Developing Standards for Classroom Behavior

ACED 4800Student Teaching Seminar

Topics Introduction Developing Classroom Behavior

Standards/Rules Classroom Procedures Outline for Beginning the School Year Classroom Management Skills that Help

Maximize On-Task Behavior Conclusion

Introduction Standards of behavior should ensure a

safe supportive learning environment. Research supports the fact that

teachers who work with students to develop clear guidelines Have higher rates of on-task behavior Have higher student achievement gains Have less bullying and harassment

Developing Classroom Behavior Standards/Rules

Discuss the value of rules

Develop a list

Get a commitment

Monitor and review classroom rules

Classroom Procedures

Five key areas to prepare for: Beginning the class

Whole-class activities

Procedures for evaluation/academic accountability

Interruptions, such as fire drills

Ending the class

Outline for Beginning the School Year

Planning (before school starts) Use of space (readying the classroom) Rules for general behavior Rules and procedures for specific areas Consequences /incentives for

appropriate/inappropriate behavior Activities for the first day of school

An outline that guides you through the classroom management process can be very beneficial. The following elements should be considered.

Outline (Continued) Presenting Rules, Procedures,

and Expectations (beginning of school)

Teaching rules and procedures

Teaching academic content

Communicating concepts and directions clearly

Outline (Continued)

Maintaining the System (throughout the year) Monitor for behavior and academic compliance Acknowledge appropriate behavior Stop inappropriate behavior Consistently use consequences/incentives Adjust instruction for individual

students/groups Keep students accountable for work Cope with special problems

Classroom Management Skills that Help Maximize On-Task Behavior

Give clear instructions

Begin the lesson Maintain attention Pace Use seatwork

effectively

Summarize the lesson

Provide useful feedback and evaluate

Make smooth transitions

Conclusion One way to determine if a method will be

fair, fun, and effective is to put yourself in the student’s place while you are planning the activity.

Always think back over your day and determine those things that went well and those things that did not. Make written notes in lesson plans and textbooks to remind yourself the next time.

Don’t be afraid to repeat a lesson or speed up if you feel the need to.