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Classroom Management
Fu Haiyan Ed.D.
Northside College Preparatory High School
2009
Classroom ManagementIs it a power
struggle?
What are usually the issues?
When do things go wrong?
Why?
Teacher’s role Leader vs. Manager
Role Model vs. Preacher
Facilitator vs. Controller
Communicator vs. Lecturer
Active Approach to Positive Result
Design and Create Safe Learning Environment and Atmosphere
Managing through Active and Positive Learning ExperienceProactive Preparations vs. Defensive
Strategies
Teaching and Student Learning
Fu Laoshi’s Tips:
Student learning is the goal.
Effective teaching is the way.
Student-Centered Learning Set students up for success, not for failure
Who are our students?
What are the characteristics of K-12 learners?
What are the Effective Factors for a Successful Classroom Practice
Mutual Understanding Understand your studentsStudents understand you
Fu Laoshi’s Tips:
Do you speak the same language?Cultural Issues
Social IssuesSpecial Needs
Motivate learning Engage your students
proactive approaches persistence planning better practice
Active Approaches:
3 areas of teaching and learning
3 makes
3 techniques
Three areas of teaching and learning
Content
Instruction
Assessment
Three Makes
Make it Easy
Make it Fun
Make it make sense to students
Three Techniques
Student-Centered Learning
Task-Based Activities
Structured Instructions
Scaffolding Learning Process
Scope and Sequence Review, Recycle and Spiral Cooperative Learning Learning Styles and Differentiation
Proactive Measures
Authority and Discipline Rules and Routines Responsibilities and Consequences Positive and Negative Reinforcement
Get Help and Support
It takes a village to raise a child.
Identify the Sources of Support
Classroom Culture
Student and teacher Student and student
School Culture
Student and student Teacher and other teachers Teacher and administration
Community Culture
Student and family Teacher and parents Teachers’ Network
Classroom Management within and beyond Classroom
Communication vs. Control Content of Teaching and Learning Cultural Perspective and Cultural Issues Collaboration with Parents Coordination by School Rules and with
Administration Community Support: your professional
networks
Fu Laoshi’s Tips:New teachers be aware:
How to talk to students? How to present yourself How to talk to parents? How to get support from
administration? How to legally protect yourself?
Base for Confidence:Your
Competence
Know your students Know your content Know your methods Know your rights and limits
Action Plan
Identify your strength Identify your classroom issues Identify strategies, approaches and means
to success
Resources Classroom Management Elements of Effective School Discipline The American Federation of Teachers offers some tips on
effective classroom management. Classroom Management This article by Gene Van Tassell investigates a number of classroom
management theories, including behaviorism, control theory, and assertive discipline. Ideas for Avoiding Classroom Management Mistakes This list of new teacher mistakes is a
quick-reference guide for novice instructors. Discipline Tips from a Teacher-Survivor Check out these useful tips, written by a teacher who
once needed advice. Scroll down a bit for a helpful section on the first ten minutes of class. Discipline Help "You can handle them all" Center for Effective Collaboration and Practice resources for working with youngsters with
emotional and behavioral disorders. Council for Children with Behavior Disorders provides web site links and literature on topics
including treatments and approaches for various conditions, violence prevention The Behavior Home Page resources for those who work with youngsters who display challenging
behaviors. Guidance and Discipline- articles for parenting and teaching preschoolers with emotional and
behavioral issues How to Manage Disruptive Behavior in Inclusive Classrooms Gentle Teaching Online Articles provided by: http://www.sabine.k12.la.us/sped/classroommanagement.htm
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