The ability to provide smooth transitions between activities, and to maintain consistent momentum within activities is crucial to effective group management

Kounin’sInstructional Management model

Supplies are in poor condition and not easily accessible

Schedule is not posted and often changes without reason

Expectations change often, what is ok today may not be ok tomorrow

Curwin and Mendler wrote that teachers must convey a sense of warmthand make their classrooms welcoming places with basic human touches that encourage acceptable behavior and set the tone for responsible learning. Teachers demonstrate a caring attitude to students as they greet students at the door, share moments of appreciation with them, embrace their interests and concerns, send them a thoughtful note recognizing their efforts, use humor appropriately, and welcome their feedback.

Teacher sits at her desk the majority of the day.

Teacher is kind and loving toward some children, but harsh toward others

Disorganized, unfriendly, changes daily…….