Classroom Management Basics

Presentation used on a webinar for English teachers organized by the Regional English Language Office (RELO).

1. Pamela Netinho English Language Fellow Centro Colombo Americano Bogota, Colombia Classroom Management basics

2. Effective teachers manage their classrooms. INEFFECTIVE TEACHERS DISCIPLINE THEIR CLASSROOMS. The First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher b y Harry Wong and Rosemary Wong

3. Responsibilities of the effective teacher: Making intelligent decisions about effective instructional strategies to implement in lesson design. Determining the sequence and pacing of the curriculum to promote student learning. Implementing effective classroom management techniques.

4. “A well managed class does not just appear out of nowhere. It takes a good deal of effort to create—and the person who is most responsible for creating it is the teacher.” Dr. Robert Marzano

5. Getting Ready Before the School Year Begins Establishing Rules and Consequences Implementing Procedures and Routines Building a Community of Learners Classroom Management Styles

6. FEET… A classroom management tool that you need!

7. Zones of Proximity Tools for Teaching by Fred Jones

8. zones of proximity change as the teacher moves around the room…so, keep moving!

9. Zones of Proximity

10. Mobility The Interior Loop Tools for Teaching by Fred Jones

11. The Double E

12. Seating in Groups

13. MUST be taught at the beginning of the school year: RULES: Rules describe how students are to BEHAVE or ACT in the classroom. PROCEDURES: Procedures describe how things are DONE in the classroom. ROUTINES: Routines are what the students do automatically. Procedures with practice becomes routines. Wong, Harry and Rosemary. The First Days of School: How to be an Effective Teacher.

14. Focus in the primary grades: Politeness and helpfulness when dealing with others Respecting the property of others Interrupting the teacher or others Hitting or shoving others Rules = behavior

15. Respect I SEE… • People are being nice. • People are helping each other. • People are happy. I HEAR… • People are encouraging others. • People are quiet when working. • People are listening.

16. Rules = behavior Focus in the secondary classroom: Bringing materials to class Being in the assigned seat at the start of class Respecting and being polite to others Respecting other people’s property Talking or not talking at specific times Leaving the assigned seat

17. Example of Class rules: Be Punctual Be Prepared Be Polite Be Proactive Be Persistent Be Punctual Come to class on time. Be Prepared Bring a pencil and notebook and do your homework. Be Polite Be kind to people and treat them how you want to be treated. Be Proactive Don’t guess at what you’re supposed to do. Find out what to do and do it! Be Persistent Be your best and do your best every day!

18. Classroom rules: Listen and follow directions. Come to class on time prepared with your materials. Respect others. Be kind with your words and actions. Respect school and personal property. Use appropriate language in your speech and writing.

19. Finding: “Rules and procedures should not simply be imposed on students. Rather, the proper design of rules and procedures involves explanation and input.” Classroom Management That Works by Robert Marzano

20. Rules & CONSEQUENCES: TEACH STUDENTS: • Every action results in a consequence . (Positive or Negative ) • Consequences are not punishments. • Consequences are the result of a person’s chosen action .

21. Determine possible consequences Level Student Infraction Teacher Intervention Severe Threatening teacher or another student Fighting with another student Destruction of school property Refer to administrator Refer to counselor Write behavior contract Arrange formal teacher/parent/admin conference Moderate Repeated defiance toward instructions Throwing objects Cussing Verbal altercation with teacher Repeated altercation with another student Contact parent Assign a penalty Withhold a privilege Teacher/student conference Arrange formal parent/teacher/student conference Minor Off task behavior Talking or talking out Throwing paper Sleeping or non-attentive Arguing Proximity Nonverbal cues Gesture Re-direct student to task Change seat Informal teacher/student “talk”

22. Procedures and routines are the key to a well-managed classroom Effective classroom teachers spend more of their time in the first few weeks of the school year teaching classroom rules, procedures and routines as opposed to academic content. The First Days of School by Harry and Rosemary Wong.

23. Procedures = How things get done Starting class = DO NOW Posting class or day’s schedule Use of bathroom/drinks Signal to get students’ attention When student needs pencil and/or paper How do students’ ask for help Working in groups (short voice vs. long voice) Passing in papers or notebooks Class dismissal And more….

24. 3- step approach to teach procedures EXPLAIN: State, explain, model, and demonstrate the procedure. REHEARSE: Rehearse and practice the procedure under your supervision. REINFORCE: Reteach, rehearse, practice, and reinforce the classroom procedure until it becomes a routine. The First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher by Harry and Rosemary Wong.

25. Procedures, with practice, become routines • Routines provide structure for students. • Students know what to expect in your class.

26. Build a community of learners

27. Build community within the classroom. BUILD A RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR STUDENTS.

28. “What are some ways that teachers show you respect?” Participants were 980 middle school students in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Approximately 63% of students at the school received free or reduced priced lunch.

29. Results: How teachers show respect to their students… 12. Talk sincerely—no sarcasm or “eye rolling.” 11. Return evaluated work promptly. 10. Be available during non-classroom times. 9. Use student’s name when talking to him or her. 8. Let parents/ guardians know student did a good job sometimes. 7. Prepare exciting lessons.

30. RESPECT continued… 6 . Display student work around the classroom and/or school. 5. Have a sense of humor. 4. Listen without interrupting. 3. Respect personal space--don’t touch, grab, eyeball , crowd, etc . 2. Use a calm tone of voice, even when upset. No yelling.

31. #1 way a teacher shows respect to students 1. Talk privately to a student when a problem occurs.

32. Consistency! Students appreciate consistency. Once students have internalized classroom rules, procedures, and routines, the day will run much more smoothly. Harry Wong.

33. Helpful websites • Procedures and Routines Checklist by Harry Wong (“ google ” to find this document) • Smart Classroom Management http:// www.smartclassroommanagement.com • Education World http:// www.educationworld.com

34. Sources Jones, Fredric H., and Patrick Jones. Tools for Teaching: Discipline, Instruction, Motivation. Santa Cruz, CA: F.H. Jones & Associates, 2000.Print. Marzano , Robert J., and Jana S. Marzano . Classroom Management That Works: Research-Based Strategies for Every Teacher. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2003. Print. Rutherford, Paula. Why Didn’t I Learn This in College? Alexandria, VA: Just Ask Publications, 2002. Print. Wong, Harry and Rosemary. The First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher (4th ed.) 2009. Print.