluating Time Out
To enhance the effectiveness of time out focus the studentsrsquo thinking by asking the following questions (think through answers or write them down)
1 What happened 2 How did you feel 3 What did you do 4 How did it work out 5 What are you going to do next time
13 Use of the Building Administrator
ldquoOne of the first comments I made to the kids was that they never had to worry about being sent to the principal Their only worry was that they might wind up wishing they could go to the principal We were going to solve all problems hererdquo Send students to the office for a short cool-down time long enough for
both the student and teacher to get a different perspective
Love amp Logic Page 4
Principal tells student ldquoYou got in trouble with that teacher Wow Good luck Hope you get everything worked outrdquo
Teacherrsquos goal remain the ultimate authority figure in that studentrsquos life Removing students from the classroom conveys the message that you
cannot handle the student Send the message that you consider teaching students and managing
their behavior an important part of your responsibilities in educating your class
Itrsquos alright to complain about having no support from the principal provided you can describe what support looks like to you This presents the opportunity to find out if support looks the same to the principal
14 Giving an Appointment
Effective for students who use hit-and-run techniques They shout you say ldquoStop thatrdquo they say ldquoIrsquom not doing anythingrdquo
Walk by the student in a quiet voice say ldquoWersquoll have an appointment to discuss thatrdquo Then say ldquoSchool is out at 300 and I could meet you at 315 or 330 Which would be better for yourdquo
We can outthink kids if we donrsquot do it in the heat of battle
15 Creating a New Plan Sit down with the student and have a little conference
ldquoYoursquore welcome to go back out on the playground just as soon as you have a written plan that identifies what you will do instead of hitting the next time you feel like fighting No hurry Take your time
16 Applying Consequences
If you were going to issue a negative content message (ldquoYoursquore out of schoolrdquo) balance it with a positive ego message (ldquoWersquoll miss yourdquo) and always use empathy
ldquoLooks like you got caught fighting again What a bummer Those guys must have really made you mad to fight them like that I bet I would have felt the same way A fight like that will earn you how many days suspensionrdquo
17 Informational Letters
Informational telephone calls and letters have about the same effect so it doesnrsquot matter which is used
ldquoDear Mom yoursquore right it happened again Irsquom going to get a lsquoFrsquo in French Please donrsquot blame my teacher Shersquos worked hard Irsquove just been messing around too much Irsquom going to get my act togetherrdquo Signed ldquoDaniel who loves you dearlyrdquo
+++++HOW TO
IMPROVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
and BUILD A POSITIVE
CLIMATE FOR LEARNING AND
DISCIPLINE
for CLASSROOMMANAGEMENT
TEN TIPSpresents
visit edutopiaorg
WErsquoVE ALL HEARD THIS ABOUT STUDENTS ldquoIf they are engaged they are managedrdquo And this is absolutely the truth But we still need rules routines trust and student ownership to make a classroom run smoothly and effectively This guide will address those practical aspects of managing a classroom with suggestions and resources appropriate for grades K-12
Most of these tips are applicable to students of all ages but the actual techniques will look different for the various grades For instance Build Community (tip 1) might mean playing name games with elementary students but involve setting up a photo booth for middle school students Tip 8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals may sound like itrsquos all about elementary learners but look for suggestions to make the morning meeting an important part of the day for teens and tweens too
During my first year in the classroom a seasoned teacher told me ldquoYou are as much an ethics teachers as you are an English teacherrdquo What she meant was that literature brings along life lessons and themes so itrsquos inevitable that you end up deeply discussing morals what is right and wrong and wise choices versus poor decisions Itrsquos no accident then that the ten tips offered here also give a noticeable nod to social and emotional learning or SEL (httpwwwedutopiaorgsocial-emotional-learning) an approach that teaches children how to handle challenging situations manage their emotions and form positive relationships
And finally we all know there are more than ten tips for great classroom management so be sure to visit Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management
mdashRebecca Alber Edutopia blogger former high school teacher and
online education teacher at Stanford University
TIP LIST
1 Build Community
2 Design a Safe Friendly and Well-Managed Classroom Environment
3 Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and Consequences
4 Create a Variety of Communication Channels
5 Always Be Calm Fair and Consistent
6 Know the Students You Teach
7 Address Conflict Quickly and Wisely
8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals
9 Keep It Real
Partner with Parents and Guardians
10
Ten Tips for Classroom ManagementHow to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline
Related Resources
Read ldquoHow to Develop Positive Classroom Managementrdquo an Edutopia article on the correlation between relationships and classroom management httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management- relationships-strategies-tips
Edutopiarsquos Schools That Work series spotlights Louisville Kentuckyrsquos Jefferson County Public Schools to show how they integrate social and emotional learning into their curriculum Get suggestions for building relationships with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-how-to-build-relationships -worksheetpdf
Are you looking for more examples of effective classroom-management techniques such as hand signals to use with primary or older students Watch this Edutopia video Classroom-Management Tips for Teachers httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-teacher-tips-video
Build CommunityBUILDING CARING RELATIONSHIPS with students is the cornerstone of good classroom management Building these relationshipsmdashteacher-student student-student classroom-communitymdashand creating the time and space to do so in the beginning of the year and throughout the following months can make or break a classroom Simply put when there is care in the air there will be significantly fewer behavioral problems
Greet your students at the door This simple gesture creates that moment when you and the student make eye contact speak directly to each other (ldquogood morningrdquo) and have a connection This may be the only one-on-one you have that day with the student but it has great value When you model a respect-ful way to greet another human being you are implicitly telling each student that this is how we will communicate with each other
Get to know one another Teachers and students begin learning one anotherrsquos names the first day of school and should be able to address one another by name within two weeks Use engaging age-appropriate activities (httpwilderdomcomgamesNameGameshtml) for learning names and for getting acquainted As students learn more and more about one another connections will begin to happen This inevitably leads to more empathy and understanding and ultimately caring relationships with a lot less classroom conflict
Student photos will help you connect names and faces In this article from the NEArsquos website retired middle school teacher Phil Nast recalls some favorite photo tips such as having students create their own passports as a first-day-of-school activity httpwwwneaorgtoolsgetting-to-know-each-otherhtml
With the right app you can even set up a photo booth in a corner of your classroommdashsomething that should appeal to tweens and teens Herersquos an example using the iPad httpwwwapplecomipadbuilt-in-appsphotoboothhtml
Veteran educator Peter Pappas recommends using the first day of school to encourage teens to multitask to get students thinking at the same time theyrsquore getting acquainted He explains on his CopyPaste blog how an engaging activity like solving a mystery can deliver multiple benefits httpwwwpeterpappascom201008first-day-school-engage-problem- solve-how-to-get-students-thinkinghtml
Definitely take the time and energy to continue growing community and relationships in the classroom The payoff is worth the effort
tip
1
EDUTOPIAORG3 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Related Resources
Check out ldquoHow Can We Improve School Disciplinerdquo from Educational Researcher httpwwwaeranetupload-edFilesPublicationsJournals Educational_Researcher3901 048-058_02EDR10pdf
Get more tips for good classroom design in this Edutopia article ldquoGive Your Space the Right Designrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-space-design- feng-shui
Download this list of effective cooperative-learning activities from the Jefferson County Public Schools httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-collaborative-cooperative-learningpdf
Design a Safe Well-Managed and Friendly Classroom EnvironmentTHE RIGHT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT helps create a positive learning community When students walk into a classroom they need to feel ownership Their writing assignments and projects should prevail on the walls and they should have easy access to supplies and handouts and a place to turn in class assignments
Ask students to be designers of their room They choose where to hang the dioramas on photosynthesis or the book reports and they get to do the hanging Also charts directionsmdashany permanent postersmdashshould be written by student hands The more they see themselves in the environment the more they feel valued (and the fewer number of conflicts we teachers will have with them)
Howrsquos the lighting in your classroom Try making small adjustments such as bringing in a few floor lamps and turning off some of the fluorescent lights This can create a calmer less institutional vibe Learn more about lighting in this Edutopia primer ldquoWhat They See Is What We Get A Primer on Lightrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgwhat-they-see-what-we-get
Moving desks and trying different table configurations can also create a more friendly setting thatrsquos better suited for collaboration Social and emotional learning emphasizes student-centered cooperative learning This means you will cluster desks into groups or move students so they face one another This may make your classroom a bit louder but it helps grow a community of learners a lot more quickly than rows of desks facing the front of the class Take the plunge and just do it
tip
2
EDUTOPIAORG4 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Related Resources
Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases
Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf
Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf
The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project
Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)
Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences
The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together
Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence
Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video
The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action
tip
3
EDUTOPIAORG5 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Related Resources
Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml
Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf
Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano
Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher
Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better
Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide
them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)
Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)
Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo
Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish
Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html
When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible
Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach
tip
4
EDUTOPIAORG6 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Related Resources
How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz
Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos
Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197
Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments
Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)
Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms
Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them
Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules
To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student
another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences
whereas routines come with reminders
Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe
Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see
tip
5
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Related Resources
Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education
For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm
Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf
Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges
The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml
Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum
and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and
reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming
academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of
the students she teaches
When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand
How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf
tip
6
EDUTOPIAORG8 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Related Resources
Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video
Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video
Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video
What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25
tip
7
EDUTOPIAORG9 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains
Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational
And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo
When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully
Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc
Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance
Related Resources
Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video
Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management
Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february
Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen
Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock
Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)
Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like
EDUTOPIAORG10 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
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8
Related Resources
Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class
Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide
What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias
Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management
Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible
Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on
Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs
Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered
Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals
(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)
Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study
To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo
If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss
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9
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Related Resources
To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)
This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment
Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide
Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations
Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians
Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers
Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families
Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call
Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship
When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo
EDUTOPIAORG
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RESEARCH+++++
ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf
ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach
ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx
BOOKS+++++
Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom
The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book
The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School
Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn
Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care
Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities
WEBSITES+++++
Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg
Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning
National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg
WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg
Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg
Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg
National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml
Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom
Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management
Bonus More Classroom Management Resources
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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline
Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically
create more problems than they solve
Problems with Immediate Consequences
1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching
2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child
3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset
4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response
5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out
6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up
7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences
8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence
Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how
The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
Love and Logic Solution
The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401
1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom
copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065
Student Discipline Course of Action
Student does not follow a classroom
or school rule
Is it a serious
incident
(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)
Follow established classroom
consequences
(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)
Refer student to administration with discipline referral
No
Yes
Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary
action
Student returns to class
Feedback is provided to the
staff member on action taken
A conference with administratorteacher or
administratorteacherstudent is held
Document the incident
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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM
Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn
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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you
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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit
determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and
administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to
effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know
A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently
about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to
what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen
powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along
Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the
students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising
awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest
of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic
(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)
What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works
Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet
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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas
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Do your students have SWAG
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72313 Discipline by Design
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Overview
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline Techniques
Techniques that Backfire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactive Discipline
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If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom
There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for
them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)
After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include
middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo
middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs
middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior
middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict
middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not
what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching
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middot preaching
middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner
middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations
middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging
middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students
middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student
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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association
Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never
Rate yourself as follows
bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333
Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission
Top Tips for Successful Classroom Discipline and Management
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Free time is something teachers should avoid By allowingstudents time just to talk each day you are setting a precedentabout how you view academics and your subject To avoid thisoverplan When you have too much to cover youll never run outof lessons and you will avoid free time You can also fill up anyleft over time with mini-lessons
More Info
8 Be ConsistentOne of the worst things you can do as a teacher is to not enforceyour rules consistently If one day you ignore misbehaviors andthe next day you jump on someone for the smallest infractionyour students will quickly lose respect for you Your students havethe right to expect you to basically be the same everydayMoodiness is not allowed Once your lose your students respectyou also lose their attention and their desire to please you
More Info
9 Make Rules UnderstandableYou need to be selective in your class rules (no one can follow180 rules consistently) You also need to make them clearStudents should understand what is and what is not acceptableFurther you should make sure that the consequences for breakingyour rules are also clear and known beforehand
10 Start Fresh EverydayThis tip does not mean that you discount all previous infractionsie if they have three tardies then today means four However itdoes mean that you should start teaching your class each daywith the expectation that students will behave Dont assume thatbecause Julie has disrupted your class everyday for a week shewill disrupt it today By doing this you will not be treating Julieany differently and thereby setting her up to disrupt again (like aself-fulfilling prophecy) Read a personal example of this with mybest teaching experience
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Accountability Checklist
Situation ProcedureExpectation Students enteringleaving class
Entering beforeafter tardy bell Leaving before end of class
The dayrsquos datelocation
Room set-upmdashhow will you work the room
Bell Activitiesmdashwhat where graded timed
Checking Attendance
Students who are tardy
Student receiving permission to speak comment ask questions leave desk
Students needing materialsmdashpencil pen paper textbook
Students coming to attentionmdashsignalexpectation
Student needing to throw paper away
Student needing to sharpen pencil
Student needing tissue
End of class dismissal
Student expectations for intercom announcementscalling students to office
Class Movement Going to PE library computer lab lunch
recess assemblies Class changes hall expectations Transitions in class
Situation
ProcedureExpectation
Student work
Heading of papers Passing in papers Use of penpencil Writing on back of paper Neatness Incompletelate work Due dates Makeup work for absent students Notebook expectationsgrading Homework-when how much grading etc
Student expectations for emergency situations Fireevacuation Bad weather Lockdown
Student expectations for Visitors in room Principal in room
Student needing to go to Office (referral errand etc) Nurse Counselor
Collection and distribution of student work
Ask-Pause-Call
Volunteers to answer
Choral Response
Signal Response
White Board Response
Going to Board
Substitute expectationsmdashteacherstudents
Situation
ProcedureExpectation
Random questioning of class
Think-Pair-Share
Group work expectations
Food drink candy gum in classroom
How will student assignments be posted
Breaking of rules Signal Consequences Writing referrals How will you keep up with
Students exchanginggrading papers
Students keeping progress reports
Positive incentives for students StudentLeader of the week Other incentivesrewards
Communication with parents Back to school letter Materials students will need for your class Positive contacts Parent contact log
Grade book maintenance Determining report card grades Recording grades (paperelectronic) Extra credit
Displaying student work
Students working on other assignments
Students writingpassing notes
Love amp Logic Page 1
Love allows children to grow through their mistakes Logic allows children to live with the consequences of their choices The Love and Logic Process
1 Shared Control Gain control by giving away the control you donrsquot need
2 Shared Thinking and Decision-Making Provide opportunities for the child to do the greatest amount of thinking and decision-making
3 Equal Shares of Consequences with Empathy An absence of anger causes a child to think and learn from hisher mistakes
4 Maintain the Childrsquos Self Concept Increased self-concept leads to improved behavior and improved achievement
Basic Love and Logic Disciplinary Interventions 1 The Evil Eye
Could also try a smile and a wink
2 Moving in on the Student Gentle hand on shoulderno pinched nerves
o Know your student before making any contact (some prefer not to be touched)
Not meant to embarrass or overpower student If student tries to make a big deal of the contact simply move away and
continue teaching
3 Proximity No eye contact is made with student Relocate yourself during teaching toward the student
4 Eye Contact and ldquoNordquo Head Shake
Let the student know you want the behavior to stop
Love amp Logic Page 2
5 ldquoLetrsquos Talk About This Laterrdquo If none of the previous interventions have been successful or if student
wants to challenge your request to discuss it later you can schedule a time to arguehellip1215 or 315 (Let me know Thanks) Move away from the student
Power struggles are difficult when students are allowed the opportunity to make a choice
6 ldquoCan You Save That Is This the Right Place for That Thanksrdquo
Let the student know you like them but cannot allow them to continue their behavior
Smilemdashthen ask if they can save it for another time or class It is important that you not appear upset with the student
7 Changing Location
Often easier and more effective than changing behavior Approach the student with a smile on your face and say ldquoWould you mind
sitting over there Thank yourdquo If the student says ldquoNo Irsquom not movingrdquo Smile at the student and
whisper ldquoWould you humor merdquo It is important to whisper so the student knows your conversation is as
private as possible If the student remains unwilling to change locations you might add (with
a smile) ldquoDidnrsquot I ask in a nice wayrdquo ldquoAnd yoursquore still not going to do it Really Thatrsquos hard for me to believerdquo
If it appears that you will be unable to avoid a power struggle at this point say ldquoThatrsquos ok I changed my mindrdquo
By asking questions you are not commanding significantly improving the chances of a winwin situation
Do not take time out from teaching the class to focus completely on one studentrsquos behavior
When you smile and say ldquoThank yourdquo at the end of a request and then move right on to what you were doing you send the message of expected cooperation to the student
8 ldquoIrdquo Messages
Part 1 Describe what is happening Part 2 Describe how that makes you feel Part 3 Identify the tangible effect of the other personrsquos behavior
ldquoI get distracted when there are pencils tappingrdquo To have the final word in these situations a self-referencing statement
that is difficult to counter as invalid might need to be used ldquoI just wanted you to know how I felt and I hope you will give it some thought Thank yourdquo
Love amp Logic Page 3
9 Enforceable Statements
Set limits by describing what you will allow or provide ldquoI listen to people who raise their handsrdquo ldquoI give credit for all papers on my desk at 315rdquo ldquoI dismiss people as soon as I see their desks are clearedrdquo
Talk about what you will do and involve only what you have absolute control overmdashyou
10 Providing Choices
When you give choices they must be legitimate and equally acceptable to yourself
11 Removing Student to Time Out
Place in your classroom with a visual barrier for students to go and think it over
ldquoOffice of productive thinkingrdquo or have the kids name it Opportunity for students to get away from their teacher for awhile Student may return when heshe feels able to handle the limits placed
upon the group (3-4 minutes is normally enough time for the student to decide they are ready to return)
Not appropriate to prescribe an amount of time (20 minutes) or to send homework with the student
Parents should be involved when students are frequently removed to time out
12 Evaluating Time Out
To enhance the effectiveness of time out focus the studentsrsquo thinking by asking the following questions (think through answers or write them down)
1 What happened 2 How did you feel 3 What did you do 4 How did it work out 5 What are you going to do next time
13 Use of the Building Administrator
ldquoOne of the first comments I made to the kids was that they never had to worry about being sent to the principal Their only worry was that they might wind up wishing they could go to the principal We were going to solve all problems hererdquo Send students to the office for a short cool-down time long enough for
both the student and teacher to get a different perspective
Love amp Logic Page 4
Principal tells student ldquoYou got in trouble with that teacher Wow Good luck Hope you get everything worked outrdquo
Teacherrsquos goal remain the ultimate authority figure in that studentrsquos life Removing students from the classroom conveys the message that you
cannot handle the student Send the message that you consider teaching students and managing
their behavior an important part of your responsibilities in educating your class
Itrsquos alright to complain about having no support from the principal provided you can describe what support looks like to you This presents the opportunity to find out if support looks the same to the principal
14 Giving an Appointment
Effective for students who use hit-and-run techniques They shout you say ldquoStop thatrdquo they say ldquoIrsquom not doing anythingrdquo
Walk by the student in a quiet voice say ldquoWersquoll have an appointment to discuss thatrdquo Then say ldquoSchool is out at 300 and I could meet you at 315 or 330 Which would be better for yourdquo
We can outthink kids if we donrsquot do it in the heat of battle
15 Creating a New Plan Sit down with the student and have a little conference
ldquoYoursquore welcome to go back out on the playground just as soon as you have a written plan that identifies what you will do instead of hitting the next time you feel like fighting No hurry Take your time
16 Applying Consequences
If you were going to issue a negative content message (ldquoYoursquore out of schoolrdquo) balance it with a positive ego message (ldquoWersquoll miss yourdquo) and always use empathy
ldquoLooks like you got caught fighting again What a bummer Those guys must have really made you mad to fight them like that I bet I would have felt the same way A fight like that will earn you how many days suspensionrdquo
17 Informational Letters
Informational telephone calls and letters have about the same effect so it doesnrsquot matter which is used
ldquoDear Mom yoursquore right it happened again Irsquom going to get a lsquoFrsquo in French Please donrsquot blame my teacher Shersquos worked hard Irsquove just been messing around too much Irsquom going to get my act togetherrdquo Signed ldquoDaniel who loves you dearlyrdquo
+++++HOW TO
IMPROVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
and BUILD A POSITIVE
CLIMATE FOR LEARNING AND
DISCIPLINE
for CLASSROOMMANAGEMENT
TEN TIPSpresents
visit edutopiaorg
WErsquoVE ALL HEARD THIS ABOUT STUDENTS ldquoIf they are engaged they are managedrdquo And this is absolutely the truth But we still need rules routines trust and student ownership to make a classroom run smoothly and effectively This guide will address those practical aspects of managing a classroom with suggestions and resources appropriate for grades K-12
Most of these tips are applicable to students of all ages but the actual techniques will look different for the various grades For instance Build Community (tip 1) might mean playing name games with elementary students but involve setting up a photo booth for middle school students Tip 8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals may sound like itrsquos all about elementary learners but look for suggestions to make the morning meeting an important part of the day for teens and tweens too
During my first year in the classroom a seasoned teacher told me ldquoYou are as much an ethics teachers as you are an English teacherrdquo What she meant was that literature brings along life lessons and themes so itrsquos inevitable that you end up deeply discussing morals what is right and wrong and wise choices versus poor decisions Itrsquos no accident then that the ten tips offered here also give a noticeable nod to social and emotional learning or SEL (httpwwwedutopiaorgsocial-emotional-learning) an approach that teaches children how to handle challenging situations manage their emotions and form positive relationships
And finally we all know there are more than ten tips for great classroom management so be sure to visit Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management
mdashRebecca Alber Edutopia blogger former high school teacher and
online education teacher at Stanford University
TIP LIST
1 Build Community
2 Design a Safe Friendly and Well-Managed Classroom Environment
3 Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and Consequences
4 Create a Variety of Communication Channels
5 Always Be Calm Fair and Consistent
6 Know the Students You Teach
7 Address Conflict Quickly and Wisely
8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals
9 Keep It Real
Partner with Parents and Guardians
10
Ten Tips for Classroom ManagementHow to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline
Related Resources
Read ldquoHow to Develop Positive Classroom Managementrdquo an Edutopia article on the correlation between relationships and classroom management httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management- relationships-strategies-tips
Edutopiarsquos Schools That Work series spotlights Louisville Kentuckyrsquos Jefferson County Public Schools to show how they integrate social and emotional learning into their curriculum Get suggestions for building relationships with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-how-to-build-relationships -worksheetpdf
Are you looking for more examples of effective classroom-management techniques such as hand signals to use with primary or older students Watch this Edutopia video Classroom-Management Tips for Teachers httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-teacher-tips-video
Build CommunityBUILDING CARING RELATIONSHIPS with students is the cornerstone of good classroom management Building these relationshipsmdashteacher-student student-student classroom-communitymdashand creating the time and space to do so in the beginning of the year and throughout the following months can make or break a classroom Simply put when there is care in the air there will be significantly fewer behavioral problems
Greet your students at the door This simple gesture creates that moment when you and the student make eye contact speak directly to each other (ldquogood morningrdquo) and have a connection This may be the only one-on-one you have that day with the student but it has great value When you model a respect-ful way to greet another human being you are implicitly telling each student that this is how we will communicate with each other
Get to know one another Teachers and students begin learning one anotherrsquos names the first day of school and should be able to address one another by name within two weeks Use engaging age-appropriate activities (httpwilderdomcomgamesNameGameshtml) for learning names and for getting acquainted As students learn more and more about one another connections will begin to happen This inevitably leads to more empathy and understanding and ultimately caring relationships with a lot less classroom conflict
Student photos will help you connect names and faces In this article from the NEArsquos website retired middle school teacher Phil Nast recalls some favorite photo tips such as having students create their own passports as a first-day-of-school activity httpwwwneaorgtoolsgetting-to-know-each-otherhtml
With the right app you can even set up a photo booth in a corner of your classroommdashsomething that should appeal to tweens and teens Herersquos an example using the iPad httpwwwapplecomipadbuilt-in-appsphotoboothhtml
Veteran educator Peter Pappas recommends using the first day of school to encourage teens to multitask to get students thinking at the same time theyrsquore getting acquainted He explains on his CopyPaste blog how an engaging activity like solving a mystery can deliver multiple benefits httpwwwpeterpappascom201008first-day-school-engage-problem- solve-how-to-get-students-thinkinghtml
Definitely take the time and energy to continue growing community and relationships in the classroom The payoff is worth the effort
tip
1
EDUTOPIAORG3 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Related Resources
Check out ldquoHow Can We Improve School Disciplinerdquo from Educational Researcher httpwwwaeranetupload-edFilesPublicationsJournals Educational_Researcher3901 048-058_02EDR10pdf
Get more tips for good classroom design in this Edutopia article ldquoGive Your Space the Right Designrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-space-design- feng-shui
Download this list of effective cooperative-learning activities from the Jefferson County Public Schools httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-collaborative-cooperative-learningpdf
Design a Safe Well-Managed and Friendly Classroom EnvironmentTHE RIGHT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT helps create a positive learning community When students walk into a classroom they need to feel ownership Their writing assignments and projects should prevail on the walls and they should have easy access to supplies and handouts and a place to turn in class assignments
Ask students to be designers of their room They choose where to hang the dioramas on photosynthesis or the book reports and they get to do the hanging Also charts directionsmdashany permanent postersmdashshould be written by student hands The more they see themselves in the environment the more they feel valued (and the fewer number of conflicts we teachers will have with them)
Howrsquos the lighting in your classroom Try making small adjustments such as bringing in a few floor lamps and turning off some of the fluorescent lights This can create a calmer less institutional vibe Learn more about lighting in this Edutopia primer ldquoWhat They See Is What We Get A Primer on Lightrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgwhat-they-see-what-we-get
Moving desks and trying different table configurations can also create a more friendly setting thatrsquos better suited for collaboration Social and emotional learning emphasizes student-centered cooperative learning This means you will cluster desks into groups or move students so they face one another This may make your classroom a bit louder but it helps grow a community of learners a lot more quickly than rows of desks facing the front of the class Take the plunge and just do it
tip
2
EDUTOPIAORG4 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Related Resources
Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases
Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf
Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf
The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project
Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)
Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences
The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together
Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence
Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video
The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action
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Related Resources
Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml
Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf
Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano
Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher
Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better
Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide
them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)
Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)
Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo
Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish
Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html
When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible
Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach
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4
EDUTOPIAORG6 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Related Resources
How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz
Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos
Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197
Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments
Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)
Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms
Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them
Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules
To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student
another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences
whereas routines come with reminders
Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe
Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see
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5
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Related Resources
Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education
For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm
Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf
Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges
The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml
Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum
and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and
reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming
academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of
the students she teaches
When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand
How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf
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Related Resources
Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video
Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video
Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video
What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25
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Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains
Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational
And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo
When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully
Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc
Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance
Related Resources
Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video
Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management
Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february
Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen
Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock
Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)
Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like
EDUTOPIAORG10 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
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8
Related Resources
Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class
Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide
What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias
Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management
Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible
Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on
Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs
Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered
Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals
(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)
Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study
To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo
If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss
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Related Resources
To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)
This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment
Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide
Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations
Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians
Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers
Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families
Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call
Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship
When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo
EDUTOPIAORG
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RESEARCH+++++
ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf
ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach
ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx
BOOKS+++++
Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom
The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book
The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School
Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn
Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care
Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities
WEBSITES+++++
Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg
Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning
National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg
WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg
Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg
Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg
National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml
Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom
Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management
Bonus More Classroom Management Resources
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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline
Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically
create more problems than they solve
Problems with Immediate Consequences
1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching
2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child
3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset
4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response
5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out
6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up
7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences
8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence
Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how
The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
Love and Logic Solution
The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401
1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom
copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065
Student Discipline Course of Action
Student does not follow a classroom
or school rule
Is it a serious
incident
(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)
Follow established classroom
consequences
(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)
Refer student to administration with discipline referral
No
Yes
Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary
action
Student returns to class
Feedback is provided to the
staff member on action taken
A conference with administratorteacher or
administratorteacherstudent is held
Document the incident
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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM
Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn
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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you
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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit
determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and
administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to
effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know
A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently
about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to
what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen
powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along
Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the
students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising
awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest
of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic
(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)
What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works
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8313 Classroom Rules That Work
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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas
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Robin ZarubaAnd set your classroom computer
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72313 Discipline by Design
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Introduction
Overview
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline Techniques
Techniques that Backfire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactive Discipline
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Techniques that Backfire
If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom
There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for
them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)
After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include
middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo
middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs
middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior
middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict
middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not
what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching
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middot preaching
middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner
middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations
middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging
middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students
middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student
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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association
Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never
Rate yourself as follows
bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333
Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission
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Accountability Checklist
Situation ProcedureExpectation Students enteringleaving class
Entering beforeafter tardy bell Leaving before end of class
The dayrsquos datelocation
Room set-upmdashhow will you work the room
Bell Activitiesmdashwhat where graded timed
Checking Attendance
Students who are tardy
Student receiving permission to speak comment ask questions leave desk
Students needing materialsmdashpencil pen paper textbook
Students coming to attentionmdashsignalexpectation
Student needing to throw paper away
Student needing to sharpen pencil
Student needing tissue
End of class dismissal
Student expectations for intercom announcementscalling students to office
Class Movement Going to PE library computer lab lunch
recess assemblies Class changes hall expectations Transitions in class
Situation
ProcedureExpectation
Student work
Heading of papers Passing in papers Use of penpencil Writing on back of paper Neatness Incompletelate work Due dates Makeup work for absent students Notebook expectationsgrading Homework-when how much grading etc
Student expectations for emergency situations Fireevacuation Bad weather Lockdown
Student expectations for Visitors in room Principal in room
Student needing to go to Office (referral errand etc) Nurse Counselor
Collection and distribution of student work
Ask-Pause-Call
Volunteers to answer
Choral Response
Signal Response
White Board Response
Going to Board
Substitute expectationsmdashteacherstudents
Situation
ProcedureExpectation
Random questioning of class
Think-Pair-Share
Group work expectations
Food drink candy gum in classroom
How will student assignments be posted
Breaking of rules Signal Consequences Writing referrals How will you keep up with
Students exchanginggrading papers
Students keeping progress reports
Positive incentives for students StudentLeader of the week Other incentivesrewards
Communication with parents Back to school letter Materials students will need for your class Positive contacts Parent contact log
Grade book maintenance Determining report card grades Recording grades (paperelectronic) Extra credit
Displaying student work
Students working on other assignments
Students writingpassing notes
Love amp Logic Page 1
Love allows children to grow through their mistakes Logic allows children to live with the consequences of their choices The Love and Logic Process
1 Shared Control Gain control by giving away the control you donrsquot need
2 Shared Thinking and Decision-Making Provide opportunities for the child to do the greatest amount of thinking and decision-making
3 Equal Shares of Consequences with Empathy An absence of anger causes a child to think and learn from hisher mistakes
4 Maintain the Childrsquos Self Concept Increased self-concept leads to improved behavior and improved achievement
Basic Love and Logic Disciplinary Interventions 1 The Evil Eye
Could also try a smile and a wink
2 Moving in on the Student Gentle hand on shoulderno pinched nerves
o Know your student before making any contact (some prefer not to be touched)
Not meant to embarrass or overpower student If student tries to make a big deal of the contact simply move away and
continue teaching
3 Proximity No eye contact is made with student Relocate yourself during teaching toward the student
4 Eye Contact and ldquoNordquo Head Shake
Let the student know you want the behavior to stop
Love amp Logic Page 2
5 ldquoLetrsquos Talk About This Laterrdquo If none of the previous interventions have been successful or if student
wants to challenge your request to discuss it later you can schedule a time to arguehellip1215 or 315 (Let me know Thanks) Move away from the student
Power struggles are difficult when students are allowed the opportunity to make a choice
6 ldquoCan You Save That Is This the Right Place for That Thanksrdquo
Let the student know you like them but cannot allow them to continue their behavior
Smilemdashthen ask if they can save it for another time or class It is important that you not appear upset with the student
7 Changing Location
Often easier and more effective than changing behavior Approach the student with a smile on your face and say ldquoWould you mind
sitting over there Thank yourdquo If the student says ldquoNo Irsquom not movingrdquo Smile at the student and
whisper ldquoWould you humor merdquo It is important to whisper so the student knows your conversation is as
private as possible If the student remains unwilling to change locations you might add (with
a smile) ldquoDidnrsquot I ask in a nice wayrdquo ldquoAnd yoursquore still not going to do it Really Thatrsquos hard for me to believerdquo
If it appears that you will be unable to avoid a power struggle at this point say ldquoThatrsquos ok I changed my mindrdquo
By asking questions you are not commanding significantly improving the chances of a winwin situation
Do not take time out from teaching the class to focus completely on one studentrsquos behavior
When you smile and say ldquoThank yourdquo at the end of a request and then move right on to what you were doing you send the message of expected cooperation to the student
8 ldquoIrdquo Messages
Part 1 Describe what is happening Part 2 Describe how that makes you feel Part 3 Identify the tangible effect of the other personrsquos behavior
ldquoI get distracted when there are pencils tappingrdquo To have the final word in these situations a self-referencing statement
that is difficult to counter as invalid might need to be used ldquoI just wanted you to know how I felt and I hope you will give it some thought Thank yourdquo
Love amp Logic Page 3
9 Enforceable Statements
Set limits by describing what you will allow or provide ldquoI listen to people who raise their handsrdquo ldquoI give credit for all papers on my desk at 315rdquo ldquoI dismiss people as soon as I see their desks are clearedrdquo
Talk about what you will do and involve only what you have absolute control overmdashyou
10 Providing Choices
When you give choices they must be legitimate and equally acceptable to yourself
11 Removing Student to Time Out
Place in your classroom with a visual barrier for students to go and think it over
ldquoOffice of productive thinkingrdquo or have the kids name it Opportunity for students to get away from their teacher for awhile Student may return when heshe feels able to handle the limits placed
upon the group (3-4 minutes is normally enough time for the student to decide they are ready to return)
Not appropriate to prescribe an amount of time (20 minutes) or to send homework with the student
Parents should be involved when students are frequently removed to time out
12 Evaluating Time Out
To enhance the effectiveness of time out focus the studentsrsquo thinking by asking the following questions (think through answers or write them down)
1 What happened 2 How did you feel 3 What did you do 4 How did it work out 5 What are you going to do next time
13 Use of the Building Administrator
ldquoOne of the first comments I made to the kids was that they never had to worry about being sent to the principal Their only worry was that they might wind up wishing they could go to the principal We were going to solve all problems hererdquo Send students to the office for a short cool-down time long enough for
both the student and teacher to get a different perspective
Love amp Logic Page 4
Principal tells student ldquoYou got in trouble with that teacher Wow Good luck Hope you get everything worked outrdquo
Teacherrsquos goal remain the ultimate authority figure in that studentrsquos life Removing students from the classroom conveys the message that you
cannot handle the student Send the message that you consider teaching students and managing
their behavior an important part of your responsibilities in educating your class
Itrsquos alright to complain about having no support from the principal provided you can describe what support looks like to you This presents the opportunity to find out if support looks the same to the principal
14 Giving an Appointment
Effective for students who use hit-and-run techniques They shout you say ldquoStop thatrdquo they say ldquoIrsquom not doing anythingrdquo
Walk by the student in a quiet voice say ldquoWersquoll have an appointment to discuss thatrdquo Then say ldquoSchool is out at 300 and I could meet you at 315 or 330 Which would be better for yourdquo
We can outthink kids if we donrsquot do it in the heat of battle
15 Creating a New Plan Sit down with the student and have a little conference
ldquoYoursquore welcome to go back out on the playground just as soon as you have a written plan that identifies what you will do instead of hitting the next time you feel like fighting No hurry Take your time
16 Applying Consequences
If you were going to issue a negative content message (ldquoYoursquore out of schoolrdquo) balance it with a positive ego message (ldquoWersquoll miss yourdquo) and always use empathy
