A good classroom management plan focuses on ___________ misbehavior __________ it happens.
What is PREVENTING, BEFORE
If a student is being disruptive during class, what is one action can you take in order to not interrupt the class flow?
What is: make eye contact, place your hand softly on the students shoulder, stand next to the student, give a signal or visual cue, pause, general classroom call and response
The most basic way a teacher can build rapport/relationship with students
What is: Learn their names
When does classroom management begin?
What is: before the academic school year begins.
What are 2 things teachers can do to the classroom itself to help create a positive classroom environment?
What is: display relevant posters, hang up students' work, arrangement of desks, have special lighting, play music, have a classroom theme, use personal photos, etc.
Every classroom management plan should include:
E______________
R_____________
P______________
What is:
EXPECTATIONS
ROUTINES
PROCEDURES
Sarcasm is an effective strategy for misbehavior
What is: False
Why is it important to talk with students?
What is: You get to know each student individually and make connections with the students.
Do teachers need to be more structured for younger or older grades?
What is younger.
True or False: Changing the room around dramatically in the middle of the unit can be good for the students.
What is False.
True or False: The teacher should start out laid back and progressively get stricter as the year goes on.
What is False.
If a teacher witnesses bullying what should they do they do.
What is: act immediately, have a private discussion with the students involved, follow school reporting procedures, document, speak to counselor
Name the main advantage of having the desks clustered in groups as opposed to having them in rows.
What is it: helps the class flow if you want to do group work.
Procedures should be taught and modeled only at the beginning of the year
What is: False
Calling out a student's name for redirection is an excellent behavior strategy.
What is: False . This causes attention to the misbehavior and not the expectation
Why is it important for classrooms to be organized with materials labeled?
What is: it helps students become more responsible, helps develop more effective use of class time, helps students feel safe and more in control
What is one advantage of getting student input in developing the classroom expectations?
What is: it will make them feel like they have ownership of the classroom.
This is the standard of positive-to-negative interactions with students
What is: 5 to 1