Preparing for a successful year 1st year teachers

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Sponge ActivityRead: Top Ten Things I Wish I Had Known When I started Teaching

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“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.”--William Butler Yeats

Take a Stand:◦ Teacher makes a statement.◦ Students stand up if they agree with the statement.◦ Students sit down or stands up for next statement.◦ *Used for classbuilder activity or content.

◦ Stand if you teach elementary◦ Stand if you teach middle school◦ Stand if you teach high school◦ Stand if you are a 1st year teacher◦ Stand if you are a 2nd or 3rd year teacher◦ Stand if you are feeling a little overwhelmed with

everything you have to do before school starts!

Top 10 Things I Wish I Had Known When I Started Teaching

Maintaining High Expectations Concept Map

Procedures = Effective Management

Procedure: What the teacher wants doneRoutine: What the students do automatically

The number one problem in the classroom is not discipline; it is

the lack of procedures and routines.

**Do not call a procedure a rule

Don’t know them

Have not been taught

Have not practiced them

Classroom procedures are statements of students expectations necessary to participate successfully in classroom activities, to learn, and to function effectively in the school environment.

Classroom procedures tell a students how things operate in a classroom, thus reducing discipline problems.

Classroom procedures increase on-task time and reduce classroom disruptions.

Classroom procedures allow many different activities to take place efficiently during the school day, often several at the same time, with a minimum of wasted time and confusion.Pair/Share: Talk to a neighbor and tell them which reason is important to you.

What will students be expected to do: When entering your classroom (Web activity) When the bell rings *(prompts on board, work on desk, journaling/problems,

group projects, project list, other) When their pencil breaks When they have late work* (airplane story) When they correct homework When they need supplies When they finish their work early When they have a question When they need to use the restroom When they are absent * (assignment books/planners, list on board, file folder

for each class period, classroom assignment notebook, others) When they exit your class When another adult or student walks in the room

Explain you procedures Rehearse Reinforce

Teach ItPractice ItQuiz It

(Numbered Heads Together)Live It

(Be consistent with procedures)

Be Prepared

Use checklists to prepare (Handouts)

Have your procedures written down◦ Make list of procedures◦ Write out your first day script (Handouts)

Handouts Read: To Do List - Wong Read: First Day of School Script - Wong

Talk with your mentor teacher- look at their lesson plans (See Handout- Mentor Check List)

Talk with students last years teachers- end of year goals, special needs of students …

Talk with the teachers in the grade above you- their expectations of students entering their classrooms

� Am I in the right room?t Where am I supposed to sit?s What are the rules in this room?e What will I be doing this year?o How will I be graded?a Who is the teacher as a person?e Will the teacher treat me as a human being?

Use a check list to ensure you are prepared

Introduce Yourself

Teach procedure for taking roll, lunch count, …

Conduct a room tour

Get to know your students & Let your students get to know you

◦ Getting to know you web activity First day to introduce yourself Second day as team building activity Third day as writing activity

Class Building Activity: Find someone who has the same music taste as you.

Classroom Expectations Activity (team builder)◦ Teacher’s expectations of students◦ Students’ expectations of teacher◦ Make poster and post on door

Create your classroom climate◦ Clam ◦ Organized◦ Prepared◦ Positive - reinforce positive behavior (“I like the way you…)◦ Inviting - ◦ Consistent ◦ Teamwork

Teacher’s Expectation2. Be respectful of others3. Be responsible4. Do your best5. Be prepared for class6. Ask Questions

(only have 3-5 expectations)

What will your expectations be?

1. Be Fair2. Make Learning Fun3. Be Helpful4. Be Organized5. Have Trustworthiness6. Treat Everyone Nice7. Do My Job8. Have a Good Attitude9. Be Supportive10. Explain Things Well

What Students Don’t Want From Teachershttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FygHhI658M

What Students Want From Teachershttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5Ll56bkU-Q&feature=related

What is the first task you will do to start getting ready for the first day of school?

On a yellow sticky note, please write your answer to the question below.

, A Good Place to LearnL Framing the Learning & Questioningn Learning is NOT a Spectator Sporta Surprise! You’re a Reading Teacher! Assessment 101 Beginning with the “Ends” in Mind: The Year, The

Unit, & The Lessono Organizational Systems for you, the Learners, &

Classroomy Parents as Partnerse Tools

ASSIST for beginning teachers (http://assist.educ.msu.edu/ASSIST

Teacher.net (Wong) (http://teachers.net/gazette/wong.html)

Laura’s Protopage (Teaching Resources)(www.protopage.com/lchambless)

Laura A. ChamblessAssistant DirectorK-8 Math and Science St. Clair RESA499 Range Rd.Marysville, MI 48040810-455-4005(office)chambless.laura@sccresa.orgwww.protopage.com/lchambless

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