ldquoLooks like you got caught fighting again What a bummer Those guys must have really made you mad to fight them like that I bet I would have felt the same way A fight like that will earn you how many days suspensionrdquo
17 Informational Letters
Informational telephone calls and letters have about the same effect so it doesnrsquot matter which is used
ldquoDear Mom yoursquore right it happened again Irsquom going to get a lsquoFrsquo in French Please donrsquot blame my teacher Shersquos worked hard Irsquove just been messing around too much Irsquom going to get my act togetherrdquo Signed ldquoDaniel who loves you dearlyrdquo
+++++HOW TO
IMPROVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
and BUILD A POSITIVE
CLIMATE FOR LEARNING AND
DISCIPLINE
for CLASSROOMMANAGEMENT
TEN TIPSpresents
visit edutopiaorg
WErsquoVE ALL HEARD THIS ABOUT STUDENTS ldquoIf they are engaged they are managedrdquo And this is absolutely the truth But we still need rules routines trust and student ownership to make a classroom run smoothly and effectively This guide will address those practical aspects of managing a classroom with suggestions and resources appropriate for grades K-12
Most of these tips are applicable to students of all ages but the actual techniques will look different for the various grades For instance Build Community (tip 1) might mean playing name games with elementary students but involve setting up a photo booth for middle school students Tip 8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals may sound like itrsquos all about elementary learners but look for suggestions to make the morning meeting an important part of the day for teens and tweens too
During my first year in the classroom a seasoned teacher told me ldquoYou are as much an ethics teachers as you are an English teacherrdquo What she meant was that literature brings along life lessons and themes so itrsquos inevitable that you end up deeply discussing morals what is right and wrong and wise choices versus poor decisions Itrsquos no accident then that the ten tips offered here also give a noticeable nod to social and emotional learning or SEL (httpwwwedutopiaorgsocial-emotional-learning) an approach that teaches children how to handle challenging situations manage their emotions and form positive relationships
And finally we all know there are more than ten tips for great classroom management so be sure to visit Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management
mdashRebecca Alber Edutopia blogger former high school teacher and
online education teacher at Stanford University
TIP LIST
1 Build Community
2 Design a Safe Friendly and Well-Managed Classroom Environment
3 Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and Consequences
4 Create a Variety of Communication Channels
5 Always Be Calm Fair and Consistent
6 Know the Students You Teach
7 Address Conflict Quickly and Wisely
8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals
9 Keep It Real
Partner with Parents and Guardians
10
Ten Tips for Classroom ManagementHow to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline
Related Resources
Read ldquoHow to Develop Positive Classroom Managementrdquo an Edutopia article on the correlation between relationships and classroom management httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management- relationships-strategies-tips
Edutopiarsquos Schools That Work series spotlights Louisville Kentuckyrsquos Jefferson County Public Schools to show how they integrate social and emotional learning into their curriculum Get suggestions for building relationships with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-how-to-build-relationships -worksheetpdf
Are you looking for more examples of effective classroom-management techniques such as hand signals to use with primary or older students Watch this Edutopia video Classroom-Management Tips for Teachers httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-teacher-tips-video
Build CommunityBUILDING CARING RELATIONSHIPS with students is the cornerstone of good classroom management Building these relationshipsmdashteacher-student student-student classroom-communitymdashand creating the time and space to do so in the beginning of the year and throughout the following months can make or break a classroom Simply put when there is care in the air there will be significantly fewer behavioral problems
Greet your students at the door This simple gesture creates that moment when you and the student make eye contact speak directly to each other (ldquogood morningrdquo) and have a connection This may be the only one-on-one you have that day with the student but it has great value When you model a respect-ful way to greet another human being you are implicitly telling each student that this is how we will communicate with each other
Get to know one another Teachers and students begin learning one anotherrsquos names the first day of school and should be able to address one another by name within two weeks Use engaging age-appropriate activities (httpwilderdomcomgamesNameGameshtml) for learning names and for getting acquainted As students learn more and more about one another connections will begin to happen This inevitably leads to more empathy and understanding and ultimately caring relationships with a lot less classroom conflict
Student photos will help you connect names and faces In this article from the NEArsquos website retired middle school teacher Phil Nast recalls some favorite photo tips such as having students create their own passports as a first-day-of-school activity httpwwwneaorgtoolsgetting-to-know-each-otherhtml
With the right app you can even set up a photo booth in a corner of your classroommdashsomething that should appeal to tweens and teens Herersquos an example using the iPad httpwwwapplecomipadbuilt-in-appsphotoboothhtml
Veteran educator Peter Pappas recommends using the first day of school to encourage teens to multitask to get students thinking at the same time theyrsquore getting acquainted He explains on his CopyPaste blog how an engaging activity like solving a mystery can deliver multiple benefits httpwwwpeterpappascom201008first-day-school-engage-problem- solve-how-to-get-students-thinkinghtml
Definitely take the time and energy to continue growing community and relationships in the classroom The payoff is worth the effort
tip
1
EDUTOPIAORG3 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Related Resources
Check out ldquoHow Can We Improve School Disciplinerdquo from Educational Researcher httpwwwaeranetupload-edFilesPublicationsJournals Educational_Researcher3901 048-058_02EDR10pdf
Get more tips for good classroom design in this Edutopia article ldquoGive Your Space the Right Designrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-space-design- feng-shui
Download this list of effective cooperative-learning activities from the Jefferson County Public Schools httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-collaborative-cooperative-learningpdf
Design a Safe Well-Managed and Friendly Classroom EnvironmentTHE RIGHT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT helps create a positive learning community When students walk into a classroom they need to feel ownership Their writing assignments and projects should prevail on the walls and they should have easy access to supplies and handouts and a place to turn in class assignments
Ask students to be designers of their room They choose where to hang the dioramas on photosynthesis or the book reports and they get to do the hanging Also charts directionsmdashany permanent postersmdashshould be written by student hands The more they see themselves in the environment the more they feel valued (and the fewer number of conflicts we teachers will have with them)
Howrsquos the lighting in your classroom Try making small adjustments such as bringing in a few floor lamps and turning off some of the fluorescent lights This can create a calmer less institutional vibe Learn more about lighting in this Edutopia primer ldquoWhat They See Is What We Get A Primer on Lightrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgwhat-they-see-what-we-get
Moving desks and trying different table configurations can also create a more friendly setting thatrsquos better suited for collaboration Social and emotional learning emphasizes student-centered cooperative learning This means you will cluster desks into groups or move students so they face one another This may make your classroom a bit louder but it helps grow a community of learners a lot more quickly than rows of desks facing the front of the class Take the plunge and just do it
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Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases
Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf
Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf
The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project
Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)
Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences
The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together
Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence
Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video
The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action
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Related Resources
Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml
Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf
Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano
Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher
Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better
Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide
them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)
Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)
Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo
Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish
Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html
When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible
Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach
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EDUTOPIAORG6 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Related Resources
How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz
Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos
Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197
Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments
Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)
Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms
Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them
Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules
To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student
another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences
whereas routines come with reminders
Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe
Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see
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Related Resources
Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education
For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm
Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf
Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges
The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml
Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum
and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and
reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming
academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of
the students she teaches
When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand
How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf
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Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video
Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video
Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video
What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25
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Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains
Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational
And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo
When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully
Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc
Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance
Related Resources
Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video
Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management
Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february
Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen
Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock
Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)
Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like
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8
Related Resources
Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class
Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide
What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias
Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management
Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible
Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on
Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs
Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered
Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals
(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)
Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study
To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo
If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss
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To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)
This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment
Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide
Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations
Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians
Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers
Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families
Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call
Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship
When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo
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RESEARCH+++++
ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf
ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach
ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx
BOOKS+++++
Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom
The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book
The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School
Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn
Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care
Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities
WEBSITES+++++
Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg
Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning
National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg
WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg
Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg
Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg
National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml
Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom
Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management
Bonus More Classroom Management Resources
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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline
Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically
create more problems than they solve
Problems with Immediate Consequences
1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching
2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child
3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset
4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response
5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out
6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up
7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences
8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence
Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how
The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
Love and Logic Solution
The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401
1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom
copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065
Student Discipline Course of Action
Student does not follow a classroom
or school rule
Is it a serious
incident
(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)
Follow established classroom
consequences
(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)
Refer student to administration with discipline referral
No
Yes
Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary
action
Student returns to class
Feedback is provided to the
staff member on action taken
A conference with administratorteacher or
administratorteacherstudent is held
Document the incident
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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM
Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn
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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you
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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit
determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and
administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to
effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know
A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently
about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to
what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen
powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along
Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the
students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising
awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest
of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic
(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)
What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works
Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet
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8313 Classroom Rules That Work
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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas
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72313 Discipline by Design
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Introduction
Overview
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline Techniques
Techniques that Backfire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactive Discipline
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Techniques that Backfire
If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom
There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for
them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)
After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include
middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo
middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs
middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior
middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict
middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not
what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching
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middot preaching
middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner
middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations
middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging
middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students
middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student
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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association
Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never
Rate yourself as follows
bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333
Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission
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Accountability Checklist
Situation ProcedureExpectation Students enteringleaving class
Entering beforeafter tardy bell Leaving before end of class
The dayrsquos datelocation
Room set-upmdashhow will you work the room
Bell Activitiesmdashwhat where graded timed
Checking Attendance
Students who are tardy
Student receiving permission to speak comment ask questions leave desk
Students needing materialsmdashpencil pen paper textbook
Students coming to attentionmdashsignalexpectation
Student needing to throw paper away
Student needing to sharpen pencil
Student needing tissue
End of class dismissal
Student expectations for intercom announcementscalling students to office
Class Movement Going to PE library computer lab lunch
recess assemblies Class changes hall expectations Transitions in class
Situation
ProcedureExpectation
Student work
Heading of papers Passing in papers Use of penpencil Writing on back of paper Neatness Incompletelate work Due dates Makeup work for absent students Notebook expectationsgrading Homework-when how much grading etc
Student expectations for emergency situations Fireevacuation Bad weather Lockdown
Student expectations for Visitors in room Principal in room
Student needing to go to Office (referral errand etc) Nurse Counselor
Collection and distribution of student work
Ask-Pause-Call
Volunteers to answer
Choral Response
Signal Response
White Board Response
Going to Board
Substitute expectationsmdashteacherstudents
Situation
ProcedureExpectation
Random questioning of class
Think-Pair-Share
Group work expectations
Food drink candy gum in classroom
How will student assignments be posted
Breaking of rules Signal Consequences Writing referrals How will you keep up with
Students exchanginggrading papers
Students keeping progress reports
Positive incentives for students StudentLeader of the week Other incentivesrewards
Communication with parents Back to school letter Materials students will need for your class Positive contacts Parent contact log
Grade book maintenance Determining report card grades Recording grades (paperelectronic) Extra credit
Displaying student work
Students working on other assignments
Students writingpassing notes
Love amp Logic Page 1
Love allows children to grow through their mistakes Logic allows children to live with the consequences of their choices The Love and Logic Process
1 Shared Control Gain control by giving away the control you donrsquot need
2 Shared Thinking and Decision-Making Provide opportunities for the child to do the greatest amount of thinking and decision-making
3 Equal Shares of Consequences with Empathy An absence of anger causes a child to think and learn from hisher mistakes
4 Maintain the Childrsquos Self Concept Increased self-concept leads to improved behavior and improved achievement
Basic Love and Logic Disciplinary Interventions 1 The Evil Eye
Could also try a smile and a wink
2 Moving in on the Student Gentle hand on shoulderno pinched nerves
o Know your student before making any contact (some prefer not to be touched)
Not meant to embarrass or overpower student If student tries to make a big deal of the contact simply move away and
continue teaching
3 Proximity No eye contact is made with student Relocate yourself during teaching toward the student
4 Eye Contact and ldquoNordquo Head Shake
Let the student know you want the behavior to stop
Love amp Logic Page 2
5 ldquoLetrsquos Talk About This Laterrdquo If none of the previous interventions have been successful or if student
wants to challenge your request to discuss it later you can schedule a time to arguehellip1215 or 315 (Let me know Thanks) Move away from the student
Power struggles are difficult when students are allowed the opportunity to make a choice
6 ldquoCan You Save That Is This the Right Place for That Thanksrdquo
Let the student know you like them but cannot allow them to continue their behavior
Smilemdashthen ask if they can save it for another time or class It is important that you not appear upset with the student
7 Changing Location
Often easier and more effective than changing behavior Approach the student with a smile on your face and say ldquoWould you mind
sitting over there Thank yourdquo If the student says ldquoNo Irsquom not movingrdquo Smile at the student and
whisper ldquoWould you humor merdquo It is important to whisper so the student knows your conversation is as
private as possible If the student remains unwilling to change locations you might add (with
a smile) ldquoDidnrsquot I ask in a nice wayrdquo ldquoAnd yoursquore still not going to do it Really Thatrsquos hard for me to believerdquo
If it appears that you will be unable to avoid a power struggle at this point say ldquoThatrsquos ok I changed my mindrdquo
By asking questions you are not commanding significantly improving the chances of a winwin situation
Do not take time out from teaching the class to focus completely on one studentrsquos behavior
When you smile and say ldquoThank yourdquo at the end of a request and then move right on to what you were doing you send the message of expected cooperation to the student
8 ldquoIrdquo Messages
Part 1 Describe what is happening Part 2 Describe how that makes you feel Part 3 Identify the tangible effect of the other personrsquos behavior
ldquoI get distracted when there are pencils tappingrdquo To have the final word in these situations a self-referencing statement
that is difficult to counter as invalid might need to be used ldquoI just wanted you to know how I felt and I hope you will give it some thought Thank yourdquo
Love amp Logic Page 3
9 Enforceable Statements
Set limits by describing what you will allow or provide ldquoI listen to people who raise their handsrdquo ldquoI give credit for all papers on my desk at 315rdquo ldquoI dismiss people as soon as I see their desks are clearedrdquo
Talk about what you will do and involve only what you have absolute control overmdashyou
10 Providing Choices
When you give choices they must be legitimate and equally acceptable to yourself
11 Removing Student to Time Out
Place in your classroom with a visual barrier for students to go and think it over
ldquoOffice of productive thinkingrdquo or have the kids name it Opportunity for students to get away from their teacher for awhile Student may return when heshe feels able to handle the limits placed
upon the group (3-4 minutes is normally enough time for the student to decide they are ready to return)
Not appropriate to prescribe an amount of time (20 minutes) or to send homework with the student
Parents should be involved when students are frequently removed to time out
12 Evaluating Time Out
To enhance the effectiveness of time out focus the studentsrsquo thinking by asking the following questions (think through answers or write them down)
1 What happened 2 How did you feel 3 What did you do 4 How did it work out 5 What are you going to do next time
13 Use of the Building Administrator
ldquoOne of the first comments I made to the kids was that they never had to worry about being sent to the principal Their only worry was that they might wind up wishing they could go to the principal We were going to solve all problems hererdquo Send students to the office for a short cool-down time long enough for
both the student and teacher to get a different perspective
Love amp Logic Page 4
Principal tells student ldquoYou got in trouble with that teacher Wow Good luck Hope you get everything worked outrdquo
Teacherrsquos goal remain the ultimate authority figure in that studentrsquos life Removing students from the classroom conveys the message that you
cannot handle the student Send the message that you consider teaching students and managing
their behavior an important part of your responsibilities in educating your class
Itrsquos alright to complain about having no support from the principal provided you can describe what support looks like to you This presents the opportunity to find out if support looks the same to the principal
14 Giving an Appointment
Effective for students who use hit-and-run techniques They shout you say ldquoStop thatrdquo they say ldquoIrsquom not doing anythingrdquo
Walk by the student in a quiet voice say ldquoWersquoll have an appointment to discuss thatrdquo Then say ldquoSchool is out at 300 and I could meet you at 315 or 330 Which would be better for yourdquo
We can outthink kids if we donrsquot do it in the heat of battle
15 Creating a New Plan Sit down with the student and have a little conference
ldquoYoursquore welcome to go back out on the playground just as soon as you have a written plan that identifies what you will do instead of hitting the next time you feel like fighting No hurry Take your time
16 Applying Consequences
If you were going to issue a negative content message (ldquoYoursquore out of schoolrdquo) balance it with a positive ego message (ldquoWersquoll miss yourdquo) and always use empathy
ldquoLooks like you got caught fighting again What a bummer Those guys must have really made you mad to fight them like that I bet I would have felt the same way A fight like that will earn you how many days suspensionrdquo
17 Informational Letters
Informational telephone calls and letters have about the same effect so it doesnrsquot matter which is used
ldquoDear Mom yoursquore right it happened again Irsquom going to get a lsquoFrsquo in French Please donrsquot blame my teacher Shersquos worked hard Irsquove just been messing around too much Irsquom going to get my act togetherrdquo Signed ldquoDaniel who loves you dearlyrdquo
+++++HOW TO
IMPROVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
and BUILD A POSITIVE
CLIMATE FOR LEARNING AND
DISCIPLINE
for CLASSROOMMANAGEMENT
TEN TIPSpresents
visit edutopiaorg
WErsquoVE ALL HEARD THIS ABOUT STUDENTS ldquoIf they are engaged they are managedrdquo And this is absolutely the truth But we still need rules routines trust and student ownership to make a classroom run smoothly and effectively This guide will address those practical aspects of managing a classroom with suggestions and resources appropriate for grades K-12
Most of these tips are applicable to students of all ages but the actual techniques will look different for the various grades For instance Build Community (tip 1) might mean playing name games with elementary students but involve setting up a photo booth for middle school students Tip 8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals may sound like itrsquos all about elementary learners but look for suggestions to make the morning meeting an important part of the day for teens and tweens too
During my first year in the classroom a seasoned teacher told me ldquoYou are as much an ethics teachers as you are an English teacherrdquo What she meant was that literature brings along life lessons and themes so itrsquos inevitable that you end up deeply discussing morals what is right and wrong and wise choices versus poor decisions Itrsquos no accident then that the ten tips offered here also give a noticeable nod to social and emotional learning or SEL (httpwwwedutopiaorgsocial-emotional-learning) an approach that teaches children how to handle challenging situations manage their emotions and form positive relationships
And finally we all know there are more than ten tips for great classroom management so be sure to visit Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management
mdashRebecca Alber Edutopia blogger former high school teacher and
online education teacher at Stanford University
TIP LIST
1 Build Community
2 Design a Safe Friendly and Well-Managed Classroom Environment
3 Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and Consequences
4 Create a Variety of Communication Channels
5 Always Be Calm Fair and Consistent
6 Know the Students You Teach
7 Address Conflict Quickly and Wisely
8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals
9 Keep It Real
Partner with Parents and Guardians
10
Ten Tips for Classroom ManagementHow to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline
Related Resources
Read ldquoHow to Develop Positive Classroom Managementrdquo an Edutopia article on the correlation between relationships and classroom management httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management- relationships-strategies-tips
Edutopiarsquos Schools That Work series spotlights Louisville Kentuckyrsquos Jefferson County Public Schools to show how they integrate social and emotional learning into their curriculum Get suggestions for building relationships with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-how-to-build-relationships -worksheetpdf
Are you looking for more examples of effective classroom-management techniques such as hand signals to use with primary or older students Watch this Edutopia video Classroom-Management Tips for Teachers httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-teacher-tips-video
Build CommunityBUILDING CARING RELATIONSHIPS with students is the cornerstone of good classroom management Building these relationshipsmdashteacher-student student-student classroom-communitymdashand creating the time and space to do so in the beginning of the year and throughout the following months can make or break a classroom Simply put when there is care in the air there will be significantly fewer behavioral problems
Greet your students at the door This simple gesture creates that moment when you and the student make eye contact speak directly to each other (ldquogood morningrdquo) and have a connection This may be the only one-on-one you have that day with the student but it has great value When you model a respect-ful way to greet another human being you are implicitly telling each student that this is how we will communicate with each other
Get to know one another Teachers and students begin learning one anotherrsquos names the first day of school and should be able to address one another by name within two weeks Use engaging age-appropriate activities (httpwilderdomcomgamesNameGameshtml) for learning names and for getting acquainted As students learn more and more about one another connections will begin to happen This inevitably leads to more empathy and understanding and ultimately caring relationships with a lot less classroom conflict
Student photos will help you connect names and faces In this article from the NEArsquos website retired middle school teacher Phil Nast recalls some favorite photo tips such as having students create their own passports as a first-day-of-school activity httpwwwneaorgtoolsgetting-to-know-each-otherhtml
With the right app you can even set up a photo booth in a corner of your classroommdashsomething that should appeal to tweens and teens Herersquos an example using the iPad httpwwwapplecomipadbuilt-in-appsphotoboothhtml
Veteran educator Peter Pappas recommends using the first day of school to encourage teens to multitask to get students thinking at the same time theyrsquore getting acquainted He explains on his CopyPaste blog how an engaging activity like solving a mystery can deliver multiple benefits httpwwwpeterpappascom201008first-day-school-engage-problem- solve-how-to-get-students-thinkinghtml
Definitely take the time and energy to continue growing community and relationships in the classroom The payoff is worth the effort
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Related Resources
Check out ldquoHow Can We Improve School Disciplinerdquo from Educational Researcher httpwwwaeranetupload-edFilesPublicationsJournals Educational_Researcher3901 048-058_02EDR10pdf
Get more tips for good classroom design in this Edutopia article ldquoGive Your Space the Right Designrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-space-design- feng-shui
Download this list of effective cooperative-learning activities from the Jefferson County Public Schools httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-collaborative-cooperative-learningpdf
Design a Safe Well-Managed and Friendly Classroom EnvironmentTHE RIGHT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT helps create a positive learning community When students walk into a classroom they need to feel ownership Their writing assignments and projects should prevail on the walls and they should have easy access to supplies and handouts and a place to turn in class assignments
Ask students to be designers of their room They choose where to hang the dioramas on photosynthesis or the book reports and they get to do the hanging Also charts directionsmdashany permanent postersmdashshould be written by student hands The more they see themselves in the environment the more they feel valued (and the fewer number of conflicts we teachers will have with them)
Howrsquos the lighting in your classroom Try making small adjustments such as bringing in a few floor lamps and turning off some of the fluorescent lights This can create a calmer less institutional vibe Learn more about lighting in this Edutopia primer ldquoWhat They See Is What We Get A Primer on Lightrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgwhat-they-see-what-we-get
Moving desks and trying different table configurations can also create a more friendly setting thatrsquos better suited for collaboration Social and emotional learning emphasizes student-centered cooperative learning This means you will cluster desks into groups or move students so they face one another This may make your classroom a bit louder but it helps grow a community of learners a lot more quickly than rows of desks facing the front of the class Take the plunge and just do it
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Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases
Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf
Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf
The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project
Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)
Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences
The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together
Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence
Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video
The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action
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Related Resources
Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml
Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf
Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano
Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher
Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better
Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide
them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)
Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)
Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo
Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish
Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html
When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible
Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach
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Related Resources
How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz
Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos
Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197
Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments
Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)
Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms
Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them
Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules
To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student
another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences
whereas routines come with reminders
Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe
Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see
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Related Resources
Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education
For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm
Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf
Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges
The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml
Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum
and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and
reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming
academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of
the students she teaches
When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand
How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf
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Related Resources
Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video
Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video
Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video
What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25
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Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains
Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational
And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo
When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully
Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc
Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance
Related Resources
Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video
Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management
Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february
Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen
Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock
Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)
Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like
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Related Resources
Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class
Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide
What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias
Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management
Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible
Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on
Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs
Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered
Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals
(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)
Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study
To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo
If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss
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To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)
This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment
Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide
Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations
Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians
Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers
Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families
Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call
Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship
When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo
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RESEARCH+++++
ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf
ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach
ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx
BOOKS+++++
Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom
The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book
The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School
Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn
Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care
Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities
WEBSITES+++++
Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg
Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning
National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg
WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg
Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg
Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg
National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml
Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom
Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management
Bonus More Classroom Management Resources
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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline
Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically
create more problems than they solve
Problems with Immediate Consequences
1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching
2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child
3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset
4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response
5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out
6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up
7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences
8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence
Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how
The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
Love and Logic Solution
The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401
1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom
copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065
Student Discipline Course of Action
Student does not follow a classroom
or school rule
Is it a serious
incident
(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)
Follow established classroom
consequences
(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)
Refer student to administration with discipline referral
No
Yes
Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary
action
Student returns to class
Feedback is provided to the
staff member on action taken
A conference with administratorteacher or
administratorteacherstudent is held
Document the incident
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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM
Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn
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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you
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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit
determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and
administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to
effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know
A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently
about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to
what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen
powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along
Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the
students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising
awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest
of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic
(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)
What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works
Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet
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8313 Classroom Rules That Work
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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas
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72313 Discipline by Design
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Introduction
Overview
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline Techniques
Techniques that Backfire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactive Discipline
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Techniques that Backfire
If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom
There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for
them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)
After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include
middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo
middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs
middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior
middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict
middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not
what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching
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middot preaching
middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner
middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations
middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging
middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students
middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student
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Great Public Schools for Every Student
Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association
Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never
Rate yourself as follows
bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333
Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission
Accountability Checklist
Situation ProcedureExpectation Students enteringleaving class
Entering beforeafter tardy bell Leaving before end of class
The dayrsquos datelocation
Room set-upmdashhow will you work the room
Bell Activitiesmdashwhat where graded timed
Checking Attendance
Students who are tardy
Student receiving permission to speak comment ask questions leave desk
Students needing materialsmdashpencil pen paper textbook
Students coming to attentionmdashsignalexpectation
Student needing to throw paper away
Student needing to sharpen pencil
Student needing tissue
End of class dismissal
Student expectations for intercom announcementscalling students to office
Class Movement Going to PE library computer lab lunch
recess assemblies Class changes hall expectations Transitions in class
Situation
ProcedureExpectation
Student work
Heading of papers Passing in papers Use of penpencil Writing on back of paper Neatness Incompletelate work Due dates Makeup work for absent students Notebook expectationsgrading Homework-when how much grading etc
Student expectations for emergency situations Fireevacuation Bad weather Lockdown
Student expectations for Visitors in room Principal in room
Student needing to go to Office (referral errand etc) Nurse Counselor
Collection and distribution of student work
Ask-Pause-Call
Volunteers to answer
Choral Response
Signal Response
White Board Response
Going to Board
Substitute expectationsmdashteacherstudents
Situation
ProcedureExpectation
Random questioning of class
Think-Pair-Share
Group work expectations
Food drink candy gum in classroom
How will student assignments be posted
Breaking of rules Signal Consequences Writing referrals How will you keep up with
Students exchanginggrading papers
Students keeping progress reports
Positive incentives for students StudentLeader of the week Other incentivesrewards
Communication with parents Back to school letter Materials students will need for your class Positive contacts Parent contact log
Grade book maintenance Determining report card grades Recording grades (paperelectronic) Extra credit
Displaying student work
Students working on other assignments
Students writingpassing notes
Love amp Logic Page 1
Love allows children to grow through their mistakes Logic allows children to live with the consequences of their choices The Love and Logic Process
1 Shared Control Gain control by giving away the control you donrsquot need
2 Shared Thinking and Decision-Making Provide opportunities for the child to do the greatest amount of thinking and decision-making
3 Equal Shares of Consequences with Empathy An absence of anger causes a child to think and learn from hisher mistakes
4 Maintain the Childrsquos Self Concept Increased self-concept leads to improved behavior and improved achievement
Basic Love and Logic Disciplinary Interventions 1 The Evil Eye
Could also try a smile and a wink
2 Moving in on the Student Gentle hand on shoulderno pinched nerves
o Know your student before making any contact (some prefer not to be touched)
Not meant to embarrass or overpower student If student tries to make a big deal of the contact simply move away and
continue teaching
3 Proximity No eye contact is made with student Relocate yourself during teaching toward the student
4 Eye Contact and ldquoNordquo Head Shake
Let the student know you want the behavior to stop
Love amp Logic Page 2
5 ldquoLetrsquos Talk About This Laterrdquo If none of the previous interventions have been successful or if student
wants to challenge your request to discuss it later you can schedule a time to arguehellip1215 or 315 (Let me know Thanks) Move away from the student
Power struggles are difficult when students are allowed the opportunity to make a choice
6 ldquoCan You Save That Is This the Right Place for That Thanksrdquo
Let the student know you like them but cannot allow them to continue their behavior
Smilemdashthen ask if they can save it for another time or class It is important that you not appear upset with the student
7 Changing Location
Often easier and more effective than changing behavior Approach the student with a smile on your face and say ldquoWould you mind
sitting over there Thank yourdquo If the student says ldquoNo Irsquom not movingrdquo Smile at the student and
whisper ldquoWould you humor merdquo It is important to whisper so the student knows your conversation is as
private as possible If the student remains unwilling to change locations you might add (with
a smile) ldquoDidnrsquot I ask in a nice wayrdquo ldquoAnd yoursquore still not going to do it Really Thatrsquos hard for me to believerdquo
If it appears that you will be unable to avoid a power struggle at this point say ldquoThatrsquos ok I changed my mindrdquo
By asking questions you are not commanding significantly improving the chances of a winwin situation
Do not take time out from teaching the class to focus completely on one studentrsquos behavior
When you smile and say ldquoThank yourdquo at the end of a request and then move right on to what you were doing you send the message of expected cooperation to the student
8 ldquoIrdquo Messages
Part 1 Describe what is happening Part 2 Describe how that makes you feel Part 3 Identify the tangible effect of the other personrsquos behavior
ldquoI get distracted when there are pencils tappingrdquo To have the final word in these situations a self-referencing statement
that is difficult to counter as invalid might need to be used ldquoI just wanted you to know how I felt and I hope you will give it some thought Thank yourdquo
Love amp Logic Page 3
9 Enforceable Statements
Set limits by describing what you will allow or provide ldquoI listen to people who raise their handsrdquo ldquoI give credit for all papers on my desk at 315rdquo ldquoI dismiss people as soon as I see their desks are clearedrdquo
Talk about what you will do and involve only what you have absolute control overmdashyou
10 Providing Choices
When you give choices they must be legitimate and equally acceptable to yourself
11 Removing Student to Time Out
Place in your classroom with a visual barrier for students to go and think it over
ldquoOffice of productive thinkingrdquo or have the kids name it Opportunity for students to get away from their teacher for awhile Student may return when heshe feels able to handle the limits placed
upon the group (3-4 minutes is normally enough time for the student to decide they are ready to return)
Not appropriate to prescribe an amount of time (20 minutes) or to send homework with the student
Parents should be involved when students are frequently removed to time out
12 Evaluating Time Out
To enhance the effectiveness of time out focus the studentsrsquo thinking by asking the following questions (think through answers or write them down)
1 What happened 2 How did you feel 3 What did you do 4 How did it work out 5 What are you going to do next time
13 Use of the Building Administrator
ldquoOne of the first comments I made to the kids was that they never had to worry about being sent to the principal Their only worry was that they might wind up wishing they could go to the principal We were going to solve all problems hererdquo Send students to the office for a short cool-down time long enough for
both the student and teacher to get a different perspective
Love amp Logic Page 4
Principal tells student ldquoYou got in trouble with that teacher Wow Good luck Hope you get everything worked outrdquo
Teacherrsquos goal remain the ultimate authority figure in that studentrsquos life Removing students from the classroom conveys the message that you
cannot handle the student Send the message that you consider teaching students and managing
their behavior an important part of your responsibilities in educating your class
Itrsquos alright to complain about having no support from the principal provided you can describe what support looks like to you This presents the opportunity to find out if support looks the same to the principal
14 Giving an Appointment
Effective for students who use hit-and-run techniques They shout you say ldquoStop thatrdquo they say ldquoIrsquom not doing anythingrdquo
Walk by the student in a quiet voice say ldquoWersquoll have an appointment to discuss thatrdquo Then say ldquoSchool is out at 300 and I could meet you at 315 or 330 Which would be better for yourdquo
We can outthink kids if we donrsquot do it in the heat of battle
15 Creating a New Plan Sit down with the student and have a little conference
ldquoYoursquore welcome to go back out on the playground just as soon as you have a written plan that identifies what you will do instead of hitting the next time you feel like fighting No hurry Take your time
16 Applying Consequences
If you were going to issue a negative content message (ldquoYoursquore out of schoolrdquo) balance it with a positive ego message (ldquoWersquoll miss yourdquo) and always use empathy
ldquoLooks like you got caught fighting again What a bummer Those guys must have really made you mad to fight them like that I bet I would have felt the same way A fight like that will earn you how many days suspensionrdquo
17 Informational Letters
Informational telephone calls and letters have about the same effect so it doesnrsquot matter which is used
ldquoDear Mom yoursquore right it happened again Irsquom going to get a lsquoFrsquo in French Please donrsquot blame my teacher Shersquos worked hard Irsquove just been messing around too much Irsquom going to get my act togetherrdquo Signed ldquoDaniel who loves you dearlyrdquo
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IMPROVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
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WErsquoVE ALL HEARD THIS ABOUT STUDENTS ldquoIf they are engaged they are managedrdquo And this is absolutely the truth But we still need rules routines trust and student ownership to make a classroom run smoothly and effectively This guide will address those practical aspects of managing a classroom with suggestions and resources appropriate for grades K-12
Most of these tips are applicable to students of all ages but the actual techniques will look different for the various grades For instance Build Community (tip 1) might mean playing name games with elementary students but involve setting up a photo booth for middle school students Tip 8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals may sound like itrsquos all about elementary learners but look for suggestions to make the morning meeting an important part of the day for teens and tweens too
During my first year in the classroom a seasoned teacher told me ldquoYou are as much an ethics teachers as you are an English teacherrdquo What she meant was that literature brings along life lessons and themes so itrsquos inevitable that you end up deeply discussing morals what is right and wrong and wise choices versus poor decisions Itrsquos no accident then that the ten tips offered here also give a noticeable nod to social and emotional learning or SEL (httpwwwedutopiaorgsocial-emotional-learning) an approach that teaches children how to handle challenging situations manage their emotions and form positive relationships
And finally we all know there are more than ten tips for great classroom management so be sure to visit Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management
mdashRebecca Alber Edutopia blogger former high school teacher and
online education teacher at Stanford University
TIP LIST
1 Build Community
2 Design a Safe Friendly and Well-Managed Classroom Environment
3 Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and Consequences
4 Create a Variety of Communication Channels
5 Always Be Calm Fair and Consistent
6 Know the Students You Teach
7 Address Conflict Quickly and Wisely
8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals
9 Keep It Real
Partner with Parents and Guardians
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Ten Tips for Classroom ManagementHow to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline
Related Resources
Read ldquoHow to Develop Positive Classroom Managementrdquo an Edutopia article on the correlation between relationships and classroom management httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management- relationships-strategies-tips
Edutopiarsquos Schools That Work series spotlights Louisville Kentuckyrsquos Jefferson County Public Schools to show how they integrate social and emotional learning into their curriculum Get suggestions for building relationships with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-how-to-build-relationships -worksheetpdf
Are you looking for more examples of effective classroom-management techniques such as hand signals to use with primary or older students Watch this Edutopia video Classroom-Management Tips for Teachers httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-teacher-tips-video
Build CommunityBUILDING CARING RELATIONSHIPS with students is the cornerstone of good classroom management Building these relationshipsmdashteacher-student student-student classroom-communitymdashand creating the time and space to do so in the beginning of the year and throughout the following months can make or break a classroom Simply put when there is care in the air there will be significantly fewer behavioral problems
Greet your students at the door This simple gesture creates that moment when you and the student make eye contact speak directly to each other (ldquogood morningrdquo) and have a connection This may be the only one-on-one you have that day with the student but it has great value When you model a respect-ful way to greet another human being you are implicitly telling each student that this is how we will communicate with each other
