AMY FITCHETT Classroom Management, Classroom Community, Developing a Positive Culture, OH MY!
Dec 13, 2015
AMY FITCHETT
Classroom Management, Classroom Community, Developing
a Positive Culture, OH MY!
Today’s Agenda
Identify and describe what classroom management is, and why it is important
Complete a self assessment on current classroom management practices
Reflect on the culture and climate of your classroom
Provide specific strategies for increasing positivity and community in your classroom
What is Classroom Management?
Providing a safe environment where all students can learn is a key factor in student success.
One of the most vital things that a new teacher can do is create a strong classroom management plan that addresses off-task behaviors, ensures student engagement, and fosters a positive learning environment.
Classroom management refers to all the things that a teacher does to organize students, space, time and materials so that instruction and learning can take place.
What is a Classroom Management Plan?
Four Domains of Classroom Management
OrganizingMonitoringCommunicatingDelivery of Instruction
Organizing
Classroom Routines Systems for
organizing
Content knowledge
Plan B
Monitoring
Teacher awarenessData- formative assessmentsActive listening
Communication
Clear expectations
Consider ESL learners
Technology
Open door policies
Body language
Delivery of Instruction
PlanningEngagingDifferentiatingReflecting
Developing a Positive Culture
Responding to Student Needs Comfort Station Necessary materials Parking lot Checking in Filtration system- meet them at the door Know thy students!
Developing a Positive Culture
Sharing Student Strengths Want ads/resumes Personal bulletin boards Goal setting Student directory
Involving Families and Caregivers
CommunicationUnderstandingParent SurveysPositive contact
Classroom Community
Community meetingCommunity rules of communicationConcept of a “family” or a “team”Honoring differencesI am poems:
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