Classroom Management

Objectives
To identify the characteristics of effective
educators
To understand why children misbehave and
identify effective strategies for dealing
with student misbehavior
To identify techniques for organizing and
managing effective learning environments
To identify resources and materials dealing
with positive and effective classroom
management.

What is classroom
management?
Its effective discipline
Its being prepared for class
Its motivating your students
Its providing a safe, comfortable
learning environment
Its being creative and imaginative in
daily lessons

2 major goals
To foster student
involvement and cooperation
in all classroom activities
To establish a productive
working environment.

A Well-managed
classroom
Students know what is expected of
them and are generally successful
There is relatively little wasted time,
confusion, or disruption
The climate of the classroom is workoriented, but relaxed and pleasant.

2 types of educator
Dangerous educator
Effective educator

activity
Divide the board into two columns.
In column A write what you think are the
characteristics of a dangerous educator
In column B write what for you is an effective
educator
Each have the chance to explain what they
have written afterwards.

Dangerous educator
Believes that this job is not about
relationships
Believes that this is just a job, and when the
school day is over, the works all done.
Believes that he/she can handle any situation,
alone.
Believes that, It was good enough for me, it
better be good enough for them.
Believes that all these kids need is a good
whippin.

Dangerous educator
Believes that what he/she does outside of
school has no bearing
Believes that anger shouldn't be part of the
curriculum
Never makes time to just sit and listen
Believes that this kids have no right to be
mad
Believes that he/she cant make a difference
Believes that punishment is more effective
than discipline

Dangerous educator
Thinks you shouldnt smile until Thanksgiving.
Believes that morality and values should only
be taught at home
Sees the act, not the young person behind it.
Believes that strict adherence to the rules is
the most important goal of any childs day.
Forgets he/she is modeling.
Is a structure monster.

Effective educator
Establishes good control of the classroom
Does things right, consistently
Affects and touches lives
Exhibits positive expectations for ALL
students
Establishes good classroom management
techniques

Effective educator
Designs lessons for student mastery
Works cooperatively and learns from
colleagues
Seeks out a mentor who serves as a role
model
Goes to professional meetings to learn
Has a goal of striving for excellence

Effective educator
Realizes that teaching is not a private
practice
Is flexible and adaptable
Listens, listens, listens
Has positive expectations for student success
Is an extremely good classroom manager

Understanding our
students
Students behaviors are coming from a
variety of factors.
The physical and emotional climate of their
home and neighborhood
The amount of stability and consistency in
their family
The parenting styles of their parents
The power and influence of peers in their life

Understanding our
students
The positive and negative role models
available to the them
Their exposure to violent media
Their emotional and physical health
Their own attitude toward his/her anger

Why students
misbehave
Attention from peers or adults
Attain power/control
Revenge
Feels Good
Fear of Failure
Imitation

Proactive strategies
Classroom Rules
Physical Space
Attention Signal
Beginning and Ending Routines
Student Work
Classroom Management Plan

Classroom rules

Rules for rules

Keep the number to a minimum
Make it short and simple
Have rules represent you basic
expectations
Keep the wording positive, if possible.
Make your rules specific.
Make your rules describe behavior that
is observable.
Assign consequences to breaking the
rules.

Group activity
Form a group with at least 5 members.
On a piece of paper brainstorm at least 5
rules you would want to implement in your
class.
Assign consequences if applicable.
Be ready to discuss it later on.

Physical space

Prepare the work area

Arrange work areas and seats so that you can
easily see and monitor all the students and
areas no matter where you are in the room
Be sure that students will be able to see you as
well as frequently used areas of the classroom
Keep access to storage areas, bookcases,
cabinets, and doors clear
Learn the emergency procedures
Make sure you have enough chairs for the work
areas

Prepare the work area

Be sure to have all necessary materials in
easily accessible areas
Test any equipment to make sure that it works
BEFORE you use it
Obtain a supply of the forms that are used for
daily school routines
Make sure that every one has their own
personal space for work.

Teachers who are ready

maximize student learning
and minimize student
misbehavior.

Attention to signal

Attention signal
Think of a signal you can use to get students
attention.
Wait for your students to respond to your
signal

Discipline &
punishment

What is the difference?

D: strives to replace an unwanted
behavior with a desirable behavior
P: takes away a behavior by
force, but replaces it with nothing

What is the difference?

D: Is firm and consistent, but
peaceful
P: inflicts harm in the name of
good

What is the difference?

D: Positive behavioral change is
expected
P: The worst is expected, and the
worst is often received

What is the difference?

D:Maybe the student is angry at
first, but calls for self-evaluation and
change rather than self-degradation
P: Agitates and often causes anger
and resentment on the part of the
student (which may have caused the
behavior in the first place)

What is the difference?

D: Takes time and energy but
consequences are logical and
encourage change
P: Is immediate and high-impact
but is hardly ever logical

What is the difference?

D: Allows child to rebuild selfesteem
P: Damages fragile self-esteem

When the student responds to your

discipline with the appropriate
behavior say, Thank you, and leave
with a SMILE. If a student goes so far
as to earn an office referral, you can
deliver it just as well RELAXED.
After all, ruining your composure
and peace of mind does not
enhance classroom management.

Remember!
IT TAKES ONE FOOL TO TALK
BACK.
AND IT TAKES TWO FOOLS TO
MAKE A
CONVERSTAION OUT OF IT.

Beginning & ending

routines

Entering Class
Greet your students
Do your housekeeping
Have a task prepared for
students to work on as they sit
down.
Keep tasks short (3-5 min.)
Check the attendance

Ending Routine
Ensure that students will not
leave the classroom before
they have organized their own
materials and completed any
necessary clean-up tasks.
Ensure the you have enough
time to give students both
positive and corrective
feedback, and to set a positive
tone for ending the class.

Student work

4 Major Areas of Managing

Student Work
Assigning Class Work and
Homework
Managing Independent Work
Periods
Collecting Completed Work
Keeping Records and Providing
Feedback

Classroom
management plan

How to plan
1.

Determine the learning styles of your

students

2.

Determine reading levels/skills of students

3.

Inventory access to technology

4.

Connect writing to what is being taught

5.

Focus on academic expectations and core

content

6.

Establish a variety of instructional

strategies

Ideal classroom

 The classroom is organized in a manner that encourages

order, participation, independence, and continuous
learning
There is a small number of meaningful rules
Students understand and enforce rules
The teacher is constantly teaching independent behavior
management skills
The teacher spends an appropriate amount of time at the
beginning of the school year establishing the culture and
climate for positive acceptable behavior
Students demonstrating appropriate behaviors constantly
receive positive reinforcement

Summary
A well-managed classroom is important both
for our students and us educators.
A well-managed classroom is not just about
decorum
A well-managed classroom is where they start
their future.