Classroom Management

Session 4

Management vs Discipline

Management -- strategies that create and maintain an orderly classroom environment

Discipline -- teacher response to student misbehavior

Three Prerequisites to Effective Management

Classroom Climate

Teacher Characteristics

Relationship between management and instruction

Classroom Climate/Teacher Characteristics

• Students feel valued and safe• Well-defined limits• No put-downs nor demeaning

remarks• Emphasize learner responsibility• Encourages risk-taking• Genuinely cares about students• Firm, but fair• Enthusiastic• Realistic expectations

Instructional Factors

• Organization• Use of Time• Use Tech Tools• Keep them Involved• Immediate Feedback• Closure

It Takes Planning

It happens because you …Clearly define rules and proceduresEstablish a classroom layout

conducive to learning, not disruption

Take into consideration the growth and developmental needs of the age group

Keep parents in the loop

What we have discussed so far is really a way to help prevent problems,

But, what if problems arise…..

ManagementManagement ProblemsProblems

• Disruptive activities/conversations• Passing notes• Willful disobedience/non-compliance• Interpersonal hostilities• Bullying• Fighting

Disruption of teaching- learning process

Sources of the Problem??Sources of the Problem??

• Teacher

• Emotional Problems

• Student Actions (Kids will be Kids)

Knowing the source leads to better intervention

Clear expectations for acceptable behavior…makes management of all students possible

Solutions to Management Solutions to Management ProblemsProblems

• Characteristics of Effective Intervention

• Theoretical Approaches

• Behaviorist Approaches

• Intervention Continuum

• Violence and Aggression

Solutions to Management Solutions to Management ProblemsProblems

• Characteristics of Effective Intervention

• Theoretical Approaches

• Behaviorist Approaches

• Intervention Continuum

• Violence and Aggression

CharacteristicsCharacteristics

• Withitness and overlapping

• Consistency and follow-through

• Brevity, firmness and clarity

• Elimination of arguments, threats and ultimatums

Theoretical ApproachesTheoretical Approaches• Cognitive Interventions

• Understand rules, reasons for them, personal responsibility to obey

• Three Factors --- Understand/Respond• Congruent Communication• Logical Consequences• “I “ Messages

Behaviorist ApproachesBehaviorist Approaches

• Behaviorist– exhibit desired behaviors …get a reward; if not punishment

• Assertive Discipline

• Behavioral Management System

ContinuumContinuum

Intervention

Praise Desired

Behaviors

IgnoreInappropriate

Behaviors

ApplyConsequences

UseDesists

UseIndirect Cues

ProximityRedirect attention

ClarityTone

Logical

Minor Infractions Serious Infractions

Catch them “being good”

Pick your battles

Violence and AggressionViolence and Aggression

• Immediate Actions• Stop incident• Protect the victim• Get help

• Long-Term Solutions• Problem solving session• Counseling• Develop appropriate ways to handle

http://www.behavioradvisor.com/ -- Dr. Mac’s Behavior Management Advice Site

http://www.state.ky.us/agencies/behave/bi/bi.html - the Behavior Home Page

http://drwilliampmartin.tripod.com/classm.html - The Really Big List of Classroom Management Resources

Web Sites

http://www.teachnet.com/how-to/manage/index.html

www.nwrel.org/scpd/sirs/5/cu9.html

http://www.nea.org/tips/manage/index.html