Get to know one another Teachers and students begin learning one anotherrsquos names the first day of school and should be able to address one another by name within two weeks Use engaging age-appropriate activities (httpwilderdomcomgamesNameGameshtml) for learning names and for getting acquainted As students learn more and more about one another connections will begin to happen This inevitably leads to more empathy and understanding and ultimately caring relationships with a lot less classroom conflict
Student photos will help you connect names and faces In this article from the NEArsquos website retired middle school teacher Phil Nast recalls some favorite photo tips such as having students create their own passports as a first-day-of-school activity httpwwwneaorgtoolsgetting-to-know-each-otherhtml
With the right app you can even set up a photo booth in a corner of your classroommdashsomething that should appeal to tweens and teens Herersquos an example using the iPad httpwwwapplecomipadbuilt-in-appsphotoboothhtml
Veteran educator Peter Pappas recommends using the first day of school to encourage teens to multitask to get students thinking at the same time theyrsquore getting acquainted He explains on his CopyPaste blog how an engaging activity like solving a mystery can deliver multiple benefits httpwwwpeterpappascom201008first-day-school-engage-problem- solve-how-to-get-students-thinkinghtml
Definitely take the time and energy to continue growing community and relationships in the classroom The payoff is worth the effort
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Related Resources
Check out ldquoHow Can We Improve School Disciplinerdquo from Educational Researcher httpwwwaeranetupload-edFilesPublicationsJournals Educational_Researcher3901 048-058_02EDR10pdf
Get more tips for good classroom design in this Edutopia article ldquoGive Your Space the Right Designrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-space-design- feng-shui
Download this list of effective cooperative-learning activities from the Jefferson County Public Schools httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-collaborative-cooperative-learningpdf
Design a Safe Well-Managed and Friendly Classroom EnvironmentTHE RIGHT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT helps create a positive learning community When students walk into a classroom they need to feel ownership Their writing assignments and projects should prevail on the walls and they should have easy access to supplies and handouts and a place to turn in class assignments
Ask students to be designers of their room They choose where to hang the dioramas on photosynthesis or the book reports and they get to do the hanging Also charts directionsmdashany permanent postersmdashshould be written by student hands The more they see themselves in the environment the more they feel valued (and the fewer number of conflicts we teachers will have with them)
Howrsquos the lighting in your classroom Try making small adjustments such as bringing in a few floor lamps and turning off some of the fluorescent lights This can create a calmer less institutional vibe Learn more about lighting in this Edutopia primer ldquoWhat They See Is What We Get A Primer on Lightrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgwhat-they-see-what-we-get
Moving desks and trying different table configurations can also create a more friendly setting thatrsquos better suited for collaboration Social and emotional learning emphasizes student-centered cooperative learning This means you will cluster desks into groups or move students so they face one another This may make your classroom a bit louder but it helps grow a community of learners a lot more quickly than rows of desks facing the front of the class Take the plunge and just do it
tip
2
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Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases
Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf
Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf
The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project
Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)
Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences
The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together
Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence
Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video
The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action
tip
3
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Related Resources
Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml
Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf
Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano
Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher
Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better
Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide
them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)
Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)
Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo
Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish
Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html
When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible
Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach
tip
4
EDUTOPIAORG6 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Related Resources
How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz
Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos
Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197
Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments
Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)
Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms
Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them
Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules
To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student
another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences
whereas routines come with reminders
Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe
Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see
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5
EDUTOPIAORG7 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Related Resources
Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education
For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm
Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf
Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges
The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml
Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum
and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and
reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming
academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of
the students she teaches
When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand
How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf
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6
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Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video
Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video
Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video
What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25
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7
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Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains
Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational
And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo
When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully
Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc
Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance
Related Resources
Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video
Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management
Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february
Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen
Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock
Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)
Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like
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8
Related Resources
Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class
Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide
What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias
Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management
Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible
Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on
Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs
Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered
Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals
(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)
Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study
To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo
If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss
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Related Resources
To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)
This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment
Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide
Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations
Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians
Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers
Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families
Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call
Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship
When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo
EDUTOPIAORG
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10
12 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
RESEARCH+++++
ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf
ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach
ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx
BOOKS+++++
Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom
The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book
The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School
Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn
Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care
Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities
WEBSITES+++++
Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg
Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning
National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg
WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg
Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg
Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg
National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml
Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom
Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management
Bonus More Classroom Management Resources
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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline
Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically
create more problems than they solve
Problems with Immediate Consequences
1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching
2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child
3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset
4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response
5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out
6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up
7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences
8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence
Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how
The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
Love and Logic Solution
The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401
1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom
copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065
Student Discipline Course of Action
Student does not follow a classroom
or school rule
Is it a serious
incident
(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)
Follow established classroom
consequences
(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)
Refer student to administration with discipline referral
No
Yes
Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary
action
Student returns to class
Feedback is provided to the
staff member on action taken
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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM
Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn
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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you
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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit
determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and
administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to
effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know
A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently
about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to
what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen
powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along
Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the
students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising
awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest
of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic
(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)
What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works
Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet
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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas
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72313 Discipline by Design
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Overview
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline Techniques
Techniques that Backfire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactive Discipline
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Techniques that Backfire
If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom
There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for
them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)
After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include
middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo
middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs
middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior
middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict
middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not
what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching
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middot preaching
middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner
middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations
middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging
middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students
middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student
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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association
Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never
Rate yourself as follows
bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333
Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission
Situation
ProcedureExpectation
Student work
Heading of papers Passing in papers Use of penpencil Writing on back of paper Neatness Incompletelate work Due dates Makeup work for absent students Notebook expectationsgrading Homework-when how much grading etc
Student expectations for emergency situations Fireevacuation Bad weather Lockdown
Student expectations for Visitors in room Principal in room
Student needing to go to Office (referral errand etc) Nurse Counselor
Collection and distribution of student work
Ask-Pause-Call
Volunteers to answer
Choral Response
Signal Response
White Board Response
Going to Board
Substitute expectationsmdashteacherstudents
Situation
ProcedureExpectation
Random questioning of class
Think-Pair-Share
Group work expectations
Food drink candy gum in classroom
How will student assignments be posted
Breaking of rules Signal Consequences Writing referrals How will you keep up with
Students exchanginggrading papers
Students keeping progress reports
Positive incentives for students StudentLeader of the week Other incentivesrewards
Communication with parents Back to school letter Materials students will need for your class Positive contacts Parent contact log
Grade book maintenance Determining report card grades Recording grades (paperelectronic) Extra credit
Displaying student work
Students working on other assignments
Students writingpassing notes
Love amp Logic Page 1
Love allows children to grow through their mistakes Logic allows children to live with the consequences of their choices The Love and Logic Process
1 Shared Control Gain control by giving away the control you donrsquot need
2 Shared Thinking and Decision-Making Provide opportunities for the child to do the greatest amount of thinking and decision-making
3 Equal Shares of Consequences with Empathy An absence of anger causes a child to think and learn from hisher mistakes
4 Maintain the Childrsquos Self Concept Increased self-concept leads to improved behavior and improved achievement
Basic Love and Logic Disciplinary Interventions 1 The Evil Eye
Could also try a smile and a wink
2 Moving in on the Student Gentle hand on shoulderno pinched nerves
o Know your student before making any contact (some prefer not to be touched)
Not meant to embarrass or overpower student If student tries to make a big deal of the contact simply move away and
continue teaching
3 Proximity No eye contact is made with student Relocate yourself during teaching toward the student
4 Eye Contact and ldquoNordquo Head Shake
Let the student know you want the behavior to stop
Love amp Logic Page 2
5 ldquoLetrsquos Talk About This Laterrdquo If none of the previous interventions have been successful or if student
wants to challenge your request to discuss it later you can schedule a time to arguehellip1215 or 315 (Let me know Thanks) Move away from the student
Power struggles are difficult when students are allowed the opportunity to make a choice
6 ldquoCan You Save That Is This the Right Place for That Thanksrdquo
Let the student know you like them but cannot allow them to continue their behavior
Smilemdashthen ask if they can save it for another time or class It is important that you not appear upset with the student
7 Changing Location
Often easier and more effective than changing behavior Approach the student with a smile on your face and say ldquoWould you mind
sitting over there Thank yourdquo If the student says ldquoNo Irsquom not movingrdquo Smile at the student and
whisper ldquoWould you humor merdquo It is important to whisper so the student knows your conversation is as
private as possible If the student remains unwilling to change locations you might add (with
a smile) ldquoDidnrsquot I ask in a nice wayrdquo ldquoAnd yoursquore still not going to do it Really Thatrsquos hard for me to believerdquo
If it appears that you will be unable to avoid a power struggle at this point say ldquoThatrsquos ok I changed my mindrdquo
By asking questions you are not commanding significantly improving the chances of a winwin situation
Do not take time out from teaching the class to focus completely on one studentrsquos behavior
When you smile and say ldquoThank yourdquo at the end of a request and then move right on to what you were doing you send the message of expected cooperation to the student
8 ldquoIrdquo Messages
Part 1 Describe what is happening Part 2 Describe how that makes you feel Part 3 Identify the tangible effect of the other personrsquos behavior
ldquoI get distracted when there are pencils tappingrdquo To have the final word in these situations a self-referencing statement
that is difficult to counter as invalid might need to be used ldquoI just wanted you to know how I felt and I hope you will give it some thought Thank yourdquo
Love amp Logic Page 3
9 Enforceable Statements
Set limits by describing what you will allow or provide ldquoI listen to people who raise their handsrdquo ldquoI give credit for all papers on my desk at 315rdquo ldquoI dismiss people as soon as I see their desks are clearedrdquo
Talk about what you will do and involve only what you have absolute control overmdashyou
10 Providing Choices
When you give choices they must be legitimate and equally acceptable to yourself
11 Removing Student to Time Out
Place in your classroom with a visual barrier for students to go and think it over
ldquoOffice of productive thinkingrdquo or have the kids name it Opportunity for students to get away from their teacher for awhile Student may return when heshe feels able to handle the limits placed
upon the group (3-4 minutes is normally enough time for the student to decide they are ready to return)
Not appropriate to prescribe an amount of time (20 minutes) or to send homework with the student
Parents should be involved when students are frequently removed to time out
12 Evaluating Time Out
To enhance the effectiveness of time out focus the studentsrsquo thinking by asking the following questions (think through answers or write them down)
1 What happened 2 How did you feel 3 What did you do 4 How did it work out 5 What are you going to do next time
13 Use of the Building Administrator
ldquoOne of the first comments I made to the kids was that they never had to worry about being sent to the principal Their only worry was that they might wind up wishing they could go to the principal We were going to solve all problems hererdquo Send students to the office for a short cool-down time long enough for
both the student and teacher to get a different perspective
Love amp Logic Page 4
Principal tells student ldquoYou got in trouble with that teacher Wow Good luck Hope you get everything worked outrdquo
Teacherrsquos goal remain the ultimate authority figure in that studentrsquos life Removing students from the classroom conveys the message that you
cannot handle the student Send the message that you consider teaching students and managing
their behavior an important part of your responsibilities in educating your class
Itrsquos alright to complain about having no support from the principal provided you can describe what support looks like to you This presents the opportunity to find out if support looks the same to the principal
14 Giving an Appointment
Effective for students who use hit-and-run techniques They shout you say ldquoStop thatrdquo they say ldquoIrsquom not doing anythingrdquo
Walk by the student in a quiet voice say ldquoWersquoll have an appointment to discuss thatrdquo Then say ldquoSchool is out at 300 and I could meet you at 315 or 330 Which would be better for yourdquo
We can outthink kids if we donrsquot do it in the heat of battle
15 Creating a New Plan Sit down with the student and have a little conference
ldquoYoursquore welcome to go back out on the playground just as soon as you have a written plan that identifies what you will do instead of hitting the next time you feel like fighting No hurry Take your time
16 Applying Consequences
If you were going to issue a negative content message (ldquoYoursquore out of schoolrdquo) balance it with a positive ego message (ldquoWersquoll miss yourdquo) and always use empathy
ldquoLooks like you got caught fighting again What a bummer Those guys must have really made you mad to fight them like that I bet I would have felt the same way A fight like that will earn you how many days suspensionrdquo
17 Informational Letters
Informational telephone calls and letters have about the same effect so it doesnrsquot matter which is used
ldquoDear Mom yoursquore right it happened again Irsquom going to get a lsquoFrsquo in French Please donrsquot blame my teacher Shersquos worked hard Irsquove just been messing around too much Irsquom going to get my act togetherrdquo Signed ldquoDaniel who loves you dearlyrdquo
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WErsquoVE ALL HEARD THIS ABOUT STUDENTS ldquoIf they are engaged they are managedrdquo And this is absolutely the truth But we still need rules routines trust and student ownership to make a classroom run smoothly and effectively This guide will address those practical aspects of managing a classroom with suggestions and resources appropriate for grades K-12
Most of these tips are applicable to students of all ages but the actual techniques will look different for the various grades For instance Build Community (tip 1) might mean playing name games with elementary students but involve setting up a photo booth for middle school students Tip 8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals may sound like itrsquos all about elementary learners but look for suggestions to make the morning meeting an important part of the day for teens and tweens too
During my first year in the classroom a seasoned teacher told me ldquoYou are as much an ethics teachers as you are an English teacherrdquo What she meant was that literature brings along life lessons and themes so itrsquos inevitable that you end up deeply discussing morals what is right and wrong and wise choices versus poor decisions Itrsquos no accident then that the ten tips offered here also give a noticeable nod to social and emotional learning or SEL (httpwwwedutopiaorgsocial-emotional-learning) an approach that teaches children how to handle challenging situations manage their emotions and form positive relationships
And finally we all know there are more than ten tips for great classroom management so be sure to visit Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management
mdashRebecca Alber Edutopia blogger former high school teacher and
online education teacher at Stanford University
TIP LIST
1 Build Community
2 Design a Safe Friendly and Well-Managed Classroom Environment
3 Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and Consequences
4 Create a Variety of Communication Channels
5 Always Be Calm Fair and Consistent
6 Know the Students You Teach
7 Address Conflict Quickly and Wisely
8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals
9 Keep It Real
Partner with Parents and Guardians
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Ten Tips for Classroom ManagementHow to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline
Related Resources
Read ldquoHow to Develop Positive Classroom Managementrdquo an Edutopia article on the correlation between relationships and classroom management httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management- relationships-strategies-tips
Edutopiarsquos Schools That Work series spotlights Louisville Kentuckyrsquos Jefferson County Public Schools to show how they integrate social and emotional learning into their curriculum Get suggestions for building relationships with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-how-to-build-relationships -worksheetpdf
Are you looking for more examples of effective classroom-management techniques such as hand signals to use with primary or older students Watch this Edutopia video Classroom-Management Tips for Teachers httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-teacher-tips-video
Build CommunityBUILDING CARING RELATIONSHIPS with students is the cornerstone of good classroom management Building these relationshipsmdashteacher-student student-student classroom-communitymdashand creating the time and space to do so in the beginning of the year and throughout the following months can make or break a classroom Simply put when there is care in the air there will be significantly fewer behavioral problems
Greet your students at the door This simple gesture creates that moment when you and the student make eye contact speak directly to each other (ldquogood morningrdquo) and have a connection This may be the only one-on-one you have that day with the student but it has great value When you model a respect-ful way to greet another human being you are implicitly telling each student that this is how we will communicate with each other
Get to know one another Teachers and students begin learning one anotherrsquos names the first day of school and should be able to address one another by name within two weeks Use engaging age-appropriate activities (httpwilderdomcomgamesNameGameshtml) for learning names and for getting acquainted As students learn more and more about one another connections will begin to happen This inevitably leads to more empathy and understanding and ultimately caring relationships with a lot less classroom conflict
Student photos will help you connect names and faces In this article from the NEArsquos website retired middle school teacher Phil Nast recalls some favorite photo tips such as having students create their own passports as a first-day-of-school activity httpwwwneaorgtoolsgetting-to-know-each-otherhtml
With the right app you can even set up a photo booth in a corner of your classroommdashsomething that should appeal to tweens and teens Herersquos an example using the iPad httpwwwapplecomipadbuilt-in-appsphotoboothhtml
Veteran educator Peter Pappas recommends using the first day of school to encourage teens to multitask to get students thinking at the same time theyrsquore getting acquainted He explains on his CopyPaste blog how an engaging activity like solving a mystery can deliver multiple benefits httpwwwpeterpappascom201008first-day-school-engage-problem- solve-how-to-get-students-thinkinghtml
Definitely take the time and energy to continue growing community and relationships in the classroom The payoff is worth the effort
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Related Resources
Check out ldquoHow Can We Improve School Disciplinerdquo from Educational Researcher httpwwwaeranetupload-edFilesPublicationsJournals Educational_Researcher3901 048-058_02EDR10pdf
Get more tips for good classroom design in this Edutopia article ldquoGive Your Space the Right Designrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-space-design- feng-shui
Download this list of effective cooperative-learning activities from the Jefferson County Public Schools httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-collaborative-cooperative-learningpdf
Design a Safe Well-Managed and Friendly Classroom EnvironmentTHE RIGHT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT helps create a positive learning community When students walk into a classroom they need to feel ownership Their writing assignments and projects should prevail on the walls and they should have easy access to supplies and handouts and a place to turn in class assignments
Ask students to be designers of their room They choose where to hang the dioramas on photosynthesis or the book reports and they get to do the hanging Also charts directionsmdashany permanent postersmdashshould be written by student hands The more they see themselves in the environment the more they feel valued (and the fewer number of conflicts we teachers will have with them)
Howrsquos the lighting in your classroom Try making small adjustments such as bringing in a few floor lamps and turning off some of the fluorescent lights This can create a calmer less institutional vibe Learn more about lighting in this Edutopia primer ldquoWhat They See Is What We Get A Primer on Lightrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgwhat-they-see-what-we-get
Moving desks and trying different table configurations can also create a more friendly setting thatrsquos better suited for collaboration Social and emotional learning emphasizes student-centered cooperative learning This means you will cluster desks into groups or move students so they face one another This may make your classroom a bit louder but it helps grow a community of learners a lot more quickly than rows of desks facing the front of the class Take the plunge and just do it
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Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases
Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf
Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf
The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project
Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)
Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences
The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together
Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence
Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video
The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action
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Related Resources
Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml
Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf
Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano
Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher
Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better
Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide
them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)
Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)
Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo
Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish
Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html
When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible
Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach
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4
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Related Resources
How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz
Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos
Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197
Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments
Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)
Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms
Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them
Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules
To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student
another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences
whereas routines come with reminders
Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe
Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see
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5
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Related Resources
Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education
For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm
Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf
Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges
The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml
Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum
and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and
reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming
academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of
the students she teaches
When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand
How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf
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6
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Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video
Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video
Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video
What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25
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Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains
Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational
And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo
When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully
Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc
Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance
Related Resources
Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video
Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management
Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february
Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen
Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock
Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)
Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like
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8
Related Resources
Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class
Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide
What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias
Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management
Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible
Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on
Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs
Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered
Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals
(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)
Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study
To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo
If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss
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Related Resources
To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)
This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment
Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide
Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations
Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians
Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers
Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families
Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call
Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship
When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo
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12 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
RESEARCH+++++
ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf
ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach
ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx
BOOKS+++++
Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom
The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book
The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School
Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn
Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care
Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities
WEBSITES+++++
Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg
Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning
National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg
WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg
Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg
Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg
National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml
Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom
Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management
Bonus More Classroom Management Resources
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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline
Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically
create more problems than they solve
Problems with Immediate Consequences
1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching
2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child
3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset
4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response
5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out
6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up
7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences
8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence
Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how
The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
Love and Logic Solution
The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401
1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom
copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065
Student Discipline Course of Action
Student does not follow a classroom
or school rule
Is it a serious
incident
(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)
Follow established classroom
consequences
(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)
Refer student to administration with discipline referral
No
Yes
Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary
action
Student returns to class
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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM
Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn
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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you
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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit
determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and
administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to
effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know
A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently
about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to
what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen
powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along
Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the
students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising
awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest
of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic
(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)
What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works
Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet
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8313 Classroom Rules That Work
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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas
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72313 Discipline by Design
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Overview
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11 Discipline Techniques
Techniques that Backfire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactive Discipline
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Techniques that Backfire
If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom
There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for
them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)
After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include
middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo
middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs
middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior
middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict
middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not
what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching
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middot preaching
middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner
middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations
middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging
middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students
middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student
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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association
Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never
Rate yourself as follows
bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333
Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission
Situation
ProcedureExpectation
Random questioning of class
Think-Pair-Share
Group work expectations
Food drink candy gum in classroom
How will student assignments be posted
Breaking of rules Signal Consequences Writing referrals How will you keep up with
Students exchanginggrading papers
Students keeping progress reports
Positive incentives for students StudentLeader of the week Other incentivesrewards
Communication with parents Back to school letter Materials students will need for your class Positive contacts Parent contact log
Grade book maintenance Determining report card grades Recording grades (paperelectronic) Extra credit
Displaying student work
Students working on other assignments
Students writingpassing notes
Love amp Logic Page 1
Love allows children to grow through their mistakes Logic allows children to live with the consequences of their choices The Love and Logic Process
1 Shared Control Gain control by giving away the control you donrsquot need
2 Shared Thinking and Decision-Making Provide opportunities for the child to do the greatest amount of thinking and decision-making
3 Equal Shares of Consequences with Empathy An absence of anger causes a child to think and learn from hisher mistakes
4 Maintain the Childrsquos Self Concept Increased self-concept leads to improved behavior and improved achievement
Basic Love and Logic Disciplinary Interventions 1 The Evil Eye
Could also try a smile and a wink
2 Moving in on the Student Gentle hand on shoulderno pinched nerves
o Know your student before making any contact (some prefer not to be touched)
Not meant to embarrass or overpower student If student tries to make a big deal of the contact simply move away and
continue teaching
3 Proximity No eye contact is made with student Relocate yourself during teaching toward the student
4 Eye Contact and ldquoNordquo Head Shake
Let the student know you want the behavior to stop
Love amp Logic Page 2
5 ldquoLetrsquos Talk About This Laterrdquo If none of the previous interventions have been successful or if student
wants to challenge your request to discuss it later you can schedule a time to arguehellip1215 or 315 (Let me know Thanks) Move away from the student
Power struggles are difficult when students are allowed the opportunity to make a choice
6 ldquoCan You Save That Is This the Right Place for That Thanksrdquo
Let the student know you like them but cannot allow them to continue their behavior
Smilemdashthen ask if they can save it for another time or class It is important that you not appear upset with the student
7 Changing Location
Often easier and more effective than changing behavior Approach the student with a smile on your face and say ldquoWould you mind
sitting over there Thank yourdquo If the student says ldquoNo Irsquom not movingrdquo Smile at the student and
whisper ldquoWould you humor merdquo It is important to whisper so the student knows your conversation is as
private as possible If the student remains unwilling to change locations you might add (with
a smile) ldquoDidnrsquot I ask in a nice wayrdquo ldquoAnd yoursquore still not going to do it Really Thatrsquos hard for me to believerdquo
If it appears that you will be unable to avoid a power struggle at this point say ldquoThatrsquos ok I changed my mindrdquo
By asking questions you are not commanding significantly improving the chances of a winwin situation
Do not take time out from teaching the class to focus completely on one studentrsquos behavior
When you smile and say ldquoThank yourdquo at the end of a request and then move right on to what you were doing you send the message of expected cooperation to the student
8 ldquoIrdquo Messages
Part 1 Describe what is happening Part 2 Describe how that makes you feel Part 3 Identify the tangible effect of the other personrsquos behavior
ldquoI get distracted when there are pencils tappingrdquo To have the final word in these situations a self-referencing statement
that is difficult to counter as invalid might need to be used ldquoI just wanted you to know how I felt and I hope you will give it some thought Thank yourdquo
Love amp Logic Page 3
9 Enforceable Statements
Set limits by describing what you will allow or provide ldquoI listen to people who raise their handsrdquo ldquoI give credit for all papers on my desk at 315rdquo ldquoI dismiss people as soon as I see their desks are clearedrdquo
Talk about what you will do and involve only what you have absolute control overmdashyou
10 Providing Choices
When you give choices they must be legitimate and equally acceptable to yourself
11 Removing Student to Time Out
Place in your classroom with a visual barrier for students to go and think it over
ldquoOffice of productive thinkingrdquo or have the kids name it Opportunity for students to get away from their teacher for awhile Student may return when heshe feels able to handle the limits placed
upon the group (3-4 minutes is normally enough time for the student to decide they are ready to return)
Not appropriate to prescribe an amount of time (20 minutes) or to send homework with the student
Parents should be involved when students are frequently removed to time out
12 Evaluating Time Out
To enhance the effectiveness of time out focus the studentsrsquo thinking by asking the following questions (think through answers or write them down)
1 What happened 2 How did you feel 3 What did you do 4 How did it work out 5 What are you going to do next time
13 Use of the Building Administrator
ldquoOne of the first comments I made to the kids was that they never had to worry about being sent to the principal Their only worry was that they might wind up wishing they could go to the principal We were going to solve all problems hererdquo Send students to the office for a short cool-down time long enough for
both the student and teacher to get a different perspective
Love amp Logic Page 4
Principal tells student ldquoYou got in trouble with that teacher Wow Good luck Hope you get everything worked outrdquo
Teacherrsquos goal remain the ultimate authority figure in that studentrsquos life Removing students from the classroom conveys the message that you
cannot handle the student Send the message that you consider teaching students and managing
their behavior an important part of your responsibilities in educating your class
Itrsquos alright to complain about having no support from the principal provided you can describe what support looks like to you This presents the opportunity to find out if support looks the same to the principal
14 Giving an Appointment
Effective for students who use hit-and-run techniques They shout you say ldquoStop thatrdquo they say ldquoIrsquom not doing anythingrdquo
Walk by the student in a quiet voice say ldquoWersquoll have an appointment to discuss thatrdquo Then say ldquoSchool is out at 300 and I could meet you at 315 or 330 Which would be better for yourdquo
We can outthink kids if we donrsquot do it in the heat of battle
15 Creating a New Plan Sit down with the student and have a little conference
ldquoYoursquore welcome to go back out on the playground just as soon as you have a written plan that identifies what you will do instead of hitting the next time you feel like fighting No hurry Take your time
16 Applying Consequences
If you were going to issue a negative content message (ldquoYoursquore out of schoolrdquo) balance it with a positive ego message (ldquoWersquoll miss yourdquo) and always use empathy
ldquoLooks like you got caught fighting again What a bummer Those guys must have really made you mad to fight them like that I bet I would have felt the same way A fight like that will earn you how many days suspensionrdquo
17 Informational Letters
Informational telephone calls and letters have about the same effect so it doesnrsquot matter which is used
ldquoDear Mom yoursquore right it happened again Irsquom going to get a lsquoFrsquo in French Please donrsquot blame my teacher Shersquos worked hard Irsquove just been messing around too much Irsquom going to get my act togetherrdquo Signed ldquoDaniel who loves you dearlyrdquo
+++++HOW TO
IMPROVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
and BUILD A POSITIVE
CLIMATE FOR LEARNING AND
DISCIPLINE
for CLASSROOMMANAGEMENT
TEN TIPSpresents
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WErsquoVE ALL HEARD THIS ABOUT STUDENTS ldquoIf they are engaged they are managedrdquo And this is absolutely the truth But we still need rules routines trust and student ownership to make a classroom run smoothly and effectively This guide will address those practical aspects of managing a classroom with suggestions and resources appropriate for grades K-12
Most of these tips are applicable to students of all ages but the actual techniques will look different for the various grades For instance Build Community (tip 1) might mean playing name games with elementary students but involve setting up a photo booth for middle school students Tip 8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals may sound like itrsquos all about elementary learners but look for suggestions to make the morning meeting an important part of the day for teens and tweens too
During my first year in the classroom a seasoned teacher told me ldquoYou are as much an ethics teachers as you are an English teacherrdquo What she meant was that literature brings along life lessons and themes so itrsquos inevitable that you end up deeply discussing morals what is right and wrong and wise choices versus poor decisions Itrsquos no accident then that the ten tips offered here also give a noticeable nod to social and emotional learning or SEL (httpwwwedutopiaorgsocial-emotional-learning) an approach that teaches children how to handle challenging situations manage their emotions and form positive relationships
And finally we all know there are more than ten tips for great classroom management so be sure to visit Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management
mdashRebecca Alber Edutopia blogger former high school teacher and
online education teacher at Stanford University
TIP LIST
1 Build Community
2 Design a Safe Friendly and Well-Managed Classroom Environment
3 Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and Consequences
4 Create a Variety of Communication Channels
5 Always Be Calm Fair and Consistent
6 Know the Students You Teach
7 Address Conflict Quickly and Wisely
8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals
9 Keep It Real
Partner with Parents and Guardians
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Ten Tips for Classroom ManagementHow to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline
Related Resources
Read ldquoHow to Develop Positive Classroom Managementrdquo an Edutopia article on the correlation between relationships and classroom management httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management- relationships-strategies-tips
Edutopiarsquos Schools That Work series spotlights Louisville Kentuckyrsquos Jefferson County Public Schools to show how they integrate social and emotional learning into their curriculum Get suggestions for building relationships with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-how-to-build-relationships -worksheetpdf
Are you looking for more examples of effective classroom-management techniques such as hand signals to use with primary or older students Watch this Edutopia video Classroom-Management Tips for Teachers httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-teacher-tips-video
Build CommunityBUILDING CARING RELATIONSHIPS with students is the cornerstone of good classroom management Building these relationshipsmdashteacher-student student-student classroom-communitymdashand creating the time and space to do so in the beginning of the year and throughout the following months can make or break a classroom Simply put when there is care in the air there will be significantly fewer behavioral problems
Greet your students at the door This simple gesture creates that moment when you and the student make eye contact speak directly to each other (ldquogood morningrdquo) and have a connection This may be the only one-on-one you have that day with the student but it has great value When you model a respect-ful way to greet another human being you are implicitly telling each student that this is how we will communicate with each other
Get to know one another Teachers and students begin learning one anotherrsquos names the first day of school and should be able to address one another by name within two weeks Use engaging age-appropriate activities (httpwilderdomcomgamesNameGameshtml) for learning names and for getting acquainted As students learn more and more about one another connections will begin to happen This inevitably leads to more empathy and understanding and ultimately caring relationships with a lot less classroom conflict
Student photos will help you connect names and faces In this article from the NEArsquos website retired middle school teacher Phil Nast recalls some favorite photo tips such as having students create their own passports as a first-day-of-school activity httpwwwneaorgtoolsgetting-to-know-each-otherhtml
With the right app you can even set up a photo booth in a corner of your classroommdashsomething that should appeal to tweens and teens Herersquos an example using the iPad httpwwwapplecomipadbuilt-in-appsphotoboothhtml
Veteran educator Peter Pappas recommends using the first day of school to encourage teens to multitask to get students thinking at the same time theyrsquore getting acquainted He explains on his CopyPaste blog how an engaging activity like solving a mystery can deliver multiple benefits httpwwwpeterpappascom201008first-day-school-engage-problem- solve-how-to-get-students-thinkinghtml
Definitely take the time and energy to continue growing community and relationships in the classroom The payoff is worth the effort
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Related Resources
Check out ldquoHow Can We Improve School Disciplinerdquo from Educational Researcher httpwwwaeranetupload-edFilesPublicationsJournals Educational_Researcher3901 048-058_02EDR10pdf
Get more tips for good classroom design in this Edutopia article ldquoGive Your Space the Right Designrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-space-design- feng-shui
Download this list of effective cooperative-learning activities from the Jefferson County Public Schools httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-collaborative-cooperative-learningpdf
Design a Safe Well-Managed and Friendly Classroom EnvironmentTHE RIGHT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT helps create a positive learning community When students walk into a classroom they need to feel ownership Their writing assignments and projects should prevail on the walls and they should have easy access to supplies and handouts and a place to turn in class assignments
Ask students to be designers of their room They choose where to hang the dioramas on photosynthesis or the book reports and they get to do the hanging Also charts directionsmdashany permanent postersmdashshould be written by student hands The more they see themselves in the environment the more they feel valued (and the fewer number of conflicts we teachers will have with them)
Howrsquos the lighting in your classroom Try making small adjustments such as bringing in a few floor lamps and turning off some of the fluorescent lights This can create a calmer less institutional vibe Learn more about lighting in this Edutopia primer ldquoWhat They See Is What We Get A Primer on Lightrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgwhat-they-see-what-we-get
Moving desks and trying different table configurations can also create a more friendly setting thatrsquos better suited for collaboration Social and emotional learning emphasizes student-centered cooperative learning This means you will cluster desks into groups or move students so they face one another This may make your classroom a bit louder but it helps grow a community of learners a lot more quickly than rows of desks facing the front of the class Take the plunge and just do it
tip
2
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Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases
Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf
Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf
The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project
Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)
Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences
The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together
Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence
Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video
The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action
tip
3
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Related Resources
Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml
Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf
Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano
Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher
Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better
Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide
them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)
Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)
Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo
Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish
Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html
When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible
Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach
tip
4
EDUTOPIAORG6 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Related Resources
How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz
Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos
Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197
Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments
Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)
Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms
Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them
Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules
To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student
another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences
whereas routines come with reminders
Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe
Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see
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5
EDUTOPIAORG7 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Related Resources
Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education
For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm
Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf
Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges
The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml
Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum
and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and
reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming
academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of
the students she teaches
When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand
How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf
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6
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Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video
Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video
Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video
What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25
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7
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Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains
Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational
And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo
When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully
Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc
Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance
Related Resources
Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video
Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management
Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february
Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen
Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock
Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)
Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like
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8
Related Resources
Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class
Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide
What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias
Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management
Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible
Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on
Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs
Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered
Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals
(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)
Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study
To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo
If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss
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Related Resources
To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)
This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment
Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide
Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations
Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians
Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers
Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families
Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call
Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship
When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo
EDUTOPIAORG
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10
12 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
RESEARCH+++++
ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf
ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach
ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx
BOOKS+++++
Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom
The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book
The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School
Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn
Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care
Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities
WEBSITES+++++
Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg
Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning
National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg
WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg
Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg
Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg
National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml
Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom
Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management
Bonus More Classroom Management Resources
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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline
Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically
create more problems than they solve
Problems with Immediate Consequences
1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching
2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child
3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset
4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response
5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out
6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up
7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences
8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence
Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how
The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
Love and Logic Solution
The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401
1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom
copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065
Student Discipline Course of Action
Student does not follow a classroom
or school rule
Is it a serious
incident
(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)
Follow established classroom
consequences
(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)
Refer student to administration with discipline referral
No
Yes
Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary
action
Student returns to class
Feedback is provided to the
staff member on action taken
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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM
Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn
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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you
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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit
determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and
administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to
effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know
A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently
about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to
what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen
powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along
Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the
students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising
awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest
of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic
(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)
What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works
Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet
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8313 Classroom Rules That Work
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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas
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72313 Discipline by Design
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Overview
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11 Discipline Techniques
Techniques that Backfire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactive Discipline
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Techniques that Backfire
If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom
There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for
them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)
After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include
middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo
middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs
middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior
middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict
middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not
what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching
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middot preaching
middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner
middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations
middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging
middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students
middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student
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Great Public Schools for Every Student
Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association
Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never
Rate yourself as follows
bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333
Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission
Love amp Logic Page 1
Love allows children to grow through their mistakes Logic allows children to live with the consequences of their choices The Love and Logic Process
1 Shared Control Gain control by giving away the control you donrsquot need
2 Shared Thinking and Decision-Making Provide opportunities for the child to do the greatest amount of thinking and decision-making
3 Equal Shares of Consequences with Empathy An absence of anger causes a child to think and learn from hisher mistakes
4 Maintain the Childrsquos Self Concept Increased self-concept leads to improved behavior and improved achievement
Basic Love and Logic Disciplinary Interventions 1 The Evil Eye
Could also try a smile and a wink
2 Moving in on the Student Gentle hand on shoulderno pinched nerves
o Know your student before making any contact (some prefer not to be touched)
Not meant to embarrass or overpower student If student tries to make a big deal of the contact simply move away and
continue teaching
3 Proximity No eye contact is made with student Relocate yourself during teaching toward the student
4 Eye Contact and ldquoNordquo Head Shake
Let the student know you want the behavior to stop
Love amp Logic Page 2
5 ldquoLetrsquos Talk About This Laterrdquo If none of the previous interventions have been successful or if student
wants to challenge your request to discuss it later you can schedule a time to arguehellip1215 or 315 (Let me know Thanks) Move away from the student
Power struggles are difficult when students are allowed the opportunity to make a choice
6 ldquoCan You Save That Is This the Right Place for That Thanksrdquo
Let the student know you like them but cannot allow them to continue their behavior
Smilemdashthen ask if they can save it for another time or class It is important that you not appear upset with the student
7 Changing Location
Often easier and more effective than changing behavior Approach the student with a smile on your face and say ldquoWould you mind
sitting over there Thank yourdquo If the student says ldquoNo Irsquom not movingrdquo Smile at the student and
whisper ldquoWould you humor merdquo It is important to whisper so the student knows your conversation is as
private as possible If the student remains unwilling to change locations you might add (with
a smile) ldquoDidnrsquot I ask in a nice wayrdquo ldquoAnd yoursquore still not going to do it Really Thatrsquos hard for me to believerdquo
If it appears that you will be unable to avoid a power struggle at this point say ldquoThatrsquos ok I changed my mindrdquo
By asking questions you are not commanding significantly improving the chances of a winwin situation
Do not take time out from teaching the class to focus completely on one studentrsquos behavior
When you smile and say ldquoThank yourdquo at the end of a request and then move right on to what you were doing you send the message of expected cooperation to the student
8 ldquoIrdquo Messages
Part 1 Describe what is happening Part 2 Describe how that makes you feel Part 3 Identify the tangible effect of the other personrsquos behavior
ldquoI get distracted when there are pencils tappingrdquo To have the final word in these situations a self-referencing statement
that is difficult to counter as invalid might need to be used ldquoI just wanted you to know how I felt and I hope you will give it some thought Thank yourdquo
Love amp Logic Page 3
9 Enforceable Statements
Set limits by describing what you will allow or provide ldquoI listen to people who raise their handsrdquo ldquoI give credit for all papers on my desk at 315rdquo ldquoI dismiss people as soon as I see their desks are clearedrdquo
Talk about what you will do and involve only what you have absolute control overmdashyou
10 Providing Choices
When you give choices they must be legitimate and equally acceptable to yourself
11 Removing Student to Time Out
Place in your classroom with a visual barrier for students to go and think it over
ldquoOffice of productive thinkingrdquo or have the kids name it Opportunity for students to get away from their teacher for awhile Student may return when heshe feels able to handle the limits placed
upon the group (3-4 minutes is normally enough time for the student to decide they are ready to return)
Not appropriate to prescribe an amount of time (20 minutes) or to send homework with the student
Parents should be involved when students are frequently removed to time out
12 Evaluating Time Out
To enhance the effectiveness of time out focus the studentsrsquo thinking by asking the following questions (think through answers or write them down)
1 What happened 2 How did you feel 3 What did you do 4 How did it work out 5 What are you going to do next time
13 Use of the Building Administrator
ldquoOne of the first comments I made to the kids was that they never had to worry about being sent to the principal Their only worry was that they might wind up wishing they could go to the principal We were going to solve all problems hererdquo Send students to the office for a short cool-down time long enough for
both the student and teacher to get a different perspective
Love amp Logic Page 4
Principal tells student ldquoYou got in trouble with that teacher Wow Good luck Hope you get everything worked outrdquo
Teacherrsquos goal remain the ultimate authority figure in that studentrsquos life Removing students from the classroom conveys the message that you
cannot handle the student Send the message that you consider teaching students and managing
their behavior an important part of your responsibilities in educating your class
Itrsquos alright to complain about having no support from the principal provided you can describe what support looks like to you This presents the opportunity to find out if support looks the same to the principal
14 Giving an Appointment
Effective for students who use hit-and-run techniques They shout you say ldquoStop thatrdquo they say ldquoIrsquom not doing anythingrdquo
Walk by the student in a quiet voice say ldquoWersquoll have an appointment to discuss thatrdquo Then say ldquoSchool is out at 300 and I could meet you at 315 or 330 Which would be better for yourdquo
We can outthink kids if we donrsquot do it in the heat of battle
15 Creating a New Plan Sit down with the student and have a little conference
ldquoYoursquore welcome to go back out on the playground just as soon as you have a written plan that identifies what you will do instead of hitting the next time you feel like fighting No hurry Take your time
16 Applying Consequences
If you were going to issue a negative content message (ldquoYoursquore out of schoolrdquo) balance it with a positive ego message (ldquoWersquoll miss yourdquo) and always use empathy
ldquoLooks like you got caught fighting again What a bummer Those guys must have really made you mad to fight them like that I bet I would have felt the same way A fight like that will earn you how many days suspensionrdquo
17 Informational Letters
Informational telephone calls and letters have about the same effect so it doesnrsquot matter which is used
ldquoDear Mom yoursquore right it happened again Irsquom going to get a lsquoFrsquo in French Please donrsquot blame my teacher Shersquos worked hard Irsquove just been messing around too much Irsquom going to get my act togetherrdquo Signed ldquoDaniel who loves you dearlyrdquo
+++++HOW TO
IMPROVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
and BUILD A POSITIVE
CLIMATE FOR LEARNING AND
DISCIPLINE
for CLASSROOMMANAGEMENT
TEN TIPSpresents
visit edutopiaorg
WErsquoVE ALL HEARD THIS ABOUT STUDENTS ldquoIf they are engaged they are managedrdquo And this is absolutely the truth But we still need rules routines trust and student ownership to make a classroom run smoothly and effectively This guide will address those practical aspects of managing a classroom with suggestions and resources appropriate for grades K-12
Most of these tips are applicable to students of all ages but the actual techniques will look different for the various grades For instance Build Community (tip 1) might mean playing name games with elementary students but involve setting up a photo booth for middle school students Tip 8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals may sound like itrsquos all about elementary learners but look for suggestions to make the morning meeting an important part of the day for teens and tweens too
During my first year in the classroom a seasoned teacher told me ldquoYou are as much an ethics teachers as you are an English teacherrdquo What she meant was that literature brings along life lessons and themes so itrsquos inevitable that you end up deeply discussing morals what is right and wrong and wise choices versus poor decisions Itrsquos no accident then that the ten tips offered here also give a noticeable nod to social and emotional learning or SEL (httpwwwedutopiaorgsocial-emotional-learning) an approach that teaches children how to handle challenging situations manage their emotions and form positive relationships
And finally we all know there are more than ten tips for great classroom management so be sure to visit Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management
mdashRebecca Alber Edutopia blogger former high school teacher and
online education teacher at Stanford University
TIP LIST
1 Build Community
2 Design a Safe Friendly and Well-Managed Classroom Environment
3 Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and Consequences
4 Create a Variety of Communication Channels
5 Always Be Calm Fair and Consistent
6 Know the Students You Teach
7 Address Conflict Quickly and Wisely
8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals
9 Keep It Real
Partner with Parents and Guardians
10
Ten Tips for Classroom ManagementHow to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline
Related Resources
Read ldquoHow to Develop Positive Classroom Managementrdquo an Edutopia article on the correlation between relationships and classroom management httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management- relationships-strategies-tips
Edutopiarsquos Schools That Work series spotlights Louisville Kentuckyrsquos Jefferson County Public Schools to show how they integrate social and emotional learning into their curriculum Get suggestions for building relationships with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-how-to-build-relationships -worksheetpdf
Are you looking for more examples of effective classroom-management techniques such as hand signals to use with primary or older students Watch this Edutopia video Classroom-Management Tips for Teachers httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-teacher-tips-video
Build CommunityBUILDING CARING RELATIONSHIPS with students is the cornerstone of good classroom management Building these relationshipsmdashteacher-student student-student classroom-communitymdashand creating the time and space to do so in the beginning of the year and throughout the following months can make or break a classroom Simply put when there is care in the air there will be significantly fewer behavioral problems
Greet your students at the door This simple gesture creates that moment when you and the student make eye contact speak directly to each other (ldquogood morningrdquo) and have a connection This may be the only one-on-one you have that day with the student but it has great value When you model a respect-ful way to greet another human being you are implicitly telling each student that this is how we will communicate with each other
Get to know one another Teachers and students begin learning one anotherrsquos names the first day of school and should be able to address one another by name within two weeks Use engaging age-appropriate activities (httpwilderdomcomgamesNameGameshtml) for learning names and for getting acquainted As students learn more and more about one another connections will begin to happen This inevitably leads to more empathy and understanding and ultimately caring relationships with a lot less classroom conflict
Student photos will help you connect names and faces In this article from the NEArsquos website retired middle school teacher Phil Nast recalls some favorite photo tips such as having students create their own passports as a first-day-of-school activity httpwwwneaorgtoolsgetting-to-know-each-otherhtml
With the right app you can even set up a photo booth in a corner of your classroommdashsomething that should appeal to tweens and teens Herersquos an example using the iPad httpwwwapplecomipadbuilt-in-appsphotoboothhtml
Veteran educator Peter Pappas recommends using the first day of school to encourage teens to multitask to get students thinking at the same time theyrsquore getting acquainted He explains on his CopyPaste blog how an engaging activity like solving a mystery can deliver multiple benefits httpwwwpeterpappascom201008first-day-school-engage-problem- solve-how-to-get-students-thinkinghtml
Definitely take the time and energy to continue growing community and relationships in the classroom The payoff is worth the effort
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1
EDUTOPIAORG3 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Related Resources
Check out ldquoHow Can We Improve School Disciplinerdquo from Educational Researcher httpwwwaeranetupload-edFilesPublicationsJournals Educational_Researcher3901 048-058_02EDR10pdf
Get more tips for good classroom design in this Edutopia article ldquoGive Your Space the Right Designrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-space-design- feng-shui
Download this list of effective cooperative-learning activities from the Jefferson County Public Schools httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-collaborative-cooperative-learningpdf
Design a Safe Well-Managed and Friendly Classroom EnvironmentTHE RIGHT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT helps create a positive learning community When students walk into a classroom they need to feel ownership Their writing assignments and projects should prevail on the walls and they should have easy access to supplies and handouts and a place to turn in class assignments
Ask students to be designers of their room They choose where to hang the dioramas on photosynthesis or the book reports and they get to do the hanging Also charts directionsmdashany permanent postersmdashshould be written by student hands The more they see themselves in the environment the more they feel valued (and the fewer number of conflicts we teachers will have with them)
Howrsquos the lighting in your classroom Try making small adjustments such as bringing in a few floor lamps and turning off some of the fluorescent lights This can create a calmer less institutional vibe Learn more about lighting in this Edutopia primer ldquoWhat They See Is What We Get A Primer on Lightrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgwhat-they-see-what-we-get
Moving desks and trying different table configurations can also create a more friendly setting thatrsquos better suited for collaboration Social and emotional learning emphasizes student-centered cooperative learning This means you will cluster desks into groups or move students so they face one another This may make your classroom a bit louder but it helps grow a community of learners a lot more quickly than rows of desks facing the front of the class Take the plunge and just do it
tip
2
EDUTOPIAORG4 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Related Resources
Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases
Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf
Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf
The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project
Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)
Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences
The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together
Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence
Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video
The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action
tip
3
EDUTOPIAORG5 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Related Resources
Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml
Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf
Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano
Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher
Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better
Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide
them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)
Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)
Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo
Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish
Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html
When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible
Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach
tip
4
EDUTOPIAORG6 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Related Resources
How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz
Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos
Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197
Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments
Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)
Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms
Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them
Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules
To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student
another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences
whereas routines come with reminders
Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe
Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see
tip
5
EDUTOPIAORG7 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Related Resources
Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education
For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm
Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf
Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges
The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml
Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum
and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and
reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming
academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of
the students she teaches
When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand
How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf
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6
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Related Resources
Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video
Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video
Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video
What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25
tip
7
EDUTOPIAORG9 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains
Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational
And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo
When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully
Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc
Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance
Related Resources
Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video
Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management
Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february
Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen
Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock
Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)
Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like
EDUTOPIAORG10 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
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8
Related Resources
Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class
Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide
What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias
Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management
Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible
Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on
Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs
Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered
Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals
(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)
Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study
To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo
If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss
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9
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Related Resources
To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)
This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment
Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide
Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations
Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians
Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers
Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families
Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call
Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship
When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo
EDUTOPIAORG
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10
12 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
RESEARCH+++++
ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf
ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach
ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx
BOOKS+++++
Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom
The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book
The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School
Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn
Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care
Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities
WEBSITES+++++
Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg
Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning
National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg
WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg
Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg
Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg
National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml
Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom
Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management
Bonus More Classroom Management Resources
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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline
Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically
create more problems than they solve
Problems with Immediate Consequences
1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching
2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child
3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset
4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response
5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out
6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up
7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences
8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence
Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how
The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
Love and Logic Solution
The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401
1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom
copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065
Student Discipline Course of Action
Student does not follow a classroom
or school rule
Is it a serious
incident
(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)
Follow established classroom
consequences
(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)
Refer student to administration with discipline referral
No
Yes
Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary
action
Student returns to class
Feedback is provided to the
staff member on action taken
A conference with administratorteacher or
administratorteacherstudent is held
Document the incident
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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM
Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn
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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you
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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit
determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and
administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to
effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know
A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently
about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to
what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen
powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along
Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the
students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising
awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest
of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic
(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)
What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works
Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet
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8313 Classroom Rules That Work
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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas
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72313 Discipline by Design
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Overview
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline Techniques
Techniques that Backfire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactive Discipline
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Techniques that Backfire
If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom
There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for
them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)
After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include
middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo
middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs
middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior
middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict
middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not
what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching
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middot preaching
middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner
middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations
middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging
middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students
middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student
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Great Public Schools for Every Student
Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association
Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never
Rate yourself as follows
bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333
Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission
Love amp Logic Page 2
5 ldquoLetrsquos Talk About This Laterrdquo If none of the previous interventions have been successful or if student
wants to challenge your request to discuss it later you can schedule a time to arguehellip1215 or 315 (Let me know Thanks) Move away from the student
Power struggles are difficult when students are allowed the opportunity to make a choice
6 ldquoCan You Save That Is This the Right Place for That Thanksrdquo
Let the student know you like them but cannot allow them to continue their behavior
Smilemdashthen ask if they can save it for another time or class It is important that you not appear upset with the student
7 Changing Location
Often easier and more effective than changing behavior Approach the student with a smile on your face and say ldquoWould you mind
sitting over there Thank yourdquo If the student says ldquoNo Irsquom not movingrdquo Smile at the student and
whisper ldquoWould you humor merdquo It is important to whisper so the student knows your conversation is as
private as possible If the student remains unwilling to change locations you might add (with
a smile) ldquoDidnrsquot I ask in a nice wayrdquo ldquoAnd yoursquore still not going to do it Really Thatrsquos hard for me to believerdquo
If it appears that you will be unable to avoid a power struggle at this point say ldquoThatrsquos ok I changed my mindrdquo
By asking questions you are not commanding significantly improving the chances of a winwin situation
Do not take time out from teaching the class to focus completely on one studentrsquos behavior
When you smile and say ldquoThank yourdquo at the end of a request and then move right on to what you were doing you send the message of expected cooperation to the student
8 ldquoIrdquo Messages
Part 1 Describe what is happening Part 2 Describe how that makes you feel Part 3 Identify the tangible effect of the other personrsquos behavior
ldquoI get distracted when there are pencils tappingrdquo To have the final word in these situations a self-referencing statement
that is difficult to counter as invalid might need to be used ldquoI just wanted you to know how I felt and I hope you will give it some thought Thank yourdquo
Love amp Logic Page 3
9 Enforceable Statements
Set limits by describing what you will allow or provide ldquoI listen to people who raise their handsrdquo ldquoI give credit for all papers on my desk at 315rdquo ldquoI dismiss people as soon as I see their desks are clearedrdquo
Talk about what you will do and involve only what you have absolute control overmdashyou
10 Providing Choices
When you give choices they must be legitimate and equally acceptable to yourself
11 Removing Student to Time Out
Place in your classroom with a visual barrier for students to go and think it over
ldquoOffice of productive thinkingrdquo or have the kids name it Opportunity for students to get away from their teacher for awhile Student may return when heshe feels able to handle the limits placed
upon the group (3-4 minutes is normally enough time for the student to decide they are ready to return)
Not appropriate to prescribe an amount of time (20 minutes) or to send homework with the student
Parents should be involved when students are frequently removed to time out
12 Evaluating Time Out
To enhance the effectiveness of time out focus the studentsrsquo thinking by asking the following questions (think through answers or write them down)
1 What happened 2 How did you feel 3 What did you do 4 How did it work out 5 What are you going to do next time
13 Use of the Building Administrator
ldquoOne of the first comments I made to the kids was that they never had to worry about being sent to the principal Their only worry was that they might wind up wishing they could go to the principal We were going to solve all problems hererdquo Send students to the office for a short cool-down time long enough for
both the student and teacher to get a different perspective
Love amp Logic Page 4
Principal tells student ldquoYou got in trouble with that teacher Wow Good luck Hope you get everything worked outrdquo
Teacherrsquos goal remain the ultimate authority figure in that studentrsquos life Removing students from the classroom conveys the message that you
cannot handle the student Send the message that you consider teaching students and managing
their behavior an important part of your responsibilities in educating your class
Itrsquos alright to complain about having no support from the principal provided you can describe what support looks like to you This presents the opportunity to find out if support looks the same to the principal
14 Giving an Appointment
Effective for students who use hit-and-run techniques They shout you say ldquoStop thatrdquo they say ldquoIrsquom not doing anythingrdquo
Walk by the student in a quiet voice say ldquoWersquoll have an appointment to discuss thatrdquo Then say ldquoSchool is out at 300 and I could meet you at 315 or 330 Which would be better for yourdquo
We can outthink kids if we donrsquot do it in the heat of battle
15 Creating a New Plan Sit down with the student and have a little conference
ldquoYoursquore welcome to go back out on the playground just as soon as you have a written plan that identifies what you will do instead of hitting the next time you feel like fighting No hurry Take your time
16 Applying Consequences
If you were going to issue a negative content message (ldquoYoursquore out of schoolrdquo) balance it with a positive ego message (ldquoWersquoll miss yourdquo) and always use empathy
ldquoLooks like you got caught fighting again What a bummer Those guys must have really made you mad to fight them like that I bet I would have felt the same way A fight like that will earn you how many days suspensionrdquo
17 Informational Letters
Informational telephone calls and letters have about the same effect so it doesnrsquot matter which is used
ldquoDear Mom yoursquore right it happened again Irsquom going to get a lsquoFrsquo in French Please donrsquot blame my teacher Shersquos worked hard Irsquove just been messing around too much Irsquom going to get my act togetherrdquo Signed ldquoDaniel who loves you dearlyrdquo
+++++HOW TO
IMPROVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
and BUILD A POSITIVE
CLIMATE FOR LEARNING AND
DISCIPLINE
for CLASSROOMMANAGEMENT
TEN TIPSpresents
visit edutopiaorg
WErsquoVE ALL HEARD THIS ABOUT STUDENTS ldquoIf they are engaged they are managedrdquo And this is absolutely the truth But we still need rules routines trust and student ownership to make a classroom run smoothly and effectively This guide will address those practical aspects of managing a classroom with suggestions and resources appropriate for grades K-12
Most of these tips are applicable to students of all ages but the actual techniques will look different for the various grades For instance Build Community (tip 1) might mean playing name games with elementary students but involve setting up a photo booth for middle school students Tip 8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals may sound like itrsquos all about elementary learners but look for suggestions to make the morning meeting an important part of the day for teens and tweens too
During my first year in the classroom a seasoned teacher told me ldquoYou are as much an ethics teachers as you are an English teacherrdquo What she meant was that literature brings along life lessons and themes so itrsquos inevitable that you end up deeply discussing morals what is right and wrong and wise choices versus poor decisions Itrsquos no accident then that the ten tips offered here also give a noticeable nod to social and emotional learning or SEL (httpwwwedutopiaorgsocial-emotional-learning) an approach that teaches children how to handle challenging situations manage their emotions and form positive relationships
And finally we all know there are more than ten tips for great classroom management so be sure to visit Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management
mdashRebecca Alber Edutopia blogger former high school teacher and
online education teacher at Stanford University
TIP LIST
1 Build Community
2 Design a Safe Friendly and Well-Managed Classroom Environment
3 Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and Consequences
4 Create a Variety of Communication Channels
5 Always Be Calm Fair and Consistent
6 Know the Students You Teach
7 Address Conflict Quickly and Wisely
8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals
9 Keep It Real
Partner with Parents and Guardians
10
Ten Tips for Classroom ManagementHow to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline
Related Resources
Read ldquoHow to Develop Positive Classroom Managementrdquo an Edutopia article on the correlation between relationships and classroom management httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management- relationships-strategies-tips
Edutopiarsquos Schools That Work series spotlights Louisville Kentuckyrsquos Jefferson County Public Schools to show how they integrate social and emotional learning into their curriculum Get suggestions for building relationships with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-how-to-build-relationships -worksheetpdf
Are you looking for more examples of effective classroom-management techniques such as hand signals to use with primary or older students Watch this Edutopia video Classroom-Management Tips for Teachers httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-teacher-tips-video
Build CommunityBUILDING CARING RELATIONSHIPS with students is the cornerstone of good classroom management Building these relationshipsmdashteacher-student student-student classroom-communitymdashand creating the time and space to do so in the beginning of the year and throughout the following months can make or break a classroom Simply put when there is care in the air there will be significantly fewer behavioral problems
Greet your students at the door This simple gesture creates that moment when you and the student make eye contact speak directly to each other (ldquogood morningrdquo) and have a connection This may be the only one-on-one you have that day with the student but it has great value When you model a respect-ful way to greet another human being you are implicitly telling each student that this is how we will communicate with each other
Get to know one another Teachers and students begin learning one anotherrsquos names the first day of school and should be able to address one another by name within two weeks Use engaging age-appropriate activities (httpwilderdomcomgamesNameGameshtml) for learning names and for getting acquainted As students learn more and more about one another connections will begin to happen This inevitably leads to more empathy and understanding and ultimately caring relationships with a lot less classroom conflict
Student photos will help you connect names and faces In this article from the NEArsquos website retired middle school teacher Phil Nast recalls some favorite photo tips such as having students create their own passports as a first-day-of-school activity httpwwwneaorgtoolsgetting-to-know-each-otherhtml
With the right app you can even set up a photo booth in a corner of your classroommdashsomething that should appeal to tweens and teens Herersquos an example using the iPad httpwwwapplecomipadbuilt-in-appsphotoboothhtml
Veteran educator Peter Pappas recommends using the first day of school to encourage teens to multitask to get students thinking at the same time theyrsquore getting acquainted He explains on his CopyPaste blog how an engaging activity like solving a mystery can deliver multiple benefits httpwwwpeterpappascom201008first-day-school-engage-problem- solve-how-to-get-students-thinkinghtml
Definitely take the time and energy to continue growing community and relationships in the classroom The payoff is worth the effort
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Related Resources
Check out ldquoHow Can We Improve School Disciplinerdquo from Educational Researcher httpwwwaeranetupload-edFilesPublicationsJournals Educational_Researcher3901 048-058_02EDR10pdf
Get more tips for good classroom design in this Edutopia article ldquoGive Your Space the Right Designrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-space-design- feng-shui
Download this list of effective cooperative-learning activities from the Jefferson County Public Schools httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-collaborative-cooperative-learningpdf
Design a Safe Well-Managed and Friendly Classroom EnvironmentTHE RIGHT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT helps create a positive learning community When students walk into a classroom they need to feel ownership Their writing assignments and projects should prevail on the walls and they should have easy access to supplies and handouts and a place to turn in class assignments
Ask students to be designers of their room They choose where to hang the dioramas on photosynthesis or the book reports and they get to do the hanging Also charts directionsmdashany permanent postersmdashshould be written by student hands The more they see themselves in the environment the more they feel valued (and the fewer number of conflicts we teachers will have with them)
Howrsquos the lighting in your classroom Try making small adjustments such as bringing in a few floor lamps and turning off some of the fluorescent lights This can create a calmer less institutional vibe Learn more about lighting in this Edutopia primer ldquoWhat They See Is What We Get A Primer on Lightrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgwhat-they-see-what-we-get
Moving desks and trying different table configurations can also create a more friendly setting thatrsquos better suited for collaboration Social and emotional learning emphasizes student-centered cooperative learning This means you will cluster desks into groups or move students so they face one another This may make your classroom a bit louder but it helps grow a community of learners a lot more quickly than rows of desks facing the front of the class Take the plunge and just do it
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Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases
Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf
Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf
The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project
Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)
Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences
The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together
Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence
Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video
The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action
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Related Resources
Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml
Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf
Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano
Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher
Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better
Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide
them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)
Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)
Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo
Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish
Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html
When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible
Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach
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Related Resources
How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz
Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos
Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197
Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments
Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)
Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms
Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them
Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules
To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student
another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences
whereas routines come with reminders
Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe
Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see
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Related Resources
Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education
For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm
Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf
Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges
The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml
Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum
and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and
reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming
academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of
the students she teaches
When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand
How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf
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Related Resources
Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video
Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video
Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video
What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25
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Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains
Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational
And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo
When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully
Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc
Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance
Related Resources
Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video
Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management
Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february
Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen
Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock
Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)
Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like
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Related Resources
Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class
Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide
What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias
Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management
Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible
Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on
Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs
Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered
Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals
(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)
Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study
To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo
If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss
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To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)
This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment
Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide
Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations
Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians
Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers
Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families
Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call
Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship
When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo
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RESEARCH+++++
ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf
ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach
ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx
BOOKS+++++
Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom
The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book
The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School
Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn
Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care
Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities
WEBSITES+++++
Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg
Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning
National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg
WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg
Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg
Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg
National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml
Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom
Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management
Bonus More Classroom Management Resources
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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline
Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically
create more problems than they solve
Problems with Immediate Consequences
1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching
2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child
3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset
4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response
5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out
6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up
7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences
8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence
Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how
The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
Love and Logic Solution
The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401
1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom
copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065
Student Discipline Course of Action
Student does not follow a classroom
or school rule
Is it a serious
incident
(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)
Follow established classroom
consequences
(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)
Refer student to administration with discipline referral
No
Yes
Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary
action
Student returns to class
Feedback is provided to the
staff member on action taken
A conference with administratorteacher or
administratorteacherstudent is held
Document the incident
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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM
Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn
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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you
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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit
determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and
administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to
effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know
A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently
about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to
what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen
powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along
Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the
students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising
awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest
of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic
(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)
What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works
Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet
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8313 Classroom Rules That Work
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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas
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72313 Discipline by Design
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Overview
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline Techniques
Techniques that Backfire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactive Discipline
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Techniques that Backfire
If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom
There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for
them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)
After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include
middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo
middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs
middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior
middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict
middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not
what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching
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middot preaching
middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner
middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations
middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging
middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students
middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student
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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association
Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never
Rate yourself as follows
bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333
Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission
Love amp Logic Page 3
9 Enforceable Statements
Set limits by describing what you will allow or provide ldquoI listen to people who raise their handsrdquo ldquoI give credit for all papers on my desk at 315rdquo ldquoI dismiss people as soon as I see their desks are clearedrdquo
Talk about what you will do and involve only what you have absolute control overmdashyou
10 Providing Choices
When you give choices they must be legitimate and equally acceptable to yourself
11 Removing Student to Time Out
Place in your classroom with a visual barrier for students to go and think it over
ldquoOffice of productive thinkingrdquo or have the kids name it Opportunity for students to get away from their teacher for awhile Student may return when heshe feels able to handle the limits placed
upon the group (3-4 minutes is normally enough time for the student to decide they are ready to return)
Not appropriate to prescribe an amount of time (20 minutes) or to send homework with the student
Parents should be involved when students are frequently removed to time out
12 Evaluating Time Out
