Classroom Management Chaos
You notice two students chatting while you’re giving instructions. What’s your least disruptive first move?
Proximity / move closer / non-verbal cue
What makes an essential question effective?
Open-ended, student-friendly, sparks inquiry
How many days in advance must a lesson plan be submitted to the CT?
2 days
Name ONE essential skill for teacher candidates.
cognitive, communication, emotional and physical health, language, research and information processing, social skills
Name ONE TCC category
Professional, knowledge, instructional, curricular.
A student refuses to start work and puts their head down. Name ONE supportive strategy before escalating.
Check-in, offer choice, break task down, private conversation
Give one example of a motivational set (hook).
Story, problem, current event, hands-on demo, song, essential question
What happens AFTER teaching the lesson?
Post conference and reflection
Why are communication skills and receiving feedback important?
Teaching is relational work, it helps you grow
What is an example of a professional competancy?
Ethical behaviour, collaboration, relationships.
You’ve lost the class’s attention during a transition. What’s one quick strategy to regain focus?
Call-and-response, countdown, attention signal
What is ONE way to differentiate a lesson?
Multiple means of engagement, multiple means of representation, multiple means of action and expression
Name ONE purpose of the pre-conference.
Discuss goals, strategies, concerns, assessment
Why is relationship building in social skills important for teaching?
Teaching is relational, students cannot learn without support and trust
What is one example of a knowledge competency?
What is one example of a proactive (hint: set the tone before disruption arises) classroom management strategy?
Clear expectations, routines, relationship building
Why must lesson procedures be step-by-step and detailed?
So another teacher could teach it
What is a growth portfolio used for?
Official records for practicum, certification, employment
How does adaptability show up as a cognitive skill in teaching?
Creative thinking, fluency, flexibility, originality, differentiation, thinking on the spot!
What is one instructional competency?
Differentiation, assessment strategies
You hear an inappropriate or harmful comment in your classroom. What is a balanced response that supports both the individual and the class?
Address privately + maintain flow, provide support plan, involve team
Give an example of a formative assessment
Exit slip, think pair share, visual check (thumbs up/down, show of 5), quick write, two word summary, graphic organizers, performance task SO MANY MORE!
Who must sign the final growth portfolio?
TC, CT, Principal/admin, Facilitator
Name all 6 skills
Cognitive skills, communication skills, emotional and physical health, language skills, research and information processing skills, social skills
What is one curricular competency?
Aligning outcomes, integrating Indigenous perspectives