Classroom management

Classroom management The Beginning of the school -CORRECT ANSWER- The beginning of school is an important time for classroom management because your students will learn attitudes, behavior, and work habits that will affect the rest of the year. • This is the time to learn what's expected of them and how they can succeed. • Careful planning for the beginning of creating a positive climate in the classroom -CORRECT ANSWER- To strengthen each student's belief that school tasks are worth doing and that he/she can be successful. • To do this, you must ensure the students' cooperation in • Following your class rules and procedures • Engaging successfully in all learning experiences Your goal is to design and facilitate an interactive classroom community. • Positive interactions between teacher and students are crucial if students are to be excited about their school experience and about learning. • Students are with their teachers for almost 50% of their waking hours! Teaching Rules and Procedures -CORRECT ANSWER- You can't just tell them what the rules are. You must teach them the rules! • Describe and demonstrate the desired behavior • Allow for rehearsal - Practicing the behavior • Provide feedback - Did they do it properly? If not, how can they improve? Procedure for dismissal at the end of the period or day • Procedure for quieting a class • Procedure for the start of the period or day • Procedure for students seeking help • Procedure for the movement of students and papers Positive climate: strong need to belong to a group. -CORRECT ANSWER- You can promote that sense of belonging: • Speak courteously and calmly (e.g., "thank you," "please") • Learn each child's name and help students learn more about each other • Use positive statements as often as possible • Establish a feeling of community by conducting regular class meetings •To feel safe, however, children need to feel that there is a source of authority within the classroom.