To enhance the effectiveness of time out focus the studentsrsquo thinking by asking the following questions (think through answers or write them down)
1 What happened 2 How did you feel 3 What did you do 4 How did it work out 5 What are you going to do next time
13 Use of the Building Administrator
ldquoOne of the first comments I made to the kids was that they never had to worry about being sent to the principal Their only worry was that they might wind up wishing they could go to the principal We were going to solve all problems hererdquo Send students to the office for a short cool-down time long enough for
both the student and teacher to get a different perspective
Love amp Logic Page 4
Principal tells student ldquoYou got in trouble with that teacher Wow Good luck Hope you get everything worked outrdquo
Teacherrsquos goal remain the ultimate authority figure in that studentrsquos life Removing students from the classroom conveys the message that you
cannot handle the student Send the message that you consider teaching students and managing
their behavior an important part of your responsibilities in educating your class
Itrsquos alright to complain about having no support from the principal provided you can describe what support looks like to you This presents the opportunity to find out if support looks the same to the principal
14 Giving an Appointment
Effective for students who use hit-and-run techniques They shout you say ldquoStop thatrdquo they say ldquoIrsquom not doing anythingrdquo
Walk by the student in a quiet voice say ldquoWersquoll have an appointment to discuss thatrdquo Then say ldquoSchool is out at 300 and I could meet you at 315 or 330 Which would be better for yourdquo
We can outthink kids if we donrsquot do it in the heat of battle
15 Creating a New Plan Sit down with the student and have a little conference
ldquoYoursquore welcome to go back out on the playground just as soon as you have a written plan that identifies what you will do instead of hitting the next time you feel like fighting No hurry Take your time
16 Applying Consequences
If you were going to issue a negative content message (ldquoYoursquore out of schoolrdquo) balance it with a positive ego message (ldquoWersquoll miss yourdquo) and always use empathy
ldquoLooks like you got caught fighting again What a bummer Those guys must have really made you mad to fight them like that I bet I would have felt the same way A fight like that will earn you how many days suspensionrdquo
17 Informational Letters
Informational telephone calls and letters have about the same effect so it doesnrsquot matter which is used
ldquoDear Mom yoursquore right it happened again Irsquom going to get a lsquoFrsquo in French Please donrsquot blame my teacher Shersquos worked hard Irsquove just been messing around too much Irsquom going to get my act togetherrdquo Signed ldquoDaniel who loves you dearlyrdquo
+++++HOW TO
IMPROVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
and BUILD A POSITIVE
CLIMATE FOR LEARNING AND
DISCIPLINE
for CLASSROOMMANAGEMENT
TEN TIPSpresents
visit edutopiaorg
WErsquoVE ALL HEARD THIS ABOUT STUDENTS ldquoIf they are engaged they are managedrdquo And this is absolutely the truth But we still need rules routines trust and student ownership to make a classroom run smoothly and effectively This guide will address those practical aspects of managing a classroom with suggestions and resources appropriate for grades K-12
Most of these tips are applicable to students of all ages but the actual techniques will look different for the various grades For instance Build Community (tip 1) might mean playing name games with elementary students but involve setting up a photo booth for middle school students Tip 8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals may sound like itrsquos all about elementary learners but look for suggestions to make the morning meeting an important part of the day for teens and tweens too
During my first year in the classroom a seasoned teacher told me ldquoYou are as much an ethics teachers as you are an English teacherrdquo What she meant was that literature brings along life lessons and themes so itrsquos inevitable that you end up deeply discussing morals what is right and wrong and wise choices versus poor decisions Itrsquos no accident then that the ten tips offered here also give a noticeable nod to social and emotional learning or SEL (httpwwwedutopiaorgsocial-emotional-learning) an approach that teaches children how to handle challenging situations manage their emotions and form positive relationships
And finally we all know there are more than ten tips for great classroom management so be sure to visit Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management
mdashRebecca Alber Edutopia blogger former high school teacher and
online education teacher at Stanford University
TIP LIST
1 Build Community
2 Design a Safe Friendly and Well-Managed Classroom Environment
3 Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and Consequences
4 Create a Variety of Communication Channels
5 Always Be Calm Fair and Consistent
6 Know the Students You Teach
7 Address Conflict Quickly and Wisely
8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals
9 Keep It Real
Partner with Parents and Guardians
10
Ten Tips for Classroom ManagementHow to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline
Related Resources
Read ldquoHow to Develop Positive Classroom Managementrdquo an Edutopia article on the correlation between relationships and classroom management httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management- relationships-strategies-tips
Edutopiarsquos Schools That Work series spotlights Louisville Kentuckyrsquos Jefferson County Public Schools to show how they integrate social and emotional learning into their curriculum Get suggestions for building relationships with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-how-to-build-relationships -worksheetpdf
Are you looking for more examples of effective classroom-management techniques such as hand signals to use with primary or older students Watch this Edutopia video Classroom-Management Tips for Teachers httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-teacher-tips-video
Build CommunityBUILDING CARING RELATIONSHIPS with students is the cornerstone of good classroom management Building these relationshipsmdashteacher-student student-student classroom-communitymdashand creating the time and space to do so in the beginning of the year and throughout the following months can make or break a classroom Simply put when there is care in the air there will be significantly fewer behavioral problems
Greet your students at the door This simple gesture creates that moment when you and the student make eye contact speak directly to each other (ldquogood morningrdquo) and have a connection This may be the only one-on-one you have that day with the student but it has great value When you model a respect-ful way to greet another human being you are implicitly telling each student that this is how we will communicate with each other
Get to know one another Teachers and students begin learning one anotherrsquos names the first day of school and should be able to address one another by name within two weeks Use engaging age-appropriate activities (httpwilderdomcomgamesNameGameshtml) for learning names and for getting acquainted As students learn more and more about one another connections will begin to happen This inevitably leads to more empathy and understanding and ultimately caring relationships with a lot less classroom conflict
Student photos will help you connect names and faces In this article from the NEArsquos website retired middle school teacher Phil Nast recalls some favorite photo tips such as having students create their own passports as a first-day-of-school activity httpwwwneaorgtoolsgetting-to-know-each-otherhtml
With the right app you can even set up a photo booth in a corner of your classroommdashsomething that should appeal to tweens and teens Herersquos an example using the iPad httpwwwapplecomipadbuilt-in-appsphotoboothhtml
Veteran educator Peter Pappas recommends using the first day of school to encourage teens to multitask to get students thinking at the same time theyrsquore getting acquainted He explains on his CopyPaste blog how an engaging activity like solving a mystery can deliver multiple benefits httpwwwpeterpappascom201008first-day-school-engage-problem- solve-how-to-get-students-thinkinghtml
Definitely take the time and energy to continue growing community and relationships in the classroom The payoff is worth the effort
tip
1
EDUTOPIAORG3 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Related Resources
Check out ldquoHow Can We Improve School Disciplinerdquo from Educational Researcher httpwwwaeranetupload-edFilesPublicationsJournals Educational_Researcher3901 048-058_02EDR10pdf
Get more tips for good classroom design in this Edutopia article ldquoGive Your Space the Right Designrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-space-design- feng-shui
Download this list of effective cooperative-learning activities from the Jefferson County Public Schools httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-collaborative-cooperative-learningpdf
Design a Safe Well-Managed and Friendly Classroom EnvironmentTHE RIGHT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT helps create a positive learning community When students walk into a classroom they need to feel ownership Their writing assignments and projects should prevail on the walls and they should have easy access to supplies and handouts and a place to turn in class assignments
Ask students to be designers of their room They choose where to hang the dioramas on photosynthesis or the book reports and they get to do the hanging Also charts directionsmdashany permanent postersmdashshould be written by student hands The more they see themselves in the environment the more they feel valued (and the fewer number of conflicts we teachers will have with them)
Howrsquos the lighting in your classroom Try making small adjustments such as bringing in a few floor lamps and turning off some of the fluorescent lights This can create a calmer less institutional vibe Learn more about lighting in this Edutopia primer ldquoWhat They See Is What We Get A Primer on Lightrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgwhat-they-see-what-we-get
Moving desks and trying different table configurations can also create a more friendly setting thatrsquos better suited for collaboration Social and emotional learning emphasizes student-centered cooperative learning This means you will cluster desks into groups or move students so they face one another This may make your classroom a bit louder but it helps grow a community of learners a lot more quickly than rows of desks facing the front of the class Take the plunge and just do it
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Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases
Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf
Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf
The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project
Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)
Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences
The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together
Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence
Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video
The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action
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Related Resources
Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml
Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf
Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano
Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher
Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better
Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide
them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)
Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)
Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo
Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish
Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html
When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible
Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach
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4
EDUTOPIAORG6 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Related Resources
How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz
Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos
Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197
Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments
Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)
Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms
Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them
Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules
To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student
another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences
whereas routines come with reminders
Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe
Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see
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Related Resources
Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education
For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm
Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf
Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges
The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml
Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum
and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and
reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming
academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of
the students she teaches
When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand
How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf
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Related Resources
Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video
Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video
Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video
What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25
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Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains
Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational
And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo
When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully
Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc
Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance
Related Resources
Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video
Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management
Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february
Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen
Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock
Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)
Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like
EDUTOPIAORG10 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
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8
Related Resources
Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class
Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide
What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias
Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management
Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible
Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on
Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs
Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered
Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals
(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)
Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study
To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo
If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss
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To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)
This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment
Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide
Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations
Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians
Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers
Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families
Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call
Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship
When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo
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RESEARCH+++++
ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf
ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach
ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx
BOOKS+++++
Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom
The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book
The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School
Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn
Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care
Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities
WEBSITES+++++
Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg
Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning
National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg
WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg
Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg
Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg
National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml
Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom
Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management
Bonus More Classroom Management Resources
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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline
Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically
create more problems than they solve
Problems with Immediate Consequences
1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching
2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child
3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset
4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response
5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out
6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up
7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences
8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence
Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how
The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
Love and Logic Solution
The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401
1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom
copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065
Student Discipline Course of Action
Student does not follow a classroom
or school rule
Is it a serious
incident
(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)
Follow established classroom
consequences
(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)
Refer student to administration with discipline referral
No
Yes
Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary
action
Student returns to class
Feedback is provided to the
staff member on action taken
A conference with administratorteacher or
administratorteacherstudent is held
Document the incident
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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM
Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn
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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you
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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit
determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and
administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to
effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know
A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently
about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to
what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen
powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along
Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the
students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising
awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest
of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic
(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)
What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works
Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet
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8313 Classroom Rules That Work
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Classroom Rules That Work
Classroom Rules That WorkClassroom Rules That Work
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Classroom Rules That WorkClassroom Rules That Work
Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas
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72313 Discipline by Design
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Introduction
Overview
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline Techniques
Techniques that Backfire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactive Discipline
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Techniques that Backfire
If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom
There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for
them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)
After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include
middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo
middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs
middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior
middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict
middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not
what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching
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middot preaching
middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner
middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations
middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging
middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students
middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student
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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association
Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never
Rate yourself as follows
bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333
Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission
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Principal tells student ldquoYou got in trouble with that teacher Wow Good luck Hope you get everything worked outrdquo
Teacherrsquos goal remain the ultimate authority figure in that studentrsquos life Removing students from the classroom conveys the message that you
cannot handle the student Send the message that you consider teaching students and managing
their behavior an important part of your responsibilities in educating your class
Itrsquos alright to complain about having no support from the principal provided you can describe what support looks like to you This presents the opportunity to find out if support looks the same to the principal
14 Giving an Appointment
Effective for students who use hit-and-run techniques They shout you say ldquoStop thatrdquo they say ldquoIrsquom not doing anythingrdquo
Walk by the student in a quiet voice say ldquoWersquoll have an appointment to discuss thatrdquo Then say ldquoSchool is out at 300 and I could meet you at 315 or 330 Which would be better for yourdquo
We can outthink kids if we donrsquot do it in the heat of battle
15 Creating a New Plan Sit down with the student and have a little conference
ldquoYoursquore welcome to go back out on the playground just as soon as you have a written plan that identifies what you will do instead of hitting the next time you feel like fighting No hurry Take your time
16 Applying Consequences
If you were going to issue a negative content message (ldquoYoursquore out of schoolrdquo) balance it with a positive ego message (ldquoWersquoll miss yourdquo) and always use empathy
ldquoLooks like you got caught fighting again What a bummer Those guys must have really made you mad to fight them like that I bet I would have felt the same way A fight like that will earn you how many days suspensionrdquo
17 Informational Letters
Informational telephone calls and letters have about the same effect so it doesnrsquot matter which is used
ldquoDear Mom yoursquore right it happened again Irsquom going to get a lsquoFrsquo in French Please donrsquot blame my teacher Shersquos worked hard Irsquove just been messing around too much Irsquom going to get my act togetherrdquo Signed ldquoDaniel who loves you dearlyrdquo
+++++HOW TO
IMPROVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
and BUILD A POSITIVE
CLIMATE FOR LEARNING AND
DISCIPLINE
for CLASSROOMMANAGEMENT
TEN TIPSpresents
visit edutopiaorg
WErsquoVE ALL HEARD THIS ABOUT STUDENTS ldquoIf they are engaged they are managedrdquo And this is absolutely the truth But we still need rules routines trust and student ownership to make a classroom run smoothly and effectively This guide will address those practical aspects of managing a classroom with suggestions and resources appropriate for grades K-12
Most of these tips are applicable to students of all ages but the actual techniques will look different for the various grades For instance Build Community (tip 1) might mean playing name games with elementary students but involve setting up a photo booth for middle school students Tip 8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals may sound like itrsquos all about elementary learners but look for suggestions to make the morning meeting an important part of the day for teens and tweens too
During my first year in the classroom a seasoned teacher told me ldquoYou are as much an ethics teachers as you are an English teacherrdquo What she meant was that literature brings along life lessons and themes so itrsquos inevitable that you end up deeply discussing morals what is right and wrong and wise choices versus poor decisions Itrsquos no accident then that the ten tips offered here also give a noticeable nod to social and emotional learning or SEL (httpwwwedutopiaorgsocial-emotional-learning) an approach that teaches children how to handle challenging situations manage their emotions and form positive relationships
And finally we all know there are more than ten tips for great classroom management so be sure to visit Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management
mdashRebecca Alber Edutopia blogger former high school teacher and
online education teacher at Stanford University
TIP LIST
1 Build Community
2 Design a Safe Friendly and Well-Managed Classroom Environment
3 Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and Consequences
4 Create a Variety of Communication Channels
5 Always Be Calm Fair and Consistent
6 Know the Students You Teach
7 Address Conflict Quickly and Wisely
8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals
9 Keep It Real
Partner with Parents and Guardians
10
Ten Tips for Classroom ManagementHow to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline
Related Resources
Read ldquoHow to Develop Positive Classroom Managementrdquo an Edutopia article on the correlation between relationships and classroom management httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management- relationships-strategies-tips
Edutopiarsquos Schools That Work series spotlights Louisville Kentuckyrsquos Jefferson County Public Schools to show how they integrate social and emotional learning into their curriculum Get suggestions for building relationships with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-how-to-build-relationships -worksheetpdf
Are you looking for more examples of effective classroom-management techniques such as hand signals to use with primary or older students Watch this Edutopia video Classroom-Management Tips for Teachers httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-teacher-tips-video
Build CommunityBUILDING CARING RELATIONSHIPS with students is the cornerstone of good classroom management Building these relationshipsmdashteacher-student student-student classroom-communitymdashand creating the time and space to do so in the beginning of the year and throughout the following months can make or break a classroom Simply put when there is care in the air there will be significantly fewer behavioral problems
Greet your students at the door This simple gesture creates that moment when you and the student make eye contact speak directly to each other (ldquogood morningrdquo) and have a connection This may be the only one-on-one you have that day with the student but it has great value When you model a respect-ful way to greet another human being you are implicitly telling each student that this is how we will communicate with each other
Get to know one another Teachers and students begin learning one anotherrsquos names the first day of school and should be able to address one another by name within two weeks Use engaging age-appropriate activities (httpwilderdomcomgamesNameGameshtml) for learning names and for getting acquainted As students learn more and more about one another connections will begin to happen This inevitably leads to more empathy and understanding and ultimately caring relationships with a lot less classroom conflict
Student photos will help you connect names and faces In this article from the NEArsquos website retired middle school teacher Phil Nast recalls some favorite photo tips such as having students create their own passports as a first-day-of-school activity httpwwwneaorgtoolsgetting-to-know-each-otherhtml
With the right app you can even set up a photo booth in a corner of your classroommdashsomething that should appeal to tweens and teens Herersquos an example using the iPad httpwwwapplecomipadbuilt-in-appsphotoboothhtml
Veteran educator Peter Pappas recommends using the first day of school to encourage teens to multitask to get students thinking at the same time theyrsquore getting acquainted He explains on his CopyPaste blog how an engaging activity like solving a mystery can deliver multiple benefits httpwwwpeterpappascom201008first-day-school-engage-problem- solve-how-to-get-students-thinkinghtml
Definitely take the time and energy to continue growing community and relationships in the classroom The payoff is worth the effort
tip
1
EDUTOPIAORG3 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Related Resources
Check out ldquoHow Can We Improve School Disciplinerdquo from Educational Researcher httpwwwaeranetupload-edFilesPublicationsJournals Educational_Researcher3901 048-058_02EDR10pdf
Get more tips for good classroom design in this Edutopia article ldquoGive Your Space the Right Designrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-space-design- feng-shui
Download this list of effective cooperative-learning activities from the Jefferson County Public Schools httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-collaborative-cooperative-learningpdf
Design a Safe Well-Managed and Friendly Classroom EnvironmentTHE RIGHT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT helps create a positive learning community When students walk into a classroom they need to feel ownership Their writing assignments and projects should prevail on the walls and they should have easy access to supplies and handouts and a place to turn in class assignments
Ask students to be designers of their room They choose where to hang the dioramas on photosynthesis or the book reports and they get to do the hanging Also charts directionsmdashany permanent postersmdashshould be written by student hands The more they see themselves in the environment the more they feel valued (and the fewer number of conflicts we teachers will have with them)
Howrsquos the lighting in your classroom Try making small adjustments such as bringing in a few floor lamps and turning off some of the fluorescent lights This can create a calmer less institutional vibe Learn more about lighting in this Edutopia primer ldquoWhat They See Is What We Get A Primer on Lightrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgwhat-they-see-what-we-get
Moving desks and trying different table configurations can also create a more friendly setting thatrsquos better suited for collaboration Social and emotional learning emphasizes student-centered cooperative learning This means you will cluster desks into groups or move students so they face one another This may make your classroom a bit louder but it helps grow a community of learners a lot more quickly than rows of desks facing the front of the class Take the plunge and just do it
tip
2
EDUTOPIAORG4 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Related Resources
Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases
Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf
Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf
The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project
Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)
Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences
The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together
Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence
Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video
The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action
tip
3
EDUTOPIAORG5 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Related Resources
Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml
Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf
Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano
Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher
Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better
Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide
them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)
Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)
Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo
Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish
Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html
When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible
Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach
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4
EDUTOPIAORG6 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Related Resources
How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz
Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos
Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197
Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments
Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)
Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms
Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them
Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules
To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student
another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences
whereas routines come with reminders
Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe
Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see
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5
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Related Resources
Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education
For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm
Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf
Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges
The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml
Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum
and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and
reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming
academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of
the students she teaches
When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand
How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf
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6
EDUTOPIAORG8 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Related Resources
Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video
Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video
Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video
What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25
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7
EDUTOPIAORG9 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains
Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational
And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo
When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully
Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc
Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance
Related Resources
Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video
Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management
Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february
Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen
Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock
Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)
Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like
EDUTOPIAORG10 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
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8
Related Resources
Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class
Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide
What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias
Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management
Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible
Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on
Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs
Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered
Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals
(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)
Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study
To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo
If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss
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9
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Related Resources
To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)
This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment
Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide
Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations
Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians
Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers
Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families
Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call
Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship
When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo
EDUTOPIAORG
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10
12 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
RESEARCH+++++
ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf
ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach
ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx
BOOKS+++++
Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom
The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book
The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School
Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn
Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care
Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities
WEBSITES+++++
Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg
Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning
National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg
WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg
Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg
Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg
National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml
Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom
Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management
Bonus More Classroom Management Resources
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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline
Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically
create more problems than they solve
Problems with Immediate Consequences
1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching
2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child
3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset
4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response
5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out
6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up
7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences
8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence
Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how
The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
Love and Logic Solution
The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401
1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom
copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065
Student Discipline Course of Action
Student does not follow a classroom
or school rule
Is it a serious
incident
(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)
Follow established classroom
consequences
(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)
Refer student to administration with discipline referral
No
Yes
Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary
action
Student returns to class
Feedback is provided to the
staff member on action taken
A conference with administratorteacher or
administratorteacherstudent is held
Document the incident
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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM
Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn
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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you
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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit
determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and
administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to
effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know
A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently
about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to
what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen
powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along
Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the
students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising
awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest
of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic
(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)
What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works
Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet
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8313 Classroom Rules That Work
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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas
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72313 Discipline by Design
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11 Discipline Techniques
Techniques that Backfire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactive Discipline
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If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom
There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for
them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)
After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include
middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo
middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs
middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior
middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict
middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not
what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching
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middot preaching
middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner
middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations
middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging
middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students
middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student
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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association
Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never
Rate yourself as follows
bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333
Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission
+++++HOW TO
IMPROVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
and BUILD A POSITIVE
CLIMATE FOR LEARNING AND
DISCIPLINE
for CLASSROOMMANAGEMENT
TEN TIPSpresents
visit edutopiaorg
WErsquoVE ALL HEARD THIS ABOUT STUDENTS ldquoIf they are engaged they are managedrdquo And this is absolutely the truth But we still need rules routines trust and student ownership to make a classroom run smoothly and effectively This guide will address those practical aspects of managing a classroom with suggestions and resources appropriate for grades K-12
Most of these tips are applicable to students of all ages but the actual techniques will look different for the various grades For instance Build Community (tip 1) might mean playing name games with elementary students but involve setting up a photo booth for middle school students Tip 8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals may sound like itrsquos all about elementary learners but look for suggestions to make the morning meeting an important part of the day for teens and tweens too
During my first year in the classroom a seasoned teacher told me ldquoYou are as much an ethics teachers as you are an English teacherrdquo What she meant was that literature brings along life lessons and themes so itrsquos inevitable that you end up deeply discussing morals what is right and wrong and wise choices versus poor decisions Itrsquos no accident then that the ten tips offered here also give a noticeable nod to social and emotional learning or SEL (httpwwwedutopiaorgsocial-emotional-learning) an approach that teaches children how to handle challenging situations manage their emotions and form positive relationships
And finally we all know there are more than ten tips for great classroom management so be sure to visit Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management
mdashRebecca Alber Edutopia blogger former high school teacher and
online education teacher at Stanford University
TIP LIST
1 Build Community
2 Design a Safe Friendly and Well-Managed Classroom Environment
3 Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and Consequences
4 Create a Variety of Communication Channels
5 Always Be Calm Fair and Consistent
6 Know the Students You Teach
7 Address Conflict Quickly and Wisely
8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals
9 Keep It Real
Partner with Parents and Guardians
10
Ten Tips for Classroom ManagementHow to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline
Related Resources
Read ldquoHow to Develop Positive Classroom Managementrdquo an Edutopia article on the correlation between relationships and classroom management httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management- relationships-strategies-tips
Edutopiarsquos Schools That Work series spotlights Louisville Kentuckyrsquos Jefferson County Public Schools to show how they integrate social and emotional learning into their curriculum Get suggestions for building relationships with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-how-to-build-relationships -worksheetpdf
Are you looking for more examples of effective classroom-management techniques such as hand signals to use with primary or older students Watch this Edutopia video Classroom-Management Tips for Teachers httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-teacher-tips-video
Build CommunityBUILDING CARING RELATIONSHIPS with students is the cornerstone of good classroom management Building these relationshipsmdashteacher-student student-student classroom-communitymdashand creating the time and space to do so in the beginning of the year and throughout the following months can make or break a classroom Simply put when there is care in the air there will be significantly fewer behavioral problems
Greet your students at the door This simple gesture creates that moment when you and the student make eye contact speak directly to each other (ldquogood morningrdquo) and have a connection This may be the only one-on-one you have that day with the student but it has great value When you model a respect-ful way to greet another human being you are implicitly telling each student that this is how we will communicate with each other
Get to know one another Teachers and students begin learning one anotherrsquos names the first day of school and should be able to address one another by name within two weeks Use engaging age-appropriate activities (httpwilderdomcomgamesNameGameshtml) for learning names and for getting acquainted As students learn more and more about one another connections will begin to happen This inevitably leads to more empathy and understanding and ultimately caring relationships with a lot less classroom conflict
Student photos will help you connect names and faces In this article from the NEArsquos website retired middle school teacher Phil Nast recalls some favorite photo tips such as having students create their own passports as a first-day-of-school activity httpwwwneaorgtoolsgetting-to-know-each-otherhtml
With the right app you can even set up a photo booth in a corner of your classroommdashsomething that should appeal to tweens and teens Herersquos an example using the iPad httpwwwapplecomipadbuilt-in-appsphotoboothhtml
Veteran educator Peter Pappas recommends using the first day of school to encourage teens to multitask to get students thinking at the same time theyrsquore getting acquainted He explains on his CopyPaste blog how an engaging activity like solving a mystery can deliver multiple benefits httpwwwpeterpappascom201008first-day-school-engage-problem- solve-how-to-get-students-thinkinghtml
Definitely take the time and energy to continue growing community and relationships in the classroom The payoff is worth the effort
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1
EDUTOPIAORG3 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Related Resources
Check out ldquoHow Can We Improve School Disciplinerdquo from Educational Researcher httpwwwaeranetupload-edFilesPublicationsJournals Educational_Researcher3901 048-058_02EDR10pdf
Get more tips for good classroom design in this Edutopia article ldquoGive Your Space the Right Designrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-space-design- feng-shui
Download this list of effective cooperative-learning activities from the Jefferson County Public Schools httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-collaborative-cooperative-learningpdf
Design a Safe Well-Managed and Friendly Classroom EnvironmentTHE RIGHT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT helps create a positive learning community When students walk into a classroom they need to feel ownership Their writing assignments and projects should prevail on the walls and they should have easy access to supplies and handouts and a place to turn in class assignments
Ask students to be designers of their room They choose where to hang the dioramas on photosynthesis or the book reports and they get to do the hanging Also charts directionsmdashany permanent postersmdashshould be written by student hands The more they see themselves in the environment the more they feel valued (and the fewer number of conflicts we teachers will have with them)
Howrsquos the lighting in your classroom Try making small adjustments such as bringing in a few floor lamps and turning off some of the fluorescent lights This can create a calmer less institutional vibe Learn more about lighting in this Edutopia primer ldquoWhat They See Is What We Get A Primer on Lightrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgwhat-they-see-what-we-get
Moving desks and trying different table configurations can also create a more friendly setting thatrsquos better suited for collaboration Social and emotional learning emphasizes student-centered cooperative learning This means you will cluster desks into groups or move students so they face one another This may make your classroom a bit louder but it helps grow a community of learners a lot more quickly than rows of desks facing the front of the class Take the plunge and just do it
tip
2
EDUTOPIAORG4 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Related Resources
Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases
Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf
Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf
The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project
Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)
Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences
The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together
Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence
Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video
The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action
tip
3
EDUTOPIAORG5 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Related Resources
Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml
Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf
Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano
Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher
Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better
Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide
them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)
Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)
Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo
Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish
Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html
When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible
Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach
tip
4
EDUTOPIAORG6 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Related Resources
How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz
Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos
Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197
Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments
Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)
Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms
Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them
Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules
To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student
another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences
whereas routines come with reminders
Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe
Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see
tip
5
EDUTOPIAORG7 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Related Resources
Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education
For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm
Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf
Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges
The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml
Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum
and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and
reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming
academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of
the students she teaches
When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand
How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf
tip
6
EDUTOPIAORG8 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Related Resources
Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video
Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video
Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video
What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25
tip
7
EDUTOPIAORG9 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains
Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational
And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo
When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully
Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc
Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance
Related Resources
Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video
Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management
Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february
Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen
Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock
Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)
Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like
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8
Related Resources
Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class
Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide
What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias
Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management
Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible
Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on
Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs
Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered
Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals
(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)
Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study
To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo
If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss
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Related Resources
To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)
This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment
Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide
Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations
Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians
Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers
Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families
Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call
Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship
When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo
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RESEARCH+++++
ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf
ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach
ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx
BOOKS+++++
Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom
The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book
The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School
Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn
Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care
Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities
WEBSITES+++++
Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg
Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning
National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg
WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg
Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg
Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg
National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml
Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom
Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management
Bonus More Classroom Management Resources
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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline
Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically
create more problems than they solve
Problems with Immediate Consequences
1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching
2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child
3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset
4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response
5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out
6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up
7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences
8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence
Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how
The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
Love and Logic Solution
The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401
1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom
copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065
Student Discipline Course of Action
Student does not follow a classroom
or school rule
Is it a serious
incident
(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)
Follow established classroom
consequences
(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)
Refer student to administration with discipline referral
No
Yes
Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary
action
Student returns to class
Feedback is provided to the
staff member on action taken
A conference with administratorteacher or
administratorteacherstudent is held
Document the incident
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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM
Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn
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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you
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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit
determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and
administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to
effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know
A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently
about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to
what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen
powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along
Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the
students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising
awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest
of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic
(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)
What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works
Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet
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8313 Classroom Rules That Work
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Classroom Rules That Work
