Effective classroom management
Effective classroom managementBy: Adrienne HodgeArkansas State
[email protected] 2012
4 Steps of disciplineReminderMake sure remind the class of
expected behavior. This is not an action made toward one
studentWarningThis is a direct warning toward the student. It may
be written or verbal.Infraction SlipWrite an infraction slip for
the student. This may include a detention slip or specific slip
that lets the child know they have only one warning left before
they are to make a trip to the office.Send to the OfficeAt this
point, the discipline is taken care of by the office.Classroom
RulesMake sure all your Classroom Rules are posted in your
classroom. Ensure your rules are clear.Be consistent with all your
class rules and students!Make rules understandable!Things to not
doRaise your voice This will usually backfire on you. I have been
in situations where the only way to get control of the class is to
raise your voice, but as soon as you have control , your voice
level should return to normal.Using Sarcasm Sarcasm can and does
come across wrong in most cases. It will usually cause a situation
that is already bad to get worse.Do what I say, not what I doIf you
do not expect your students to do something, you should not do it
yourself.Example: If you do not want your students sitting on
desks, do not sit on them yourself.Things you can do to helpDo not
call roll. Use a seating chart while the students are doing
bellringer work.Make positive partnerships with parents.Parents can
be your worse enemy or best assistant. You can usually choose which
they will be.Involve students in their work. If one student is
giving a presentation, allow other students to evaluate
it.Strategies I UseStand quietly until the class is quiet and ready
to get to work.This allows them to realize what they are doing and
fix the issue themselves.Keep students busy during class. As long
as they are busy, they will not be as likely to talk and
fidget.Take breaksStudents, especially those with ADHD, cannot sit
still for long periods of time. Take some breaks to move around.For
problem studentsKeep records.Work for alternative behaviors.Ask
parents for help.Dont be afraid to ask other teachers for
suggestions.Your administration is always willing and able to offer
assistance.
Keep recordsDocument all undesirable behaviors along with many
desirable behaviors. If you end up having to contact a parent
later, you will want this information.
It is always good to give parents good information before
badgering them with negative information.Alternative
behaviorsEncourage alternative behaviors.Give them time to move
around if needed.Ask the student for suggestions.If you are not
able to get desirable behaviors from the child, ask for suggestions
from parents, other teachers, and administration.
What are some suggestions you might have?
ConfrontationKeep it to yourself.
Do not allow it to come out in front of students.
Be Fair Every Time!ExamplesWhat are some examples of situations
you have? Tell what happened.Tell how you handled it.Tell if you
had to involve anyone else.Tell the outcome.
THIS IS YOUR TIME!ReferencesThe Teachers
Guide:http://www.theteachersguide.com/ClassManagement.htmThe
Education
Worldhttp://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr155.shtmlEducators
About.comhttp://712educators.about.com/od/discipline/tp/disciplinetips.htm
