Research shows that students learn and retain how much more if there is a debriefing of a lesson?
100
Fred Jones
Who is a classroom management expert that says that "teachers should be able to get around the classroom quickly and frequently?"
100
Popsicle sticks with student's names
What is an "answer can"?
100
Establishing a positive learning community (climate)
What is one important thing to begin the first week of school?
100
Not Being consistent
What is the most destructive influence in the classroom?
200
90%
What % of learning is retained is you can teach others - immediate use of learning?
200
True
True or false?
One "correct" room arrangement doesn't exist.
200
I see 1 hand, can I have 5, I've got 10, I need to see 15!
What is an "auction" method of participation?
200
Get to know the students
What is another thing to do the first week of school?
200
Being fair - but remember fair is not always "equal"!
What works as a general rule when it comes to expectations?
300
The first part of the class and the last part of class.
What are the 2 prime times for learning and retention?
300
A good seating arrangement
What is the cheapest form of classroom management?
300
"Fist to five"
What is a non-verbal way to respond a rating of 0-5?
300
Establish routines and procedures
What needs to be started on the very first day of school?
300
As a teacher you may be the primary source of adult contact and conversation
Why is it important to "talk to your kids"?
400
Have your room ready
Be at the door
Have assigned seats
Have the first assignment ready
Set up rules and procedures
What are some of the things that need to be ready for the first day of school?
400
Glare from windows or lighting system
What should be taken into consideration when you have computers in the classroom?
400
Beginning instruction on time
Maintain academic focus
Reduce social conversations
What are some effective uses of time?
400
Harry Wong
Who is one of the best resources for "The First Days of School"?
400
Walking around the room
There is less of a chance of misbehavior if you are doing what?
500
Humor
What is a strategy that can give a light touch to manage behavior?
500
A seating chart
What is one way to assist you to identify students by name from the first day?
500
Letting the students know what they did specifically that has caused them to be praised.
What is "specific praise"?
500
Am I in the right room?
Where am I supposed to sit?
What are the rules?
What will I be doing this year?
How will I be graded?
Who is the teacher as a person?
Will you treat me as a human being?
What are the 7 things students want to know on the first day of school?