Classroom Rules That WorkClassroom Rules That Work
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Classroom Rules That WorkClassroom Rules That Work
Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas
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Do your students have SWAG
(Success willpower attitude and
goals)
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Miss Chuckles76Do you mean mnemonic -)
Jamie Starlingor an acrostic poem
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One and Only Rule
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Create a conspiracy of kindness--
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Good first day of school lesson
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Nice rules for board games
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classroom rules - love this poster
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BE Might do with goal setting for
next year
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adore these classroom rules
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1 minute dismissal checklist
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RandomActsofSendingI especially love the last one
Thelma Stroblbet I could turn this into a 1 minute
before bedtime check list for home
Robin ZarubaAnd set your classroom computer
(task scheduler) to play a little tune
to alert them they have one minute
Keeps kids from packing up early
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72313 Discipline by Design
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Overview
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline Techniques
Techniques that Backfire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactive Discipline
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FREE Trial Softw are
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Techniques that Backfire
If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom
There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for
them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)
After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include
middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo
middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs
middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior
middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict
middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not
what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching
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middot preaching
middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner
middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations
middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging
middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students
middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student
copyCopyright 2009 Budd Churchw ard
HLS Schools Introduction
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Download Sof tware
Latest Update
FREE Trial
Sof tware
Extend Trial
Period
Teacher Resources
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Techniques
Techniques that
Backf ire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactiv e Discipline
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Great Public Schools for Every Student
Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association
Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never
Rate yourself as follows
bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333
Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission
visit edutopiaorg
WErsquoVE ALL HEARD THIS ABOUT STUDENTS ldquoIf they are engaged they are managedrdquo And this is absolutely the truth But we still need rules routines trust and student ownership to make a classroom run smoothly and effectively This guide will address those practical aspects of managing a classroom with suggestions and resources appropriate for grades K-12
Most of these tips are applicable to students of all ages but the actual techniques will look different for the various grades For instance Build Community (tip 1) might mean playing name games with elementary students but involve setting up a photo booth for middle school students Tip 8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals may sound like itrsquos all about elementary learners but look for suggestions to make the morning meeting an important part of the day for teens and tweens too
During my first year in the classroom a seasoned teacher told me ldquoYou are as much an ethics teachers as you are an English teacherrdquo What she meant was that literature brings along life lessons and themes so itrsquos inevitable that you end up deeply discussing morals what is right and wrong and wise choices versus poor decisions Itrsquos no accident then that the ten tips offered here also give a noticeable nod to social and emotional learning or SEL (httpwwwedutopiaorgsocial-emotional-learning) an approach that teaches children how to handle challenging situations manage their emotions and form positive relationships
And finally we all know there are more than ten tips for great classroom management so be sure to visit Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management
mdashRebecca Alber Edutopia blogger former high school teacher and
online education teacher at Stanford University
TIP LIST
1 Build Community
2 Design a Safe Friendly and Well-Managed Classroom Environment
3 Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and Consequences
4 Create a Variety of Communication Channels
5 Always Be Calm Fair and Consistent
6 Know the Students You Teach
7 Address Conflict Quickly and Wisely
8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals
9 Keep It Real
Partner with Parents and Guardians
10
Ten Tips for Classroom ManagementHow to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline
Related Resources
Read ldquoHow to Develop Positive Classroom Managementrdquo an Edutopia article on the correlation between relationships and classroom management httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management- relationships-strategies-tips
Edutopiarsquos Schools That Work series spotlights Louisville Kentuckyrsquos Jefferson County Public Schools to show how they integrate social and emotional learning into their curriculum Get suggestions for building relationships with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-how-to-build-relationships -worksheetpdf
Are you looking for more examples of effective classroom-management techniques such as hand signals to use with primary or older students Watch this Edutopia video Classroom-Management Tips for Teachers httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-teacher-tips-video
Build CommunityBUILDING CARING RELATIONSHIPS with students is the cornerstone of good classroom management Building these relationshipsmdashteacher-student student-student classroom-communitymdashand creating the time and space to do so in the beginning of the year and throughout the following months can make or break a classroom Simply put when there is care in the air there will be significantly fewer behavioral problems
Greet your students at the door This simple gesture creates that moment when you and the student make eye contact speak directly to each other (ldquogood morningrdquo) and have a connection This may be the only one-on-one you have that day with the student but it has great value When you model a respect-ful way to greet another human being you are implicitly telling each student that this is how we will communicate with each other
Get to know one another Teachers and students begin learning one anotherrsquos names the first day of school and should be able to address one another by name within two weeks Use engaging age-appropriate activities (httpwilderdomcomgamesNameGameshtml) for learning names and for getting acquainted As students learn more and more about one another connections will begin to happen This inevitably leads to more empathy and understanding and ultimately caring relationships with a lot less classroom conflict
Student photos will help you connect names and faces In this article from the NEArsquos website retired middle school teacher Phil Nast recalls some favorite photo tips such as having students create their own passports as a first-day-of-school activity httpwwwneaorgtoolsgetting-to-know-each-otherhtml
With the right app you can even set up a photo booth in a corner of your classroommdashsomething that should appeal to tweens and teens Herersquos an example using the iPad httpwwwapplecomipadbuilt-in-appsphotoboothhtml
Veteran educator Peter Pappas recommends using the first day of school to encourage teens to multitask to get students thinking at the same time theyrsquore getting acquainted He explains on his CopyPaste blog how an engaging activity like solving a mystery can deliver multiple benefits httpwwwpeterpappascom201008first-day-school-engage-problem- solve-how-to-get-students-thinkinghtml
Definitely take the time and energy to continue growing community and relationships in the classroom The payoff is worth the effort
tip
1
EDUTOPIAORG3 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Related Resources
Check out ldquoHow Can We Improve School Disciplinerdquo from Educational Researcher httpwwwaeranetupload-edFilesPublicationsJournals Educational_Researcher3901 048-058_02EDR10pdf
Get more tips for good classroom design in this Edutopia article ldquoGive Your Space the Right Designrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-space-design- feng-shui
Download this list of effective cooperative-learning activities from the Jefferson County Public Schools httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-collaborative-cooperative-learningpdf
Design a Safe Well-Managed and Friendly Classroom EnvironmentTHE RIGHT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT helps create a positive learning community When students walk into a classroom they need to feel ownership Their writing assignments and projects should prevail on the walls and they should have easy access to supplies and handouts and a place to turn in class assignments
Ask students to be designers of their room They choose where to hang the dioramas on photosynthesis or the book reports and they get to do the hanging Also charts directionsmdashany permanent postersmdashshould be written by student hands The more they see themselves in the environment the more they feel valued (and the fewer number of conflicts we teachers will have with them)
Howrsquos the lighting in your classroom Try making small adjustments such as bringing in a few floor lamps and turning off some of the fluorescent lights This can create a calmer less institutional vibe Learn more about lighting in this Edutopia primer ldquoWhat They See Is What We Get A Primer on Lightrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgwhat-they-see-what-we-get
Moving desks and trying different table configurations can also create a more friendly setting thatrsquos better suited for collaboration Social and emotional learning emphasizes student-centered cooperative learning This means you will cluster desks into groups or move students so they face one another This may make your classroom a bit louder but it helps grow a community of learners a lot more quickly than rows of desks facing the front of the class Take the plunge and just do it
tip
2
EDUTOPIAORG4 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Related Resources
Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases
Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf
Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf
The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project
Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)
Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences
The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together
Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence
Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video
The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action
tip
3
EDUTOPIAORG5 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Related Resources
Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml
Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf
Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano
Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher
Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better
Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide
them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)
Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)
Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo
Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish
Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html
When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible
Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach
tip
4
EDUTOPIAORG6 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Related Resources
How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz
Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos
Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197
Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments
Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)
Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms
Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them
Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules
To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student
another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences
whereas routines come with reminders
Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe
Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see
tip
5
EDUTOPIAORG7 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Related Resources
Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education
For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm
Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf
Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges
The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml
Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum
and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and
reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming
academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of
the students she teaches
When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand
How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf
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6
EDUTOPIAORG8 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Related Resources
Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video
Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video
Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video
What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25
tip
7
EDUTOPIAORG9 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains
Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational
And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo
When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully
Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc
Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance
Related Resources
Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video
Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management
Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february
Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen
Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock
Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)
Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like
EDUTOPIAORG10 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
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8
Related Resources
Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class
Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide
What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias
Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management
Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible
Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on
Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs
Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered
Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals
(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)
Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study
To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo
If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss
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EDUTOPIAORG11 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Related Resources
To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)
This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment
Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide
Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations
Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians
Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers
Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families
Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call
Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship
When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo
EDUTOPIAORG
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12 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
RESEARCH+++++
ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf
ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach
ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx
BOOKS+++++
Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom
The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book
The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School
Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn
Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care
Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities
WEBSITES+++++
Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg
Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning
National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg
WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg
Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg
Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg
National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml
Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom
Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management
Bonus More Classroom Management Resources
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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline
Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically
create more problems than they solve
Problems with Immediate Consequences
1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching
2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child
3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset
4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response
5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out
6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up
7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences
8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence
Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how
The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
Love and Logic Solution
The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401
1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom
copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065
Student Discipline Course of Action
Student does not follow a classroom
or school rule
Is it a serious
incident
(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)
Follow established classroom
consequences
(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)
Refer student to administration with discipline referral
No
Yes
Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary
action
Student returns to class
Feedback is provided to the
staff member on action taken
A conference with administratorteacher or
administratorteacherstudent is held
Document the incident
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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM
Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn
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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you
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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit
determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and
administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to
effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know
A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently
about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to
what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen
powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along
Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the
students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising
awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest
of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic
(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)
What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works
Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet
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8313 Classroom Rules That Work
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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas
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72313 Discipline by Design
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Introduction
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11 Discipline Techniques
Techniques that Backfire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactive Discipline
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Techniques that Backfire
If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom
There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for
them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)
After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include
middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo
middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs
middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior
middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict
middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not
what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching
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middot preaching
middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner
middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations
middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging
middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students
middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student
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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association
Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never
Rate yourself as follows
bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333
Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission
Related Resources
Read ldquoHow to Develop Positive Classroom Managementrdquo an Edutopia article on the correlation between relationships and classroom management httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management- relationships-strategies-tips
Edutopiarsquos Schools That Work series spotlights Louisville Kentuckyrsquos Jefferson County Public Schools to show how they integrate social and emotional learning into their curriculum Get suggestions for building relationships with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-how-to-build-relationships -worksheetpdf
Are you looking for more examples of effective classroom-management techniques such as hand signals to use with primary or older students Watch this Edutopia video Classroom-Management Tips for Teachers httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-teacher-tips-video
Build CommunityBUILDING CARING RELATIONSHIPS with students is the cornerstone of good classroom management Building these relationshipsmdashteacher-student student-student classroom-communitymdashand creating the time and space to do so in the beginning of the year and throughout the following months can make or break a classroom Simply put when there is care in the air there will be significantly fewer behavioral problems
Greet your students at the door This simple gesture creates that moment when you and the student make eye contact speak directly to each other (ldquogood morningrdquo) and have a connection This may be the only one-on-one you have that day with the student but it has great value When you model a respect-ful way to greet another human being you are implicitly telling each student that this is how we will communicate with each other
Get to know one another Teachers and students begin learning one anotherrsquos names the first day of school and should be able to address one another by name within two weeks Use engaging age-appropriate activities (httpwilderdomcomgamesNameGameshtml) for learning names and for getting acquainted As students learn more and more about one another connections will begin to happen This inevitably leads to more empathy and understanding and ultimately caring relationships with a lot less classroom conflict
Student photos will help you connect names and faces In this article from the NEArsquos website retired middle school teacher Phil Nast recalls some favorite photo tips such as having students create their own passports as a first-day-of-school activity httpwwwneaorgtoolsgetting-to-know-each-otherhtml
With the right app you can even set up a photo booth in a corner of your classroommdashsomething that should appeal to tweens and teens Herersquos an example using the iPad httpwwwapplecomipadbuilt-in-appsphotoboothhtml
Veteran educator Peter Pappas recommends using the first day of school to encourage teens to multitask to get students thinking at the same time theyrsquore getting acquainted He explains on his CopyPaste blog how an engaging activity like solving a mystery can deliver multiple benefits httpwwwpeterpappascom201008first-day-school-engage-problem- solve-how-to-get-students-thinkinghtml
Definitely take the time and energy to continue growing community and relationships in the classroom The payoff is worth the effort
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Related Resources
Check out ldquoHow Can We Improve School Disciplinerdquo from Educational Researcher httpwwwaeranetupload-edFilesPublicationsJournals Educational_Researcher3901 048-058_02EDR10pdf
Get more tips for good classroom design in this Edutopia article ldquoGive Your Space the Right Designrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-space-design- feng-shui
Download this list of effective cooperative-learning activities from the Jefferson County Public Schools httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-collaborative-cooperative-learningpdf
Design a Safe Well-Managed and Friendly Classroom EnvironmentTHE RIGHT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT helps create a positive learning community When students walk into a classroom they need to feel ownership Their writing assignments and projects should prevail on the walls and they should have easy access to supplies and handouts and a place to turn in class assignments
Ask students to be designers of their room They choose where to hang the dioramas on photosynthesis or the book reports and they get to do the hanging Also charts directionsmdashany permanent postersmdashshould be written by student hands The more they see themselves in the environment the more they feel valued (and the fewer number of conflicts we teachers will have with them)
Howrsquos the lighting in your classroom Try making small adjustments such as bringing in a few floor lamps and turning off some of the fluorescent lights This can create a calmer less institutional vibe Learn more about lighting in this Edutopia primer ldquoWhat They See Is What We Get A Primer on Lightrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgwhat-they-see-what-we-get
Moving desks and trying different table configurations can also create a more friendly setting thatrsquos better suited for collaboration Social and emotional learning emphasizes student-centered cooperative learning This means you will cluster desks into groups or move students so they face one another This may make your classroom a bit louder but it helps grow a community of learners a lot more quickly than rows of desks facing the front of the class Take the plunge and just do it
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Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases
Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf
Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf
The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project
Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)
Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences
The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together
Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence
Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video
The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action
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Related Resources
Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml
Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf
Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano
Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher
Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better
Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide
them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)
Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)
Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo
Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish
Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html
When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible
Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach
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Related Resources
How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz
Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos
Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197
Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments
Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)
Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms
Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them
Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules
To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student
another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences
whereas routines come with reminders
Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe
Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see
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Related Resources
Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education
For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm
Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf
Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges
The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml
Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum
and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and
reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming
academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of
the students she teaches
When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand
How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf
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Related Resources
Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video
Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video
Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video
What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25
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Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains
Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational
And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo
When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully
Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc
Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance
Related Resources
Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video
Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management
Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february
Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen
Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock
Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)
Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like
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Related Resources
Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class
Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide
What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias
Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management
Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible
Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on
Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs
Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered
Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals
(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)
Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study
To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo
If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss
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To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)
This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment
Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide
Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations
Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians
Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers
Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families
Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call
Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship
When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo
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RESEARCH+++++
ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf
ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach
ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx
BOOKS+++++
Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom
The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book
The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School
Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn
Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care
Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities
WEBSITES+++++
Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg
Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning
National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg
WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg
Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg
Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg
National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml
Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom
Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management
Bonus More Classroom Management Resources
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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline
Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically
create more problems than they solve
Problems with Immediate Consequences
1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching
2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child
3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset
4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response
5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out
6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up
7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences
8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence
Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how
The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
Love and Logic Solution
The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401
1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom
copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065
Student Discipline Course of Action
Student does not follow a classroom
or school rule
Is it a serious
incident
(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)
Follow established classroom
consequences
(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)
Refer student to administration with discipline referral
No
Yes
Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary
action
Student returns to class
Feedback is provided to the
staff member on action taken
A conference with administratorteacher or
administratorteacherstudent is held
Document the incident
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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM
Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn
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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you
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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit
determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and
administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to
effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know
A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently
about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to
what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen
powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along
Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the
students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising
awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest
of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic
(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)
What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works
Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet
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8313 Classroom Rules That Work
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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas
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72313 Discipline by Design
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11 Discipline Techniques
Techniques that Backfire
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Better Discipline
Proactive Discipline
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If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom
There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for
them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)
After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include
middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo
middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs
middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior
middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict
middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not
what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching
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middot preaching
middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner
middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations
middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging
middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students
middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student
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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association
Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never
Rate yourself as follows
bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333
Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission
Related Resources
Check out ldquoHow Can We Improve School Disciplinerdquo from Educational Researcher httpwwwaeranetupload-edFilesPublicationsJournals Educational_Researcher3901 048-058_02EDR10pdf
Get more tips for good classroom design in this Edutopia article ldquoGive Your Space the Right Designrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-space-design- feng-shui
Download this list of effective cooperative-learning activities from the Jefferson County Public Schools httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-collaborative-cooperative-learningpdf
Design a Safe Well-Managed and Friendly Classroom EnvironmentTHE RIGHT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT helps create a positive learning community When students walk into a classroom they need to feel ownership Their writing assignments and projects should prevail on the walls and they should have easy access to supplies and handouts and a place to turn in class assignments
Ask students to be designers of their room They choose where to hang the dioramas on photosynthesis or the book reports and they get to do the hanging Also charts directionsmdashany permanent postersmdashshould be written by student hands The more they see themselves in the environment the more they feel valued (and the fewer number of conflicts we teachers will have with them)
Howrsquos the lighting in your classroom Try making small adjustments such as bringing in a few floor lamps and turning off some of the fluorescent lights This can create a calmer less institutional vibe Learn more about lighting in this Edutopia primer ldquoWhat They See Is What We Get A Primer on Lightrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgwhat-they-see-what-we-get
Moving desks and trying different table configurations can also create a more friendly setting thatrsquos better suited for collaboration Social and emotional learning emphasizes student-centered cooperative learning This means you will cluster desks into groups or move students so they face one another This may make your classroom a bit louder but it helps grow a community of learners a lot more quickly than rows of desks facing the front of the class Take the plunge and just do it
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2
EDUTOPIAORG4 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
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Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases
Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf
Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf
The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project
Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)
Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences
The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together
Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence
Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video
The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action
tip
3
EDUTOPIAORG5 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
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Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml
Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf
Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano
Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher
Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better
Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide
them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)
Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)
Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo
Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish
Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html
When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible
Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach
tip
4
EDUTOPIAORG6 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Related Resources
How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz
Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos
Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197
Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments
Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)
Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms
Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them
Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules
To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student
another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences
whereas routines come with reminders
Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe
Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see
tip
5
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Related Resources
Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education
For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm
Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf
Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges
The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml
Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum
and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and
reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming
academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of
the students she teaches
When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand
How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf
tip
6
EDUTOPIAORG8 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Related Resources
Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video
Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video
Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video
What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25
tip
7
EDUTOPIAORG9 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains
Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational
And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo
When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully
Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc
Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance
Related Resources
Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video
Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management
Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february
Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen
Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock
Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)
Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like
EDUTOPIAORG10 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
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8
Related Resources
Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class
Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide
What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias
Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management
Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible
Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on
Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs
Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered
Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals
(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)
Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study
To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo
If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss
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9
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Related Resources
To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)
This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment
Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide
Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations
Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians
Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers
Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families
Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call
Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship
When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo
EDUTOPIAORG
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10
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RESEARCH+++++
ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf
ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach
ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx
BOOKS+++++
Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom
The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book
The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School
Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn
Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care
Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities
WEBSITES+++++
Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg
Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning
National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg
WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg
Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg
Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg
National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml
Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom
Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management
Bonus More Classroom Management Resources
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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline
Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically
create more problems than they solve
Problems with Immediate Consequences
1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching
2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child
3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset
4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response
5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out
6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up
7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences
8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence
Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how
The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
Love and Logic Solution
The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401
1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom
copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065
Student Discipline Course of Action
Student does not follow a classroom
or school rule
Is it a serious
incident
(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)
Follow established classroom
consequences
(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)
Refer student to administration with discipline referral
No
Yes
Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary
action
Student returns to class
Feedback is provided to the
staff member on action taken
A conference with administratorteacher or
administratorteacherstudent is held
Document the incident
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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM
Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn
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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you
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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit
determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and
administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to
effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know
A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently
about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to
what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen
powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along
Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the
students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising
awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest
of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic
(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)
What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works
Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet
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Classroom Rules That Work
Classroom Rules That WorkClassroom Rules That Work
Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas
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classroom rules - love this poster
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BE Might do with goal setting for
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adore these classroom rules
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1 minute dismissal checklist
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Robin ZarubaAnd set your classroom computer
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Keeps kids from packing up early
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72313 Discipline by Design
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Introduction
Overview
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline Techniques
Techniques that Backfire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactive Discipline
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Techniques that Backfire
If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom
There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for
them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)
After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include
middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo
middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs
middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior
middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict
middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not
what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching
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middot preaching
middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner
middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations
middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging
middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students
middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student
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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association
Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never
Rate yourself as follows
bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333
Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission
Related Resources
Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases
Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf
Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf
The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project
Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)
Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences
The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together
Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence
Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video
The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action
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Related Resources
Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml
Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf
Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano
Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher
Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better
Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide
them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)
Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)
Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo
Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish
Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html
When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible
Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach
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How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz
Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos
Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197
Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments
Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)
Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms
Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them
Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules
To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student
another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences
whereas routines come with reminders
Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe
Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see
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Related Resources
Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education
For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm
Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf
Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges
The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml
Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum
and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and
reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming
academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of
the students she teaches
When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand
How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf
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Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video
Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video
Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video
What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25
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Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains
Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational
And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo
When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully
Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc
Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance
Related Resources
Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video
Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management
Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february
Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen
Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock
Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)
Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like
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Related Resources
Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class
Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide
What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias
Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management
Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible
Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on
Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs
Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered
Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals
(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)
Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study
To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo
If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss
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Related Resources
To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)
This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment
Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide
Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations
Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians
Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers
Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families
Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call
Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship
When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo
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RESEARCH+++++
ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf
ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach
ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx
BOOKS+++++
Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom
The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book
The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School
Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn
Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care
Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities
WEBSITES+++++
Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg
Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning
National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg
WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg
Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg
Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg
National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml
Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom
Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management
Bonus More Classroom Management Resources
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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline
Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically
create more problems than they solve
Problems with Immediate Consequences
1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching
2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child
3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset
4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response
5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out
6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up
7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences
8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence
Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how
The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
Love and Logic Solution
The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401
1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom
copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065
Student Discipline Course of Action
Student does not follow a classroom
or school rule
Is it a serious
incident
(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)
Follow established classroom
consequences
(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)
Refer student to administration with discipline referral
No
Yes
Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary
action
Student returns to class
Feedback is provided to the
staff member on action taken
A conference with administratorteacher or
administratorteacherstudent is held
Document the incident
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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM
Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn
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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you
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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit
determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and
administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to
effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know
A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently
about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to
what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen
powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along
Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the
students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising
awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest
of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic
(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)
What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works
Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet
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8313 Classroom Rules That Work
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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas
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72313 Discipline by Design
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Introduction
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11 Discipline Techniques
Techniques that Backfire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactive Discipline
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Techniques that Backfire
If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom
There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for
them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)
After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include
middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo
middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs
middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior
middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict
middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not
what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching
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middot preaching
middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner
middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations
middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging
middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students
middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student
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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association
Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never
Rate yourself as follows
bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333
Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission
Related Resources
Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml
Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf
Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano
Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher
Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better
Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide
them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)
Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)
Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo
Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish
Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html
When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible
Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach
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EDUTOPIAORG6 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
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How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz
Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos
Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197
Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments
Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)
Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms
Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them
Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules
To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student
another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences
whereas routines come with reminders
Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe
Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see
tip
5
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Related Resources
Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education
For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm
Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf
Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges
The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml
Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum
and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and
reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming
academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of
the students she teaches
When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand
How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf
tip
6
EDUTOPIAORG8 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Related Resources
Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video
Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video
Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video
What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25
tip
7
EDUTOPIAORG9 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains
Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational
And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo
When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully
Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc
Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance
Related Resources
Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video
Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management
Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february
Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen
Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock
Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)
Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like
EDUTOPIAORG10 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
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8
Related Resources
Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class
Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide
What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias
Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management
Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible
Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on
Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs
Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered
Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals
(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)
Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study
To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo
If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss
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9
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Related Resources
To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)
This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment
Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide
Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations
Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians
Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers
Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families
Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call
Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship
When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo
EDUTOPIAORG
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10
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RESEARCH+++++
ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf
ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach
ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx
BOOKS+++++
Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom
The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book
The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School
Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn
Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care
Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities
WEBSITES+++++
Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg
Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning
National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg
WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg
Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg
Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg
National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml
Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom
Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management
Bonus More Classroom Management Resources
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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline
Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically
create more problems than they solve
Problems with Immediate Consequences
1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching
2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child
3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset
4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response
5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out
6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up
7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences
8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence
Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how
The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
Love and Logic Solution
The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401
1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom
copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065
Student Discipline Course of Action
Student does not follow a classroom
or school rule
Is it a serious
incident
(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)
Follow established classroom
consequences
(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)
Refer student to administration with discipline referral
No
Yes
Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary
action
Student returns to class
Feedback is provided to the
staff member on action taken
A conference with administratorteacher or
administratorteacherstudent is held
Document the incident
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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM
Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn
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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you
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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit
determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and
administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to
effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know
A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently
about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to
what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen
powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along
Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the
students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising
awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest
of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic
(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)
What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works
Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet
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Classroom Rules That Work
Classroom Rules That WorkClassroom Rules That Work
Classroom Rules That Work
Classroom Rules That WorkClassroom Rules That Work
Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas
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BE Might do with goal setting for
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Robin ZarubaAnd set your classroom computer
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Keeps kids from packing up early
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72313 Discipline by Design
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Introduction
Overview
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline Techniques
Techniques that Backfire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactive Discipline
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FREE Trial Softw are
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Techniques that Backfire
If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom
There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for
them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)
After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include
middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo
middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs
middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior
middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict
middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not
what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching
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middot preaching
middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner
middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations
middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging
middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students
middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student
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Extend Trial
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Great Public Schools for Every Student
Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association
Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never
Rate yourself as follows
bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333
Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission
Related Resources
How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz
Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos
Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197
Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments
Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)
Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms
Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them
Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules
To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student
another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences
whereas routines come with reminders
Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe
Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see
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Related Resources
Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education
For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm
Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf
Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges
The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml
Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum
and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and
reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming
academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of
the students she teaches
When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand
How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf
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6
EDUTOPIAORG8 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Related Resources
Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video
Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video
Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video
What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25
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7
EDUTOPIAORG9 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains
Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational
And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo
When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully
Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc
Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance
Related Resources
Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video
Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management
Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february
Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen
Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock
Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)
Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like
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8
Related Resources
Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class
Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide
What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias
Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management
Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible
Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on
Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs
Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered
Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals
(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)
Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study
To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo
If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss
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Related Resources
To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)
This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment
Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide
Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations
Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians
Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers
Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families
Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call
Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship
When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo
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RESEARCH+++++
ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf
ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach
ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx
BOOKS+++++
Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom
The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book
The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School
Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn
Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care
Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities
WEBSITES+++++
Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg
Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning
National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg
WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg
Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg
Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg
National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml
Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom
Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management
Bonus More Classroom Management Resources
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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline
Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically
create more problems than they solve
Problems with Immediate Consequences
1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching
2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child
3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset
4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response
5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out
6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up
7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences
8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence
Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how
The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
Love and Logic Solution
The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401
1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom
copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065
Student Discipline Course of Action
Student does not follow a classroom
or school rule
Is it a serious
incident
(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)
Follow established classroom
consequences
(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)
Refer student to administration with discipline referral
No
Yes
Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary
action
Student returns to class
Feedback is provided to the
staff member on action taken
A conference with administratorteacher or
administratorteacherstudent is held
Document the incident
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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM
Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn
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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you
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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit
determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and
administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to
effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know
A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently
about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to
what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen
powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along
Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the
students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising
awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest
of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic
(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)
What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works
Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet
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8313 Classroom Rules That Work
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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas
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72313 Discipline by Design
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11 Discipline Techniques
Techniques that Backfire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactive Discipline
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Techniques that Backfire
If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom
There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for
them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)
After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include
middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo
middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs
middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior
middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict
middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not
what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching
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middot preaching
middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner
middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations
middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging
middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students
middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student
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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association
Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never
Rate yourself as follows
bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333
Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission
Related Resources
Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education
For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm
Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf
Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges
The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml
Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum
and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and
reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming
academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of
the students she teaches
When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand
How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf
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Related Resources
Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video
Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video
Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video
What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25
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EDUTOPIAORG9 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains
Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational
And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo
When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully
Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc
Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance
Related Resources
Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video
Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management
Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february
Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen
Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock
Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)
Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like
EDUTOPIAORG10 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
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8
Related Resources
Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class
Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide
What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias
Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management
Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible
Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on
Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs
Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered
Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals
(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)
Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study
To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo
If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss
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9
EDUTOPIAORG11 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Related Resources
To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)
This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment
Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide
Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations
Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians
Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers
Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families
Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call
Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship
When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo
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12 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
RESEARCH+++++
ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf
ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach
ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx
BOOKS+++++
Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom
The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book
The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School
Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn
Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care
Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities
WEBSITES+++++
Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg
Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning
National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg
WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg
Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg
Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg
National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml
Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom
Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management
Bonus More Classroom Management Resources
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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline
Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically
create more problems than they solve
Problems with Immediate Consequences
1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching
2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child
3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset
4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response
5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out
6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up
7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences
8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence
Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how
The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
Love and Logic Solution
The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401
1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom
copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065
Student Discipline Course of Action
Student does not follow a classroom
or school rule
Is it a serious
incident
(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)
Follow established classroom
consequences
(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)
Refer student to administration with discipline referral
No
Yes
Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary
action
Student returns to class
Feedback is provided to the
staff member on action taken
A conference with administratorteacher or
administratorteacherstudent is held
Document the incident
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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM
Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn
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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you
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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit
determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and
administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to
effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know
A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently
about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to
what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen
powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along
Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the
students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising
awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest
of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic
(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)
What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works
Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet
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8313 Classroom Rules That Work
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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas
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72313 Discipline by Design
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Techniques that Backfire
If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom
There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for
them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)
After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include
middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo
middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs
middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior
middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict
middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not
what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching
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middot preaching
middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner
middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations
middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging
middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students
middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student
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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association
Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never
Rate yourself as follows
bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333
Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission
Related Resources
Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video
Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video
Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video
What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25
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7
EDUTOPIAORG9 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains
Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational
And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo
When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully
Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc
Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance
Related Resources
Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video
Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management
Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february
Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen
Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock
Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)
Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like
EDUTOPIAORG10 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
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8
Related Resources
Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class
Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide
What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias
Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management
Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible
Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on
Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs
Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered
Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals
(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)
Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study
To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo
If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss
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9
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Related Resources
To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)
This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment
Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide
Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations
Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians
Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers
Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families
Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call
Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship
When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo
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RESEARCH+++++
ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf
ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach
ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx
BOOKS+++++
Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom
The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book
The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School
Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn
Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care
Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities
WEBSITES+++++
Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg
Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning
National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg
WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg
Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg
Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg
National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml
Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom
Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management
Bonus More Classroom Management Resources
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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline
Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically
create more problems than they solve
Problems with Immediate Consequences
1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching
2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child
3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset
4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response
5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out
6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up
7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences
8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence
Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how
The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
Love and Logic Solution
The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401
1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom
copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065
Student Discipline Course of Action
Student does not follow a classroom
or school rule
Is it a serious
incident
(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)
Follow established classroom
consequences
(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)
Refer student to administration with discipline referral
No
Yes
Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary
action
Student returns to class
Feedback is provided to the
staff member on action taken
A conference with administratorteacher or
administratorteacherstudent is held
Document the incident
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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM
Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn
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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you
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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit
determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and
administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to
effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know
A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently
about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to
what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen
powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along
Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the
students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising
awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest
of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic
(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)
What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works
Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet
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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas
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BE Might do with goal setting for
next year
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adore these classroom rules
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1 minute dismissal checklist
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before bedtime check list for home
Robin ZarubaAnd set your classroom computer
(task scheduler) to play a little tune
to alert them they have one minute
Keeps kids from packing up early
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Great for the classroom
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Introduction
Overview
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline Techniques
Techniques that Backfire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactive Discipline
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Techniques that Backfire
If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom
There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for
them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)
After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include
middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo
middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs
middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior
middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict
middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not
what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching
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middot preaching
middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner
middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations
middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging
middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students
middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student
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Great Public Schools for Every Student
Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association
Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never
Rate yourself as follows
bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333
Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission
Related Resources
Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video
Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management
Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february
Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen
Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock
Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)
Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like
EDUTOPIAORG10 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
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8
Related Resources
Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class
Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide
What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias
Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management
Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible
Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on
Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs
Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered
Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals
(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)
Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study
To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo
If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss
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9
EDUTOPIAORG11 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Related Resources
To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)
This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment
Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide
Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations
Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians
Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers
Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families
Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call
Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship
When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo
EDUTOPIAORG
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10
12 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
RESEARCH+++++
ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf
ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach
ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx
BOOKS+++++
Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom
The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book
The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School
Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn
Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care
Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities
WEBSITES+++++
Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg
Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning
National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg
WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg
Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg
Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg
National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml
Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom
Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management
Bonus More Classroom Management Resources
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Through our award-winning website videos and growing online community Edutopia is supporting and empowering education reform by shining a spotlight on real-world solutions and providing proven strategies tools and resources that are successfully changing how our children learn
To find and share solutions visit Edutopiaorg
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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline
Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically
create more problems than they solve
Problems with Immediate Consequences
1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching
2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child
3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset
4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response
5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out
6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up
7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences
8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence
Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how
The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
Love and Logic Solution
The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401
1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom
copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065
Student Discipline Course of Action
Student does not follow a classroom
or school rule
Is it a serious
incident
(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)
Follow established classroom
consequences
(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)
Refer student to administration with discipline referral
No
Yes
Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary
action
Student returns to class
Feedback is provided to the
staff member on action taken
A conference with administratorteacher or
administratorteacherstudent is held
Document the incident
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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM
Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn
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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you
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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit
determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and
administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to
effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know
A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently
about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to
what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen
powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along
Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the
students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising
awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest
of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic
(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)
What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works
Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet
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8313 Classroom Rules That Work
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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas
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72313 Discipline by Design
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Introduction
Overview
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline Techniques
Techniques that Backfire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactive Discipline
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Techniques that Backfire
If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom
There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for
them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)
After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include
middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo
middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs
middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior
middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict
middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not
what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching
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middot preaching
middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner
middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations
middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging
middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students
middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student
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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association
Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never
Rate yourself as follows
bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333
Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission
Related Resources
Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class
Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide
What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias
Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management
Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible
Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on
Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs
Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered
Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals
(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)
Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study
To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo
If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss
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EDUTOPIAORG11 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Related Resources
To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)
This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment
Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide
Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations
Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians
Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers
Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families
Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call
Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship
When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo
EDUTOPIAORG
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10
12 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
RESEARCH+++++
ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf
ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach
ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx
BOOKS+++++
Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom
The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book
The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School
Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn
Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care
Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities
WEBSITES+++++
Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg
Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning
National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg
WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg
Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg
Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg
National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml
Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom
Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management
Bonus More Classroom Management Resources
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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline
Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically
create more problems than they solve
Problems with Immediate Consequences
1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching
2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child
3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset
4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response
5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out
6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up
7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences
8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence
Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how
The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
Love and Logic Solution
The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401
1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom
copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065
Student Discipline Course of Action
Student does not follow a classroom
or school rule
Is it a serious
incident
(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)
Follow established classroom
consequences
(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)
Refer student to administration with discipline referral
No
Yes
Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary
action
Student returns to class
Feedback is provided to the
staff member on action taken
A conference with administratorteacher or
administratorteacherstudent is held
Document the incident
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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM
Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn
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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you
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determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and
administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to
effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know
A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently
about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to
what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen
powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along
Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the
students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising
awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest
of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic
(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)
What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works
Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet
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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas
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72313 Discipline by Design
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Overview
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline Techniques
Techniques that Backfire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactive Discipline
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Techniques that Backfire
If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom
There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for
them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)
After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include
middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo
middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs
middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior
middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict
middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not
what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching
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middot preaching
middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner
middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations
middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging
middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students
middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student
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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association
Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never
Rate yourself as follows
bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333
Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission
Related Resources
To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)
This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment
Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide
Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations
Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians
Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers
Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families
Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call
Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship
When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo
EDUTOPIAORG
tip
10
12 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
RESEARCH+++++
ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf
ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach
ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx
BOOKS+++++
Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom
The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book
The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School
Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn
Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care
Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities
WEBSITES+++++
Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg
Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning
National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg
WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg
Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg
Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg
National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml
Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom
Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management
Bonus More Classroom Management Resources
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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline
Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically
create more problems than they solve
Problems with Immediate Consequences
1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching
2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child
3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset
4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response
5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out
6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up
7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences
8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence
Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how
The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
Love and Logic Solution
The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401
1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom
copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065
Student Discipline Course of Action
Student does not follow a classroom
or school rule
Is it a serious
incident
(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)
Follow established classroom
consequences
(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)
Refer student to administration with discipline referral
No
Yes
Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary
action
Student returns to class
Feedback is provided to the
staff member on action taken
A conference with administratorteacher or
administratorteacherstudent is held
Document the incident
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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM
Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn
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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you
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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit
determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and
administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to
effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know
A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently
about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to
what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen
powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along
Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the
students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising
awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest
of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic
(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)
What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works
Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet
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8313 Classroom Rules That Work
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Classroom Rules That WorkClassroom Rules That Work
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Classroom Rules That WorkClassroom Rules That Work
Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas
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BE Might do with goal setting for
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72313 Discipline by Design
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Introduction
Overview
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline Techniques
Techniques that Backfire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactive Discipline
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Frequently Asked
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Techniques that Backfire
If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom
There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for
them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)
After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include
middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo
middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs
middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior
middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict
middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not
what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching
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middot preaching
middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner
middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations
middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging
middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students
middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student
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Great Public Schools for Every Student
Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association
Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never
Rate yourself as follows
bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333
Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission
RESEARCH+++++
ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf
ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach
ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx
BOOKS+++++
Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom
The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book
The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School
Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn
Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care
Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities
WEBSITES+++++
Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg
Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning
National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg
WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg
Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg
Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg
National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml
Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom
Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management
Bonus More Classroom Management Resources
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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline
Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically
create more problems than they solve
Problems with Immediate Consequences
1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching
2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child
3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset
4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response
5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out
6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up
7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences
8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence
Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how
The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
Love and Logic Solution
The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401
1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom
copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065
Student Discipline Course of Action
Student does not follow a classroom
or school rule
Is it a serious
incident
(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)
Follow established classroom
consequences
(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)
Refer student to administration with discipline referral
No
Yes
Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary
action
Student returns to class
Feedback is provided to the
staff member on action taken
A conference with administratorteacher or
administratorteacherstudent is held
Document the incident
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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM
Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn
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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you
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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit
determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and
administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to
effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know
A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently
about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to
what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen
powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along
Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the
students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising
awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest
of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic
(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)
What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works
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Classroom Rules That Work
Classroom Rules That WorkClassroom Rules That Work
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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas
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72313 Discipline by Design
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11 Discipline Techniques
Techniques that Backfire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactive Discipline
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If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom
There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for
them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)
After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include
middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo
middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs
middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior
middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict
middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not
what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching
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middot preaching
middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner
middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations
middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging
middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students
middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student
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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association
Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never
Rate yourself as follows
bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333
Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission
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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline
Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically
create more problems than they solve
Problems with Immediate Consequences
1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching
2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child
3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset
4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response
5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out
6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up
7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences
8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence
Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how
The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
Love and Logic Solution
The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401
1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom
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Student Discipline Course of Action
Student does not follow a classroom
or school rule
Is it a serious
incident
(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)
Follow established classroom
consequences
(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)
Refer student to administration with discipline referral
No
Yes
Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary
action
Student returns to class
Feedback is provided to the
staff member on action taken
A conference with administratorteacher or
administratorteacherstudent is held
Document the incident
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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM
Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn
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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you
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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit
determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and
administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to
effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know
A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently
about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to
what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen
powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along
Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the
students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising
awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest
of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic
(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)
What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works
Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet
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in my sleep still a good reminder
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If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom
There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for
them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)
After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include
middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo
middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs
middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior
middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict
middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not
what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching
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middot preaching
middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner
middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations
middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging
middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students
middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student
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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association
Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never
Rate yourself as follows
bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333
Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission
Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically
create more problems than they solve
Problems with Immediate Consequences
1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching
2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child
3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset
4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response
5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out
6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up
7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences
8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence
Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how
The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences
The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
Love and Logic Solution
The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence
The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401
1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom
copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065
Student Discipline Course of Action
Student does not follow a classroom
or school rule
Is it a serious
incident
(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)
Follow established classroom
consequences
(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)
Refer student to administration with discipline referral
No
Yes
Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary
action
Student returns to class
Feedback is provided to the
staff member on action taken
A conference with administratorteacher or
administratorteacherstudent is held
Document the incident
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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM
Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn
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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you
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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit
determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and
administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to
effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know
A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently
about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to
what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen
powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along
Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the
students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising
awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest
of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic
(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)
What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works
Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet
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Classroom Rules That Work
Classroom Rules That WorkClassroom Rules That Work
Classroom Rules That Work
Classroom Rules That WorkClassroom Rules That Work
Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas
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(Success willpower attitude and
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We cant resist a good anagram )
by sweatlee
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Jamie Starlingor an acrostic poem
Add a comment
One and Only Rule
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Create a conspiracy of kindness--
yes
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Good first day of school lesson
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This would be good for a classroom
door
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Stop Policing Classroom Computer
Time weareteachers
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A Magical Guide to Plagiarism
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JMaidenExactly
Laura CarrWell done
Dana WilsonAw esome so love this =)
Add a comment
Nice rules for board games
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classroom rules - love this poster
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GROUPS Acronym
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BE Might do with goal setting for
next year
254 repins 30 likes 1 comment
Pinned from
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Vanessa Van DyckLOVE IT for all year I may start my
year w ith this Love the colors
too
Add a comment
adore these classroom rules
95 repins 9 likes
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1 minute dismissal checklist
417 repins 80 likes
Pinned from
teachersnotebookcom
RandomActsofSendingI especially love the last one
Thelma Stroblbet I could turn this into a 1 minute
before bedtime check list for home
Robin ZarubaAnd set your classroom computer
(task scheduler) to play a little tune
to alert them they have one minute
Keeps kids from packing up early
Add a comment
Great for the classroom
82 repins 7 likes
Pinned from
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4 Agreements
82 repins 11 likes
Pinned from
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Bee a CEO
50 repins 10 likes
Pinned from
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Yes they are
40 repins 8 likes
Pinned from
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Nice poster )
89 repins 11 likes
Pinned from
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Excuses poster
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Overview
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline Techniques
Techniques that Backfire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactive Discipline
HLS Schools
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Latest Update
FREE Trial Softw are
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Support
Frequently Asked
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Setup Tutorial
Users Guide
Shared Documents
How to Send Us Data
Contact Us
Techniques that Backfire
If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom
There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for
them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)
After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include
middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo
middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs
middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior
middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict
middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not
what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching
72313 Discipline by Design
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middot preaching
middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner
middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations
middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging
middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students
middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student
copyCopyright 2009 Budd Churchw ard
HLS Schools Introduction
Ov erv iew
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Latest Update
FREE Trial
Sof tware
Extend Trial
Period
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline
Techniques
Techniques that
Backf ire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactiv e Discipline
Support
Frequently Asked
Questions
Setup Tutorial
Users Guide
Shared Documents
How to Send Us Data
Contact Us
Great Public Schools for Every Student
Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association
Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never
Rate yourself as follows
bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333
Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission
Student Discipline Course of Action
Student does not follow a classroom
or school rule
Is it a serious
incident
(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)
Follow established classroom
consequences
(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)
Refer student to administration with discipline referral
No
Yes
Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary
action
Student returns to class
Feedback is provided to the
staff member on action taken
A conference with administratorteacher or
administratorteacherstudent is held
Document the incident
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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM
Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn
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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you
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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit
determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and
administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to
effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know
A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently
about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to
what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen
powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along
Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the
students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising
awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest
of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic
(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)
What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works
Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet
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8313 Classroom Rules That Work
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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas
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72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx46xml 12
Introduction
Overview
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline Techniques
Techniques that Backfire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactive Discipline
HLS Schools
Download Software
Latest Update
FREE Trial Softw are
Extend Trial Period
Support
Frequently Asked
Questions
Setup Tutorial
Users Guide
Shared Documents
How to Send Us Data
Contact Us
Techniques that Backfire
If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom
There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for
them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)
After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include
middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo
middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs
middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior
middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict
middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not
what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching
72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx46xml 22
middot preaching
middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner
middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations
middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging
middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students
middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student
copyCopyright 2009 Budd Churchw ard
HLS Schools Introduction
Ov erv iew
Download Sof tware
Latest Update
FREE Trial
Sof tware
Extend Trial
Period
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline
Techniques
Techniques that
Backf ire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactiv e Discipline
Support
Frequently Asked
Questions
Setup Tutorial
Users Guide
Shared Documents
How to Send Us Data
Contact Us
Great Public Schools for Every Student
Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association
Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never
Rate yourself as follows
bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333
Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission
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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM
Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn
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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you
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determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and
administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to
effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know
A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently
about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to
what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen
powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along
Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the
students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising
awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest
of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic
(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)
What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works
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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas
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If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom
There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for
them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)
After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include
middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo
middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs
middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior
middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict
middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not
what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching
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middot preaching
middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner
middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations
middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging
middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students
middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student
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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association
Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never
Rate yourself as follows
bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333
Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission
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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit
determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and
administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to
effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know
A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently
about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to
what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen
powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along
Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the
students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising
awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest
of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic
(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)
What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works
Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet
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in my sleep still a good reminder
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Classroom Rules That WorkClassroom Rules That Work
Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas
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BE Might do with goal setting for
next year
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Vanessa Van DyckLOVE IT for all year I may start my
year w ith this Love the colors
too
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adore these classroom rules
95 repins 9 likes
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1 minute dismissal checklist
417 repins 80 likes
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RandomActsofSendingI especially love the last one
Thelma Stroblbet I could turn this into a 1 minute
before bedtime check list for home
Robin ZarubaAnd set your classroom computer
(task scheduler) to play a little tune
to alert them they have one minute
Keeps kids from packing up early
Add a comment
Great for the classroom
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Nice poster )
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Excuses poster
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Introduction
Overview
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline Techniques
Techniques that Backfire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactive Discipline
HLS Schools
Download Software
Latest Update
FREE Trial Softw are
Extend Trial Period
Support
Frequently Asked
Questions
Setup Tutorial
Users Guide
Shared Documents
How to Send Us Data
Contact Us
Techniques that Backfire
If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom
There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for
them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)
After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include
middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo
middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs
middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior
middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict
middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not
what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching
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middot preaching
middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner
middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations
middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging
middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students
middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student
copyCopyright 2009 Budd Churchw ard
HLS Schools Introduction
Ov erv iew
Download Sof tware
Latest Update
FREE Trial
Sof tware
Extend Trial
Period
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline
Techniques
Techniques that
Backf ire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactiv e Discipline
Support
Frequently Asked
Questions
Setup Tutorial
Users Guide
Shared Documents
How to Send Us Data
Contact Us
Great Public Schools for Every Student
Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association
Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never
Rate yourself as follows
bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333
Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission
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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit
determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and
administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to
effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know
A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently
about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to
what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen
powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along
Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the
students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising
awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest
of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic
(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)
What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works
Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet
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Classroom Rules That Work
Classroom Rules That WorkClassroom Rules That Work
Classroom Rules That Work
Classroom Rules That WorkClassroom Rules That Work
Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas
WeAreTeachers 59 Pins59 Pins
Do your students have SWAG
(Success willpower attitude and
goals)
125 repins 10 likes
Pinned from
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We cant resist a good anagram )
by sweatlee
197 repins 16 likes 2 comments
Pinned from
flickrcom
Miss Chuckles76Do you mean mnemonic -)
Jamie Starlingor an acrostic poem
Add a comment
One and Only Rule
80 repins 10 likes
Pinned from
foreverin1stblogspotcom
Create a conspiracy of kindness--
yes
77 repins 9 likes
Pinned from
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Good first day of school lesson
157 repins 14 likes
Pinned from
swtblessingscom
This would be good for a classroom
door
147 repins 21 likes
Pinned from
crib-talesblogspotcom
Stop Policing Classroom Computer
Time weareteachers
83 repins 6 likes
Pinned from
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A Magical Guide to Plagiarism
166 repins 26 likes 3 comments
Pinned from
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JMaidenExactly
Laura CarrWell done
Dana WilsonAw esome so love this =)
Add a comment
Nice rules for board games
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classroom rules - love this poster
265 repins 28 likes
Pinned from
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GROUPS Acronym
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BE Might do with goal setting for
next year
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Vanessa Van DyckLOVE IT for all year I may start my
year w ith this Love the colors
too
Add a comment
adore these classroom rules
95 repins 9 likes
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1 minute dismissal checklist
417 repins 80 likes
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RandomActsofSendingI especially love the last one
Thelma Stroblbet I could turn this into a 1 minute
before bedtime check list for home
Robin ZarubaAnd set your classroom computer
(task scheduler) to play a little tune
to alert them they have one minute
Keeps kids from packing up early
Add a comment
Great for the classroom
82 repins 7 likes
Pinned from
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4 Agreements
82 repins 11 likes
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Bee a CEO
50 repins 10 likes
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Yes they are
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Nice poster )
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Excuses poster
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Great rules
67 repins 10 likes
Pinned from
operationnicecom
Positive student goals instead of a
list of dodont rules
35 repins 7 likes
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margdteachingpostersweeblycomResponsibility
106 repins 13 likes
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googlecom
FreeClass Expectations Anchor
Charts 6th-12th
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Love this Welcome Sign
161 repins 28 likes
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72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx46xml 12
Introduction
Overview
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline Techniques
Techniques that Backfire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactive Discipline
HLS Schools
Download Software
Latest Update
FREE Trial Softw are
Extend Trial Period
Support
Frequently Asked
Questions
Setup Tutorial
Users Guide
Shared Documents
How to Send Us Data
Contact Us
Techniques that Backfire
If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom
There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for
them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)
After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include
middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo
middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs
middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior
middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict
middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not
what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching
72313 Discipline by Design
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middot preaching
middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner
middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations
middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging
middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students
middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student
copyCopyright 2009 Budd Churchw ard
HLS Schools Introduction
Ov erv iew
Download Sof tware
Latest Update
FREE Trial
Sof tware
Extend Trial
Period
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline
Techniques
Techniques that
Backf ire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactiv e Discipline
Support
Frequently Asked
Questions
Setup Tutorial
Users Guide
Shared Documents
How to Send Us Data
Contact Us
Great Public Schools for Every Student
Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association
Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never
Rate yourself as follows
bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333
Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission
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bitly1bl4SqC
Edudemic
Edudemic
Expand
Why Great Teachers Are Fleeing the Profession
owlyneN5M worth a read
Edudemic
Edudemic
Show Summary
RT _brittholland I could probably recite these
in my sleep still a good reminder
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1h
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CategoryCategory
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TagsTags
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8313 Classroom Rules That Work
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Classroom Rules That Work
Classroom Rules That WorkClassroom Rules That Work
Classroom Rules That Work
Classroom Rules That WorkClassroom Rules That Work
Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas
WeAreTeachers 59 Pins59 Pins
Do your students have SWAG
(Success willpower attitude and
goals)
125 repins 10 likes
Pinned from
blogmdigitalmarketingcom
We cant resist a good anagram )
by sweatlee
197 repins 16 likes 2 comments
Pinned from
flickrcom
Miss Chuckles76Do you mean mnemonic -)
Jamie Starlingor an acrostic poem
Add a comment
One and Only Rule
80 repins 10 likes
Pinned from
foreverin1stblogspotcom
Create a conspiracy of kindness--
yes
77 repins 9 likes
Pinned from
corneroncharacterblogspotcom
Good first day of school lesson
157 repins 14 likes
Pinned from
swtblessingscom
This would be good for a classroom
door
147 repins 21 likes
Pinned from
crib-talesblogspotcom
Stop Policing Classroom Computer
Time weareteachers
83 repins 6 likes
Pinned from
weareteacherscom
A Magical Guide to Plagiarism
166 repins 26 likes 3 comments
Pinned from
oscarlearnoscarteachtumblrcom
JMaidenExactly
Laura CarrWell done
Dana WilsonAw esome so love this =)
Add a comment
Nice rules for board games
62 repins 3 likes
Pinned from
setbcorg
classroom rules - love this poster
265 repins 28 likes
Pinned from
vistaprintcom
GROUPS Acronym
232 repins 25 likes
Pinned from
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Thelma Stroblbet I could turn this into a 1 minute
before bedtime check list for home
Robin ZarubaAnd set your classroom computer
(task scheduler) to play a little tune
to alert them they have one minute
Keeps kids from packing up early
Add a comment
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72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx46xml 12
Introduction
Overview
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline Techniques
Techniques that Backfire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactive Discipline
HLS Schools
Download Software
Latest Update
FREE Trial Softw are
Extend Trial Period
Support
Frequently Asked
Questions
Setup Tutorial
Users Guide
Shared Documents
How to Send Us Data
Contact Us
Techniques that Backfire
If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom
There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for
them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)
After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include
middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo
middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs
middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior
middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict
middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not
what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching
72313 Discipline by Design
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middot preaching
middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner
middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations
middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging
middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students
middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student
copyCopyright 2009 Budd Churchw ard
HLS Schools Introduction
Ov erv iew
Download Sof tware
Latest Update
FREE Trial
Sof tware
Extend Trial
Period
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline
Techniques
Techniques that
Backf ire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactiv e Discipline
Support
Frequently Asked
Questions
Setup Tutorial
Users Guide
Shared Documents
How to Send Us Data
Contact Us
Great Public Schools for Every Student
Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association
Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never
Rate yourself as follows
bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333
Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission
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Nice rules for board games
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BE Might do with goal setting for
next year
254 repins 30 likes 1 comment
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Vanessa Van DyckLOVE IT for all year I may start my
year w ith this Love the colors
too
Add a comment
adore these classroom rules
95 repins 9 likes
Pinned from
melonheadzillustratingblogspotcom
1 minute dismissal checklist
417 repins 80 likes
Pinned from
teachersnotebookcom
RandomActsofSendingI especially love the last one
Thelma Stroblbet I could turn this into a 1 minute
before bedtime check list for home
Robin ZarubaAnd set your classroom computer
(task scheduler) to play a little tune
to alert them they have one minute
Keeps kids from packing up early
Add a comment
Great for the classroom
82 repins 7 likes
Pinned from
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4 Agreements
82 repins 11 likes
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Bee a CEO
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Nice poster )
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list of dodont rules
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72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx46xml 12
Introduction
Overview
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline Techniques
Techniques that Backfire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactive Discipline
HLS Schools
Download Software
Latest Update
FREE Trial Softw are
Extend Trial Period
Support
Frequently Asked
Questions
Setup Tutorial
Users Guide
Shared Documents
How to Send Us Data
Contact Us
Techniques that Backfire
If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom
There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for
them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)
After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include
middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo
middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs
middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior
middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict
middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not
what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching
72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx46xml 22
middot preaching
middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner
middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations
middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging
middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students
middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student
copyCopyright 2009 Budd Churchw ard
HLS Schools Introduction
Ov erv iew
Download Sof tware
Latest Update
FREE Trial
Sof tware
Extend Trial
Period
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline
Techniques
Techniques that
Backf ire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactiv e Discipline
Support
Frequently Asked
Questions
Setup Tutorial
Users Guide
Shared Documents
How to Send Us Data
Contact Us
Great Public Schools for Every Student
Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association
Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never
Rate yourself as follows
bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333
Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission
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8313 Classroom Rules That Work
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Classroom Rules That Work
Classroom Rules That WorkClassroom Rules That Work
Classroom Rules That Work
Classroom Rules That WorkClassroom Rules That Work
Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas
WeAreTeachers 59 Pins59 Pins
Do your students have SWAG
(Success willpower attitude and
goals)
125 repins 10 likes
Pinned from
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We cant resist a good anagram )
by sweatlee
197 repins 16 likes 2 comments
Pinned from
flickrcom
Miss Chuckles76Do you mean mnemonic -)
Jamie Starlingor an acrostic poem
Add a comment
One and Only Rule
80 repins 10 likes
Pinned from
foreverin1stblogspotcom
Create a conspiracy of kindness--
yes
77 repins 9 likes
Pinned from
corneroncharacterblogspotcom
Good first day of school lesson
157 repins 14 likes
Pinned from
swtblessingscom
This would be good for a classroom
door
147 repins 21 likes
Pinned from
crib-talesblogspotcom
Stop Policing Classroom Computer
Time weareteachers
83 repins 6 likes
Pinned from
weareteacherscom
A Magical Guide to Plagiarism
166 repins 26 likes 3 comments
Pinned from
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JMaidenExactly
Laura CarrWell done
Dana WilsonAw esome so love this =)
Add a comment
Nice rules for board games
62 repins 3 likes
Pinned from
setbcorg
classroom rules - love this poster
265 repins 28 likes
Pinned from
vistaprintcom
GROUPS Acronym
232 repins 25 likes
Pinned from
mountainviewteachingblogspotcom
Unfollow BoardUnfollow Board
blogmdigitalmarketingcomblogmdigitalmarketingcom
flickrcomflickrcom
foreverin1stblogspotcomforeverin1stblogspotcom
corneroncharacterblogspotcomcorneroncharacterblogspotcom
swtblessingscomswtblessingscom
crib-talesblogspotcomcrib-talesblogspotcom
weareteacherscomweareteacherscom
oscarlearnoscarteachtumblrcomoscarlearnoscarteachtumblrcom
setbcorgsetbcorg
vistaprintcomvistaprintcom
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ChandraSearch
8313 Classroom Rules That Work
pinterestcomweareteachersclassroom-rules-that-work 22
BE Might do with goal setting for
next year
254 repins 30 likes 1 comment
Pinned from
counseling-with-confidenceblogsphellip
Vanessa Van DyckLOVE IT for all year I may start my
year w ith this Love the colors
too
Add a comment
adore these classroom rules
95 repins 9 likes
Pinned from
melonheadzillustratingblogspotcom
1 minute dismissal checklist
417 repins 80 likes
Pinned from
teachersnotebookcom
RandomActsofSendingI especially love the last one
Thelma Stroblbet I could turn this into a 1 minute
before bedtime check list for home
Robin ZarubaAnd set your classroom computer
(task scheduler) to play a little tune
to alert them they have one minute
Keeps kids from packing up early
Add a comment
Great for the classroom
82 repins 7 likes
Pinned from
operationnicecom
4 Agreements
82 repins 11 likes
Pinned from
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Bee a CEO
50 repins 10 likes
Pinned from
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Yes they are
40 repins 8 likes
Pinned from
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Nice poster )
89 repins 11 likes
Pinned from
the-learningtreeblogspotcom
Excuses poster
53 repins 15 likes
Pinned from
ohboy3rdgradeblogspotcom
Great rules
67 repins 10 likes
Pinned from
operationnicecom
Positive student goals instead of a
list of dodont rules
35 repins 7 likes
Pinned from
margdteachingpostersweeblycomResponsibility
106 repins 13 likes
Pinned from
googlecom
FreeClass Expectations Anchor
Charts 6th-12th
24 repins 3 likes
Pinned from
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Love this Welcome Sign
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72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx46xml 12
Introduction
Overview
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline Techniques
Techniques that Backfire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactive Discipline
HLS Schools
Download Software
Latest Update
FREE Trial Softw are
Extend Trial Period
Support
Frequently Asked
Questions
Setup Tutorial
Users Guide
Shared Documents
How to Send Us Data
Contact Us
Techniques that Backfire
If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom
There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for
them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)
After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include
middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo
middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs
middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior
middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict
middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not
what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching
72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx46xml 22
middot preaching
middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner
middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations
middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging
middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students
middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student
copyCopyright 2009 Budd Churchw ard
HLS Schools Introduction
Ov erv iew
Download Sof tware
Latest Update
FREE Trial
Sof tware
Extend Trial
Period
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline
Techniques
Techniques that
Backf ire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactiv e Discipline
Support
Frequently Asked
Questions
Setup Tutorial
Users Guide
Shared Documents
How to Send Us Data
Contact Us
Great Public Schools for Every Student
Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association
Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never
Rate yourself as follows
bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333
Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission
8313 Classroom Rules That Work
pinterestcomweareteachersclassroom-rules-that-work 12
Classroom Rules That Work
Classroom Rules That WorkClassroom Rules That Work
Classroom Rules That Work
Classroom Rules That WorkClassroom Rules That Work
Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas
WeAreTeachers 59 Pins59 Pins
Do your students have SWAG
(Success willpower attitude and
goals)
125 repins 10 likes
Pinned from
blogmdigitalmarketingcom
We cant resist a good anagram )
by sweatlee
197 repins 16 likes 2 comments
Pinned from
flickrcom
Miss Chuckles76Do you mean mnemonic -)
Jamie Starlingor an acrostic poem
Add a comment
One and Only Rule
80 repins 10 likes
Pinned from
foreverin1stblogspotcom
Create a conspiracy of kindness--
yes
77 repins 9 likes
Pinned from
corneroncharacterblogspotcom
Good first day of school lesson
157 repins 14 likes
Pinned from
swtblessingscom
This would be good for a classroom
door
147 repins 21 likes
Pinned from
crib-talesblogspotcom
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72313 Discipline by Design
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Introduction
Overview
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline Techniques
Techniques that Backfire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactive Discipline
HLS Schools
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Techniques that Backfire
If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom
There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for
them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)
After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include
middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo
middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs
middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior
middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict
middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not
what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching
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middot preaching
middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner
middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations
middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging
middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students
middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student
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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association
Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never
Rate yourself as follows
bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333
Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission
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too
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adore these classroom rules
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1 minute dismissal checklist
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RandomActsofSendingI especially love the last one
Thelma Stroblbet I could turn this into a 1 minute
before bedtime check list for home
Robin ZarubaAnd set your classroom computer
(task scheduler) to play a little tune
to alert them they have one minute
Keeps kids from packing up early
Add a comment
Great for the classroom
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72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx46xml 12
Introduction
Overview
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline Techniques
Techniques that Backfire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactive Discipline
HLS Schools
Download Software
Latest Update
FREE Trial Softw are
Extend Trial Period
Support
Frequently Asked
Questions
Setup Tutorial
Users Guide
Shared Documents
How to Send Us Data
Contact Us
Techniques that Backfire
If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom
There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for
them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)
After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include
middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo
middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs
middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior
middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict
middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not
what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching
72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx46xml 22
middot preaching
middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner
middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations
middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging
middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students
middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student
copyCopyright 2009 Budd Churchw ard
HLS Schools Introduction
Ov erv iew
Download Sof tware
Latest Update
FREE Trial
Sof tware
Extend Trial
Period
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline
Techniques
Techniques that
Backf ire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactiv e Discipline
Support
Frequently Asked
Questions
Setup Tutorial
Users Guide
Shared Documents
How to Send Us Data
Contact Us
Great Public Schools for Every Student
Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association
Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never
Rate yourself as follows
bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333
Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission
72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx46xml 12
Introduction
Overview
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline Techniques
Techniques that Backfire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactive Discipline
HLS Schools
Download Software
Latest Update
FREE Trial Softw are
Extend Trial Period
Support
Frequently Asked
Questions
Setup Tutorial
Users Guide
Shared Documents
How to Send Us Data
Contact Us
Techniques that Backfire
If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom
There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for
them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)
After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include
middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo
middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs
middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior
middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict
middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not
what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching
72313 Discipline by Design
wwwhonorlevelcomx46xml 22
middot preaching
middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner
middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations
middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging
middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students
middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student
copyCopyright 2009 Budd Churchw ard
HLS Schools Introduction
Ov erv iew
Download Sof tware
Latest Update
FREE Trial
Sof tware
Extend Trial
Period
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline
Techniques
Techniques that
Backf ire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactiv e Discipline
Support
Frequently Asked
Questions
Setup Tutorial
Users Guide
Shared Documents
How to Send Us Data
Contact Us
Great Public Schools for Every Student
Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association
Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never
Rate yourself as follows
bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333
Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission
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middot preaching
middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner
middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations
middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging
middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students
middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student
copyCopyright 2009 Budd Churchw ard
HLS Schools Introduction
Ov erv iew
Download Sof tware
Latest Update
FREE Trial
Sof tware
Extend Trial
Period
Teacher Resources
11 Discipline
Techniques
Techniques that
Backf ire
Stages of Discipline
Better Discipline
Proactiv e Discipline
Support
Frequently Asked
Questions
Setup Tutorial
Users Guide
Shared Documents
How to Send Us Data
Contact Us
Great Public Schools for Every Student
Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association
Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never
Rate yourself as follows
bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333
Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission
Great Public Schools for Every Student
Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association
Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never
Rate yourself as follows
bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor
Behavior Usually Sometimes Never
1 I get students attention before giving instructions
2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter
3 I quickly get students on-task
4 I give clear and specific instructions
5 I set explicit time limits for task completion
6 I circulate among students at work
7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class
8 I model courtesy and politeness
9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom
10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior
11 I teach students my cues
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333
Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission
12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation
13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention
14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior
15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention
16 I use proximity to improve classroom control
17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class
18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students
19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students
20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules
21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do
22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings
23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise
24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers
Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333
Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission