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Promoting Good Methods of Classroom Discipline Helping students to govern their own behavior in ways that help them learn is a long-standing goal of all teachers. There are a number of ways that a teacher can promote good discipline in the class- room. Know school guidelines for discipline procedures. Be fair, positive and consistent. Be the kind of person young people can like and trust-firm, fair, friendly, courteous, enthu- siastic and confident. Keep your sense of humor. Provide a list of standards and conse- quences to parents and students. Make sure they are consistent with district and building policy. When in doubt, ask a col- league or your principal. Keep your classroom orderly. Maintain a cheerful and attractive classroom rather than a disorderly one which might encourage disruptive behavior. Get to know your students. Learn their names quickly and use them in and out of class. You will soon develop almost a sixth sense for anticipat- ing trouble before it begins, but don’t act as though you expect trou- ble or you will almost certainly encounter some. Let the students know you care. Determine jointly with the class what is acceptable in terms of behavior and achievement and what is not. Show interest in what stu- dents say, whether or not it pertains directly to the lesson. Treat students with the same respect you expect from them; keep confidences. Learn the meaning of terms, especially slang, used by students. Begin class on time and in a business like manner. Make learning fun. Make education inter- esting and relevant to the students’ lives. Poor planning and a full curriculum can provoke disruptions. Praise good work, good responses and good behavior. Don’t threaten or use sarcasm. Never use threats to enforce discipline. Never humiliate a child. Avoid arguing with students. Discussions about class work are invaluable, but argu- ments can become emotional encounters. Be mobile, moving around the room as students work or respond to instruction. Keep your voice at a normal level. If “dis- aster” strikes and you trip over the waste- basket, don’t be afraid to laugh. Grade assignments and return them as soon as possible. Give reasonable assignments. Don’t use schoolwork as punishment. Give clear directions. Keep rules simple. Establish as few classroom rules as possible, and keep them simple. Maintaining Classroom Discipline THERE’S MORE ON THE BACK >>>

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Page 1: Maintaining Classroom Disciplines3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/291/tab_6-classroom_managemen… · Discipline — The LEAST Approach There are several good methods of classroom discipline

Promoting Good Methodsof Classroom Discipline

Helping students to govern their own

behavior in ways that help them learn is a

long-standing goal of all teachers There

are a number of ways that a teacher can

promote good discipline in the class-

room

Know school guidelines for discipline

procedures

Be fair positive and consistent Be the

kind of person young people can like and

trust-firm fair friendly courteous enthu-

siastic and confident Keep your sense of

humor

Provide a list of standards and conse-

quences to parents and students Make

sure they are consistent with district and

building policy When in doubt ask a col-

league or your principal

Keep your classroom orderly Maintain a

cheerful and attractive classroom rather

than a disorderly one which might

encourage disruptive behavior

Get to know your students Learn their

names quickly and use them in and out

of class You will soon develop almost a

sixth sense for anticipat-

ing trouble before it

begins but donrsquot act as

though you expect trou-

ble or you will almost

certainly encounter

some

Let the students know

you care Determine

jointly with the class

what is acceptable in

terms of behavior and achievement and

what is not Show interest in what stu-

dents say whether or not it pertains

directly to the lesson

Treat students with the same respect

you expect from them keep confidences

Learn the meaning of terms especially

slang used by students

Begin class on time and in a business

like manner

Make learning fun Make education inter-

esting and relevant to the studentsrsquo lives

Poor planning and a full curriculum can

provoke disruptions

Praise good work good responses and

good behavior

Donrsquot threaten or use sarcasm Never

use threats to enforce discipline Never

humiliate a child

Avoid arguing with students Discussions

about class work are invaluable but argu-

ments can become emotional encounters

Be mobile moving around the room as

students work or respond to instruction

Keep your voice at a normal level If ldquodis-

asterrdquo strikes and you trip over the waste-

basket donrsquot be afraid to laugh

Grade assignments and return them as

soon as possible

Give reasonable assignments Donrsquot use

schoolwork as punishment Give clear

directions

Keep rules simple Establish as few

classroom rules as possible and keep

them simple

Maintaining Classroom Discipline

T H E R E rsquo S M O R E O N T H E B A C K gt gt gt

Discipline mdash The LEAST ApproachThere are several good methods of classroom discipline One of the best is the LEAST

Approach developed by NEA which helps you determine the appropriate level of involve-

ment If discipline problems can be handled at Step 1 there is no need to progress to

Step 2 etc Briefly the LEAST Approach includes these steps

Leave it alone

If the event is a brief and minor disturbance that is unlikely to occur again leave it be

End the action indirectly

When learning is disrupted or someone may get hurt let the student(s) involved

know you are aware of the inappropriate activity with a facial expression a body

gesture or a quiet action such as walking toward the student(s) or calling the stu-

dent(s)rsquo name(s)

Attend more fully

Secure more information from the student on who what when where and why Be

objective rather than emotional

Spell out directions

When a situation threatens to get out of hand making learning impossible or risking

harm to someone clearly explain to the student(s) involved the consequences of

hisher actions and your intent to follow through

Treat student progress

Record what happened when where who was involved what you did and who

witnessed the incident

Handling Classroom

Conflicts

Here are a few practical suggestions

for dealing with an angry student in

the classroom who is defying your

authority and is out of control

Do not raise your voice

Try to remain calm and rational

Do not touch an agitated or

angry student

Try to keep the student seated In

many instances this is impossible

You can only suggest the student

remain seated so that he might

explain to you what is wrong

Be reassuring to the student as

well as the rest of the class

Explain the importance of protect-

ing every studentrsquos right to learn

Talk about options for resolving

the conflict

Send another student for help The

student should be told to go to

the nearest office to summon

assistance from the administra-

tion

After the incident is over immedi-

ately document everything that

happened This documentation

should include time name(s) of

student(s) involved a brief

description of the events that

occurred and any information

that pertains to the student(s) or

the incident This report should be

submitted to the administration

You also should keep a copy in

case of a future conference with

parents or school administrators

regarding the incident

What if I ldquoblowrdquothe first weekIf you ldquoblowrdquo the first week donrsquot worry Just re-evaluate your rules and policies tell the

class yoursquore making some changes and be consistent from then on

Expect the unexpected

Schedules will be changed without warning and unanticipated events will occur Be flexi-

ble in responding to the unexpected ask your colleagues for suggestions on how to deal

with situations like the following

What will you do if

bull it rains at recess time

bull your class arrives too early at the cafeteria

bull a student tells you her pet died

bull a student tells you she is pregnant

bull a child wets his pants

bull a student is verbally abusive

bull a parent is angry and unreasonable

bull a student refuses to do what you ask

bull you have no textbooks

bull a student falls asleep

bull a student cuts her head falling out of her desk

bull you are called to the office in the middle of class

bull non-English speaking students are assigned to your class

bull a student has a seizure or goes into a coma

Be fair to your students

Here are some ways to help you win the respect of your students

Be consistent in application of discipline and just in your requirements and assignments

Donrsquot refuse to let a student tell you his or her side of the situation Be willing to consid-

er mitigating circumstances

Donrsquot talk about the misdeeds of students except to those who have a right to know

Donrsquot openly compare one pupil to another

Apologize if yoursquove treated a student unjustly

Make sure punishments are appropriate for the misbehavior and explain to the student

why he or she is being punished

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Teachers often make the mistakeof using ldquostoprdquo messages ratherthan a ldquostartrdquo message Forexample ldquoStop talking We needto get startedrdquo A better messageis ldquoGet out your math books andturn to page 44rdquo The effect istremendous It establishes aproductive businesslike tone forthe lesson The focus is not onthe (negative) behavior but theimportance of the lesson

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Discipline is not about getting kids to do what you want them to do Thats what dictators doand youre not a dictatormdashyoure an educator Discipline is providing an environment in whichpositive teaching and positive learning can occur simultaneously Discipline is not controlfrom the outside its order from within

In conversations with teachers Ive discovered some practical and universal ideas that willhelp you achieve discipline in your classroom Tap into the experience of these pros and turnyour classroom into a place where students learn and enjoy the process

Greet students at the door Interact with your students on a personal level every dayGreet them by name interject a positive comment or observation shake their hand andwelcome them into the classroom This sets a positive tone for a lesson or for the day

Get students focused before you begin any lesson Be sure you have theirattention before you begin Dont try to talk over students youll be initiating a competition tosee who can speak louder and also let them know its okay to talk while you are talking

Use positive presence Dont park yourself in the front of the classroom Move around the room continuously and get in andaround your students Make frequent eye contact and smile with students Monitor students with your physical presence

Model the behavioryou want students to produce If you exhibit respectfulness trust enthusiasm interest and courtesy inyour everyday dealings with students they will return the favor in kind Remember the saying ldquoValues are caught not taughtrdquo

Use low-profile intervention When you see a student who is misbehaving be sure your intervention is quiet calm andinconspicuous Use the students name in part of your presentation for example ldquoAs an example lets measure Michaels height incentimetersrdquo Michael who has been whispering to his neighbor hears his name and is drawn back into the lesson with no disruptionof the class

Send positive ldquoIrdquo messages Thomas Gordon creator of Teacher Effectiveness Training under-scores the importance of ldquoIrdquomessages as a powerful way of humanizing the classroom and ensuring positive discipline An I-message is composed of three parts

1 Include a description of the students behavior (ldquoWhen you talk while I talk helliprdquo)

2 Relate the effect this behavior has on you the teacher (ldquoI have to stop my teaching helliprdquo)

3 Let the student know the feeling it generates in you (ldquowhich frustrates merdquo)

Verbal reprimands should be private brief and as immediate as possible The more private a reprimand the lesslikely you will be challenged The more immediate the reprimand the less likely the student will feel you condone her or his behaviorAnd keep reprimands brief The more you talk the more you distract from the lesson and the more you ldquorewardrdquo a student forinappropriate behavior

Provide lots of positive feedback Many veteran teachers will tell you ldquo10 percent of the students will give you 90 percent ofyour headachesrdquo But what about the 90 percent of those other students in your classroom Dont forget them recognize theircontributions and behavior

Acknowledge positive student behavior when it is not expected

Acknowledge compliance with requests

Acknowledge hard work kindness and dependability

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Be consistent Although this is easier said than done the key to an effective discipline policy in any classroom is consistencyMake these principles part of your classroom action plan

If you have a rule enforce that rule

Dont hand out lots of warnings without following through on consequences Lots of warnings tell students that you wont enforcea rule

Be fair and impartial The rules are there for everyone and that includes girls as well as boys tall people and short peoplestudents with freckles and students without freckles and special needs kids as well as gifted kids

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Promoting Effective Classroom Management Techniques for Maintaining Control Without Confrontation by Linda Starr Education World

General Rules Twelve steps teachers can take at the beginning of the year to promote effective classroom management are

bull Develop a set of written expectations you can live with and enforce bull Be consistent Be consistent Be consistent bull Be patient with yourself and with your students bull Make parents your allies Call early and often Use the word concerned bull When communicating a concern be specific and descriptive bull Dont talk too much Use the first 15 minutes of class for lectures or presentations then

get the kids working bull Break the class period into two or three different activities Be sure each activity segues

smoothly into the next bull Begin at the very beginning of each class period and end at the very end bull Dont roll call Take the roll with your seating chart while students are working bull Keep all students actively involved For example while a student does a presentation

involve the other students in evaluating it bull Discipline individual students quietly and privately Never engage in a disciplinary

conversation across the room bull Keep your sense of perspective and your sense of humor bull Know when to ask for help

Important Strategies

Once students are settled in the classroom youll want to continue with some of these teacher-recommended techniques for maintaining control without confrontation

bull Establish eye contact bull Move around the room and increase proximity to restless students bull Send a silent signal bull Give a quiet reminder bull Re-direct a students attention

bull Begin a new activity bull Offer a choice bull Use humor bull Provide positive reinforcement bull Wait quietly until everyone is on task bull Ask a directed question

Calming Routines

Many teachers have found that the best way to start the school day is to greet each student personally as he or she enters the classroom They use the opportunity to establish rapport and to deal with such minor problems as gum chewing boisterous behavior bad moods or unwanted materials quietly and discretely -- before they can erupt into public confrontations that threaten control and disrupt the class A warm personal welcome sets the tone for the day One teacher we know offers students a choice of three greetings -- a handshake a high five or a hug Their responses she says tell her a lot about how each student is feeling that day

Copyright copy 2006 EducationWorldcom used by permission

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Smart Classroom Management

simply effective tips and strategies

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5 Classroom Management Tips For EveryTeacher

by Michael Linsin on July 20 2013

This week wersquore going to visit five classroom management tips all teachers can

benefit from new and veteran alike

But what makes these tips different than the usual fare is that theyrsquore so often overlooked ignored or just plainforgotten Sneak a peak into a hundred classrooms and yoursquoll find few if any teachers actually following them

Those who do however those who make these essential tips part of who they are and how they run their

classroom have an uncanny ability to create the kind of happy but peaceful learning experience students love

being part of

They have what students parents and fellow teachers struggle to put their finger on when describing those rare

individuals with a natural gift for their profession But the truth is the ability to create a dream class is available to

everyone

The tips below form the backbone of an approach to classroom management that will pave the way to

extraordinary teachingmdashif only yoursquoll make the commitment to following them

1 Teach highly detailed routines for every repeatable moment

Well-taught routines performed with excellence are among the clearest indicators of exceptional teaching They

make everything for the teacher easier save loads of learning time dramatically cut down on misbehavior and

help students stay focused on whatrsquos important

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wwwsmartclassroommanagementcom20130720classroom-management-tips 28

Begin the first day of school modeling every repeatable moment of your school day Show your students

explicitly step-by-tiny-step how to enter the classroom in the morning how to ask a question how to turn in

work and how to perform every other routine that make up the common movements and transitions of your

classroom

2 Make an unwavering commitment to your classroom management plan

An inconsistently followed classroom management plan is one of the most common teacher mistakes Itrsquos also

among the most detrimental Because every time a rule is broken and you let it go you lose a layer of trust from

your students cause resentment and jealousy and send the unmistakable message that you donrsquot really mean

what you say

Furthermore teachers who fail to rely on a clearly defined plan for holding students accountable inevitably makebehavior worse by falling into hurtful methods like yelling scolding and sarcasm They also tend to take

misbehavior personally have poor relationships with students and experience mountains of stress

3 Build a behavior-influencing relationship with your students

Having a positive relationship with students makes everything easier particularly classroom management When

your students like you and trust you theyrsquoll want to please you which in turn gives you powerful leverage toinfluence their behavior And the best news is it isnrsquot difficult

If yoursquore merely pleasant in your interactions with students if yoursquore open to laughter and seeing the humor in

your classroom and in the unique and wonderful personalities of your students then behavior-influencing rapportwill grow naturally Your students will look up to you and be drawn to you organically and without strategic

effort

4 Spend more time observing and less time micromanaging

Most teachers talk too much help too much and are seen too much The truth is micromanagement breedsneedy demanding and dependent students who expect from you what they can readily do for themselvesIronically it also causes them to grow tired of your constant intrusive presence

So instead of buzzing around the room reteaching one student after another focus your energy on delivering

clear-cut efficient and high-impact lessons a thorough checking of understanding and an expectation of silentfocused independent practicemdashwhile you observe closely from a short distance

5 Take responsibility for your studentsmdashboth their learning and behavior

In our profession perhaps more than any other itrsquos easymdashtoo easymdashto point the finger at outside

circumstances There are dozens of ready-made justifications for why your students misbehave why theyrsquoredisrespectful why they donrsquot listen or do their homework or work together etc

But in the end blaming parents video games or the neighborhood they live in for example solves nothing and

makes creating the classroom you really want an impossibility Itrsquos also akin to giving up on them pigeonholingtheir behavior and limiting their potential

When you take responsibility however when you stand up and say ldquoItrsquos up to me right now and at this

72313 5 Classroom Management Tips For Every Teacher mdash Smart Classroom Management

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schoolrdquo there are no limits

The Perfect Time

Summer vacation is the perfect time to take inventory of the previous school year Itrsquos the perfect time to discard

bad habits turn over a new leaf and commit to being the teacher you really want to be

The five classroom management tips above represent a wonderful glorious beginning and a future of unlimitedpossibility

But they do take commitment They do take a setting aside of some of your natural instincts habits and crutches

in favor of what really works in the classroom

Itrsquos scary to step out into the unknown Itrsquos scary to dare yourself to be more than just another teacher Itrsquosscary to think that your professional dreams really can come true

But if you can take that first step on that first day of school then you can take another And another

Itrsquos doable and within your grasp

Just reach out a little farther

And take it

Note If yoursquore new to Smart Classroom Management and have questions about the topics above please visit

our archive as well as the books Dream Class and The Classroom Management Secret

Also we were honored this week to be included in the 151 leading sites for elementary educators You can findthe list here

Finally if you havenrsquot done so already please join us Itrsquos free Click here and begin receiving classroom

management articles like this one in your email box every week

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11 Techniques for Better Classroom Discipline

Here are eleven techniques that you can usein your classroom that will help you achieveeffective group management and control Theyhave been adapted from an article called APrimer on Classroom Discipline PrinciplesOld and New by Thomas R McDaniel PhiDelta Kappan September 1986

1 Focusing

Be sure you have the attention of everyone inyour classroom before you start your lessonDonrsquot attempt to teach over the chatter ofstudents who are not paying attention

Inexperienced teachers sometimes think that by beginning their lesson theclass will settle down The children will see that things are underway now andit is time to go to work Sometimes this works but the children are also goingto think that you are willing to compete with them that you donrsquot mind talkingwhile they talk or that you are willing to speak louder so that they can finishtheir conversation even after you have started the lesson They get the ideathat you accept their inattention and that it is permissible to talk while you arepresenting a lesson

The focusing technique means that you will demand their attention before youbegin It means that you will wait and not start until everyone has settleddown Experienced teachers know that silence on their part is very effectiveThey will punctuate their waiting by extending it 3 to 5 seconds after theclassroom is completely quiet Then they begin their lesson using a quietervoice than normal

A soft spoken teacher often has a calmer quieter classroom than one with astronger voice Her students sit still in order to hear what she says

2 Direct Instruction

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Uncertainty increases the level of excitement in the classroom The techniqueof direct instruction is to begin each class by telling the students exactly whatwill be happening The teacher outlines what he and the students will bedoing this period He may set time limits for some tasks

An effective way to marry this technique with the first one is to include time atthe end of the period for students to do activities of their choosing Theteacher may finish the description of the hourrsquos activities with ldquoAnd I think wewill have some time at the end of the period for you to chat with your friendsgo to the library or catch up on work for other classesrdquo

The teacher is more willing to wait for class attention when he knows there isextra time to meet his goals and objectives The students soon realize thatthe more time the teacher waits for their attention the less free time theyhave at the end of the hour

3 Monitoring

The key to this principle is to circulate Get up and get around the roomWhile your students are working make the rounds Check on their progress

An effective teacher will make a pass through the whole room about twominutes after the students have started a written assignment She checksthat each student has started that the children are on the correct page andthat everyone has put their names on their papers The delay is importantShe wants her students to have a problem or two finished so she can checkthat answers are correctly labeled or in complete sentences She providesindividualized instruction as needed

Students who are not yet quite on task will be quick to get going as they seeher approach Those that were distracted or slow to get started can benudged along

The teacher does not interrupt the class or try to make generalannouncements unless she notices that several students have difficulty withthe same thing The teacher uses a quiet voice and her students appreciateher personal and positive attention

4 Modeling

McDaniel tells us of a saying that goes ldquoValues are caught not taughtrdquoTeachers who are courteous prompt enthusiastic in control patient andorganized provide examples for their students through their own behaviorThe ldquodo as I say not as I dordquo teachers send mixed messages that confuse

students and invite misbehavior

If you want students to use quiet voices in your classroom while they workyou too will use a quiet voice as you move through the room helpingyoungsters

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youngsters

5 Non-Verbal Cuing

A standard item in the classroom of the 1950rsquos was the clerkrsquos bell A shinynickelbell sat on the teacherrsquos desk With one tap of the button on top he hadeveryonersquos attention Teachers have shown a lot of ingenuity over the years inmaking use of non-verbal cues in the classroom Some flip light switchesOthers keep clickers in their pockets

Non-verbal cues can also be facial expressions body posture and handsignals Care should be given in choosing the types of cues you use in yourclassroom Take time to explain what you want the students to do when youuse your cues

6 Environmental Control

A classroom can be a warm cheery place Students enjoy an environmentthat changes periodically Study centers with pictures and color inviteenthusiasm for your subject

Young people like to know about you and your interests Include personalitems in your classroom A family picture or a few items from a hobby orcollection on your desk will trigger personal conversations with your studentsAs they get to know you better you will see fewer problems with discipline

Just as you may want to enrich your classroom there are times when youmay want to impoverish it as well You may need a quiet corner with fewdistractions Some students will get caught up in visual exploration For themthe splash and the color is a siren that pulls them off task They may needmore ldquovanillardquo and less ldquorocky-roadrdquo Have a quiet place where you can steerthese youngsters Let them get their work done first and then come back toexplore and enjoy the rest of the room

7 Low-Profile Intervention

Most students are sent to the principalrsquos office as a result of confrontationalescalation The teacher has called them on a lesser offense but in themoments that follow the student and the teacher are swept up in a verbalmaelstrom Much of this can be avoided when the teacherrsquos intervention isquiet and calm

An effective teacher will take care that the student is not rewarded for

misbehavior by becoming the focus of attention She monitors the activity inher classroom moving around the room She anticipates problems beforethey occur Her approach to a misbehaving student is inconspicuous Othersin the class are not distracted

While lecturing to her class this teacher makes effective use of name-dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops the

72313 Discipline by Design

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dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops theyoungsterrsquos name into her dialogue in a natural way ldquoAnd you see David wecarry the one to the tens columnrdquo David hears his name and is drawn backon task The rest of the class doesnrsquot seem to notice

8 Assertive Discipline

This is traditional limit setting authoritarianism When executed as presentedby Lee Canter (who has made this form a discipline one of the most widelyknown and practiced) it will include a good mix of praise This is high profilediscipline The teacher is the boss and no child has the right to interfere withthe learning of any student Clear rules are laid out and consistently enforced

9 Assertive I-Messages

A component of Assertive Discipline these I-Messages are statements thatthe teacher uses when confronting a student who is misbehaving They areintended to be clear descriptions of what the student is suppose to do Theteacher who makes good use of this technique will focus the childrsquos attentionfirst and foremost on the behavior he wants not on the misbehavior ldquoI wantyou tordquo or ldquoI need you tordquo or ldquoI expect you tordquo

The inexperienced teacher may incorrectly try ldquoI want you to stoprdquo only todiscover that this usually triggers confrontation and denial The focus is onthe misbehavior and the student is quick to retort ldquoI wasnrsquot doing anythingrdquoor ldquoIt wasnrsquot my faultrdquo or ldquoSince when is there a rule againstrdquo andescalation has begun

10 Humanistic I-Messages

These I-messages are expressions of our feelings Thomas Gordon creatorof Teacher Effectiveness Training (TET) tells us to structure these messagesin three parts First include a description of the childrsquos behavior ldquoWhen youtalk while I talkrdquo Second relate the effect this behavior has on the teacherldquoI have to stop my teachingrdquo And third let the student know the feeling thatit generates in the teacher ldquowhich frustrates merdquo

A teacher distracted by a student who was constantly talking while he tried toteach once made this powerful expression of feelings ldquoI cannot imaginewhat I have done to you that I do not deserve the respectfrom you that I getfrom the others in this class If I have been rude to you or inconsiderate in any

way please let me know I feel as though I have somehow offended you andnow you are unwilling to show me respectrdquo The student did not talk during hislectures again for many weeks

11 Positive Discipline

Use classroom rules that describe the behaviors you want instead of listingthings the students cannot do Instead of ldquono-running in the roomrdquo use ldquomovethrough the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettle

72313 Discipline by Design

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through the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettleconflicts appropriatelyrdquo Instead of ldquono gum chewingrdquo use ldquoleave gum athomerdquo Refer to your rules as expectations Let your students know this ishow you expect them to behave in your classroom

Make ample use of praise When you see goodbehavior acknowledge it This can be doneverbally of course but it doesnrsquot have to be Anod a smile or a ldquothumbs uprdquo will reinforce thebehavior

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices begin by placing a check in the appropriate column Then add your points Allow 4 points for each ldquousuallyrdquo and 2 points for each ldquosometimesrdquo and 0 points for each ldquoneverrdquo Rate your classroom disciplinary practices as follows 90-100 ndash Excellent 80-89 ndash Good 70-79 ndash Fair Below 70 ndash Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

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Classroom discipline and management causes the most fear andconsternation in new teachers However classroom managementis a skill that is not only learned but practiced daily Here are tentips that can lead to successful classroom management anddiscipline These tips can help you cut down on discipline problemsand leave you with fewer interruptions and disruptions

If you would like additional information check out this step-by-step look at how to handle discipline problems with effectiveclassroom management

1 Its Easier to Get EasierMany teachers make the mistake of starting the school year witha poor discipline plan Students quickly assess the situation ineach class and realize what they will be allowed to get away withOnce you set a precedent of allowing a lot of disruptions it can bevery hard to start better classroom management and disciplinetechniques However it is never tough to get easier as the yeargoes on While you dont have to follow the adage Never smileuntil Christmas it does have its merits

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2 Fairness is KeyStudents have a distinct sense of what is and what is not fair Youmust act fairly for all students if you expect to be respected Ifyou do not treat all students equitably you will be labelled asunfair students will not be keen to follow your rules Make surethat if your best student does something wrong they too getpunished for it

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3 Deal with Disruptions with as Little Interruption asPossibleWhen you have classroom disruptions it is imperative that youdeal with them immediately and with as little interruption of yourclass momentum as possible If students are talking amongstthemselves and you are having a classroom discussion ask one ofthem a question to try to get them back on track If you have tostop the flow of your lesson to deal with disruptions then you arerobbing students who want to learn of their precious in-class time

4 Avoid Confrontations in Front of StudentsWhenever there is a confrontation in class there is a winner and aloser Obviously as the teacher you need to keep order anddiscipline in your class However it is much better to deal withdiscipline issues privately than cause a student to lose face infront of their friends It is not a good idea to make an exampleout of a disciplinary issue Even though other students might getthe point you might have lost any chance of actually teachingthat student anything in your class

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5 Stop Disruptions with a Little HumorSometimes all it takes is for everyone to have a good laugh to getthings back on track in a classroom Many times howeverteachers confuse good humor with sarcasm While humor canquickly diffuse a situation sarcasm may harm your relationshipwith the students involved Use your best judgment but realizethat what some people think as funny others find to be offensive

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6 Keep High Expectations in Your ClassExpect that your students will behave not that they will disruptReinforce this with the way you speak to your students When youbegin the day tell your students your expectations For exampleyou might say During this whole group session I expect you toraise your hands and be recognized before you start speaking Ialso expect you to respect each others opinions and listen towhat each person has to say

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Free time is something teachers should avoid By allowingstudents time just to talk each day you are setting a precedentabout how you view academics and your subject To avoid thisoverplan When you have too much to cover youll never run outof lessons and you will avoid free time You can also fill up anyleft over time with mini-lessons

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8 Be ConsistentOne of the worst things you can do as a teacher is to not enforceyour rules consistently If one day you ignore misbehaviors andthe next day you jump on someone for the smallest infractionyour students will quickly lose respect for you Your students havethe right to expect you to basically be the same everydayMoodiness is not allowed Once your lose your students respectyou also lose their attention and their desire to please you

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9 Make Rules UnderstandableYou need to be selective in your class rules (no one can follow180 rules consistently) You also need to make them clearStudents should understand what is and what is not acceptableFurther you should make sure that the consequences for breakingyour rules are also clear and known beforehand

10 Start Fresh EverydayThis tip does not mean that you discount all previous infractionsie if they have three tardies then today means four However itdoes mean that you should start teaching your class each daywith the expectation that students will behave Dont assume thatbecause Julie has disrupted your class everyday for a week shewill disrupt it today By doing this you will not be treating Julieany differently and thereby setting her up to disrupt again (like aself-fulfilling prophecy) Read a personal example of this with mybest teaching experience

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Accountability Checklist

Situation ProcedureExpectation Students enteringleaving class

Entering beforeafter tardy bell Leaving before end of class

The dayrsquos datelocation

Room set-upmdashhow will you work the room

Bell Activitiesmdashwhat where graded timed

Checking Attendance

Students who are tardy

Student receiving permission to speak comment ask questions leave desk

Students needing materialsmdashpencil pen paper textbook

Students coming to attentionmdashsignalexpectation

Student needing to throw paper away

Student needing to sharpen pencil

Student needing tissue

End of class dismissal

Student expectations for intercom announcementscalling students to office

Class Movement Going to PE library computer lab lunch

recess assemblies Class changes hall expectations Transitions in class

Situation

ProcedureExpectation

Student work

Heading of papers Passing in papers Use of penpencil Writing on back of paper Neatness Incompletelate work Due dates Makeup work for absent students Notebook expectationsgrading Homework-when how much grading etc

Student expectations for emergency situations Fireevacuation Bad weather Lockdown

Student expectations for Visitors in room Principal in room

Student needing to go to Office (referral errand etc) Nurse Counselor

Collection and distribution of student work

Ask-Pause-Call

Volunteers to answer

Choral Response

Signal Response

White Board Response

Going to Board

Substitute expectationsmdashteacherstudents

Situation

ProcedureExpectation

Random questioning of class

Think-Pair-Share

Group work expectations

Food drink candy gum in classroom

How will student assignments be posted

Breaking of rules Signal Consequences Writing referrals How will you keep up with

Students exchanginggrading papers

Students keeping progress reports

Positive incentives for students StudentLeader of the week Other incentivesrewards

Communication with parents Back to school letter Materials students will need for your class Positive contacts Parent contact log

Grade book maintenance Determining report card grades Recording grades (paperelectronic) Extra credit

Displaying student work

Students working on other assignments

Students writingpassing notes

Love amp Logic Page 1

Love allows children to grow through their mistakes Logic allows children to live with the consequences of their choices The Love and Logic Process

1 Shared Control Gain control by giving away the control you donrsquot need

2 Shared Thinking and Decision-Making Provide opportunities for the child to do the greatest amount of thinking and decision-making

3 Equal Shares of Consequences with Empathy An absence of anger causes a child to think and learn from hisher mistakes

4 Maintain the Childrsquos Self Concept Increased self-concept leads to improved behavior and improved achievement

Basic Love and Logic Disciplinary Interventions 1 The Evil Eye

Could also try a smile and a wink

2 Moving in on the Student Gentle hand on shoulderno pinched nerves

o Know your student before making any contact (some prefer not to be touched)

Not meant to embarrass or overpower student If student tries to make a big deal of the contact simply move away and

continue teaching

3 Proximity No eye contact is made with student Relocate yourself during teaching toward the student

4 Eye Contact and ldquoNordquo Head Shake

Let the student know you want the behavior to stop

Love amp Logic Page 2

5 ldquoLetrsquos Talk About This Laterrdquo If none of the previous interventions have been successful or if student

wants to challenge your request to discuss it later you can schedule a time to arguehellip1215 or 315 (Let me know Thanks) Move away from the student

Power struggles are difficult when students are allowed the opportunity to make a choice

6 ldquoCan You Save That Is This the Right Place for That Thanksrdquo

Let the student know you like them but cannot allow them to continue their behavior

Smilemdashthen ask if they can save it for another time or class It is important that you not appear upset with the student

7 Changing Location

Often easier and more effective than changing behavior Approach the student with a smile on your face and say ldquoWould you mind

sitting over there Thank yourdquo If the student says ldquoNo Irsquom not movingrdquo Smile at the student and

whisper ldquoWould you humor merdquo It is important to whisper so the student knows your conversation is as

private as possible If the student remains unwilling to change locations you might add (with

a smile) ldquoDidnrsquot I ask in a nice wayrdquo ldquoAnd yoursquore still not going to do it Really Thatrsquos hard for me to believerdquo

If it appears that you will be unable to avoid a power struggle at this point say ldquoThatrsquos ok I changed my mindrdquo

By asking questions you are not commanding significantly improving the chances of a winwin situation

Do not take time out from teaching the class to focus completely on one studentrsquos behavior

When you smile and say ldquoThank yourdquo at the end of a request and then move right on to what you were doing you send the message of expected cooperation to the student

8 ldquoIrdquo Messages

Part 1 Describe what is happening Part 2 Describe how that makes you feel Part 3 Identify the tangible effect of the other personrsquos behavior

ldquoI get distracted when there are pencils tappingrdquo To have the final word in these situations a self-referencing statement

that is difficult to counter as invalid might need to be used ldquoI just wanted you to know how I felt and I hope you will give it some thought Thank yourdquo

Love amp Logic Page 3

9 Enforceable Statements

Set limits by describing what you will allow or provide ldquoI listen to people who raise their handsrdquo ldquoI give credit for all papers on my desk at 315rdquo ldquoI dismiss people as soon as I see their desks are clearedrdquo

Talk about what you will do and involve only what you have absolute control overmdashyou

10 Providing Choices

When you give choices they must be legitimate and equally acceptable to yourself

11 Removing Student to Time Out

Place in your classroom with a visual barrier for students to go and think it over

ldquoOffice of productive thinkingrdquo or have the kids name it Opportunity for students to get away from their teacher for awhile Student may return when heshe feels able to handle the limits placed

upon the group (3-4 minutes is normally enough time for the student to decide they are ready to return)

Not appropriate to prescribe an amount of time (20 minutes) or to send homework with the student

Parents should be involved when students are frequently removed to time out

12 Evaluating Time Out

To enhance the effectiveness of time out focus the studentsrsquo thinking by asking the following questions (think through answers or write them down)

1 What happened 2 How did you feel 3 What did you do 4 How did it work out 5 What are you going to do next time

13 Use of the Building Administrator

ldquoOne of the first comments I made to the kids was that they never had to worry about being sent to the principal Their only worry was that they might wind up wishing they could go to the principal We were going to solve all problems hererdquo Send students to the office for a short cool-down time long enough for

both the student and teacher to get a different perspective

Love amp Logic Page 4

Principal tells student ldquoYou got in trouble with that teacher Wow Good luck Hope you get everything worked outrdquo

Teacherrsquos goal remain the ultimate authority figure in that studentrsquos life Removing students from the classroom conveys the message that you

cannot handle the student Send the message that you consider teaching students and managing

their behavior an important part of your responsibilities in educating your class

Itrsquos alright to complain about having no support from the principal provided you can describe what support looks like to you This presents the opportunity to find out if support looks the same to the principal

14 Giving an Appointment

Effective for students who use hit-and-run techniques They shout you say ldquoStop thatrdquo they say ldquoIrsquom not doing anythingrdquo

Walk by the student in a quiet voice say ldquoWersquoll have an appointment to discuss thatrdquo Then say ldquoSchool is out at 300 and I could meet you at 315 or 330 Which would be better for yourdquo

We can outthink kids if we donrsquot do it in the heat of battle

15 Creating a New Plan Sit down with the student and have a little conference

ldquoYoursquore welcome to go back out on the playground just as soon as you have a written plan that identifies what you will do instead of hitting the next time you feel like fighting No hurry Take your time

16 Applying Consequences

If you were going to issue a negative content message (ldquoYoursquore out of schoolrdquo) balance it with a positive ego message (ldquoWersquoll miss yourdquo) and always use empathy

ldquoLooks like you got caught fighting again What a bummer Those guys must have really made you mad to fight them like that I bet I would have felt the same way A fight like that will earn you how many days suspensionrdquo

17 Informational Letters

Informational telephone calls and letters have about the same effect so it doesnrsquot matter which is used

ldquoDear Mom yoursquore right it happened again Irsquom going to get a lsquoFrsquo in French Please donrsquot blame my teacher Shersquos worked hard Irsquove just been messing around too much Irsquom going to get my act togetherrdquo Signed ldquoDaniel who loves you dearlyrdquo

+++++HOW TO

IMPROVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

and BUILD A POSITIVE

CLIMATE FOR LEARNING AND

DISCIPLINE

for CLASSROOMMANAGEMENT

TEN TIPSpresents

visit edutopiaorg

WErsquoVE ALL HEARD THIS ABOUT STUDENTS ldquoIf they are engaged they are managedrdquo And this is absolutely the truth But we still need rules routines trust and student ownership to make a classroom run smoothly and effectively This guide will address those practical aspects of managing a classroom with suggestions and resources appropriate for grades K-12

Most of these tips are applicable to students of all ages but the actual techniques will look different for the various grades For instance Build Community (tip 1) might mean playing name games with elementary students but involve setting up a photo booth for middle school students Tip 8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals may sound like itrsquos all about elementary learners but look for suggestions to make the morning meeting an important part of the day for teens and tweens too

During my first year in the classroom a seasoned teacher told me ldquoYou are as much an ethics teachers as you are an English teacherrdquo What she meant was that literature brings along life lessons and themes so itrsquos inevitable that you end up deeply discussing morals what is right and wrong and wise choices versus poor decisions Itrsquos no accident then that the ten tips offered here also give a noticeable nod to social and emotional learning or SEL (httpwwwedutopiaorgsocial-emotional-learning) an approach that teaches children how to handle challenging situations manage their emotions and form positive relationships

And finally we all know there are more than ten tips for great classroom management so be sure to visit Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

mdashRebecca Alber Edutopia blogger former high school teacher and

online education teacher at Stanford University

TIP LIST

1 Build Community

2 Design a Safe Friendly and Well-Managed Classroom Environment

3 Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and Consequences

4 Create a Variety of Communication Channels

5 Always Be Calm Fair and Consistent

6 Know the Students You Teach

7 Address Conflict Quickly and Wisely

8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals

9 Keep It Real

Partner with Parents and Guardians

10

Ten Tips for Classroom ManagementHow to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Related Resources

Read ldquoHow to Develop Positive Classroom Managementrdquo an Edutopia article on the correlation between relationships and classroom management httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management- relationships-strategies-tips

Edutopiarsquos Schools That Work series spotlights Louisville Kentuckyrsquos Jefferson County Public Schools to show how they integrate social and emotional learning into their curriculum Get suggestions for building relationships with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-how-to-build-relationships -worksheetpdf

Are you looking for more examples of effective classroom-management techniques such as hand signals to use with primary or older students Watch this Edutopia video Classroom-Management Tips for Teachers httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-teacher-tips-video

Build CommunityBUILDING CARING RELATIONSHIPS with students is the cornerstone of good classroom management Building these relationshipsmdashteacher-student student-student classroom-communitymdashand creating the time and space to do so in the beginning of the year and throughout the following months can make or break a classroom Simply put when there is care in the air there will be significantly fewer behavioral problems

Greet your students at the door This simple gesture creates that moment when you and the student make eye contact speak directly to each other (ldquogood morningrdquo) and have a connection This may be the only one-on-one you have that day with the student but it has great value When you model a respect-ful way to greet another human being you are implicitly telling each student that this is how we will communicate with each other

Get to know one another Teachers and students begin learning one anotherrsquos names the first day of school and should be able to address one another by name within two weeks Use engaging age-appropriate activities (httpwilderdomcomgamesNameGameshtml) for learning names and for getting acquainted As students learn more and more about one another connections will begin to happen This inevitably leads to more empathy and understanding and ultimately caring relationships with a lot less classroom conflict

Student photos will help you connect names and faces In this article from the NEArsquos website retired middle school teacher Phil Nast recalls some favorite photo tips such as having students create their own passports as a first-day-of-school activity httpwwwneaorgtoolsgetting-to-know-each-otherhtml

With the right app you can even set up a photo booth in a corner of your classroommdashsomething that should appeal to tweens and teens Herersquos an example using the iPad httpwwwapplecomipadbuilt-in-appsphotoboothhtml

Veteran educator Peter Pappas recommends using the first day of school to encourage teens to multitask to get students thinking at the same time theyrsquore getting acquainted He explains on his CopyPaste blog how an engaging activity like solving a mystery can deliver multiple benefits httpwwwpeterpappascom201008first-day-school-engage-problem- solve-how-to-get-students-thinkinghtml

Definitely take the time and energy to continue growing community and relationships in the classroom The payoff is worth the effort

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1

EDUTOPIAORG3 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Check out ldquoHow Can We Improve School Disciplinerdquo from Educational Researcher httpwwwaeranetupload-edFilesPublicationsJournals Educational_Researcher3901 048-058_02EDR10pdf

Get more tips for good classroom design in this Edutopia article ldquoGive Your Space the Right Designrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-space-design- feng-shui

Download this list of effective cooperative-learning activities from the Jefferson County Public Schools httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-collaborative-cooperative-learningpdf

Design a Safe Well-Managed and Friendly Classroom EnvironmentTHE RIGHT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT helps create a positive learning community When students walk into a classroom they need to feel ownership Their writing assignments and projects should prevail on the walls and they should have easy access to supplies and handouts and a place to turn in class assignments

Ask students to be designers of their room They choose where to hang the dioramas on photosynthesis or the book reports and they get to do the hanging Also charts directionsmdashany permanent postersmdashshould be written by student hands The more they see themselves in the environment the more they feel valued (and the fewer number of conflicts we teachers will have with them)

Howrsquos the lighting in your classroom Try making small adjustments such as bringing in a few floor lamps and turning off some of the fluorescent lights This can create a calmer less institutional vibe Learn more about lighting in this Edutopia primer ldquoWhat They See Is What We Get A Primer on Lightrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgwhat-they-see-what-we-get

Moving desks and trying different table configurations can also create a more friendly setting thatrsquos better suited for collaboration Social and emotional learning emphasizes student-centered cooperative learning This means you will cluster desks into groups or move students so they face one another This may make your classroom a bit louder but it helps grow a community of learners a lot more quickly than rows of desks facing the front of the class Take the plunge and just do it

tip

2

EDUTOPIAORG4 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases

Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf

Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf

The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project

Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)

Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences

The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together

Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence

Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video

The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action

tip

3

EDUTOPIAORG5 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml

Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf

Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano

Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher

Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better

Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide

them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)

Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)

Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo

Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish

Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html

When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible

Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach

tip

4

EDUTOPIAORG6 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz

Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos

Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197

Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments

Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)

Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms

Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them

Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules

To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student

another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences

whereas routines come with reminders

Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe

Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see

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Related Resources

Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education

For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm

Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf

Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges

The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml

Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum

and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and

reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming

academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of

the students she teaches

When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand

How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf

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EDUTOPIAORG8 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video

Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video

Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video

What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25

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EDUTOPIAORG9 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains

Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational

And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo

When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully

Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc

Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance

Related Resources

Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video

Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management

Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february

Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen

Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock

Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)

Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like

EDUTOPIAORG10 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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8

Related Resources

Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class

Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide

What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias

Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management

Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible

Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on

Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs

Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered

Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals

(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)

Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study

To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo

If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss

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Related Resources

To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)

This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment

Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide

Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations

Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians

Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers

Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families

Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call

Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship

When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo

EDUTOPIAORG

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RESEARCH+++++

ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf

ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach

ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx

BOOKS+++++

Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom

The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book

The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School

Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn

Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care

Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities

WEBSITES+++++

Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg

Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning

National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg

WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg

Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg

Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg

National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml

Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom

Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

Bonus More Classroom Management Resources

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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically

create more problems than they solve

Problems with Immediate Consequences

1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching

2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child

3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset

4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response

5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out

6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up

7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences

8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence

Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how

The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

Love and Logic Solution

The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401

1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom

copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065

Student Discipline Course of Action

Student does not follow a classroom

or school rule

Is it a serious

incident

(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)

Follow established classroom

consequences

(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)

Refer student to administration with discipline referral

No

Yes

Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary

action

Student returns to class

Feedback is provided to the

staff member on action taken

A conference with administratorteacher or

administratorteacherstudent is held

Document the incident

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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM

Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn

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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you

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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit

determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and

administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to

effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know

A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently

about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to

what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen

powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along

Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the

students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising

awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest

of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic

(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)

What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works

Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet

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8313 Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas

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72313 Discipline by Design

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Overview

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11 Discipline Techniques

Techniques that Backfire

Stages of Discipline

Better Discipline

Proactive Discipline

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If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

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middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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Page 2: Maintaining Classroom Disciplines3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/291/tab_6-classroom_managemen… · Discipline — The LEAST Approach There are several good methods of classroom discipline

Discipline mdash The LEAST ApproachThere are several good methods of classroom discipline One of the best is the LEAST

Approach developed by NEA which helps you determine the appropriate level of involve-

ment If discipline problems can be handled at Step 1 there is no need to progress to

Step 2 etc Briefly the LEAST Approach includes these steps

Leave it alone

If the event is a brief and minor disturbance that is unlikely to occur again leave it be

End the action indirectly

When learning is disrupted or someone may get hurt let the student(s) involved

know you are aware of the inappropriate activity with a facial expression a body

gesture or a quiet action such as walking toward the student(s) or calling the stu-

dent(s)rsquo name(s)

Attend more fully

Secure more information from the student on who what when where and why Be

objective rather than emotional

Spell out directions

When a situation threatens to get out of hand making learning impossible or risking

harm to someone clearly explain to the student(s) involved the consequences of

hisher actions and your intent to follow through

Treat student progress

Record what happened when where who was involved what you did and who

witnessed the incident

Handling Classroom

Conflicts

Here are a few practical suggestions

for dealing with an angry student in

the classroom who is defying your

authority and is out of control

Do not raise your voice

Try to remain calm and rational

Do not touch an agitated or

angry student

Try to keep the student seated In

many instances this is impossible

You can only suggest the student

remain seated so that he might

explain to you what is wrong

Be reassuring to the student as

well as the rest of the class

Explain the importance of protect-

ing every studentrsquos right to learn

Talk about options for resolving

the conflict

Send another student for help The

student should be told to go to

the nearest office to summon

assistance from the administra-

tion

After the incident is over immedi-

ately document everything that

happened This documentation

should include time name(s) of

student(s) involved a brief

description of the events that

occurred and any information

that pertains to the student(s) or

the incident This report should be

submitted to the administration

You also should keep a copy in

case of a future conference with

parents or school administrators

regarding the incident

What if I ldquoblowrdquothe first weekIf you ldquoblowrdquo the first week donrsquot worry Just re-evaluate your rules and policies tell the

class yoursquore making some changes and be consistent from then on

Expect the unexpected

Schedules will be changed without warning and unanticipated events will occur Be flexi-

ble in responding to the unexpected ask your colleagues for suggestions on how to deal

with situations like the following

What will you do if

bull it rains at recess time

bull your class arrives too early at the cafeteria

bull a student tells you her pet died

bull a student tells you she is pregnant

bull a child wets his pants

bull a student is verbally abusive

bull a parent is angry and unreasonable

bull a student refuses to do what you ask

bull you have no textbooks

bull a student falls asleep

bull a student cuts her head falling out of her desk

bull you are called to the office in the middle of class

bull non-English speaking students are assigned to your class

bull a student has a seizure or goes into a coma

Be fair to your students

Here are some ways to help you win the respect of your students

Be consistent in application of discipline and just in your requirements and assignments

Donrsquot refuse to let a student tell you his or her side of the situation Be willing to consid-

er mitigating circumstances

Donrsquot talk about the misdeeds of students except to those who have a right to know

Donrsquot openly compare one pupil to another

Apologize if yoursquove treated a student unjustly

Make sure punishments are appropriate for the misbehavior and explain to the student

why he or she is being punished

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Teachers often make the mistakeof using ldquostoprdquo messages ratherthan a ldquostartrdquo message Forexample ldquoStop talking We needto get startedrdquo A better messageis ldquoGet out your math books andturn to page 44rdquo The effect istremendous It establishes aproductive businesslike tone forthe lesson The focus is not onthe (negative) behavior but theimportance of the lesson

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Discipline is not about getting kids to do what you want them to do Thats what dictators doand youre not a dictatormdashyoure an educator Discipline is providing an environment in whichpositive teaching and positive learning can occur simultaneously Discipline is not controlfrom the outside its order from within

In conversations with teachers Ive discovered some practical and universal ideas that willhelp you achieve discipline in your classroom Tap into the experience of these pros and turnyour classroom into a place where students learn and enjoy the process

Greet students at the door Interact with your students on a personal level every dayGreet them by name interject a positive comment or observation shake their hand andwelcome them into the classroom This sets a positive tone for a lesson or for the day

Get students focused before you begin any lesson Be sure you have theirattention before you begin Dont try to talk over students youll be initiating a competition tosee who can speak louder and also let them know its okay to talk while you are talking

Use positive presence Dont park yourself in the front of the classroom Move around the room continuously and get in andaround your students Make frequent eye contact and smile with students Monitor students with your physical presence

Model the behavioryou want students to produce If you exhibit respectfulness trust enthusiasm interest and courtesy inyour everyday dealings with students they will return the favor in kind Remember the saying ldquoValues are caught not taughtrdquo

Use low-profile intervention When you see a student who is misbehaving be sure your intervention is quiet calm andinconspicuous Use the students name in part of your presentation for example ldquoAs an example lets measure Michaels height incentimetersrdquo Michael who has been whispering to his neighbor hears his name and is drawn back into the lesson with no disruptionof the class

Send positive ldquoIrdquo messages Thomas Gordon creator of Teacher Effectiveness Training under-scores the importance of ldquoIrdquomessages as a powerful way of humanizing the classroom and ensuring positive discipline An I-message is composed of three parts

1 Include a description of the students behavior (ldquoWhen you talk while I talk helliprdquo)

2 Relate the effect this behavior has on you the teacher (ldquoI have to stop my teaching helliprdquo)

3 Let the student know the feeling it generates in you (ldquowhich frustrates merdquo)

Verbal reprimands should be private brief and as immediate as possible The more private a reprimand the lesslikely you will be challenged The more immediate the reprimand the less likely the student will feel you condone her or his behaviorAnd keep reprimands brief The more you talk the more you distract from the lesson and the more you ldquorewardrdquo a student forinappropriate behavior

Provide lots of positive feedback Many veteran teachers will tell you ldquo10 percent of the students will give you 90 percent ofyour headachesrdquo But what about the 90 percent of those other students in your classroom Dont forget them recognize theircontributions and behavior

Acknowledge positive student behavior when it is not expected

Acknowledge compliance with requests

Acknowledge hard work kindness and dependability

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Be consistent Although this is easier said than done the key to an effective discipline policy in any classroom is consistencyMake these principles part of your classroom action plan

If you have a rule enforce that rule

Dont hand out lots of warnings without following through on consequences Lots of warnings tell students that you wont enforcea rule

Be fair and impartial The rules are there for everyone and that includes girls as well as boys tall people and short peoplestudents with freckles and students without freckles and special needs kids as well as gifted kids

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Promoting Effective Classroom Management Techniques for Maintaining Control Without Confrontation by Linda Starr Education World

General Rules Twelve steps teachers can take at the beginning of the year to promote effective classroom management are

bull Develop a set of written expectations you can live with and enforce bull Be consistent Be consistent Be consistent bull Be patient with yourself and with your students bull Make parents your allies Call early and often Use the word concerned bull When communicating a concern be specific and descriptive bull Dont talk too much Use the first 15 minutes of class for lectures or presentations then

get the kids working bull Break the class period into two or three different activities Be sure each activity segues

smoothly into the next bull Begin at the very beginning of each class period and end at the very end bull Dont roll call Take the roll with your seating chart while students are working bull Keep all students actively involved For example while a student does a presentation

involve the other students in evaluating it bull Discipline individual students quietly and privately Never engage in a disciplinary

conversation across the room bull Keep your sense of perspective and your sense of humor bull Know when to ask for help

Important Strategies

Once students are settled in the classroom youll want to continue with some of these teacher-recommended techniques for maintaining control without confrontation

bull Establish eye contact bull Move around the room and increase proximity to restless students bull Send a silent signal bull Give a quiet reminder bull Re-direct a students attention

bull Begin a new activity bull Offer a choice bull Use humor bull Provide positive reinforcement bull Wait quietly until everyone is on task bull Ask a directed question

Calming Routines

Many teachers have found that the best way to start the school day is to greet each student personally as he or she enters the classroom They use the opportunity to establish rapport and to deal with such minor problems as gum chewing boisterous behavior bad moods or unwanted materials quietly and discretely -- before they can erupt into public confrontations that threaten control and disrupt the class A warm personal welcome sets the tone for the day One teacher we know offers students a choice of three greetings -- a handshake a high five or a hug Their responses she says tell her a lot about how each student is feeling that day

Copyright copy 2006 EducationWorldcom used by permission

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by Michael Linsin on July 20 2013

This week wersquore going to visit five classroom management tips all teachers can

benefit from new and veteran alike

But what makes these tips different than the usual fare is that theyrsquore so often overlooked ignored or just plainforgotten Sneak a peak into a hundred classrooms and yoursquoll find few if any teachers actually following them

Those who do however those who make these essential tips part of who they are and how they run their

classroom have an uncanny ability to create the kind of happy but peaceful learning experience students love

being part of

They have what students parents and fellow teachers struggle to put their finger on when describing those rare

individuals with a natural gift for their profession But the truth is the ability to create a dream class is available to

everyone

The tips below form the backbone of an approach to classroom management that will pave the way to

extraordinary teachingmdashif only yoursquoll make the commitment to following them

1 Teach highly detailed routines for every repeatable moment

Well-taught routines performed with excellence are among the clearest indicators of exceptional teaching They

make everything for the teacher easier save loads of learning time dramatically cut down on misbehavior and

help students stay focused on whatrsquos important

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Begin the first day of school modeling every repeatable moment of your school day Show your students

explicitly step-by-tiny-step how to enter the classroom in the morning how to ask a question how to turn in

work and how to perform every other routine that make up the common movements and transitions of your

classroom

2 Make an unwavering commitment to your classroom management plan

An inconsistently followed classroom management plan is one of the most common teacher mistakes Itrsquos also

among the most detrimental Because every time a rule is broken and you let it go you lose a layer of trust from

your students cause resentment and jealousy and send the unmistakable message that you donrsquot really mean

what you say

Furthermore teachers who fail to rely on a clearly defined plan for holding students accountable inevitably makebehavior worse by falling into hurtful methods like yelling scolding and sarcasm They also tend to take

misbehavior personally have poor relationships with students and experience mountains of stress

3 Build a behavior-influencing relationship with your students

Having a positive relationship with students makes everything easier particularly classroom management When

your students like you and trust you theyrsquoll want to please you which in turn gives you powerful leverage toinfluence their behavior And the best news is it isnrsquot difficult

If yoursquore merely pleasant in your interactions with students if yoursquore open to laughter and seeing the humor in

your classroom and in the unique and wonderful personalities of your students then behavior-influencing rapportwill grow naturally Your students will look up to you and be drawn to you organically and without strategic

effort

4 Spend more time observing and less time micromanaging

Most teachers talk too much help too much and are seen too much The truth is micromanagement breedsneedy demanding and dependent students who expect from you what they can readily do for themselvesIronically it also causes them to grow tired of your constant intrusive presence

So instead of buzzing around the room reteaching one student after another focus your energy on delivering

clear-cut efficient and high-impact lessons a thorough checking of understanding and an expectation of silentfocused independent practicemdashwhile you observe closely from a short distance

5 Take responsibility for your studentsmdashboth their learning and behavior

In our profession perhaps more than any other itrsquos easymdashtoo easymdashto point the finger at outside

circumstances There are dozens of ready-made justifications for why your students misbehave why theyrsquoredisrespectful why they donrsquot listen or do their homework or work together etc

But in the end blaming parents video games or the neighborhood they live in for example solves nothing and

makes creating the classroom you really want an impossibility Itrsquos also akin to giving up on them pigeonholingtheir behavior and limiting their potential

When you take responsibility however when you stand up and say ldquoItrsquos up to me right now and at this

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The Perfect Time

Summer vacation is the perfect time to take inventory of the previous school year Itrsquos the perfect time to discard

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But they do take commitment They do take a setting aside of some of your natural instincts habits and crutches

in favor of what really works in the classroom

Itrsquos scary to step out into the unknown Itrsquos scary to dare yourself to be more than just another teacher Itrsquosscary to think that your professional dreams really can come true

But if you can take that first step on that first day of school then you can take another And another

Itrsquos doable and within your grasp

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And take it

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11 Techniques for Better Classroom Discipline

Here are eleven techniques that you can usein your classroom that will help you achieveeffective group management and control Theyhave been adapted from an article called APrimer on Classroom Discipline PrinciplesOld and New by Thomas R McDaniel PhiDelta Kappan September 1986

1 Focusing

Be sure you have the attention of everyone inyour classroom before you start your lessonDonrsquot attempt to teach over the chatter ofstudents who are not paying attention

Inexperienced teachers sometimes think that by beginning their lesson theclass will settle down The children will see that things are underway now andit is time to go to work Sometimes this works but the children are also goingto think that you are willing to compete with them that you donrsquot mind talkingwhile they talk or that you are willing to speak louder so that they can finishtheir conversation even after you have started the lesson They get the ideathat you accept their inattention and that it is permissible to talk while you arepresenting a lesson

The focusing technique means that you will demand their attention before youbegin It means that you will wait and not start until everyone has settleddown Experienced teachers know that silence on their part is very effectiveThey will punctuate their waiting by extending it 3 to 5 seconds after theclassroom is completely quiet Then they begin their lesson using a quietervoice than normal

A soft spoken teacher often has a calmer quieter classroom than one with astronger voice Her students sit still in order to hear what she says

2 Direct Instruction

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Uncertainty increases the level of excitement in the classroom The techniqueof direct instruction is to begin each class by telling the students exactly whatwill be happening The teacher outlines what he and the students will bedoing this period He may set time limits for some tasks

An effective way to marry this technique with the first one is to include time atthe end of the period for students to do activities of their choosing Theteacher may finish the description of the hourrsquos activities with ldquoAnd I think wewill have some time at the end of the period for you to chat with your friendsgo to the library or catch up on work for other classesrdquo

The teacher is more willing to wait for class attention when he knows there isextra time to meet his goals and objectives The students soon realize thatthe more time the teacher waits for their attention the less free time theyhave at the end of the hour

3 Monitoring

The key to this principle is to circulate Get up and get around the roomWhile your students are working make the rounds Check on their progress

An effective teacher will make a pass through the whole room about twominutes after the students have started a written assignment She checksthat each student has started that the children are on the correct page andthat everyone has put their names on their papers The delay is importantShe wants her students to have a problem or two finished so she can checkthat answers are correctly labeled or in complete sentences She providesindividualized instruction as needed

Students who are not yet quite on task will be quick to get going as they seeher approach Those that were distracted or slow to get started can benudged along

The teacher does not interrupt the class or try to make generalannouncements unless she notices that several students have difficulty withthe same thing The teacher uses a quiet voice and her students appreciateher personal and positive attention

4 Modeling

McDaniel tells us of a saying that goes ldquoValues are caught not taughtrdquoTeachers who are courteous prompt enthusiastic in control patient andorganized provide examples for their students through their own behaviorThe ldquodo as I say not as I dordquo teachers send mixed messages that confuse

students and invite misbehavior

If you want students to use quiet voices in your classroom while they workyou too will use a quiet voice as you move through the room helpingyoungsters

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youngsters

5 Non-Verbal Cuing

A standard item in the classroom of the 1950rsquos was the clerkrsquos bell A shinynickelbell sat on the teacherrsquos desk With one tap of the button on top he hadeveryonersquos attention Teachers have shown a lot of ingenuity over the years inmaking use of non-verbal cues in the classroom Some flip light switchesOthers keep clickers in their pockets

Non-verbal cues can also be facial expressions body posture and handsignals Care should be given in choosing the types of cues you use in yourclassroom Take time to explain what you want the students to do when youuse your cues

6 Environmental Control

A classroom can be a warm cheery place Students enjoy an environmentthat changes periodically Study centers with pictures and color inviteenthusiasm for your subject

Young people like to know about you and your interests Include personalitems in your classroom A family picture or a few items from a hobby orcollection on your desk will trigger personal conversations with your studentsAs they get to know you better you will see fewer problems with discipline

Just as you may want to enrich your classroom there are times when youmay want to impoverish it as well You may need a quiet corner with fewdistractions Some students will get caught up in visual exploration For themthe splash and the color is a siren that pulls them off task They may needmore ldquovanillardquo and less ldquorocky-roadrdquo Have a quiet place where you can steerthese youngsters Let them get their work done first and then come back toexplore and enjoy the rest of the room

7 Low-Profile Intervention

Most students are sent to the principalrsquos office as a result of confrontationalescalation The teacher has called them on a lesser offense but in themoments that follow the student and the teacher are swept up in a verbalmaelstrom Much of this can be avoided when the teacherrsquos intervention isquiet and calm

An effective teacher will take care that the student is not rewarded for

misbehavior by becoming the focus of attention She monitors the activity inher classroom moving around the room She anticipates problems beforethey occur Her approach to a misbehaving student is inconspicuous Othersin the class are not distracted

While lecturing to her class this teacher makes effective use of name-dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops the

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dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops theyoungsterrsquos name into her dialogue in a natural way ldquoAnd you see David wecarry the one to the tens columnrdquo David hears his name and is drawn backon task The rest of the class doesnrsquot seem to notice

8 Assertive Discipline

This is traditional limit setting authoritarianism When executed as presentedby Lee Canter (who has made this form a discipline one of the most widelyknown and practiced) it will include a good mix of praise This is high profilediscipline The teacher is the boss and no child has the right to interfere withthe learning of any student Clear rules are laid out and consistently enforced

9 Assertive I-Messages

A component of Assertive Discipline these I-Messages are statements thatthe teacher uses when confronting a student who is misbehaving They areintended to be clear descriptions of what the student is suppose to do Theteacher who makes good use of this technique will focus the childrsquos attentionfirst and foremost on the behavior he wants not on the misbehavior ldquoI wantyou tordquo or ldquoI need you tordquo or ldquoI expect you tordquo

The inexperienced teacher may incorrectly try ldquoI want you to stoprdquo only todiscover that this usually triggers confrontation and denial The focus is onthe misbehavior and the student is quick to retort ldquoI wasnrsquot doing anythingrdquoor ldquoIt wasnrsquot my faultrdquo or ldquoSince when is there a rule againstrdquo andescalation has begun

10 Humanistic I-Messages

These I-messages are expressions of our feelings Thomas Gordon creatorof Teacher Effectiveness Training (TET) tells us to structure these messagesin three parts First include a description of the childrsquos behavior ldquoWhen youtalk while I talkrdquo Second relate the effect this behavior has on the teacherldquoI have to stop my teachingrdquo And third let the student know the feeling thatit generates in the teacher ldquowhich frustrates merdquo

A teacher distracted by a student who was constantly talking while he tried toteach once made this powerful expression of feelings ldquoI cannot imaginewhat I have done to you that I do not deserve the respectfrom you that I getfrom the others in this class If I have been rude to you or inconsiderate in any

way please let me know I feel as though I have somehow offended you andnow you are unwilling to show me respectrdquo The student did not talk during hislectures again for many weeks

11 Positive Discipline

Use classroom rules that describe the behaviors you want instead of listingthings the students cannot do Instead of ldquono-running in the roomrdquo use ldquomovethrough the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettle

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through the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettleconflicts appropriatelyrdquo Instead of ldquono gum chewingrdquo use ldquoleave gum athomerdquo Refer to your rules as expectations Let your students know this ishow you expect them to behave in your classroom

Make ample use of praise When you see goodbehavior acknowledge it This can be doneverbally of course but it doesnrsquot have to be Anod a smile or a ldquothumbs uprdquo will reinforce thebehavior

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices begin by placing a check in the appropriate column Then add your points Allow 4 points for each ldquousuallyrdquo and 2 points for each ldquosometimesrdquo and 0 points for each ldquoneverrdquo Rate your classroom disciplinary practices as follows 90-100 ndash Excellent 80-89 ndash Good 70-79 ndash Fair Below 70 ndash Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

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Classroom discipline and management causes the most fear andconsternation in new teachers However classroom managementis a skill that is not only learned but practiced daily Here are tentips that can lead to successful classroom management anddiscipline These tips can help you cut down on discipline problemsand leave you with fewer interruptions and disruptions

If you would like additional information check out this step-by-step look at how to handle discipline problems with effectiveclassroom management

1 Its Easier to Get EasierMany teachers make the mistake of starting the school year witha poor discipline plan Students quickly assess the situation ineach class and realize what they will be allowed to get away withOnce you set a precedent of allowing a lot of disruptions it can bevery hard to start better classroom management and disciplinetechniques However it is never tough to get easier as the yeargoes on While you dont have to follow the adage Never smileuntil Christmas it does have its merits

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2 Fairness is KeyStudents have a distinct sense of what is and what is not fair Youmust act fairly for all students if you expect to be respected Ifyou do not treat all students equitably you will be labelled asunfair students will not be keen to follow your rules Make surethat if your best student does something wrong they too getpunished for it

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3 Deal with Disruptions with as Little Interruption asPossibleWhen you have classroom disruptions it is imperative that youdeal with them immediately and with as little interruption of yourclass momentum as possible If students are talking amongstthemselves and you are having a classroom discussion ask one ofthem a question to try to get them back on track If you have tostop the flow of your lesson to deal with disruptions then you arerobbing students who want to learn of their precious in-class time

4 Avoid Confrontations in Front of StudentsWhenever there is a confrontation in class there is a winner and aloser Obviously as the teacher you need to keep order anddiscipline in your class However it is much better to deal withdiscipline issues privately than cause a student to lose face infront of their friends It is not a good idea to make an exampleout of a disciplinary issue Even though other students might getthe point you might have lost any chance of actually teachingthat student anything in your class

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5 Stop Disruptions with a Little HumorSometimes all it takes is for everyone to have a good laugh to getthings back on track in a classroom Many times howeverteachers confuse good humor with sarcasm While humor canquickly diffuse a situation sarcasm may harm your relationshipwith the students involved Use your best judgment but realizethat what some people think as funny others find to be offensive

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6 Keep High Expectations in Your ClassExpect that your students will behave not that they will disruptReinforce this with the way you speak to your students When youbegin the day tell your students your expectations For exampleyou might say During this whole group session I expect you toraise your hands and be recognized before you start speaking Ialso expect you to respect each others opinions and listen towhat each person has to say

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Free time is something teachers should avoid By allowingstudents time just to talk each day you are setting a precedentabout how you view academics and your subject To avoid thisoverplan When you have too much to cover youll never run outof lessons and you will avoid free time You can also fill up anyleft over time with mini-lessons

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8 Be ConsistentOne of the worst things you can do as a teacher is to not enforceyour rules consistently If one day you ignore misbehaviors andthe next day you jump on someone for the smallest infractionyour students will quickly lose respect for you Your students havethe right to expect you to basically be the same everydayMoodiness is not allowed Once your lose your students respectyou also lose their attention and their desire to please you

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9 Make Rules UnderstandableYou need to be selective in your class rules (no one can follow180 rules consistently) You also need to make them clearStudents should understand what is and what is not acceptableFurther you should make sure that the consequences for breakingyour rules are also clear and known beforehand

10 Start Fresh EverydayThis tip does not mean that you discount all previous infractionsie if they have three tardies then today means four However itdoes mean that you should start teaching your class each daywith the expectation that students will behave Dont assume thatbecause Julie has disrupted your class everyday for a week shewill disrupt it today By doing this you will not be treating Julieany differently and thereby setting her up to disrupt again (like aself-fulfilling prophecy) Read a personal example of this with mybest teaching experience

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Accountability Checklist

Situation ProcedureExpectation Students enteringleaving class

Entering beforeafter tardy bell Leaving before end of class

The dayrsquos datelocation

Room set-upmdashhow will you work the room

Bell Activitiesmdashwhat where graded timed

Checking Attendance

Students who are tardy

Student receiving permission to speak comment ask questions leave desk

Students needing materialsmdashpencil pen paper textbook

Students coming to attentionmdashsignalexpectation

Student needing to throw paper away

Student needing to sharpen pencil

Student needing tissue

End of class dismissal

Student expectations for intercom announcementscalling students to office

Class Movement Going to PE library computer lab lunch

recess assemblies Class changes hall expectations Transitions in class

Situation

ProcedureExpectation

Student work

Heading of papers Passing in papers Use of penpencil Writing on back of paper Neatness Incompletelate work Due dates Makeup work for absent students Notebook expectationsgrading Homework-when how much grading etc

Student expectations for emergency situations Fireevacuation Bad weather Lockdown

Student expectations for Visitors in room Principal in room

Student needing to go to Office (referral errand etc) Nurse Counselor

Collection and distribution of student work

Ask-Pause-Call

Volunteers to answer

Choral Response

Signal Response

White Board Response

Going to Board

Substitute expectationsmdashteacherstudents

Situation

ProcedureExpectation

Random questioning of class

Think-Pair-Share

Group work expectations

Food drink candy gum in classroom

How will student assignments be posted

Breaking of rules Signal Consequences Writing referrals How will you keep up with

Students exchanginggrading papers

Students keeping progress reports

Positive incentives for students StudentLeader of the week Other incentivesrewards

Communication with parents Back to school letter Materials students will need for your class Positive contacts Parent contact log

Grade book maintenance Determining report card grades Recording grades (paperelectronic) Extra credit

Displaying student work

Students working on other assignments

Students writingpassing notes

Love amp Logic Page 1

Love allows children to grow through their mistakes Logic allows children to live with the consequences of their choices The Love and Logic Process

1 Shared Control Gain control by giving away the control you donrsquot need

2 Shared Thinking and Decision-Making Provide opportunities for the child to do the greatest amount of thinking and decision-making

3 Equal Shares of Consequences with Empathy An absence of anger causes a child to think and learn from hisher mistakes

4 Maintain the Childrsquos Self Concept Increased self-concept leads to improved behavior and improved achievement

Basic Love and Logic Disciplinary Interventions 1 The Evil Eye

Could also try a smile and a wink

2 Moving in on the Student Gentle hand on shoulderno pinched nerves

o Know your student before making any contact (some prefer not to be touched)

Not meant to embarrass or overpower student If student tries to make a big deal of the contact simply move away and

continue teaching

3 Proximity No eye contact is made with student Relocate yourself during teaching toward the student

4 Eye Contact and ldquoNordquo Head Shake

Let the student know you want the behavior to stop

Love amp Logic Page 2

5 ldquoLetrsquos Talk About This Laterrdquo If none of the previous interventions have been successful or if student

wants to challenge your request to discuss it later you can schedule a time to arguehellip1215 or 315 (Let me know Thanks) Move away from the student

Power struggles are difficult when students are allowed the opportunity to make a choice

6 ldquoCan You Save That Is This the Right Place for That Thanksrdquo

Let the student know you like them but cannot allow them to continue their behavior

Smilemdashthen ask if they can save it for another time or class It is important that you not appear upset with the student

7 Changing Location

Often easier and more effective than changing behavior Approach the student with a smile on your face and say ldquoWould you mind

sitting over there Thank yourdquo If the student says ldquoNo Irsquom not movingrdquo Smile at the student and

whisper ldquoWould you humor merdquo It is important to whisper so the student knows your conversation is as

private as possible If the student remains unwilling to change locations you might add (with

a smile) ldquoDidnrsquot I ask in a nice wayrdquo ldquoAnd yoursquore still not going to do it Really Thatrsquos hard for me to believerdquo

If it appears that you will be unable to avoid a power struggle at this point say ldquoThatrsquos ok I changed my mindrdquo

By asking questions you are not commanding significantly improving the chances of a winwin situation

Do not take time out from teaching the class to focus completely on one studentrsquos behavior

When you smile and say ldquoThank yourdquo at the end of a request and then move right on to what you were doing you send the message of expected cooperation to the student

8 ldquoIrdquo Messages

Part 1 Describe what is happening Part 2 Describe how that makes you feel Part 3 Identify the tangible effect of the other personrsquos behavior

ldquoI get distracted when there are pencils tappingrdquo To have the final word in these situations a self-referencing statement

that is difficult to counter as invalid might need to be used ldquoI just wanted you to know how I felt and I hope you will give it some thought Thank yourdquo

Love amp Logic Page 3

9 Enforceable Statements

Set limits by describing what you will allow or provide ldquoI listen to people who raise their handsrdquo ldquoI give credit for all papers on my desk at 315rdquo ldquoI dismiss people as soon as I see their desks are clearedrdquo

Talk about what you will do and involve only what you have absolute control overmdashyou

10 Providing Choices

When you give choices they must be legitimate and equally acceptable to yourself

11 Removing Student to Time Out

Place in your classroom with a visual barrier for students to go and think it over

ldquoOffice of productive thinkingrdquo or have the kids name it Opportunity for students to get away from their teacher for awhile Student may return when heshe feels able to handle the limits placed

upon the group (3-4 minutes is normally enough time for the student to decide they are ready to return)

Not appropriate to prescribe an amount of time (20 minutes) or to send homework with the student

Parents should be involved when students are frequently removed to time out

12 Evaluating Time Out

To enhance the effectiveness of time out focus the studentsrsquo thinking by asking the following questions (think through answers or write them down)

1 What happened 2 How did you feel 3 What did you do 4 How did it work out 5 What are you going to do next time

13 Use of the Building Administrator

ldquoOne of the first comments I made to the kids was that they never had to worry about being sent to the principal Their only worry was that they might wind up wishing they could go to the principal We were going to solve all problems hererdquo Send students to the office for a short cool-down time long enough for

both the student and teacher to get a different perspective

Love amp Logic Page 4

Principal tells student ldquoYou got in trouble with that teacher Wow Good luck Hope you get everything worked outrdquo

Teacherrsquos goal remain the ultimate authority figure in that studentrsquos life Removing students from the classroom conveys the message that you

cannot handle the student Send the message that you consider teaching students and managing

their behavior an important part of your responsibilities in educating your class

Itrsquos alright to complain about having no support from the principal provided you can describe what support looks like to you This presents the opportunity to find out if support looks the same to the principal

14 Giving an Appointment

Effective for students who use hit-and-run techniques They shout you say ldquoStop thatrdquo they say ldquoIrsquom not doing anythingrdquo

Walk by the student in a quiet voice say ldquoWersquoll have an appointment to discuss thatrdquo Then say ldquoSchool is out at 300 and I could meet you at 315 or 330 Which would be better for yourdquo

We can outthink kids if we donrsquot do it in the heat of battle

15 Creating a New Plan Sit down with the student and have a little conference

ldquoYoursquore welcome to go back out on the playground just as soon as you have a written plan that identifies what you will do instead of hitting the next time you feel like fighting No hurry Take your time

16 Applying Consequences

If you were going to issue a negative content message (ldquoYoursquore out of schoolrdquo) balance it with a positive ego message (ldquoWersquoll miss yourdquo) and always use empathy

ldquoLooks like you got caught fighting again What a bummer Those guys must have really made you mad to fight them like that I bet I would have felt the same way A fight like that will earn you how many days suspensionrdquo

17 Informational Letters

Informational telephone calls and letters have about the same effect so it doesnrsquot matter which is used

ldquoDear Mom yoursquore right it happened again Irsquom going to get a lsquoFrsquo in French Please donrsquot blame my teacher Shersquos worked hard Irsquove just been messing around too much Irsquom going to get my act togetherrdquo Signed ldquoDaniel who loves you dearlyrdquo

+++++HOW TO

IMPROVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

and BUILD A POSITIVE

CLIMATE FOR LEARNING AND

DISCIPLINE

for CLASSROOMMANAGEMENT

TEN TIPSpresents

visit edutopiaorg

WErsquoVE ALL HEARD THIS ABOUT STUDENTS ldquoIf they are engaged they are managedrdquo And this is absolutely the truth But we still need rules routines trust and student ownership to make a classroom run smoothly and effectively This guide will address those practical aspects of managing a classroom with suggestions and resources appropriate for grades K-12

Most of these tips are applicable to students of all ages but the actual techniques will look different for the various grades For instance Build Community (tip 1) might mean playing name games with elementary students but involve setting up a photo booth for middle school students Tip 8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals may sound like itrsquos all about elementary learners but look for suggestions to make the morning meeting an important part of the day for teens and tweens too

During my first year in the classroom a seasoned teacher told me ldquoYou are as much an ethics teachers as you are an English teacherrdquo What she meant was that literature brings along life lessons and themes so itrsquos inevitable that you end up deeply discussing morals what is right and wrong and wise choices versus poor decisions Itrsquos no accident then that the ten tips offered here also give a noticeable nod to social and emotional learning or SEL (httpwwwedutopiaorgsocial-emotional-learning) an approach that teaches children how to handle challenging situations manage their emotions and form positive relationships

And finally we all know there are more than ten tips for great classroom management so be sure to visit Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

mdashRebecca Alber Edutopia blogger former high school teacher and

online education teacher at Stanford University

TIP LIST

1 Build Community

2 Design a Safe Friendly and Well-Managed Classroom Environment

3 Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and Consequences

4 Create a Variety of Communication Channels

5 Always Be Calm Fair and Consistent

6 Know the Students You Teach

7 Address Conflict Quickly and Wisely

8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals

9 Keep It Real

Partner with Parents and Guardians

10

Ten Tips for Classroom ManagementHow to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Related Resources

Read ldquoHow to Develop Positive Classroom Managementrdquo an Edutopia article on the correlation between relationships and classroom management httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management- relationships-strategies-tips

Edutopiarsquos Schools That Work series spotlights Louisville Kentuckyrsquos Jefferson County Public Schools to show how they integrate social and emotional learning into their curriculum Get suggestions for building relationships with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-how-to-build-relationships -worksheetpdf

Are you looking for more examples of effective classroom-management techniques such as hand signals to use with primary or older students Watch this Edutopia video Classroom-Management Tips for Teachers httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-teacher-tips-video

Build CommunityBUILDING CARING RELATIONSHIPS with students is the cornerstone of good classroom management Building these relationshipsmdashteacher-student student-student classroom-communitymdashand creating the time and space to do so in the beginning of the year and throughout the following months can make or break a classroom Simply put when there is care in the air there will be significantly fewer behavioral problems

Greet your students at the door This simple gesture creates that moment when you and the student make eye contact speak directly to each other (ldquogood morningrdquo) and have a connection This may be the only one-on-one you have that day with the student but it has great value When you model a respect-ful way to greet another human being you are implicitly telling each student that this is how we will communicate with each other

Get to know one another Teachers and students begin learning one anotherrsquos names the first day of school and should be able to address one another by name within two weeks Use engaging age-appropriate activities (httpwilderdomcomgamesNameGameshtml) for learning names and for getting acquainted As students learn more and more about one another connections will begin to happen This inevitably leads to more empathy and understanding and ultimately caring relationships with a lot less classroom conflict

Student photos will help you connect names and faces In this article from the NEArsquos website retired middle school teacher Phil Nast recalls some favorite photo tips such as having students create their own passports as a first-day-of-school activity httpwwwneaorgtoolsgetting-to-know-each-otherhtml

With the right app you can even set up a photo booth in a corner of your classroommdashsomething that should appeal to tweens and teens Herersquos an example using the iPad httpwwwapplecomipadbuilt-in-appsphotoboothhtml

Veteran educator Peter Pappas recommends using the first day of school to encourage teens to multitask to get students thinking at the same time theyrsquore getting acquainted He explains on his CopyPaste blog how an engaging activity like solving a mystery can deliver multiple benefits httpwwwpeterpappascom201008first-day-school-engage-problem- solve-how-to-get-students-thinkinghtml

Definitely take the time and energy to continue growing community and relationships in the classroom The payoff is worth the effort

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Related Resources

Check out ldquoHow Can We Improve School Disciplinerdquo from Educational Researcher httpwwwaeranetupload-edFilesPublicationsJournals Educational_Researcher3901 048-058_02EDR10pdf

Get more tips for good classroom design in this Edutopia article ldquoGive Your Space the Right Designrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-space-design- feng-shui

Download this list of effective cooperative-learning activities from the Jefferson County Public Schools httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-collaborative-cooperative-learningpdf

Design a Safe Well-Managed and Friendly Classroom EnvironmentTHE RIGHT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT helps create a positive learning community When students walk into a classroom they need to feel ownership Their writing assignments and projects should prevail on the walls and they should have easy access to supplies and handouts and a place to turn in class assignments

Ask students to be designers of their room They choose where to hang the dioramas on photosynthesis or the book reports and they get to do the hanging Also charts directionsmdashany permanent postersmdashshould be written by student hands The more they see themselves in the environment the more they feel valued (and the fewer number of conflicts we teachers will have with them)

Howrsquos the lighting in your classroom Try making small adjustments such as bringing in a few floor lamps and turning off some of the fluorescent lights This can create a calmer less institutional vibe Learn more about lighting in this Edutopia primer ldquoWhat They See Is What We Get A Primer on Lightrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgwhat-they-see-what-we-get

Moving desks and trying different table configurations can also create a more friendly setting thatrsquos better suited for collaboration Social and emotional learning emphasizes student-centered cooperative learning This means you will cluster desks into groups or move students so they face one another This may make your classroom a bit louder but it helps grow a community of learners a lot more quickly than rows of desks facing the front of the class Take the plunge and just do it

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EDUTOPIAORG4 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases

Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf

Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf

The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project

Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)

Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences

The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together

Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence

Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video

The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action

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Related Resources

Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml

Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf

Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano

Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher

Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better

Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide

them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)

Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)

Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo

Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish

Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html

When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible

Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach

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EDUTOPIAORG6 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz

Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos

Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197

Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments

Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)

Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms

Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them

Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules

To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student

another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences

whereas routines come with reminders

Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe

Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see

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EDUTOPIAORG7 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education

For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm

Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf

Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges

The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml

Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum

and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and

reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming

academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of

the students she teaches

When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand

How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf

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Related Resources

Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video

Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video

Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video

What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25

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Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains

Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational

And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo

When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully

Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc

Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance

Related Resources

Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video

Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management

Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february

Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen

Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock

Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)

Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like

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8

Related Resources

Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class

Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide

What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias

Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management

Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible

Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on

Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs

Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered

Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals

(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)

Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study

To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo

If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss

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Related Resources

To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)

This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment

Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide

Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations

Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians

Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers

Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families

Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call

Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship

When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo

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RESEARCH+++++

ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf

ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach

ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx

BOOKS+++++

Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom

The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book

The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School

Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn

Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care

Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities

WEBSITES+++++

Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg

Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning

National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg

WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg

Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg

Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg

National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml

Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom

Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

Bonus More Classroom Management Resources

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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically

create more problems than they solve

Problems with Immediate Consequences

1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching

2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child

3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset

4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response

5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out

6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up

7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences

8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence

Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how

The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

Love and Logic Solution

The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401

1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom

copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065

Student Discipline Course of Action

Student does not follow a classroom

or school rule

Is it a serious

incident

(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)

Follow established classroom

consequences

(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)

Refer student to administration with discipline referral

No

Yes

Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary

action

Student returns to class

Feedback is provided to the

staff member on action taken

A conference with administratorteacher or

administratorteacherstudent is held

Document the incident

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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM

Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn

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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you

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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit

determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and

administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to

effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know

A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently

about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to

what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen

powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along

Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the

students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising

awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest

of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic

(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)

What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works

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8313 Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas

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72313 Discipline by Design

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If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

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middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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Teachers often make the mistakeof using ldquostoprdquo messages ratherthan a ldquostartrdquo message Forexample ldquoStop talking We needto get startedrdquo A better messageis ldquoGet out your math books andturn to page 44rdquo The effect istremendous It establishes aproductive businesslike tone forthe lesson The focus is not onthe (negative) behavior but theimportance of the lesson

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Discipline is not about getting kids to do what you want them to do Thats what dictators doand youre not a dictatormdashyoure an educator Discipline is providing an environment in whichpositive teaching and positive learning can occur simultaneously Discipline is not controlfrom the outside its order from within

In conversations with teachers Ive discovered some practical and universal ideas that willhelp you achieve discipline in your classroom Tap into the experience of these pros and turnyour classroom into a place where students learn and enjoy the process

Greet students at the door Interact with your students on a personal level every dayGreet them by name interject a positive comment or observation shake their hand andwelcome them into the classroom This sets a positive tone for a lesson or for the day

Get students focused before you begin any lesson Be sure you have theirattention before you begin Dont try to talk over students youll be initiating a competition tosee who can speak louder and also let them know its okay to talk while you are talking

Use positive presence Dont park yourself in the front of the classroom Move around the room continuously and get in andaround your students Make frequent eye contact and smile with students Monitor students with your physical presence

Model the behavioryou want students to produce If you exhibit respectfulness trust enthusiasm interest and courtesy inyour everyday dealings with students they will return the favor in kind Remember the saying ldquoValues are caught not taughtrdquo

Use low-profile intervention When you see a student who is misbehaving be sure your intervention is quiet calm andinconspicuous Use the students name in part of your presentation for example ldquoAs an example lets measure Michaels height incentimetersrdquo Michael who has been whispering to his neighbor hears his name and is drawn back into the lesson with no disruptionof the class

Send positive ldquoIrdquo messages Thomas Gordon creator of Teacher Effectiveness Training under-scores the importance of ldquoIrdquomessages as a powerful way of humanizing the classroom and ensuring positive discipline An I-message is composed of three parts

1 Include a description of the students behavior (ldquoWhen you talk while I talk helliprdquo)

2 Relate the effect this behavior has on you the teacher (ldquoI have to stop my teaching helliprdquo)

3 Let the student know the feeling it generates in you (ldquowhich frustrates merdquo)

Verbal reprimands should be private brief and as immediate as possible The more private a reprimand the lesslikely you will be challenged The more immediate the reprimand the less likely the student will feel you condone her or his behaviorAnd keep reprimands brief The more you talk the more you distract from the lesson and the more you ldquorewardrdquo a student forinappropriate behavior

Provide lots of positive feedback Many veteran teachers will tell you ldquo10 percent of the students will give you 90 percent ofyour headachesrdquo But what about the 90 percent of those other students in your classroom Dont forget them recognize theircontributions and behavior

Acknowledge positive student behavior when it is not expected

Acknowledge compliance with requests

Acknowledge hard work kindness and dependability

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Be consistent Although this is easier said than done the key to an effective discipline policy in any classroom is consistencyMake these principles part of your classroom action plan

If you have a rule enforce that rule

Dont hand out lots of warnings without following through on consequences Lots of warnings tell students that you wont enforcea rule

Be fair and impartial The rules are there for everyone and that includes girls as well as boys tall people and short peoplestudents with freckles and students without freckles and special needs kids as well as gifted kids

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Excerpted from The Complete Idiots Guide to Success as a Teacher copy 2005 by Anthony D Fredericks All rights reserved including theright of reproduction in whole or in part in any form Used by arrangement with Alpha Books a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc

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Promoting Effective Classroom Management Techniques for Maintaining Control Without Confrontation by Linda Starr Education World

General Rules Twelve steps teachers can take at the beginning of the year to promote effective classroom management are

bull Develop a set of written expectations you can live with and enforce bull Be consistent Be consistent Be consistent bull Be patient with yourself and with your students bull Make parents your allies Call early and often Use the word concerned bull When communicating a concern be specific and descriptive bull Dont talk too much Use the first 15 minutes of class for lectures or presentations then

get the kids working bull Break the class period into two or three different activities Be sure each activity segues

smoothly into the next bull Begin at the very beginning of each class period and end at the very end bull Dont roll call Take the roll with your seating chart while students are working bull Keep all students actively involved For example while a student does a presentation

involve the other students in evaluating it bull Discipline individual students quietly and privately Never engage in a disciplinary

conversation across the room bull Keep your sense of perspective and your sense of humor bull Know when to ask for help

Important Strategies

Once students are settled in the classroom youll want to continue with some of these teacher-recommended techniques for maintaining control without confrontation

bull Establish eye contact bull Move around the room and increase proximity to restless students bull Send a silent signal bull Give a quiet reminder bull Re-direct a students attention

bull Begin a new activity bull Offer a choice bull Use humor bull Provide positive reinforcement bull Wait quietly until everyone is on task bull Ask a directed question

Calming Routines

Many teachers have found that the best way to start the school day is to greet each student personally as he or she enters the classroom They use the opportunity to establish rapport and to deal with such minor problems as gum chewing boisterous behavior bad moods or unwanted materials quietly and discretely -- before they can erupt into public confrontations that threaten control and disrupt the class A warm personal welcome sets the tone for the day One teacher we know offers students a choice of three greetings -- a handshake a high five or a hug Their responses she says tell her a lot about how each student is feeling that day

Copyright copy 2006 EducationWorldcom used by permission

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by Michael Linsin on July 20 2013

This week wersquore going to visit five classroom management tips all teachers can

benefit from new and veteran alike

But what makes these tips different than the usual fare is that theyrsquore so often overlooked ignored or just plainforgotten Sneak a peak into a hundred classrooms and yoursquoll find few if any teachers actually following them

Those who do however those who make these essential tips part of who they are and how they run their

classroom have an uncanny ability to create the kind of happy but peaceful learning experience students love

being part of

They have what students parents and fellow teachers struggle to put their finger on when describing those rare

individuals with a natural gift for their profession But the truth is the ability to create a dream class is available to

everyone

The tips below form the backbone of an approach to classroom management that will pave the way to

extraordinary teachingmdashif only yoursquoll make the commitment to following them

1 Teach highly detailed routines for every repeatable moment

Well-taught routines performed with excellence are among the clearest indicators of exceptional teaching They

make everything for the teacher easier save loads of learning time dramatically cut down on misbehavior and

help students stay focused on whatrsquos important

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Begin the first day of school modeling every repeatable moment of your school day Show your students

explicitly step-by-tiny-step how to enter the classroom in the morning how to ask a question how to turn in

work and how to perform every other routine that make up the common movements and transitions of your

classroom

2 Make an unwavering commitment to your classroom management plan

An inconsistently followed classroom management plan is one of the most common teacher mistakes Itrsquos also

among the most detrimental Because every time a rule is broken and you let it go you lose a layer of trust from

your students cause resentment and jealousy and send the unmistakable message that you donrsquot really mean

what you say

Furthermore teachers who fail to rely on a clearly defined plan for holding students accountable inevitably makebehavior worse by falling into hurtful methods like yelling scolding and sarcasm They also tend to take

misbehavior personally have poor relationships with students and experience mountains of stress

3 Build a behavior-influencing relationship with your students

Having a positive relationship with students makes everything easier particularly classroom management When

your students like you and trust you theyrsquoll want to please you which in turn gives you powerful leverage toinfluence their behavior And the best news is it isnrsquot difficult

If yoursquore merely pleasant in your interactions with students if yoursquore open to laughter and seeing the humor in

your classroom and in the unique and wonderful personalities of your students then behavior-influencing rapportwill grow naturally Your students will look up to you and be drawn to you organically and without strategic

effort

4 Spend more time observing and less time micromanaging

Most teachers talk too much help too much and are seen too much The truth is micromanagement breedsneedy demanding and dependent students who expect from you what they can readily do for themselvesIronically it also causes them to grow tired of your constant intrusive presence

So instead of buzzing around the room reteaching one student after another focus your energy on delivering

clear-cut efficient and high-impact lessons a thorough checking of understanding and an expectation of silentfocused independent practicemdashwhile you observe closely from a short distance

5 Take responsibility for your studentsmdashboth their learning and behavior

In our profession perhaps more than any other itrsquos easymdashtoo easymdashto point the finger at outside

circumstances There are dozens of ready-made justifications for why your students misbehave why theyrsquoredisrespectful why they donrsquot listen or do their homework or work together etc

But in the end blaming parents video games or the neighborhood they live in for example solves nothing and

makes creating the classroom you really want an impossibility Itrsquos also akin to giving up on them pigeonholingtheir behavior and limiting their potential

When you take responsibility however when you stand up and say ldquoItrsquos up to me right now and at this

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schoolrdquo there are no limits

The Perfect Time

Summer vacation is the perfect time to take inventory of the previous school year Itrsquos the perfect time to discard

bad habits turn over a new leaf and commit to being the teacher you really want to be

The five classroom management tips above represent a wonderful glorious beginning and a future of unlimitedpossibility

But they do take commitment They do take a setting aside of some of your natural instincts habits and crutches

in favor of what really works in the classroom

Itrsquos scary to step out into the unknown Itrsquos scary to dare yourself to be more than just another teacher Itrsquosscary to think that your professional dreams really can come true

But if you can take that first step on that first day of school then you can take another And another

Itrsquos doable and within your grasp

Just reach out a little farther

And take it

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11 Techniques for Better Classroom Discipline

Here are eleven techniques that you can usein your classroom that will help you achieveeffective group management and control Theyhave been adapted from an article called APrimer on Classroom Discipline PrinciplesOld and New by Thomas R McDaniel PhiDelta Kappan September 1986

1 Focusing

Be sure you have the attention of everyone inyour classroom before you start your lessonDonrsquot attempt to teach over the chatter ofstudents who are not paying attention

Inexperienced teachers sometimes think that by beginning their lesson theclass will settle down The children will see that things are underway now andit is time to go to work Sometimes this works but the children are also goingto think that you are willing to compete with them that you donrsquot mind talkingwhile they talk or that you are willing to speak louder so that they can finishtheir conversation even after you have started the lesson They get the ideathat you accept their inattention and that it is permissible to talk while you arepresenting a lesson

The focusing technique means that you will demand their attention before youbegin It means that you will wait and not start until everyone has settleddown Experienced teachers know that silence on their part is very effectiveThey will punctuate their waiting by extending it 3 to 5 seconds after theclassroom is completely quiet Then they begin their lesson using a quietervoice than normal

A soft spoken teacher often has a calmer quieter classroom than one with astronger voice Her students sit still in order to hear what she says

2 Direct Instruction

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Uncertainty increases the level of excitement in the classroom The techniqueof direct instruction is to begin each class by telling the students exactly whatwill be happening The teacher outlines what he and the students will bedoing this period He may set time limits for some tasks

An effective way to marry this technique with the first one is to include time atthe end of the period for students to do activities of their choosing Theteacher may finish the description of the hourrsquos activities with ldquoAnd I think wewill have some time at the end of the period for you to chat with your friendsgo to the library or catch up on work for other classesrdquo

The teacher is more willing to wait for class attention when he knows there isextra time to meet his goals and objectives The students soon realize thatthe more time the teacher waits for their attention the less free time theyhave at the end of the hour

3 Monitoring

The key to this principle is to circulate Get up and get around the roomWhile your students are working make the rounds Check on their progress

An effective teacher will make a pass through the whole room about twominutes after the students have started a written assignment She checksthat each student has started that the children are on the correct page andthat everyone has put their names on their papers The delay is importantShe wants her students to have a problem or two finished so she can checkthat answers are correctly labeled or in complete sentences She providesindividualized instruction as needed

Students who are not yet quite on task will be quick to get going as they seeher approach Those that were distracted or slow to get started can benudged along

The teacher does not interrupt the class or try to make generalannouncements unless she notices that several students have difficulty withthe same thing The teacher uses a quiet voice and her students appreciateher personal and positive attention

4 Modeling

McDaniel tells us of a saying that goes ldquoValues are caught not taughtrdquoTeachers who are courteous prompt enthusiastic in control patient andorganized provide examples for their students through their own behaviorThe ldquodo as I say not as I dordquo teachers send mixed messages that confuse

students and invite misbehavior

If you want students to use quiet voices in your classroom while they workyou too will use a quiet voice as you move through the room helpingyoungsters

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youngsters

5 Non-Verbal Cuing

A standard item in the classroom of the 1950rsquos was the clerkrsquos bell A shinynickelbell sat on the teacherrsquos desk With one tap of the button on top he hadeveryonersquos attention Teachers have shown a lot of ingenuity over the years inmaking use of non-verbal cues in the classroom Some flip light switchesOthers keep clickers in their pockets

Non-verbal cues can also be facial expressions body posture and handsignals Care should be given in choosing the types of cues you use in yourclassroom Take time to explain what you want the students to do when youuse your cues

6 Environmental Control

A classroom can be a warm cheery place Students enjoy an environmentthat changes periodically Study centers with pictures and color inviteenthusiasm for your subject

Young people like to know about you and your interests Include personalitems in your classroom A family picture or a few items from a hobby orcollection on your desk will trigger personal conversations with your studentsAs they get to know you better you will see fewer problems with discipline

Just as you may want to enrich your classroom there are times when youmay want to impoverish it as well You may need a quiet corner with fewdistractions Some students will get caught up in visual exploration For themthe splash and the color is a siren that pulls them off task They may needmore ldquovanillardquo and less ldquorocky-roadrdquo Have a quiet place where you can steerthese youngsters Let them get their work done first and then come back toexplore and enjoy the rest of the room

7 Low-Profile Intervention

Most students are sent to the principalrsquos office as a result of confrontationalescalation The teacher has called them on a lesser offense but in themoments that follow the student and the teacher are swept up in a verbalmaelstrom Much of this can be avoided when the teacherrsquos intervention isquiet and calm

An effective teacher will take care that the student is not rewarded for

misbehavior by becoming the focus of attention She monitors the activity inher classroom moving around the room She anticipates problems beforethey occur Her approach to a misbehaving student is inconspicuous Othersin the class are not distracted

While lecturing to her class this teacher makes effective use of name-dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops the

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dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops theyoungsterrsquos name into her dialogue in a natural way ldquoAnd you see David wecarry the one to the tens columnrdquo David hears his name and is drawn backon task The rest of the class doesnrsquot seem to notice

8 Assertive Discipline

This is traditional limit setting authoritarianism When executed as presentedby Lee Canter (who has made this form a discipline one of the most widelyknown and practiced) it will include a good mix of praise This is high profilediscipline The teacher is the boss and no child has the right to interfere withthe learning of any student Clear rules are laid out and consistently enforced

9 Assertive I-Messages

A component of Assertive Discipline these I-Messages are statements thatthe teacher uses when confronting a student who is misbehaving They areintended to be clear descriptions of what the student is suppose to do Theteacher who makes good use of this technique will focus the childrsquos attentionfirst and foremost on the behavior he wants not on the misbehavior ldquoI wantyou tordquo or ldquoI need you tordquo or ldquoI expect you tordquo

The inexperienced teacher may incorrectly try ldquoI want you to stoprdquo only todiscover that this usually triggers confrontation and denial The focus is onthe misbehavior and the student is quick to retort ldquoI wasnrsquot doing anythingrdquoor ldquoIt wasnrsquot my faultrdquo or ldquoSince when is there a rule againstrdquo andescalation has begun

10 Humanistic I-Messages

These I-messages are expressions of our feelings Thomas Gordon creatorof Teacher Effectiveness Training (TET) tells us to structure these messagesin three parts First include a description of the childrsquos behavior ldquoWhen youtalk while I talkrdquo Second relate the effect this behavior has on the teacherldquoI have to stop my teachingrdquo And third let the student know the feeling thatit generates in the teacher ldquowhich frustrates merdquo

A teacher distracted by a student who was constantly talking while he tried toteach once made this powerful expression of feelings ldquoI cannot imaginewhat I have done to you that I do not deserve the respectfrom you that I getfrom the others in this class If I have been rude to you or inconsiderate in any

way please let me know I feel as though I have somehow offended you andnow you are unwilling to show me respectrdquo The student did not talk during hislectures again for many weeks

11 Positive Discipline

Use classroom rules that describe the behaviors you want instead of listingthings the students cannot do Instead of ldquono-running in the roomrdquo use ldquomovethrough the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettle

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through the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettleconflicts appropriatelyrdquo Instead of ldquono gum chewingrdquo use ldquoleave gum athomerdquo Refer to your rules as expectations Let your students know this ishow you expect them to behave in your classroom

Make ample use of praise When you see goodbehavior acknowledge it This can be doneverbally of course but it doesnrsquot have to be Anod a smile or a ldquothumbs uprdquo will reinforce thebehavior

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices begin by placing a check in the appropriate column Then add your points Allow 4 points for each ldquousuallyrdquo and 2 points for each ldquosometimesrdquo and 0 points for each ldquoneverrdquo Rate your classroom disciplinary practices as follows 90-100 ndash Excellent 80-89 ndash Good 70-79 ndash Fair Below 70 ndash Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

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Classroom discipline and management causes the most fear andconsternation in new teachers However classroom managementis a skill that is not only learned but practiced daily Here are tentips that can lead to successful classroom management anddiscipline These tips can help you cut down on discipline problemsand leave you with fewer interruptions and disruptions

If you would like additional information check out this step-by-step look at how to handle discipline problems with effectiveclassroom management

1 Its Easier to Get EasierMany teachers make the mistake of starting the school year witha poor discipline plan Students quickly assess the situation ineach class and realize what they will be allowed to get away withOnce you set a precedent of allowing a lot of disruptions it can bevery hard to start better classroom management and disciplinetechniques However it is never tough to get easier as the yeargoes on While you dont have to follow the adage Never smileuntil Christmas it does have its merits

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2 Fairness is KeyStudents have a distinct sense of what is and what is not fair Youmust act fairly for all students if you expect to be respected Ifyou do not treat all students equitably you will be labelled asunfair students will not be keen to follow your rules Make surethat if your best student does something wrong they too getpunished for it

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3 Deal with Disruptions with as Little Interruption asPossibleWhen you have classroom disruptions it is imperative that youdeal with them immediately and with as little interruption of yourclass momentum as possible If students are talking amongstthemselves and you are having a classroom discussion ask one ofthem a question to try to get them back on track If you have tostop the flow of your lesson to deal with disruptions then you arerobbing students who want to learn of their precious in-class time

4 Avoid Confrontations in Front of StudentsWhenever there is a confrontation in class there is a winner and aloser Obviously as the teacher you need to keep order anddiscipline in your class However it is much better to deal withdiscipline issues privately than cause a student to lose face infront of their friends It is not a good idea to make an exampleout of a disciplinary issue Even though other students might getthe point you might have lost any chance of actually teachingthat student anything in your class

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5 Stop Disruptions with a Little HumorSometimes all it takes is for everyone to have a good laugh to getthings back on track in a classroom Many times howeverteachers confuse good humor with sarcasm While humor canquickly diffuse a situation sarcasm may harm your relationshipwith the students involved Use your best judgment but realizethat what some people think as funny others find to be offensive

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6 Keep High Expectations in Your ClassExpect that your students will behave not that they will disruptReinforce this with the way you speak to your students When youbegin the day tell your students your expectations For exampleyou might say During this whole group session I expect you toraise your hands and be recognized before you start speaking Ialso expect you to respect each others opinions and listen towhat each person has to say

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Free time is something teachers should avoid By allowingstudents time just to talk each day you are setting a precedentabout how you view academics and your subject To avoid thisoverplan When you have too much to cover youll never run outof lessons and you will avoid free time You can also fill up anyleft over time with mini-lessons

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8 Be ConsistentOne of the worst things you can do as a teacher is to not enforceyour rules consistently If one day you ignore misbehaviors andthe next day you jump on someone for the smallest infractionyour students will quickly lose respect for you Your students havethe right to expect you to basically be the same everydayMoodiness is not allowed Once your lose your students respectyou also lose their attention and their desire to please you

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9 Make Rules UnderstandableYou need to be selective in your class rules (no one can follow180 rules consistently) You also need to make them clearStudents should understand what is and what is not acceptableFurther you should make sure that the consequences for breakingyour rules are also clear and known beforehand

10 Start Fresh EverydayThis tip does not mean that you discount all previous infractionsie if they have three tardies then today means four However itdoes mean that you should start teaching your class each daywith the expectation that students will behave Dont assume thatbecause Julie has disrupted your class everyday for a week shewill disrupt it today By doing this you will not be treating Julieany differently and thereby setting her up to disrupt again (like aself-fulfilling prophecy) Read a personal example of this with mybest teaching experience

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Situation ProcedureExpectation Students enteringleaving class

Entering beforeafter tardy bell Leaving before end of class

The dayrsquos datelocation

Room set-upmdashhow will you work the room

Bell Activitiesmdashwhat where graded timed

Checking Attendance

Students who are tardy

Student receiving permission to speak comment ask questions leave desk

Students needing materialsmdashpencil pen paper textbook

Students coming to attentionmdashsignalexpectation

Student needing to throw paper away

Student needing to sharpen pencil

Student needing tissue

End of class dismissal

Student expectations for intercom announcementscalling students to office

Class Movement Going to PE library computer lab lunch

recess assemblies Class changes hall expectations Transitions in class

Situation

ProcedureExpectation

Student work

Heading of papers Passing in papers Use of penpencil Writing on back of paper Neatness Incompletelate work Due dates Makeup work for absent students Notebook expectationsgrading Homework-when how much grading etc

Student expectations for emergency situations Fireevacuation Bad weather Lockdown

Student expectations for Visitors in room Principal in room

Student needing to go to Office (referral errand etc) Nurse Counselor

Collection and distribution of student work

Ask-Pause-Call

Volunteers to answer

Choral Response

Signal Response

White Board Response

Going to Board

Substitute expectationsmdashteacherstudents

Situation

ProcedureExpectation

Random questioning of class

Think-Pair-Share

Group work expectations

Food drink candy gum in classroom

How will student assignments be posted

Breaking of rules Signal Consequences Writing referrals How will you keep up with

Students exchanginggrading papers

Students keeping progress reports

Positive incentives for students StudentLeader of the week Other incentivesrewards

Communication with parents Back to school letter Materials students will need for your class Positive contacts Parent contact log

Grade book maintenance Determining report card grades Recording grades (paperelectronic) Extra credit

Displaying student work

Students working on other assignments

Students writingpassing notes

Love amp Logic Page 1

Love allows children to grow through their mistakes Logic allows children to live with the consequences of their choices The Love and Logic Process

1 Shared Control Gain control by giving away the control you donrsquot need

2 Shared Thinking and Decision-Making Provide opportunities for the child to do the greatest amount of thinking and decision-making

3 Equal Shares of Consequences with Empathy An absence of anger causes a child to think and learn from hisher mistakes

4 Maintain the Childrsquos Self Concept Increased self-concept leads to improved behavior and improved achievement

Basic Love and Logic Disciplinary Interventions 1 The Evil Eye

Could also try a smile and a wink

2 Moving in on the Student Gentle hand on shoulderno pinched nerves

o Know your student before making any contact (some prefer not to be touched)

Not meant to embarrass or overpower student If student tries to make a big deal of the contact simply move away and

continue teaching

3 Proximity No eye contact is made with student Relocate yourself during teaching toward the student

4 Eye Contact and ldquoNordquo Head Shake

Let the student know you want the behavior to stop

Love amp Logic Page 2

5 ldquoLetrsquos Talk About This Laterrdquo If none of the previous interventions have been successful or if student

wants to challenge your request to discuss it later you can schedule a time to arguehellip1215 or 315 (Let me know Thanks) Move away from the student

Power struggles are difficult when students are allowed the opportunity to make a choice

6 ldquoCan You Save That Is This the Right Place for That Thanksrdquo

Let the student know you like them but cannot allow them to continue their behavior

Smilemdashthen ask if they can save it for another time or class It is important that you not appear upset with the student

7 Changing Location

Often easier and more effective than changing behavior Approach the student with a smile on your face and say ldquoWould you mind

sitting over there Thank yourdquo If the student says ldquoNo Irsquom not movingrdquo Smile at the student and

whisper ldquoWould you humor merdquo It is important to whisper so the student knows your conversation is as

private as possible If the student remains unwilling to change locations you might add (with

a smile) ldquoDidnrsquot I ask in a nice wayrdquo ldquoAnd yoursquore still not going to do it Really Thatrsquos hard for me to believerdquo

If it appears that you will be unable to avoid a power struggle at this point say ldquoThatrsquos ok I changed my mindrdquo

By asking questions you are not commanding significantly improving the chances of a winwin situation

Do not take time out from teaching the class to focus completely on one studentrsquos behavior

When you smile and say ldquoThank yourdquo at the end of a request and then move right on to what you were doing you send the message of expected cooperation to the student

8 ldquoIrdquo Messages

Part 1 Describe what is happening Part 2 Describe how that makes you feel Part 3 Identify the tangible effect of the other personrsquos behavior

ldquoI get distracted when there are pencils tappingrdquo To have the final word in these situations a self-referencing statement

that is difficult to counter as invalid might need to be used ldquoI just wanted you to know how I felt and I hope you will give it some thought Thank yourdquo

Love amp Logic Page 3

9 Enforceable Statements

Set limits by describing what you will allow or provide ldquoI listen to people who raise their handsrdquo ldquoI give credit for all papers on my desk at 315rdquo ldquoI dismiss people as soon as I see their desks are clearedrdquo

Talk about what you will do and involve only what you have absolute control overmdashyou

10 Providing Choices

When you give choices they must be legitimate and equally acceptable to yourself

11 Removing Student to Time Out

Place in your classroom with a visual barrier for students to go and think it over

ldquoOffice of productive thinkingrdquo or have the kids name it Opportunity for students to get away from their teacher for awhile Student may return when heshe feels able to handle the limits placed

upon the group (3-4 minutes is normally enough time for the student to decide they are ready to return)

Not appropriate to prescribe an amount of time (20 minutes) or to send homework with the student

Parents should be involved when students are frequently removed to time out

12 Evaluating Time Out

To enhance the effectiveness of time out focus the studentsrsquo thinking by asking the following questions (think through answers or write them down)

1 What happened 2 How did you feel 3 What did you do 4 How did it work out 5 What are you going to do next time

13 Use of the Building Administrator

ldquoOne of the first comments I made to the kids was that they never had to worry about being sent to the principal Their only worry was that they might wind up wishing they could go to the principal We were going to solve all problems hererdquo Send students to the office for a short cool-down time long enough for

both the student and teacher to get a different perspective

Love amp Logic Page 4

Principal tells student ldquoYou got in trouble with that teacher Wow Good luck Hope you get everything worked outrdquo

Teacherrsquos goal remain the ultimate authority figure in that studentrsquos life Removing students from the classroom conveys the message that you

cannot handle the student Send the message that you consider teaching students and managing

their behavior an important part of your responsibilities in educating your class

Itrsquos alright to complain about having no support from the principal provided you can describe what support looks like to you This presents the opportunity to find out if support looks the same to the principal

14 Giving an Appointment

Effective for students who use hit-and-run techniques They shout you say ldquoStop thatrdquo they say ldquoIrsquom not doing anythingrdquo

Walk by the student in a quiet voice say ldquoWersquoll have an appointment to discuss thatrdquo Then say ldquoSchool is out at 300 and I could meet you at 315 or 330 Which would be better for yourdquo

We can outthink kids if we donrsquot do it in the heat of battle

15 Creating a New Plan Sit down with the student and have a little conference

ldquoYoursquore welcome to go back out on the playground just as soon as you have a written plan that identifies what you will do instead of hitting the next time you feel like fighting No hurry Take your time

16 Applying Consequences

If you were going to issue a negative content message (ldquoYoursquore out of schoolrdquo) balance it with a positive ego message (ldquoWersquoll miss yourdquo) and always use empathy

ldquoLooks like you got caught fighting again What a bummer Those guys must have really made you mad to fight them like that I bet I would have felt the same way A fight like that will earn you how many days suspensionrdquo

17 Informational Letters

Informational telephone calls and letters have about the same effect so it doesnrsquot matter which is used

ldquoDear Mom yoursquore right it happened again Irsquom going to get a lsquoFrsquo in French Please donrsquot blame my teacher Shersquos worked hard Irsquove just been messing around too much Irsquom going to get my act togetherrdquo Signed ldquoDaniel who loves you dearlyrdquo

+++++HOW TO

IMPROVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

and BUILD A POSITIVE

CLIMATE FOR LEARNING AND

DISCIPLINE

for CLASSROOMMANAGEMENT

TEN TIPSpresents

visit edutopiaorg

WErsquoVE ALL HEARD THIS ABOUT STUDENTS ldquoIf they are engaged they are managedrdquo And this is absolutely the truth But we still need rules routines trust and student ownership to make a classroom run smoothly and effectively This guide will address those practical aspects of managing a classroom with suggestions and resources appropriate for grades K-12

Most of these tips are applicable to students of all ages but the actual techniques will look different for the various grades For instance Build Community (tip 1) might mean playing name games with elementary students but involve setting up a photo booth for middle school students Tip 8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals may sound like itrsquos all about elementary learners but look for suggestions to make the morning meeting an important part of the day for teens and tweens too

During my first year in the classroom a seasoned teacher told me ldquoYou are as much an ethics teachers as you are an English teacherrdquo What she meant was that literature brings along life lessons and themes so itrsquos inevitable that you end up deeply discussing morals what is right and wrong and wise choices versus poor decisions Itrsquos no accident then that the ten tips offered here also give a noticeable nod to social and emotional learning or SEL (httpwwwedutopiaorgsocial-emotional-learning) an approach that teaches children how to handle challenging situations manage their emotions and form positive relationships

And finally we all know there are more than ten tips for great classroom management so be sure to visit Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

mdashRebecca Alber Edutopia blogger former high school teacher and

online education teacher at Stanford University

TIP LIST

1 Build Community

2 Design a Safe Friendly and Well-Managed Classroom Environment

3 Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and Consequences

4 Create a Variety of Communication Channels

5 Always Be Calm Fair and Consistent

6 Know the Students You Teach

7 Address Conflict Quickly and Wisely

8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals

9 Keep It Real

Partner with Parents and Guardians

10

Ten Tips for Classroom ManagementHow to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Related Resources

Read ldquoHow to Develop Positive Classroom Managementrdquo an Edutopia article on the correlation between relationships and classroom management httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management- relationships-strategies-tips

Edutopiarsquos Schools That Work series spotlights Louisville Kentuckyrsquos Jefferson County Public Schools to show how they integrate social and emotional learning into their curriculum Get suggestions for building relationships with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-how-to-build-relationships -worksheetpdf

Are you looking for more examples of effective classroom-management techniques such as hand signals to use with primary or older students Watch this Edutopia video Classroom-Management Tips for Teachers httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-teacher-tips-video

Build CommunityBUILDING CARING RELATIONSHIPS with students is the cornerstone of good classroom management Building these relationshipsmdashteacher-student student-student classroom-communitymdashand creating the time and space to do so in the beginning of the year and throughout the following months can make or break a classroom Simply put when there is care in the air there will be significantly fewer behavioral problems

Greet your students at the door This simple gesture creates that moment when you and the student make eye contact speak directly to each other (ldquogood morningrdquo) and have a connection This may be the only one-on-one you have that day with the student but it has great value When you model a respect-ful way to greet another human being you are implicitly telling each student that this is how we will communicate with each other

Get to know one another Teachers and students begin learning one anotherrsquos names the first day of school and should be able to address one another by name within two weeks Use engaging age-appropriate activities (httpwilderdomcomgamesNameGameshtml) for learning names and for getting acquainted As students learn more and more about one another connections will begin to happen This inevitably leads to more empathy and understanding and ultimately caring relationships with a lot less classroom conflict

Student photos will help you connect names and faces In this article from the NEArsquos website retired middle school teacher Phil Nast recalls some favorite photo tips such as having students create their own passports as a first-day-of-school activity httpwwwneaorgtoolsgetting-to-know-each-otherhtml

With the right app you can even set up a photo booth in a corner of your classroommdashsomething that should appeal to tweens and teens Herersquos an example using the iPad httpwwwapplecomipadbuilt-in-appsphotoboothhtml

Veteran educator Peter Pappas recommends using the first day of school to encourage teens to multitask to get students thinking at the same time theyrsquore getting acquainted He explains on his CopyPaste blog how an engaging activity like solving a mystery can deliver multiple benefits httpwwwpeterpappascom201008first-day-school-engage-problem- solve-how-to-get-students-thinkinghtml

Definitely take the time and energy to continue growing community and relationships in the classroom The payoff is worth the effort

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1

EDUTOPIAORG3 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Check out ldquoHow Can We Improve School Disciplinerdquo from Educational Researcher httpwwwaeranetupload-edFilesPublicationsJournals Educational_Researcher3901 048-058_02EDR10pdf

Get more tips for good classroom design in this Edutopia article ldquoGive Your Space the Right Designrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-space-design- feng-shui

Download this list of effective cooperative-learning activities from the Jefferson County Public Schools httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-collaborative-cooperative-learningpdf

Design a Safe Well-Managed and Friendly Classroom EnvironmentTHE RIGHT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT helps create a positive learning community When students walk into a classroom they need to feel ownership Their writing assignments and projects should prevail on the walls and they should have easy access to supplies and handouts and a place to turn in class assignments

Ask students to be designers of their room They choose where to hang the dioramas on photosynthesis or the book reports and they get to do the hanging Also charts directionsmdashany permanent postersmdashshould be written by student hands The more they see themselves in the environment the more they feel valued (and the fewer number of conflicts we teachers will have with them)

Howrsquos the lighting in your classroom Try making small adjustments such as bringing in a few floor lamps and turning off some of the fluorescent lights This can create a calmer less institutional vibe Learn more about lighting in this Edutopia primer ldquoWhat They See Is What We Get A Primer on Lightrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgwhat-they-see-what-we-get

Moving desks and trying different table configurations can also create a more friendly setting thatrsquos better suited for collaboration Social and emotional learning emphasizes student-centered cooperative learning This means you will cluster desks into groups or move students so they face one another This may make your classroom a bit louder but it helps grow a community of learners a lot more quickly than rows of desks facing the front of the class Take the plunge and just do it

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2

EDUTOPIAORG4 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases

Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf

Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf

The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project

Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)

Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences

The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together

Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence

Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video

The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action

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3

EDUTOPIAORG5 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml

Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf

Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano

Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher

Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better

Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide

them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)

Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)

Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo

Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish

Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html

When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible

Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach

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4

EDUTOPIAORG6 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz

Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos

Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197

Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments

Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)

Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms

Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them

Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules

To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student

another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences

whereas routines come with reminders

Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe

Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see

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5

EDUTOPIAORG7 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education

For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm

Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf

Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges

The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml

Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum

and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and

reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming

academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of

the students she teaches

When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand

How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf

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Related Resources

Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video

Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video

Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video

What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25

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EDUTOPIAORG9 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains

Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational

And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo

When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully

Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc

Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance

Related Resources

Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video

Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management

Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february

Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen

Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock

Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)

Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like

EDUTOPIAORG10 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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8

Related Resources

Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class

Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide

What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias

Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management

Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible

Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on

Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs

Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered

Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals

(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)

Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study

To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo

If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss

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Related Resources

To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)

This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment

Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide

Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations

Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians

Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers

Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families

Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call

Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship

When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo

EDUTOPIAORG

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12 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

RESEARCH+++++

ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf

ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach

ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx

BOOKS+++++

Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom

The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book

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National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg

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Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg

Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg

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Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom

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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically

create more problems than they solve

Problems with Immediate Consequences

1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching

2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child

3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset

4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response

5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out

6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up

7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences

8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence

Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how

The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

Love and Logic Solution

The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401

1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom

copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065

Student Discipline Course of Action

Student does not follow a classroom

or school rule

Is it a serious

incident

(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)

Follow established classroom

consequences

(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)

Refer student to administration with discipline referral

No

Yes

Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary

action

Student returns to class

Feedback is provided to the

staff member on action taken

A conference with administratorteacher or

administratorteacherstudent is held

Document the incident

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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM

Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn

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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you

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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit

determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and

administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to

effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know

A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently

about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to

what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen

powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along

Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the

students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising

awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest

of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic

(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)

What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works

Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet

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8313 Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas

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72313 Discipline by Design

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If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

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middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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Tips for Achieving and Maintaining Discipline Behavior Management Advice for Teachers (Grades K-12) - TeacherVisioncom

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Be consistent Although this is easier said than done the key to an effective discipline policy in any classroom is consistencyMake these principles part of your classroom action plan

If you have a rule enforce that rule

Dont hand out lots of warnings without following through on consequences Lots of warnings tell students that you wont enforcea rule

Be fair and impartial The rules are there for everyone and that includes girls as well as boys tall people and short peoplestudents with freckles and students without freckles and special needs kids as well as gifted kids

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Excerpted from The Complete Idiots Guide to Success as a Teacher copy 2005 by Anthony D Fredericks All rights reserved including theright of reproduction in whole or in part in any form Used by arrangement with Alpha Books a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc

Related LinksDiscipline Must Be Logical Teaching AdviceStudents Contributions to the RulesEnvironmental InterventionsBehavior Management Tips for the ClassroomTechnology Resources for TeachersMore Resources

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Promoting Effective Classroom Management Techniques for Maintaining Control Without Confrontation by Linda Starr Education World

General Rules Twelve steps teachers can take at the beginning of the year to promote effective classroom management are

bull Develop a set of written expectations you can live with and enforce bull Be consistent Be consistent Be consistent bull Be patient with yourself and with your students bull Make parents your allies Call early and often Use the word concerned bull When communicating a concern be specific and descriptive bull Dont talk too much Use the first 15 minutes of class for lectures or presentations then

get the kids working bull Break the class period into two or three different activities Be sure each activity segues

smoothly into the next bull Begin at the very beginning of each class period and end at the very end bull Dont roll call Take the roll with your seating chart while students are working bull Keep all students actively involved For example while a student does a presentation

involve the other students in evaluating it bull Discipline individual students quietly and privately Never engage in a disciplinary

conversation across the room bull Keep your sense of perspective and your sense of humor bull Know when to ask for help

Important Strategies

Once students are settled in the classroom youll want to continue with some of these teacher-recommended techniques for maintaining control without confrontation

bull Establish eye contact bull Move around the room and increase proximity to restless students bull Send a silent signal bull Give a quiet reminder bull Re-direct a students attention

bull Begin a new activity bull Offer a choice bull Use humor bull Provide positive reinforcement bull Wait quietly until everyone is on task bull Ask a directed question

Calming Routines

Many teachers have found that the best way to start the school day is to greet each student personally as he or she enters the classroom They use the opportunity to establish rapport and to deal with such minor problems as gum chewing boisterous behavior bad moods or unwanted materials quietly and discretely -- before they can erupt into public confrontations that threaten control and disrupt the class A warm personal welcome sets the tone for the day One teacher we know offers students a choice of three greetings -- a handshake a high five or a hug Their responses she says tell her a lot about how each student is feeling that day

Copyright copy 2006 EducationWorldcom used by permission

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by Michael Linsin on July 20 2013

This week wersquore going to visit five classroom management tips all teachers can

benefit from new and veteran alike

But what makes these tips different than the usual fare is that theyrsquore so often overlooked ignored or just plainforgotten Sneak a peak into a hundred classrooms and yoursquoll find few if any teachers actually following them

Those who do however those who make these essential tips part of who they are and how they run their

classroom have an uncanny ability to create the kind of happy but peaceful learning experience students love

being part of

They have what students parents and fellow teachers struggle to put their finger on when describing those rare

individuals with a natural gift for their profession But the truth is the ability to create a dream class is available to

everyone

The tips below form the backbone of an approach to classroom management that will pave the way to

extraordinary teachingmdashif only yoursquoll make the commitment to following them

1 Teach highly detailed routines for every repeatable moment

Well-taught routines performed with excellence are among the clearest indicators of exceptional teaching They

make everything for the teacher easier save loads of learning time dramatically cut down on misbehavior and

help students stay focused on whatrsquos important

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Begin the first day of school modeling every repeatable moment of your school day Show your students

explicitly step-by-tiny-step how to enter the classroom in the morning how to ask a question how to turn in

work and how to perform every other routine that make up the common movements and transitions of your

classroom

2 Make an unwavering commitment to your classroom management plan

An inconsistently followed classroom management plan is one of the most common teacher mistakes Itrsquos also

among the most detrimental Because every time a rule is broken and you let it go you lose a layer of trust from

your students cause resentment and jealousy and send the unmistakable message that you donrsquot really mean

what you say

Furthermore teachers who fail to rely on a clearly defined plan for holding students accountable inevitably makebehavior worse by falling into hurtful methods like yelling scolding and sarcasm They also tend to take

misbehavior personally have poor relationships with students and experience mountains of stress

3 Build a behavior-influencing relationship with your students

Having a positive relationship with students makes everything easier particularly classroom management When

your students like you and trust you theyrsquoll want to please you which in turn gives you powerful leverage toinfluence their behavior And the best news is it isnrsquot difficult

If yoursquore merely pleasant in your interactions with students if yoursquore open to laughter and seeing the humor in

your classroom and in the unique and wonderful personalities of your students then behavior-influencing rapportwill grow naturally Your students will look up to you and be drawn to you organically and without strategic

effort

4 Spend more time observing and less time micromanaging

Most teachers talk too much help too much and are seen too much The truth is micromanagement breedsneedy demanding and dependent students who expect from you what they can readily do for themselvesIronically it also causes them to grow tired of your constant intrusive presence

So instead of buzzing around the room reteaching one student after another focus your energy on delivering

clear-cut efficient and high-impact lessons a thorough checking of understanding and an expectation of silentfocused independent practicemdashwhile you observe closely from a short distance

5 Take responsibility for your studentsmdashboth their learning and behavior

In our profession perhaps more than any other itrsquos easymdashtoo easymdashto point the finger at outside

circumstances There are dozens of ready-made justifications for why your students misbehave why theyrsquoredisrespectful why they donrsquot listen or do their homework or work together etc

But in the end blaming parents video games or the neighborhood they live in for example solves nothing and

makes creating the classroom you really want an impossibility Itrsquos also akin to giving up on them pigeonholingtheir behavior and limiting their potential

When you take responsibility however when you stand up and say ldquoItrsquos up to me right now and at this

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schoolrdquo there are no limits

The Perfect Time

Summer vacation is the perfect time to take inventory of the previous school year Itrsquos the perfect time to discard

bad habits turn over a new leaf and commit to being the teacher you really want to be

The five classroom management tips above represent a wonderful glorious beginning and a future of unlimitedpossibility

But they do take commitment They do take a setting aside of some of your natural instincts habits and crutches

in favor of what really works in the classroom

Itrsquos scary to step out into the unknown Itrsquos scary to dare yourself to be more than just another teacher Itrsquosscary to think that your professional dreams really can come true

But if you can take that first step on that first day of school then you can take another And another

Itrsquos doable and within your grasp

Just reach out a little farther

And take it

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our archive as well as the books Dream Class and The Classroom Management Secret

Also we were honored this week to be included in the 151 leading sites for elementary educators You can findthe list here

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11 Techniques for Better Classroom Discipline

Here are eleven techniques that you can usein your classroom that will help you achieveeffective group management and control Theyhave been adapted from an article called APrimer on Classroom Discipline PrinciplesOld and New by Thomas R McDaniel PhiDelta Kappan September 1986

1 Focusing

Be sure you have the attention of everyone inyour classroom before you start your lessonDonrsquot attempt to teach over the chatter ofstudents who are not paying attention

Inexperienced teachers sometimes think that by beginning their lesson theclass will settle down The children will see that things are underway now andit is time to go to work Sometimes this works but the children are also goingto think that you are willing to compete with them that you donrsquot mind talkingwhile they talk or that you are willing to speak louder so that they can finishtheir conversation even after you have started the lesson They get the ideathat you accept their inattention and that it is permissible to talk while you arepresenting a lesson

The focusing technique means that you will demand their attention before youbegin It means that you will wait and not start until everyone has settleddown Experienced teachers know that silence on their part is very effectiveThey will punctuate their waiting by extending it 3 to 5 seconds after theclassroom is completely quiet Then they begin their lesson using a quietervoice than normal

A soft spoken teacher often has a calmer quieter classroom than one with astronger voice Her students sit still in order to hear what she says

2 Direct Instruction

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Uncertainty increases the level of excitement in the classroom The techniqueof direct instruction is to begin each class by telling the students exactly whatwill be happening The teacher outlines what he and the students will bedoing this period He may set time limits for some tasks

An effective way to marry this technique with the first one is to include time atthe end of the period for students to do activities of their choosing Theteacher may finish the description of the hourrsquos activities with ldquoAnd I think wewill have some time at the end of the period for you to chat with your friendsgo to the library or catch up on work for other classesrdquo

The teacher is more willing to wait for class attention when he knows there isextra time to meet his goals and objectives The students soon realize thatthe more time the teacher waits for their attention the less free time theyhave at the end of the hour

3 Monitoring

The key to this principle is to circulate Get up and get around the roomWhile your students are working make the rounds Check on their progress

An effective teacher will make a pass through the whole room about twominutes after the students have started a written assignment She checksthat each student has started that the children are on the correct page andthat everyone has put their names on their papers The delay is importantShe wants her students to have a problem or two finished so she can checkthat answers are correctly labeled or in complete sentences She providesindividualized instruction as needed

Students who are not yet quite on task will be quick to get going as they seeher approach Those that were distracted or slow to get started can benudged along

The teacher does not interrupt the class or try to make generalannouncements unless she notices that several students have difficulty withthe same thing The teacher uses a quiet voice and her students appreciateher personal and positive attention

4 Modeling

McDaniel tells us of a saying that goes ldquoValues are caught not taughtrdquoTeachers who are courteous prompt enthusiastic in control patient andorganized provide examples for their students through their own behaviorThe ldquodo as I say not as I dordquo teachers send mixed messages that confuse

students and invite misbehavior

If you want students to use quiet voices in your classroom while they workyou too will use a quiet voice as you move through the room helpingyoungsters

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youngsters

5 Non-Verbal Cuing

A standard item in the classroom of the 1950rsquos was the clerkrsquos bell A shinynickelbell sat on the teacherrsquos desk With one tap of the button on top he hadeveryonersquos attention Teachers have shown a lot of ingenuity over the years inmaking use of non-verbal cues in the classroom Some flip light switchesOthers keep clickers in their pockets

Non-verbal cues can also be facial expressions body posture and handsignals Care should be given in choosing the types of cues you use in yourclassroom Take time to explain what you want the students to do when youuse your cues

6 Environmental Control

A classroom can be a warm cheery place Students enjoy an environmentthat changes periodically Study centers with pictures and color inviteenthusiasm for your subject

Young people like to know about you and your interests Include personalitems in your classroom A family picture or a few items from a hobby orcollection on your desk will trigger personal conversations with your studentsAs they get to know you better you will see fewer problems with discipline

Just as you may want to enrich your classroom there are times when youmay want to impoverish it as well You may need a quiet corner with fewdistractions Some students will get caught up in visual exploration For themthe splash and the color is a siren that pulls them off task They may needmore ldquovanillardquo and less ldquorocky-roadrdquo Have a quiet place where you can steerthese youngsters Let them get their work done first and then come back toexplore and enjoy the rest of the room

7 Low-Profile Intervention

Most students are sent to the principalrsquos office as a result of confrontationalescalation The teacher has called them on a lesser offense but in themoments that follow the student and the teacher are swept up in a verbalmaelstrom Much of this can be avoided when the teacherrsquos intervention isquiet and calm

An effective teacher will take care that the student is not rewarded for

misbehavior by becoming the focus of attention She monitors the activity inher classroom moving around the room She anticipates problems beforethey occur Her approach to a misbehaving student is inconspicuous Othersin the class are not distracted

While lecturing to her class this teacher makes effective use of name-dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops the

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dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops theyoungsterrsquos name into her dialogue in a natural way ldquoAnd you see David wecarry the one to the tens columnrdquo David hears his name and is drawn backon task The rest of the class doesnrsquot seem to notice

8 Assertive Discipline

This is traditional limit setting authoritarianism When executed as presentedby Lee Canter (who has made this form a discipline one of the most widelyknown and practiced) it will include a good mix of praise This is high profilediscipline The teacher is the boss and no child has the right to interfere withthe learning of any student Clear rules are laid out and consistently enforced

9 Assertive I-Messages

A component of Assertive Discipline these I-Messages are statements thatthe teacher uses when confronting a student who is misbehaving They areintended to be clear descriptions of what the student is suppose to do Theteacher who makes good use of this technique will focus the childrsquos attentionfirst and foremost on the behavior he wants not on the misbehavior ldquoI wantyou tordquo or ldquoI need you tordquo or ldquoI expect you tordquo

The inexperienced teacher may incorrectly try ldquoI want you to stoprdquo only todiscover that this usually triggers confrontation and denial The focus is onthe misbehavior and the student is quick to retort ldquoI wasnrsquot doing anythingrdquoor ldquoIt wasnrsquot my faultrdquo or ldquoSince when is there a rule againstrdquo andescalation has begun

10 Humanistic I-Messages

These I-messages are expressions of our feelings Thomas Gordon creatorof Teacher Effectiveness Training (TET) tells us to structure these messagesin three parts First include a description of the childrsquos behavior ldquoWhen youtalk while I talkrdquo Second relate the effect this behavior has on the teacherldquoI have to stop my teachingrdquo And third let the student know the feeling thatit generates in the teacher ldquowhich frustrates merdquo

A teacher distracted by a student who was constantly talking while he tried toteach once made this powerful expression of feelings ldquoI cannot imaginewhat I have done to you that I do not deserve the respectfrom you that I getfrom the others in this class If I have been rude to you or inconsiderate in any

way please let me know I feel as though I have somehow offended you andnow you are unwilling to show me respectrdquo The student did not talk during hislectures again for many weeks

11 Positive Discipline

Use classroom rules that describe the behaviors you want instead of listingthings the students cannot do Instead of ldquono-running in the roomrdquo use ldquomovethrough the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettle

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through the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettleconflicts appropriatelyrdquo Instead of ldquono gum chewingrdquo use ldquoleave gum athomerdquo Refer to your rules as expectations Let your students know this ishow you expect them to behave in your classroom

Make ample use of praise When you see goodbehavior acknowledge it This can be doneverbally of course but it doesnrsquot have to be Anod a smile or a ldquothumbs uprdquo will reinforce thebehavior

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices begin by placing a check in the appropriate column Then add your points Allow 4 points for each ldquousuallyrdquo and 2 points for each ldquosometimesrdquo and 0 points for each ldquoneverrdquo Rate your classroom disciplinary practices as follows 90-100 ndash Excellent 80-89 ndash Good 70-79 ndash Fair Below 70 ndash Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

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Classroom discipline and management causes the most fear andconsternation in new teachers However classroom managementis a skill that is not only learned but practiced daily Here are tentips that can lead to successful classroom management anddiscipline These tips can help you cut down on discipline problemsand leave you with fewer interruptions and disruptions

If you would like additional information check out this step-by-step look at how to handle discipline problems with effectiveclassroom management

1 Its Easier to Get EasierMany teachers make the mistake of starting the school year witha poor discipline plan Students quickly assess the situation ineach class and realize what they will be allowed to get away withOnce you set a precedent of allowing a lot of disruptions it can bevery hard to start better classroom management and disciplinetechniques However it is never tough to get easier as the yeargoes on While you dont have to follow the adage Never smileuntil Christmas it does have its merits

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2 Fairness is KeyStudents have a distinct sense of what is and what is not fair Youmust act fairly for all students if you expect to be respected Ifyou do not treat all students equitably you will be labelled asunfair students will not be keen to follow your rules Make surethat if your best student does something wrong they too getpunished for it

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3 Deal with Disruptions with as Little Interruption asPossibleWhen you have classroom disruptions it is imperative that youdeal with them immediately and with as little interruption of yourclass momentum as possible If students are talking amongstthemselves and you are having a classroom discussion ask one ofthem a question to try to get them back on track If you have tostop the flow of your lesson to deal with disruptions then you arerobbing students who want to learn of their precious in-class time

4 Avoid Confrontations in Front of StudentsWhenever there is a confrontation in class there is a winner and aloser Obviously as the teacher you need to keep order anddiscipline in your class However it is much better to deal withdiscipline issues privately than cause a student to lose face infront of their friends It is not a good idea to make an exampleout of a disciplinary issue Even though other students might getthe point you might have lost any chance of actually teachingthat student anything in your class

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5 Stop Disruptions with a Little HumorSometimes all it takes is for everyone to have a good laugh to getthings back on track in a classroom Many times howeverteachers confuse good humor with sarcasm While humor canquickly diffuse a situation sarcasm may harm your relationshipwith the students involved Use your best judgment but realizethat what some people think as funny others find to be offensive

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6 Keep High Expectations in Your ClassExpect that your students will behave not that they will disruptReinforce this with the way you speak to your students When youbegin the day tell your students your expectations For exampleyou might say During this whole group session I expect you toraise your hands and be recognized before you start speaking Ialso expect you to respect each others opinions and listen towhat each person has to say

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Free time is something teachers should avoid By allowingstudents time just to talk each day you are setting a precedentabout how you view academics and your subject To avoid thisoverplan When you have too much to cover youll never run outof lessons and you will avoid free time You can also fill up anyleft over time with mini-lessons

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8 Be ConsistentOne of the worst things you can do as a teacher is to not enforceyour rules consistently If one day you ignore misbehaviors andthe next day you jump on someone for the smallest infractionyour students will quickly lose respect for you Your students havethe right to expect you to basically be the same everydayMoodiness is not allowed Once your lose your students respectyou also lose their attention and their desire to please you

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9 Make Rules UnderstandableYou need to be selective in your class rules (no one can follow180 rules consistently) You also need to make them clearStudents should understand what is and what is not acceptableFurther you should make sure that the consequences for breakingyour rules are also clear and known beforehand

10 Start Fresh EverydayThis tip does not mean that you discount all previous infractionsie if they have three tardies then today means four However itdoes mean that you should start teaching your class each daywith the expectation that students will behave Dont assume thatbecause Julie has disrupted your class everyday for a week shewill disrupt it today By doing this you will not be treating Julieany differently and thereby setting her up to disrupt again (like aself-fulfilling prophecy) Read a personal example of this with mybest teaching experience

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Situation ProcedureExpectation Students enteringleaving class

Entering beforeafter tardy bell Leaving before end of class

The dayrsquos datelocation

Room set-upmdashhow will you work the room

Bell Activitiesmdashwhat where graded timed

Checking Attendance

Students who are tardy

Student receiving permission to speak comment ask questions leave desk

Students needing materialsmdashpencil pen paper textbook

Students coming to attentionmdashsignalexpectation

Student needing to throw paper away

Student needing to sharpen pencil

Student needing tissue

End of class dismissal

Student expectations for intercom announcementscalling students to office

Class Movement Going to PE library computer lab lunch

recess assemblies Class changes hall expectations Transitions in class

Situation

ProcedureExpectation

Student work

Heading of papers Passing in papers Use of penpencil Writing on back of paper Neatness Incompletelate work Due dates Makeup work for absent students Notebook expectationsgrading Homework-when how much grading etc

Student expectations for emergency situations Fireevacuation Bad weather Lockdown

Student expectations for Visitors in room Principal in room

Student needing to go to Office (referral errand etc) Nurse Counselor

Collection and distribution of student work

Ask-Pause-Call

Volunteers to answer

Choral Response

Signal Response

White Board Response

Going to Board

Substitute expectationsmdashteacherstudents

Situation

ProcedureExpectation

Random questioning of class

Think-Pair-Share

Group work expectations

Food drink candy gum in classroom

How will student assignments be posted

Breaking of rules Signal Consequences Writing referrals How will you keep up with

Students exchanginggrading papers

Students keeping progress reports

Positive incentives for students StudentLeader of the week Other incentivesrewards

Communication with parents Back to school letter Materials students will need for your class Positive contacts Parent contact log

Grade book maintenance Determining report card grades Recording grades (paperelectronic) Extra credit

Displaying student work

Students working on other assignments

Students writingpassing notes

Love amp Logic Page 1

Love allows children to grow through their mistakes Logic allows children to live with the consequences of their choices The Love and Logic Process

1 Shared Control Gain control by giving away the control you donrsquot need

2 Shared Thinking and Decision-Making Provide opportunities for the child to do the greatest amount of thinking and decision-making

3 Equal Shares of Consequences with Empathy An absence of anger causes a child to think and learn from hisher mistakes

4 Maintain the Childrsquos Self Concept Increased self-concept leads to improved behavior and improved achievement

Basic Love and Logic Disciplinary Interventions 1 The Evil Eye

Could also try a smile and a wink

2 Moving in on the Student Gentle hand on shoulderno pinched nerves

o Know your student before making any contact (some prefer not to be touched)

Not meant to embarrass or overpower student If student tries to make a big deal of the contact simply move away and

continue teaching

3 Proximity No eye contact is made with student Relocate yourself during teaching toward the student

4 Eye Contact and ldquoNordquo Head Shake

Let the student know you want the behavior to stop

Love amp Logic Page 2

5 ldquoLetrsquos Talk About This Laterrdquo If none of the previous interventions have been successful or if student

wants to challenge your request to discuss it later you can schedule a time to arguehellip1215 or 315 (Let me know Thanks) Move away from the student

Power struggles are difficult when students are allowed the opportunity to make a choice

6 ldquoCan You Save That Is This the Right Place for That Thanksrdquo

Let the student know you like them but cannot allow them to continue their behavior

Smilemdashthen ask if they can save it for another time or class It is important that you not appear upset with the student

7 Changing Location

Often easier and more effective than changing behavior Approach the student with a smile on your face and say ldquoWould you mind

sitting over there Thank yourdquo If the student says ldquoNo Irsquom not movingrdquo Smile at the student and

whisper ldquoWould you humor merdquo It is important to whisper so the student knows your conversation is as

private as possible If the student remains unwilling to change locations you might add (with

a smile) ldquoDidnrsquot I ask in a nice wayrdquo ldquoAnd yoursquore still not going to do it Really Thatrsquos hard for me to believerdquo

If it appears that you will be unable to avoid a power struggle at this point say ldquoThatrsquos ok I changed my mindrdquo

By asking questions you are not commanding significantly improving the chances of a winwin situation

Do not take time out from teaching the class to focus completely on one studentrsquos behavior

When you smile and say ldquoThank yourdquo at the end of a request and then move right on to what you were doing you send the message of expected cooperation to the student

8 ldquoIrdquo Messages

Part 1 Describe what is happening Part 2 Describe how that makes you feel Part 3 Identify the tangible effect of the other personrsquos behavior

ldquoI get distracted when there are pencils tappingrdquo To have the final word in these situations a self-referencing statement

that is difficult to counter as invalid might need to be used ldquoI just wanted you to know how I felt and I hope you will give it some thought Thank yourdquo

Love amp Logic Page 3

9 Enforceable Statements

Set limits by describing what you will allow or provide ldquoI listen to people who raise their handsrdquo ldquoI give credit for all papers on my desk at 315rdquo ldquoI dismiss people as soon as I see their desks are clearedrdquo

Talk about what you will do and involve only what you have absolute control overmdashyou

10 Providing Choices

When you give choices they must be legitimate and equally acceptable to yourself

11 Removing Student to Time Out

Place in your classroom with a visual barrier for students to go and think it over

ldquoOffice of productive thinkingrdquo or have the kids name it Opportunity for students to get away from their teacher for awhile Student may return when heshe feels able to handle the limits placed

upon the group (3-4 minutes is normally enough time for the student to decide they are ready to return)

Not appropriate to prescribe an amount of time (20 minutes) or to send homework with the student

Parents should be involved when students are frequently removed to time out

12 Evaluating Time Out

To enhance the effectiveness of time out focus the studentsrsquo thinking by asking the following questions (think through answers or write them down)

1 What happened 2 How did you feel 3 What did you do 4 How did it work out 5 What are you going to do next time

13 Use of the Building Administrator

ldquoOne of the first comments I made to the kids was that they never had to worry about being sent to the principal Their only worry was that they might wind up wishing they could go to the principal We were going to solve all problems hererdquo Send students to the office for a short cool-down time long enough for

both the student and teacher to get a different perspective

Love amp Logic Page 4

Principal tells student ldquoYou got in trouble with that teacher Wow Good luck Hope you get everything worked outrdquo

Teacherrsquos goal remain the ultimate authority figure in that studentrsquos life Removing students from the classroom conveys the message that you

cannot handle the student Send the message that you consider teaching students and managing

their behavior an important part of your responsibilities in educating your class

Itrsquos alright to complain about having no support from the principal provided you can describe what support looks like to you This presents the opportunity to find out if support looks the same to the principal

14 Giving an Appointment

Effective for students who use hit-and-run techniques They shout you say ldquoStop thatrdquo they say ldquoIrsquom not doing anythingrdquo

Walk by the student in a quiet voice say ldquoWersquoll have an appointment to discuss thatrdquo Then say ldquoSchool is out at 300 and I could meet you at 315 or 330 Which would be better for yourdquo

We can outthink kids if we donrsquot do it in the heat of battle

15 Creating a New Plan Sit down with the student and have a little conference

ldquoYoursquore welcome to go back out on the playground just as soon as you have a written plan that identifies what you will do instead of hitting the next time you feel like fighting No hurry Take your time

16 Applying Consequences

If you were going to issue a negative content message (ldquoYoursquore out of schoolrdquo) balance it with a positive ego message (ldquoWersquoll miss yourdquo) and always use empathy

ldquoLooks like you got caught fighting again What a bummer Those guys must have really made you mad to fight them like that I bet I would have felt the same way A fight like that will earn you how many days suspensionrdquo

17 Informational Letters

Informational telephone calls and letters have about the same effect so it doesnrsquot matter which is used

ldquoDear Mom yoursquore right it happened again Irsquom going to get a lsquoFrsquo in French Please donrsquot blame my teacher Shersquos worked hard Irsquove just been messing around too much Irsquom going to get my act togetherrdquo Signed ldquoDaniel who loves you dearlyrdquo

+++++HOW TO

IMPROVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

and BUILD A POSITIVE

CLIMATE FOR LEARNING AND

DISCIPLINE

for CLASSROOMMANAGEMENT

TEN TIPSpresents

visit edutopiaorg

WErsquoVE ALL HEARD THIS ABOUT STUDENTS ldquoIf they are engaged they are managedrdquo And this is absolutely the truth But we still need rules routines trust and student ownership to make a classroom run smoothly and effectively This guide will address those practical aspects of managing a classroom with suggestions and resources appropriate for grades K-12

Most of these tips are applicable to students of all ages but the actual techniques will look different for the various grades For instance Build Community (tip 1) might mean playing name games with elementary students but involve setting up a photo booth for middle school students Tip 8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals may sound like itrsquos all about elementary learners but look for suggestions to make the morning meeting an important part of the day for teens and tweens too

During my first year in the classroom a seasoned teacher told me ldquoYou are as much an ethics teachers as you are an English teacherrdquo What she meant was that literature brings along life lessons and themes so itrsquos inevitable that you end up deeply discussing morals what is right and wrong and wise choices versus poor decisions Itrsquos no accident then that the ten tips offered here also give a noticeable nod to social and emotional learning or SEL (httpwwwedutopiaorgsocial-emotional-learning) an approach that teaches children how to handle challenging situations manage their emotions and form positive relationships

And finally we all know there are more than ten tips for great classroom management so be sure to visit Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

mdashRebecca Alber Edutopia blogger former high school teacher and

online education teacher at Stanford University

TIP LIST

1 Build Community

2 Design a Safe Friendly and Well-Managed Classroom Environment

3 Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and Consequences

4 Create a Variety of Communication Channels

5 Always Be Calm Fair and Consistent

6 Know the Students You Teach

7 Address Conflict Quickly and Wisely

8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals

9 Keep It Real

Partner with Parents and Guardians

10

Ten Tips for Classroom ManagementHow to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Related Resources

Read ldquoHow to Develop Positive Classroom Managementrdquo an Edutopia article on the correlation between relationships and classroom management httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management- relationships-strategies-tips

Edutopiarsquos Schools That Work series spotlights Louisville Kentuckyrsquos Jefferson County Public Schools to show how they integrate social and emotional learning into their curriculum Get suggestions for building relationships with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-how-to-build-relationships -worksheetpdf

Are you looking for more examples of effective classroom-management techniques such as hand signals to use with primary or older students Watch this Edutopia video Classroom-Management Tips for Teachers httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-teacher-tips-video

Build CommunityBUILDING CARING RELATIONSHIPS with students is the cornerstone of good classroom management Building these relationshipsmdashteacher-student student-student classroom-communitymdashand creating the time and space to do so in the beginning of the year and throughout the following months can make or break a classroom Simply put when there is care in the air there will be significantly fewer behavioral problems

Greet your students at the door This simple gesture creates that moment when you and the student make eye contact speak directly to each other (ldquogood morningrdquo) and have a connection This may be the only one-on-one you have that day with the student but it has great value When you model a respect-ful way to greet another human being you are implicitly telling each student that this is how we will communicate with each other

Get to know one another Teachers and students begin learning one anotherrsquos names the first day of school and should be able to address one another by name within two weeks Use engaging age-appropriate activities (httpwilderdomcomgamesNameGameshtml) for learning names and for getting acquainted As students learn more and more about one another connections will begin to happen This inevitably leads to more empathy and understanding and ultimately caring relationships with a lot less classroom conflict

Student photos will help you connect names and faces In this article from the NEArsquos website retired middle school teacher Phil Nast recalls some favorite photo tips such as having students create their own passports as a first-day-of-school activity httpwwwneaorgtoolsgetting-to-know-each-otherhtml

With the right app you can even set up a photo booth in a corner of your classroommdashsomething that should appeal to tweens and teens Herersquos an example using the iPad httpwwwapplecomipadbuilt-in-appsphotoboothhtml

Veteran educator Peter Pappas recommends using the first day of school to encourage teens to multitask to get students thinking at the same time theyrsquore getting acquainted He explains on his CopyPaste blog how an engaging activity like solving a mystery can deliver multiple benefits httpwwwpeterpappascom201008first-day-school-engage-problem- solve-how-to-get-students-thinkinghtml

Definitely take the time and energy to continue growing community and relationships in the classroom The payoff is worth the effort

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1

EDUTOPIAORG3 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Check out ldquoHow Can We Improve School Disciplinerdquo from Educational Researcher httpwwwaeranetupload-edFilesPublicationsJournals Educational_Researcher3901 048-058_02EDR10pdf

Get more tips for good classroom design in this Edutopia article ldquoGive Your Space the Right Designrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-space-design- feng-shui

Download this list of effective cooperative-learning activities from the Jefferson County Public Schools httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-collaborative-cooperative-learningpdf

Design a Safe Well-Managed and Friendly Classroom EnvironmentTHE RIGHT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT helps create a positive learning community When students walk into a classroom they need to feel ownership Their writing assignments and projects should prevail on the walls and they should have easy access to supplies and handouts and a place to turn in class assignments

Ask students to be designers of their room They choose where to hang the dioramas on photosynthesis or the book reports and they get to do the hanging Also charts directionsmdashany permanent postersmdashshould be written by student hands The more they see themselves in the environment the more they feel valued (and the fewer number of conflicts we teachers will have with them)

Howrsquos the lighting in your classroom Try making small adjustments such as bringing in a few floor lamps and turning off some of the fluorescent lights This can create a calmer less institutional vibe Learn more about lighting in this Edutopia primer ldquoWhat They See Is What We Get A Primer on Lightrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgwhat-they-see-what-we-get

Moving desks and trying different table configurations can also create a more friendly setting thatrsquos better suited for collaboration Social and emotional learning emphasizes student-centered cooperative learning This means you will cluster desks into groups or move students so they face one another This may make your classroom a bit louder but it helps grow a community of learners a lot more quickly than rows of desks facing the front of the class Take the plunge and just do it

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2

EDUTOPIAORG4 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases

Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf

Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf

The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project

Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)

Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences

The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together

Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence

Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video

The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action

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3

EDUTOPIAORG5 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml

Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf

Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano

Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher

Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better

Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide

them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)

Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)

Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo

Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish

Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html

When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible

Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach

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4

EDUTOPIAORG6 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz

Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos

Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197

Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments

Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)

Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms

Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them

Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules

To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student

another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences

whereas routines come with reminders

Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe

Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see

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5

EDUTOPIAORG7 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education

For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm

Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf

Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges

The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml

Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum

and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and

reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming

academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of

the students she teaches

When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand

How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf

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EDUTOPIAORG8 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video

Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video

Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video

What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25

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EDUTOPIAORG9 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains

Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational

And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo

When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully

Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc

Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance

Related Resources

Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video

Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management

Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february

Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen

Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock

Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)

Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like

EDUTOPIAORG10 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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8

Related Resources

Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class

Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide

What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias

Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management

Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible

Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on

Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs

Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered

Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals

(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)

Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study

To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo

If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss

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9

EDUTOPIAORG11 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)

This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment

Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide

Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations

Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians

Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers

Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families

Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call

Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship

When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo

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12 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

RESEARCH+++++

ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf

ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach

ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx

BOOKS+++++

Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom

The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book

The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School

Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn

Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care

Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities

WEBSITES+++++

Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg

Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning

National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg

WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg

Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg

Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg

National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml

Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom

Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

Bonus More Classroom Management Resources

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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically

create more problems than they solve

Problems with Immediate Consequences

1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching

2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child

3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset

4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response

5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out

6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up

7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences

8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence

Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how

The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

Love and Logic Solution

The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401

1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom

copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065

Student Discipline Course of Action

Student does not follow a classroom

or school rule

Is it a serious

incident

(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)

Follow established classroom

consequences

(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)

Refer student to administration with discipline referral

No

Yes

Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary

action

Student returns to class

Feedback is provided to the

staff member on action taken

A conference with administratorteacher or

administratorteacherstudent is held

Document the incident

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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM

Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn

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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you

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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit

determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and

administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to

effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know

A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently

about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to

what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen

powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along

Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the

students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising

awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest

of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic

(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)

What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works

Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet

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8313 Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas

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72313 Discipline by Design

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If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

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middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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Great Public Schools for Every Student

Promoting Effective Classroom Management Techniques for Maintaining Control Without Confrontation by Linda Starr Education World

General Rules Twelve steps teachers can take at the beginning of the year to promote effective classroom management are

bull Develop a set of written expectations you can live with and enforce bull Be consistent Be consistent Be consistent bull Be patient with yourself and with your students bull Make parents your allies Call early and often Use the word concerned bull When communicating a concern be specific and descriptive bull Dont talk too much Use the first 15 minutes of class for lectures or presentations then

get the kids working bull Break the class period into two or three different activities Be sure each activity segues

smoothly into the next bull Begin at the very beginning of each class period and end at the very end bull Dont roll call Take the roll with your seating chart while students are working bull Keep all students actively involved For example while a student does a presentation

involve the other students in evaluating it bull Discipline individual students quietly and privately Never engage in a disciplinary

conversation across the room bull Keep your sense of perspective and your sense of humor bull Know when to ask for help

Important Strategies

Once students are settled in the classroom youll want to continue with some of these teacher-recommended techniques for maintaining control without confrontation

bull Establish eye contact bull Move around the room and increase proximity to restless students bull Send a silent signal bull Give a quiet reminder bull Re-direct a students attention

bull Begin a new activity bull Offer a choice bull Use humor bull Provide positive reinforcement bull Wait quietly until everyone is on task bull Ask a directed question

Calming Routines

Many teachers have found that the best way to start the school day is to greet each student personally as he or she enters the classroom They use the opportunity to establish rapport and to deal with such minor problems as gum chewing boisterous behavior bad moods or unwanted materials quietly and discretely -- before they can erupt into public confrontations that threaten control and disrupt the class A warm personal welcome sets the tone for the day One teacher we know offers students a choice of three greetings -- a handshake a high five or a hug Their responses she says tell her a lot about how each student is feeling that day

Copyright copy 2006 EducationWorldcom used by permission

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by Michael Linsin on July 20 2013

This week wersquore going to visit five classroom management tips all teachers can

benefit from new and veteran alike

But what makes these tips different than the usual fare is that theyrsquore so often overlooked ignored or just plainforgotten Sneak a peak into a hundred classrooms and yoursquoll find few if any teachers actually following them

Those who do however those who make these essential tips part of who they are and how they run their

classroom have an uncanny ability to create the kind of happy but peaceful learning experience students love

being part of

They have what students parents and fellow teachers struggle to put their finger on when describing those rare

individuals with a natural gift for their profession But the truth is the ability to create a dream class is available to

everyone

The tips below form the backbone of an approach to classroom management that will pave the way to

extraordinary teachingmdashif only yoursquoll make the commitment to following them

1 Teach highly detailed routines for every repeatable moment

Well-taught routines performed with excellence are among the clearest indicators of exceptional teaching They

make everything for the teacher easier save loads of learning time dramatically cut down on misbehavior and

help students stay focused on whatrsquos important

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Begin the first day of school modeling every repeatable moment of your school day Show your students

explicitly step-by-tiny-step how to enter the classroom in the morning how to ask a question how to turn in

work and how to perform every other routine that make up the common movements and transitions of your

classroom

2 Make an unwavering commitment to your classroom management plan

An inconsistently followed classroom management plan is one of the most common teacher mistakes Itrsquos also

among the most detrimental Because every time a rule is broken and you let it go you lose a layer of trust from

your students cause resentment and jealousy and send the unmistakable message that you donrsquot really mean

what you say

Furthermore teachers who fail to rely on a clearly defined plan for holding students accountable inevitably makebehavior worse by falling into hurtful methods like yelling scolding and sarcasm They also tend to take

misbehavior personally have poor relationships with students and experience mountains of stress

3 Build a behavior-influencing relationship with your students

Having a positive relationship with students makes everything easier particularly classroom management When

your students like you and trust you theyrsquoll want to please you which in turn gives you powerful leverage toinfluence their behavior And the best news is it isnrsquot difficult

If yoursquore merely pleasant in your interactions with students if yoursquore open to laughter and seeing the humor in

your classroom and in the unique and wonderful personalities of your students then behavior-influencing rapportwill grow naturally Your students will look up to you and be drawn to you organically and without strategic

effort

4 Spend more time observing and less time micromanaging

Most teachers talk too much help too much and are seen too much The truth is micromanagement breedsneedy demanding and dependent students who expect from you what they can readily do for themselvesIronically it also causes them to grow tired of your constant intrusive presence

So instead of buzzing around the room reteaching one student after another focus your energy on delivering

clear-cut efficient and high-impact lessons a thorough checking of understanding and an expectation of silentfocused independent practicemdashwhile you observe closely from a short distance

5 Take responsibility for your studentsmdashboth their learning and behavior

In our profession perhaps more than any other itrsquos easymdashtoo easymdashto point the finger at outside

circumstances There are dozens of ready-made justifications for why your students misbehave why theyrsquoredisrespectful why they donrsquot listen or do their homework or work together etc

But in the end blaming parents video games or the neighborhood they live in for example solves nothing and

makes creating the classroom you really want an impossibility Itrsquos also akin to giving up on them pigeonholingtheir behavior and limiting their potential

When you take responsibility however when you stand up and say ldquoItrsquos up to me right now and at this

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schoolrdquo there are no limits

The Perfect Time

Summer vacation is the perfect time to take inventory of the previous school year Itrsquos the perfect time to discard

bad habits turn over a new leaf and commit to being the teacher you really want to be

The five classroom management tips above represent a wonderful glorious beginning and a future of unlimitedpossibility

But they do take commitment They do take a setting aside of some of your natural instincts habits and crutches

in favor of what really works in the classroom

Itrsquos scary to step out into the unknown Itrsquos scary to dare yourself to be more than just another teacher Itrsquosscary to think that your professional dreams really can come true

But if you can take that first step on that first day of school then you can take another And another

Itrsquos doable and within your grasp

Just reach out a little farther

And take it

Note If yoursquore new to Smart Classroom Management and have questions about the topics above please visit

our archive as well as the books Dream Class and The Classroom Management Secret

Also we were honored this week to be included in the 151 leading sites for elementary educators You can findthe list here

Finally if you havenrsquot done so already please join us Itrsquos free Click here and begin receiving classroom

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11 Techniques for Better Classroom Discipline

Here are eleven techniques that you can usein your classroom that will help you achieveeffective group management and control Theyhave been adapted from an article called APrimer on Classroom Discipline PrinciplesOld and New by Thomas R McDaniel PhiDelta Kappan September 1986

1 Focusing

Be sure you have the attention of everyone inyour classroom before you start your lessonDonrsquot attempt to teach over the chatter ofstudents who are not paying attention

Inexperienced teachers sometimes think that by beginning their lesson theclass will settle down The children will see that things are underway now andit is time to go to work Sometimes this works but the children are also goingto think that you are willing to compete with them that you donrsquot mind talkingwhile they talk or that you are willing to speak louder so that they can finishtheir conversation even after you have started the lesson They get the ideathat you accept their inattention and that it is permissible to talk while you arepresenting a lesson

The focusing technique means that you will demand their attention before youbegin It means that you will wait and not start until everyone has settleddown Experienced teachers know that silence on their part is very effectiveThey will punctuate their waiting by extending it 3 to 5 seconds after theclassroom is completely quiet Then they begin their lesson using a quietervoice than normal

A soft spoken teacher often has a calmer quieter classroom than one with astronger voice Her students sit still in order to hear what she says

2 Direct Instruction

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Uncertainty increases the level of excitement in the classroom The techniqueof direct instruction is to begin each class by telling the students exactly whatwill be happening The teacher outlines what he and the students will bedoing this period He may set time limits for some tasks

An effective way to marry this technique with the first one is to include time atthe end of the period for students to do activities of their choosing Theteacher may finish the description of the hourrsquos activities with ldquoAnd I think wewill have some time at the end of the period for you to chat with your friendsgo to the library or catch up on work for other classesrdquo

The teacher is more willing to wait for class attention when he knows there isextra time to meet his goals and objectives The students soon realize thatthe more time the teacher waits for their attention the less free time theyhave at the end of the hour

3 Monitoring

The key to this principle is to circulate Get up and get around the roomWhile your students are working make the rounds Check on their progress

An effective teacher will make a pass through the whole room about twominutes after the students have started a written assignment She checksthat each student has started that the children are on the correct page andthat everyone has put their names on their papers The delay is importantShe wants her students to have a problem or two finished so she can checkthat answers are correctly labeled or in complete sentences She providesindividualized instruction as needed

Students who are not yet quite on task will be quick to get going as they seeher approach Those that were distracted or slow to get started can benudged along

The teacher does not interrupt the class or try to make generalannouncements unless she notices that several students have difficulty withthe same thing The teacher uses a quiet voice and her students appreciateher personal and positive attention

4 Modeling

McDaniel tells us of a saying that goes ldquoValues are caught not taughtrdquoTeachers who are courteous prompt enthusiastic in control patient andorganized provide examples for their students through their own behaviorThe ldquodo as I say not as I dordquo teachers send mixed messages that confuse

students and invite misbehavior

If you want students to use quiet voices in your classroom while they workyou too will use a quiet voice as you move through the room helpingyoungsters

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youngsters

5 Non-Verbal Cuing

A standard item in the classroom of the 1950rsquos was the clerkrsquos bell A shinynickelbell sat on the teacherrsquos desk With one tap of the button on top he hadeveryonersquos attention Teachers have shown a lot of ingenuity over the years inmaking use of non-verbal cues in the classroom Some flip light switchesOthers keep clickers in their pockets

Non-verbal cues can also be facial expressions body posture and handsignals Care should be given in choosing the types of cues you use in yourclassroom Take time to explain what you want the students to do when youuse your cues

6 Environmental Control

A classroom can be a warm cheery place Students enjoy an environmentthat changes periodically Study centers with pictures and color inviteenthusiasm for your subject

Young people like to know about you and your interests Include personalitems in your classroom A family picture or a few items from a hobby orcollection on your desk will trigger personal conversations with your studentsAs they get to know you better you will see fewer problems with discipline

Just as you may want to enrich your classroom there are times when youmay want to impoverish it as well You may need a quiet corner with fewdistractions Some students will get caught up in visual exploration For themthe splash and the color is a siren that pulls them off task They may needmore ldquovanillardquo and less ldquorocky-roadrdquo Have a quiet place where you can steerthese youngsters Let them get their work done first and then come back toexplore and enjoy the rest of the room

7 Low-Profile Intervention

Most students are sent to the principalrsquos office as a result of confrontationalescalation The teacher has called them on a lesser offense but in themoments that follow the student and the teacher are swept up in a verbalmaelstrom Much of this can be avoided when the teacherrsquos intervention isquiet and calm

An effective teacher will take care that the student is not rewarded for

misbehavior by becoming the focus of attention She monitors the activity inher classroom moving around the room She anticipates problems beforethey occur Her approach to a misbehaving student is inconspicuous Othersin the class are not distracted

While lecturing to her class this teacher makes effective use of name-dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops the

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dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops theyoungsterrsquos name into her dialogue in a natural way ldquoAnd you see David wecarry the one to the tens columnrdquo David hears his name and is drawn backon task The rest of the class doesnrsquot seem to notice

8 Assertive Discipline

This is traditional limit setting authoritarianism When executed as presentedby Lee Canter (who has made this form a discipline one of the most widelyknown and practiced) it will include a good mix of praise This is high profilediscipline The teacher is the boss and no child has the right to interfere withthe learning of any student Clear rules are laid out and consistently enforced

9 Assertive I-Messages

A component of Assertive Discipline these I-Messages are statements thatthe teacher uses when confronting a student who is misbehaving They areintended to be clear descriptions of what the student is suppose to do Theteacher who makes good use of this technique will focus the childrsquos attentionfirst and foremost on the behavior he wants not on the misbehavior ldquoI wantyou tordquo or ldquoI need you tordquo or ldquoI expect you tordquo

The inexperienced teacher may incorrectly try ldquoI want you to stoprdquo only todiscover that this usually triggers confrontation and denial The focus is onthe misbehavior and the student is quick to retort ldquoI wasnrsquot doing anythingrdquoor ldquoIt wasnrsquot my faultrdquo or ldquoSince when is there a rule againstrdquo andescalation has begun

10 Humanistic I-Messages

These I-messages are expressions of our feelings Thomas Gordon creatorof Teacher Effectiveness Training (TET) tells us to structure these messagesin three parts First include a description of the childrsquos behavior ldquoWhen youtalk while I talkrdquo Second relate the effect this behavior has on the teacherldquoI have to stop my teachingrdquo And third let the student know the feeling thatit generates in the teacher ldquowhich frustrates merdquo

A teacher distracted by a student who was constantly talking while he tried toteach once made this powerful expression of feelings ldquoI cannot imaginewhat I have done to you that I do not deserve the respectfrom you that I getfrom the others in this class If I have been rude to you or inconsiderate in any

way please let me know I feel as though I have somehow offended you andnow you are unwilling to show me respectrdquo The student did not talk during hislectures again for many weeks

11 Positive Discipline

Use classroom rules that describe the behaviors you want instead of listingthings the students cannot do Instead of ldquono-running in the roomrdquo use ldquomovethrough the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettle

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through the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettleconflicts appropriatelyrdquo Instead of ldquono gum chewingrdquo use ldquoleave gum athomerdquo Refer to your rules as expectations Let your students know this ishow you expect them to behave in your classroom

Make ample use of praise When you see goodbehavior acknowledge it This can be doneverbally of course but it doesnrsquot have to be Anod a smile or a ldquothumbs uprdquo will reinforce thebehavior

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices begin by placing a check in the appropriate column Then add your points Allow 4 points for each ldquousuallyrdquo and 2 points for each ldquosometimesrdquo and 0 points for each ldquoneverrdquo Rate your classroom disciplinary practices as follows 90-100 ndash Excellent 80-89 ndash Good 70-79 ndash Fair Below 70 ndash Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

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Classroom discipline and management causes the most fear andconsternation in new teachers However classroom managementis a skill that is not only learned but practiced daily Here are tentips that can lead to successful classroom management anddiscipline These tips can help you cut down on discipline problemsand leave you with fewer interruptions and disruptions

If you would like additional information check out this step-by-step look at how to handle discipline problems with effectiveclassroom management

1 Its Easier to Get EasierMany teachers make the mistake of starting the school year witha poor discipline plan Students quickly assess the situation ineach class and realize what they will be allowed to get away withOnce you set a precedent of allowing a lot of disruptions it can bevery hard to start better classroom management and disciplinetechniques However it is never tough to get easier as the yeargoes on While you dont have to follow the adage Never smileuntil Christmas it does have its merits

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2 Fairness is KeyStudents have a distinct sense of what is and what is not fair Youmust act fairly for all students if you expect to be respected Ifyou do not treat all students equitably you will be labelled asunfair students will not be keen to follow your rules Make surethat if your best student does something wrong they too getpunished for it

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3 Deal with Disruptions with as Little Interruption asPossibleWhen you have classroom disruptions it is imperative that youdeal with them immediately and with as little interruption of yourclass momentum as possible If students are talking amongstthemselves and you are having a classroom discussion ask one ofthem a question to try to get them back on track If you have tostop the flow of your lesson to deal with disruptions then you arerobbing students who want to learn of their precious in-class time

4 Avoid Confrontations in Front of StudentsWhenever there is a confrontation in class there is a winner and aloser Obviously as the teacher you need to keep order anddiscipline in your class However it is much better to deal withdiscipline issues privately than cause a student to lose face infront of their friends It is not a good idea to make an exampleout of a disciplinary issue Even though other students might getthe point you might have lost any chance of actually teachingthat student anything in your class

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5 Stop Disruptions with a Little HumorSometimes all it takes is for everyone to have a good laugh to getthings back on track in a classroom Many times howeverteachers confuse good humor with sarcasm While humor canquickly diffuse a situation sarcasm may harm your relationshipwith the students involved Use your best judgment but realizethat what some people think as funny others find to be offensive

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6 Keep High Expectations in Your ClassExpect that your students will behave not that they will disruptReinforce this with the way you speak to your students When youbegin the day tell your students your expectations For exampleyou might say During this whole group session I expect you toraise your hands and be recognized before you start speaking Ialso expect you to respect each others opinions and listen towhat each person has to say

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Free time is something teachers should avoid By allowingstudents time just to talk each day you are setting a precedentabout how you view academics and your subject To avoid thisoverplan When you have too much to cover youll never run outof lessons and you will avoid free time You can also fill up anyleft over time with mini-lessons

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8 Be ConsistentOne of the worst things you can do as a teacher is to not enforceyour rules consistently If one day you ignore misbehaviors andthe next day you jump on someone for the smallest infractionyour students will quickly lose respect for you Your students havethe right to expect you to basically be the same everydayMoodiness is not allowed Once your lose your students respectyou also lose their attention and their desire to please you

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9 Make Rules UnderstandableYou need to be selective in your class rules (no one can follow180 rules consistently) You also need to make them clearStudents should understand what is and what is not acceptableFurther you should make sure that the consequences for breakingyour rules are also clear and known beforehand

10 Start Fresh EverydayThis tip does not mean that you discount all previous infractionsie if they have three tardies then today means four However itdoes mean that you should start teaching your class each daywith the expectation that students will behave Dont assume thatbecause Julie has disrupted your class everyday for a week shewill disrupt it today By doing this you will not be treating Julieany differently and thereby setting her up to disrupt again (like aself-fulfilling prophecy) Read a personal example of this with mybest teaching experience

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The dayrsquos datelocation

Room set-upmdashhow will you work the room

Bell Activitiesmdashwhat where graded timed

Checking Attendance

Students who are tardy

Student receiving permission to speak comment ask questions leave desk

Students needing materialsmdashpencil pen paper textbook

Students coming to attentionmdashsignalexpectation

Student needing to throw paper away

Student needing to sharpen pencil

Student needing tissue

End of class dismissal

Student expectations for intercom announcementscalling students to office

Class Movement Going to PE library computer lab lunch

recess assemblies Class changes hall expectations Transitions in class

Situation

ProcedureExpectation

Student work

Heading of papers Passing in papers Use of penpencil Writing on back of paper Neatness Incompletelate work Due dates Makeup work for absent students Notebook expectationsgrading Homework-when how much grading etc

Student expectations for emergency situations Fireevacuation Bad weather Lockdown

Student expectations for Visitors in room Principal in room

Student needing to go to Office (referral errand etc) Nurse Counselor

Collection and distribution of student work

Ask-Pause-Call

Volunteers to answer

Choral Response

Signal Response

White Board Response

Going to Board

Substitute expectationsmdashteacherstudents

Situation

ProcedureExpectation

Random questioning of class

Think-Pair-Share

Group work expectations

Food drink candy gum in classroom

How will student assignments be posted

Breaking of rules Signal Consequences Writing referrals How will you keep up with

Students exchanginggrading papers

Students keeping progress reports

Positive incentives for students StudentLeader of the week Other incentivesrewards

Communication with parents Back to school letter Materials students will need for your class Positive contacts Parent contact log

Grade book maintenance Determining report card grades Recording grades (paperelectronic) Extra credit

Displaying student work

Students working on other assignments

Students writingpassing notes

Love amp Logic Page 1

Love allows children to grow through their mistakes Logic allows children to live with the consequences of their choices The Love and Logic Process

1 Shared Control Gain control by giving away the control you donrsquot need

2 Shared Thinking and Decision-Making Provide opportunities for the child to do the greatest amount of thinking and decision-making

3 Equal Shares of Consequences with Empathy An absence of anger causes a child to think and learn from hisher mistakes

4 Maintain the Childrsquos Self Concept Increased self-concept leads to improved behavior and improved achievement

Basic Love and Logic Disciplinary Interventions 1 The Evil Eye

Could also try a smile and a wink

2 Moving in on the Student Gentle hand on shoulderno pinched nerves

o Know your student before making any contact (some prefer not to be touched)

Not meant to embarrass or overpower student If student tries to make a big deal of the contact simply move away and

continue teaching

3 Proximity No eye contact is made with student Relocate yourself during teaching toward the student

4 Eye Contact and ldquoNordquo Head Shake

Let the student know you want the behavior to stop

Love amp Logic Page 2

5 ldquoLetrsquos Talk About This Laterrdquo If none of the previous interventions have been successful or if student

wants to challenge your request to discuss it later you can schedule a time to arguehellip1215 or 315 (Let me know Thanks) Move away from the student

Power struggles are difficult when students are allowed the opportunity to make a choice

6 ldquoCan You Save That Is This the Right Place for That Thanksrdquo

Let the student know you like them but cannot allow them to continue their behavior

Smilemdashthen ask if they can save it for another time or class It is important that you not appear upset with the student

7 Changing Location

Often easier and more effective than changing behavior Approach the student with a smile on your face and say ldquoWould you mind

sitting over there Thank yourdquo If the student says ldquoNo Irsquom not movingrdquo Smile at the student and

whisper ldquoWould you humor merdquo It is important to whisper so the student knows your conversation is as

private as possible If the student remains unwilling to change locations you might add (with

a smile) ldquoDidnrsquot I ask in a nice wayrdquo ldquoAnd yoursquore still not going to do it Really Thatrsquos hard for me to believerdquo

If it appears that you will be unable to avoid a power struggle at this point say ldquoThatrsquos ok I changed my mindrdquo

By asking questions you are not commanding significantly improving the chances of a winwin situation

Do not take time out from teaching the class to focus completely on one studentrsquos behavior

When you smile and say ldquoThank yourdquo at the end of a request and then move right on to what you were doing you send the message of expected cooperation to the student

8 ldquoIrdquo Messages

Part 1 Describe what is happening Part 2 Describe how that makes you feel Part 3 Identify the tangible effect of the other personrsquos behavior

ldquoI get distracted when there are pencils tappingrdquo To have the final word in these situations a self-referencing statement

that is difficult to counter as invalid might need to be used ldquoI just wanted you to know how I felt and I hope you will give it some thought Thank yourdquo

Love amp Logic Page 3

9 Enforceable Statements

Set limits by describing what you will allow or provide ldquoI listen to people who raise their handsrdquo ldquoI give credit for all papers on my desk at 315rdquo ldquoI dismiss people as soon as I see their desks are clearedrdquo

Talk about what you will do and involve only what you have absolute control overmdashyou

10 Providing Choices

When you give choices they must be legitimate and equally acceptable to yourself

11 Removing Student to Time Out

Place in your classroom with a visual barrier for students to go and think it over

ldquoOffice of productive thinkingrdquo or have the kids name it Opportunity for students to get away from their teacher for awhile Student may return when heshe feels able to handle the limits placed

upon the group (3-4 minutes is normally enough time for the student to decide they are ready to return)

Not appropriate to prescribe an amount of time (20 minutes) or to send homework with the student

Parents should be involved when students are frequently removed to time out

12 Evaluating Time Out

To enhance the effectiveness of time out focus the studentsrsquo thinking by asking the following questions (think through answers or write them down)

1 What happened 2 How did you feel 3 What did you do 4 How did it work out 5 What are you going to do next time

13 Use of the Building Administrator

ldquoOne of the first comments I made to the kids was that they never had to worry about being sent to the principal Their only worry was that they might wind up wishing they could go to the principal We were going to solve all problems hererdquo Send students to the office for a short cool-down time long enough for

both the student and teacher to get a different perspective

Love amp Logic Page 4

Principal tells student ldquoYou got in trouble with that teacher Wow Good luck Hope you get everything worked outrdquo

Teacherrsquos goal remain the ultimate authority figure in that studentrsquos life Removing students from the classroom conveys the message that you

cannot handle the student Send the message that you consider teaching students and managing

their behavior an important part of your responsibilities in educating your class

Itrsquos alright to complain about having no support from the principal provided you can describe what support looks like to you This presents the opportunity to find out if support looks the same to the principal

14 Giving an Appointment

Effective for students who use hit-and-run techniques They shout you say ldquoStop thatrdquo they say ldquoIrsquom not doing anythingrdquo

Walk by the student in a quiet voice say ldquoWersquoll have an appointment to discuss thatrdquo Then say ldquoSchool is out at 300 and I could meet you at 315 or 330 Which would be better for yourdquo

We can outthink kids if we donrsquot do it in the heat of battle

15 Creating a New Plan Sit down with the student and have a little conference

ldquoYoursquore welcome to go back out on the playground just as soon as you have a written plan that identifies what you will do instead of hitting the next time you feel like fighting No hurry Take your time

16 Applying Consequences

If you were going to issue a negative content message (ldquoYoursquore out of schoolrdquo) balance it with a positive ego message (ldquoWersquoll miss yourdquo) and always use empathy

ldquoLooks like you got caught fighting again What a bummer Those guys must have really made you mad to fight them like that I bet I would have felt the same way A fight like that will earn you how many days suspensionrdquo

17 Informational Letters

Informational telephone calls and letters have about the same effect so it doesnrsquot matter which is used

ldquoDear Mom yoursquore right it happened again Irsquom going to get a lsquoFrsquo in French Please donrsquot blame my teacher Shersquos worked hard Irsquove just been messing around too much Irsquom going to get my act togetherrdquo Signed ldquoDaniel who loves you dearlyrdquo

+++++HOW TO

IMPROVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

and BUILD A POSITIVE

CLIMATE FOR LEARNING AND

DISCIPLINE

for CLASSROOMMANAGEMENT

TEN TIPSpresents

visit edutopiaorg

WErsquoVE ALL HEARD THIS ABOUT STUDENTS ldquoIf they are engaged they are managedrdquo And this is absolutely the truth But we still need rules routines trust and student ownership to make a classroom run smoothly and effectively This guide will address those practical aspects of managing a classroom with suggestions and resources appropriate for grades K-12

Most of these tips are applicable to students of all ages but the actual techniques will look different for the various grades For instance Build Community (tip 1) might mean playing name games with elementary students but involve setting up a photo booth for middle school students Tip 8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals may sound like itrsquos all about elementary learners but look for suggestions to make the morning meeting an important part of the day for teens and tweens too

During my first year in the classroom a seasoned teacher told me ldquoYou are as much an ethics teachers as you are an English teacherrdquo What she meant was that literature brings along life lessons and themes so itrsquos inevitable that you end up deeply discussing morals what is right and wrong and wise choices versus poor decisions Itrsquos no accident then that the ten tips offered here also give a noticeable nod to social and emotional learning or SEL (httpwwwedutopiaorgsocial-emotional-learning) an approach that teaches children how to handle challenging situations manage their emotions and form positive relationships

And finally we all know there are more than ten tips for great classroom management so be sure to visit Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

mdashRebecca Alber Edutopia blogger former high school teacher and

online education teacher at Stanford University

TIP LIST

1 Build Community

2 Design a Safe Friendly and Well-Managed Classroom Environment

3 Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and Consequences

4 Create a Variety of Communication Channels

5 Always Be Calm Fair and Consistent

6 Know the Students You Teach

7 Address Conflict Quickly and Wisely

8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals

9 Keep It Real

Partner with Parents and Guardians

10

Ten Tips for Classroom ManagementHow to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Related Resources

Read ldquoHow to Develop Positive Classroom Managementrdquo an Edutopia article on the correlation between relationships and classroom management httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management- relationships-strategies-tips

Edutopiarsquos Schools That Work series spotlights Louisville Kentuckyrsquos Jefferson County Public Schools to show how they integrate social and emotional learning into their curriculum Get suggestions for building relationships with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-how-to-build-relationships -worksheetpdf

Are you looking for more examples of effective classroom-management techniques such as hand signals to use with primary or older students Watch this Edutopia video Classroom-Management Tips for Teachers httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-teacher-tips-video

Build CommunityBUILDING CARING RELATIONSHIPS with students is the cornerstone of good classroom management Building these relationshipsmdashteacher-student student-student classroom-communitymdashand creating the time and space to do so in the beginning of the year and throughout the following months can make or break a classroom Simply put when there is care in the air there will be significantly fewer behavioral problems

Greet your students at the door This simple gesture creates that moment when you and the student make eye contact speak directly to each other (ldquogood morningrdquo) and have a connection This may be the only one-on-one you have that day with the student but it has great value When you model a respect-ful way to greet another human being you are implicitly telling each student that this is how we will communicate with each other

Get to know one another Teachers and students begin learning one anotherrsquos names the first day of school and should be able to address one another by name within two weeks Use engaging age-appropriate activities (httpwilderdomcomgamesNameGameshtml) for learning names and for getting acquainted As students learn more and more about one another connections will begin to happen This inevitably leads to more empathy and understanding and ultimately caring relationships with a lot less classroom conflict

Student photos will help you connect names and faces In this article from the NEArsquos website retired middle school teacher Phil Nast recalls some favorite photo tips such as having students create their own passports as a first-day-of-school activity httpwwwneaorgtoolsgetting-to-know-each-otherhtml

With the right app you can even set up a photo booth in a corner of your classroommdashsomething that should appeal to tweens and teens Herersquos an example using the iPad httpwwwapplecomipadbuilt-in-appsphotoboothhtml

Veteran educator Peter Pappas recommends using the first day of school to encourage teens to multitask to get students thinking at the same time theyrsquore getting acquainted He explains on his CopyPaste blog how an engaging activity like solving a mystery can deliver multiple benefits httpwwwpeterpappascom201008first-day-school-engage-problem- solve-how-to-get-students-thinkinghtml

Definitely take the time and energy to continue growing community and relationships in the classroom The payoff is worth the effort

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1

EDUTOPIAORG3 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Check out ldquoHow Can We Improve School Disciplinerdquo from Educational Researcher httpwwwaeranetupload-edFilesPublicationsJournals Educational_Researcher3901 048-058_02EDR10pdf

Get more tips for good classroom design in this Edutopia article ldquoGive Your Space the Right Designrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-space-design- feng-shui

Download this list of effective cooperative-learning activities from the Jefferson County Public Schools httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-collaborative-cooperative-learningpdf

Design a Safe Well-Managed and Friendly Classroom EnvironmentTHE RIGHT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT helps create a positive learning community When students walk into a classroom they need to feel ownership Their writing assignments and projects should prevail on the walls and they should have easy access to supplies and handouts and a place to turn in class assignments

Ask students to be designers of their room They choose where to hang the dioramas on photosynthesis or the book reports and they get to do the hanging Also charts directionsmdashany permanent postersmdashshould be written by student hands The more they see themselves in the environment the more they feel valued (and the fewer number of conflicts we teachers will have with them)

Howrsquos the lighting in your classroom Try making small adjustments such as bringing in a few floor lamps and turning off some of the fluorescent lights This can create a calmer less institutional vibe Learn more about lighting in this Edutopia primer ldquoWhat They See Is What We Get A Primer on Lightrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgwhat-they-see-what-we-get

Moving desks and trying different table configurations can also create a more friendly setting thatrsquos better suited for collaboration Social and emotional learning emphasizes student-centered cooperative learning This means you will cluster desks into groups or move students so they face one another This may make your classroom a bit louder but it helps grow a community of learners a lot more quickly than rows of desks facing the front of the class Take the plunge and just do it

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2

EDUTOPIAORG4 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases

Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf

Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf

The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project

Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)

Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences

The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together

Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence

Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video

The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action

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3

EDUTOPIAORG5 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml

Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf

Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano

Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher

Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better

Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide

them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)

Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)

Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo

Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish

Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html

When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible

Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach

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4

EDUTOPIAORG6 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz

Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos

Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197

Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments

Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)

Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms

Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them

Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules

To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student

another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences

whereas routines come with reminders

Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe

Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see

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5

EDUTOPIAORG7 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education

For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm

Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf

Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges

The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml

Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum

and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and

reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming

academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of

the students she teaches

When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand

How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf

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6

EDUTOPIAORG8 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video

Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video

Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video

What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25

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7

EDUTOPIAORG9 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains

Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational

And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo

When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully

Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc

Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance

Related Resources

Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video

Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management

Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february

Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen

Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock

Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)

Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like

EDUTOPIAORG10 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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8

Related Resources

Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class

Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide

What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias

Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management

Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible

Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on

Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs

Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered

Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals

(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)

Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study

To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo

If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss

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9

EDUTOPIAORG11 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)

This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment

Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide

Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations

Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians

Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers

Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families

Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call

Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship

When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo

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12 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

RESEARCH+++++

ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf

ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach

ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx

BOOKS+++++

Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom

The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book

The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School

Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn

Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care

Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities

WEBSITES+++++

Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg

Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning

National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg

WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg

Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg

Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg

National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml

Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom

Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

Bonus More Classroom Management Resources

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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically

create more problems than they solve

Problems with Immediate Consequences

1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching

2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child

3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset

4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response

5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out

6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up

7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences

8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence

Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how

The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

Love and Logic Solution

The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401

1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom

copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065

Student Discipline Course of Action

Student does not follow a classroom

or school rule

Is it a serious

incident

(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)

Follow established classroom

consequences

(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)

Refer student to administration with discipline referral

No

Yes

Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary

action

Student returns to class

Feedback is provided to the

staff member on action taken

A conference with administratorteacher or

administratorteacherstudent is held

Document the incident

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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM

Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn

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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you

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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit

determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and

administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to

effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know

A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently

about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to

what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen

powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along

Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the

students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising

awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest

of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic

(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)

What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works

Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet

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8313 Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas

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72313 Discipline by Design

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If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

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middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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bull Begin a new activity bull Offer a choice bull Use humor bull Provide positive reinforcement bull Wait quietly until everyone is on task bull Ask a directed question

Calming Routines

Many teachers have found that the best way to start the school day is to greet each student personally as he or she enters the classroom They use the opportunity to establish rapport and to deal with such minor problems as gum chewing boisterous behavior bad moods or unwanted materials quietly and discretely -- before they can erupt into public confrontations that threaten control and disrupt the class A warm personal welcome sets the tone for the day One teacher we know offers students a choice of three greetings -- a handshake a high five or a hug Their responses she says tell her a lot about how each student is feeling that day

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by Michael Linsin on July 20 2013

This week wersquore going to visit five classroom management tips all teachers can

benefit from new and veteran alike

But what makes these tips different than the usual fare is that theyrsquore so often overlooked ignored or just plainforgotten Sneak a peak into a hundred classrooms and yoursquoll find few if any teachers actually following them

Those who do however those who make these essential tips part of who they are and how they run their

classroom have an uncanny ability to create the kind of happy but peaceful learning experience students love

being part of

They have what students parents and fellow teachers struggle to put their finger on when describing those rare

individuals with a natural gift for their profession But the truth is the ability to create a dream class is available to

everyone

The tips below form the backbone of an approach to classroom management that will pave the way to

extraordinary teachingmdashif only yoursquoll make the commitment to following them

1 Teach highly detailed routines for every repeatable moment

Well-taught routines performed with excellence are among the clearest indicators of exceptional teaching They

make everything for the teacher easier save loads of learning time dramatically cut down on misbehavior and

help students stay focused on whatrsquos important

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Begin the first day of school modeling every repeatable moment of your school day Show your students

explicitly step-by-tiny-step how to enter the classroom in the morning how to ask a question how to turn in

work and how to perform every other routine that make up the common movements and transitions of your

classroom

2 Make an unwavering commitment to your classroom management plan

An inconsistently followed classroom management plan is one of the most common teacher mistakes Itrsquos also

among the most detrimental Because every time a rule is broken and you let it go you lose a layer of trust from

your students cause resentment and jealousy and send the unmistakable message that you donrsquot really mean

what you say

Furthermore teachers who fail to rely on a clearly defined plan for holding students accountable inevitably makebehavior worse by falling into hurtful methods like yelling scolding and sarcasm They also tend to take

misbehavior personally have poor relationships with students and experience mountains of stress

3 Build a behavior-influencing relationship with your students

Having a positive relationship with students makes everything easier particularly classroom management When

your students like you and trust you theyrsquoll want to please you which in turn gives you powerful leverage toinfluence their behavior And the best news is it isnrsquot difficult

If yoursquore merely pleasant in your interactions with students if yoursquore open to laughter and seeing the humor in

your classroom and in the unique and wonderful personalities of your students then behavior-influencing rapportwill grow naturally Your students will look up to you and be drawn to you organically and without strategic

effort

4 Spend more time observing and less time micromanaging

Most teachers talk too much help too much and are seen too much The truth is micromanagement breedsneedy demanding and dependent students who expect from you what they can readily do for themselvesIronically it also causes them to grow tired of your constant intrusive presence

So instead of buzzing around the room reteaching one student after another focus your energy on delivering

clear-cut efficient and high-impact lessons a thorough checking of understanding and an expectation of silentfocused independent practicemdashwhile you observe closely from a short distance

5 Take responsibility for your studentsmdashboth their learning and behavior

In our profession perhaps more than any other itrsquos easymdashtoo easymdashto point the finger at outside

circumstances There are dozens of ready-made justifications for why your students misbehave why theyrsquoredisrespectful why they donrsquot listen or do their homework or work together etc

But in the end blaming parents video games or the neighborhood they live in for example solves nothing and

makes creating the classroom you really want an impossibility Itrsquos also akin to giving up on them pigeonholingtheir behavior and limiting their potential

When you take responsibility however when you stand up and say ldquoItrsquos up to me right now and at this

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schoolrdquo there are no limits

The Perfect Time

Summer vacation is the perfect time to take inventory of the previous school year Itrsquos the perfect time to discard

bad habits turn over a new leaf and commit to being the teacher you really want to be

The five classroom management tips above represent a wonderful glorious beginning and a future of unlimitedpossibility

But they do take commitment They do take a setting aside of some of your natural instincts habits and crutches

in favor of what really works in the classroom

Itrsquos scary to step out into the unknown Itrsquos scary to dare yourself to be more than just another teacher Itrsquosscary to think that your professional dreams really can come true

But if you can take that first step on that first day of school then you can take another And another

Itrsquos doable and within your grasp

Just reach out a little farther

And take it

Note If yoursquore new to Smart Classroom Management and have questions about the topics above please visit

our archive as well as the books Dream Class and The Classroom Management Secret

Also we were honored this week to be included in the 151 leading sites for elementary educators You can findthe list here

Finally if you havenrsquot done so already please join us Itrsquos free Click here and begin receiving classroom

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11 Techniques for Better Classroom Discipline

Here are eleven techniques that you can usein your classroom that will help you achieveeffective group management and control Theyhave been adapted from an article called APrimer on Classroom Discipline PrinciplesOld and New by Thomas R McDaniel PhiDelta Kappan September 1986

1 Focusing

Be sure you have the attention of everyone inyour classroom before you start your lessonDonrsquot attempt to teach over the chatter ofstudents who are not paying attention

Inexperienced teachers sometimes think that by beginning their lesson theclass will settle down The children will see that things are underway now andit is time to go to work Sometimes this works but the children are also goingto think that you are willing to compete with them that you donrsquot mind talkingwhile they talk or that you are willing to speak louder so that they can finishtheir conversation even after you have started the lesson They get the ideathat you accept their inattention and that it is permissible to talk while you arepresenting a lesson

The focusing technique means that you will demand their attention before youbegin It means that you will wait and not start until everyone has settleddown Experienced teachers know that silence on their part is very effectiveThey will punctuate their waiting by extending it 3 to 5 seconds after theclassroom is completely quiet Then they begin their lesson using a quietervoice than normal

A soft spoken teacher often has a calmer quieter classroom than one with astronger voice Her students sit still in order to hear what she says

2 Direct Instruction

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Uncertainty increases the level of excitement in the classroom The techniqueof direct instruction is to begin each class by telling the students exactly whatwill be happening The teacher outlines what he and the students will bedoing this period He may set time limits for some tasks

An effective way to marry this technique with the first one is to include time atthe end of the period for students to do activities of their choosing Theteacher may finish the description of the hourrsquos activities with ldquoAnd I think wewill have some time at the end of the period for you to chat with your friendsgo to the library or catch up on work for other classesrdquo

The teacher is more willing to wait for class attention when he knows there isextra time to meet his goals and objectives The students soon realize thatthe more time the teacher waits for their attention the less free time theyhave at the end of the hour

3 Monitoring

The key to this principle is to circulate Get up and get around the roomWhile your students are working make the rounds Check on their progress

An effective teacher will make a pass through the whole room about twominutes after the students have started a written assignment She checksthat each student has started that the children are on the correct page andthat everyone has put their names on their papers The delay is importantShe wants her students to have a problem or two finished so she can checkthat answers are correctly labeled or in complete sentences She providesindividualized instruction as needed

Students who are not yet quite on task will be quick to get going as they seeher approach Those that were distracted or slow to get started can benudged along

The teacher does not interrupt the class or try to make generalannouncements unless she notices that several students have difficulty withthe same thing The teacher uses a quiet voice and her students appreciateher personal and positive attention

4 Modeling

McDaniel tells us of a saying that goes ldquoValues are caught not taughtrdquoTeachers who are courteous prompt enthusiastic in control patient andorganized provide examples for their students through their own behaviorThe ldquodo as I say not as I dordquo teachers send mixed messages that confuse

students and invite misbehavior

If you want students to use quiet voices in your classroom while they workyou too will use a quiet voice as you move through the room helpingyoungsters

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youngsters

5 Non-Verbal Cuing

A standard item in the classroom of the 1950rsquos was the clerkrsquos bell A shinynickelbell sat on the teacherrsquos desk With one tap of the button on top he hadeveryonersquos attention Teachers have shown a lot of ingenuity over the years inmaking use of non-verbal cues in the classroom Some flip light switchesOthers keep clickers in their pockets

Non-verbal cues can also be facial expressions body posture and handsignals Care should be given in choosing the types of cues you use in yourclassroom Take time to explain what you want the students to do when youuse your cues

6 Environmental Control

A classroom can be a warm cheery place Students enjoy an environmentthat changes periodically Study centers with pictures and color inviteenthusiasm for your subject

Young people like to know about you and your interests Include personalitems in your classroom A family picture or a few items from a hobby orcollection on your desk will trigger personal conversations with your studentsAs they get to know you better you will see fewer problems with discipline

Just as you may want to enrich your classroom there are times when youmay want to impoverish it as well You may need a quiet corner with fewdistractions Some students will get caught up in visual exploration For themthe splash and the color is a siren that pulls them off task They may needmore ldquovanillardquo and less ldquorocky-roadrdquo Have a quiet place where you can steerthese youngsters Let them get their work done first and then come back toexplore and enjoy the rest of the room

7 Low-Profile Intervention

Most students are sent to the principalrsquos office as a result of confrontationalescalation The teacher has called them on a lesser offense but in themoments that follow the student and the teacher are swept up in a verbalmaelstrom Much of this can be avoided when the teacherrsquos intervention isquiet and calm

An effective teacher will take care that the student is not rewarded for

misbehavior by becoming the focus of attention She monitors the activity inher classroom moving around the room She anticipates problems beforethey occur Her approach to a misbehaving student is inconspicuous Othersin the class are not distracted

While lecturing to her class this teacher makes effective use of name-dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops the

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dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops theyoungsterrsquos name into her dialogue in a natural way ldquoAnd you see David wecarry the one to the tens columnrdquo David hears his name and is drawn backon task The rest of the class doesnrsquot seem to notice

8 Assertive Discipline

This is traditional limit setting authoritarianism When executed as presentedby Lee Canter (who has made this form a discipline one of the most widelyknown and practiced) it will include a good mix of praise This is high profilediscipline The teacher is the boss and no child has the right to interfere withthe learning of any student Clear rules are laid out and consistently enforced

9 Assertive I-Messages

A component of Assertive Discipline these I-Messages are statements thatthe teacher uses when confronting a student who is misbehaving They areintended to be clear descriptions of what the student is suppose to do Theteacher who makes good use of this technique will focus the childrsquos attentionfirst and foremost on the behavior he wants not on the misbehavior ldquoI wantyou tordquo or ldquoI need you tordquo or ldquoI expect you tordquo

The inexperienced teacher may incorrectly try ldquoI want you to stoprdquo only todiscover that this usually triggers confrontation and denial The focus is onthe misbehavior and the student is quick to retort ldquoI wasnrsquot doing anythingrdquoor ldquoIt wasnrsquot my faultrdquo or ldquoSince when is there a rule againstrdquo andescalation has begun

10 Humanistic I-Messages

These I-messages are expressions of our feelings Thomas Gordon creatorof Teacher Effectiveness Training (TET) tells us to structure these messagesin three parts First include a description of the childrsquos behavior ldquoWhen youtalk while I talkrdquo Second relate the effect this behavior has on the teacherldquoI have to stop my teachingrdquo And third let the student know the feeling thatit generates in the teacher ldquowhich frustrates merdquo

A teacher distracted by a student who was constantly talking while he tried toteach once made this powerful expression of feelings ldquoI cannot imaginewhat I have done to you that I do not deserve the respectfrom you that I getfrom the others in this class If I have been rude to you or inconsiderate in any

way please let me know I feel as though I have somehow offended you andnow you are unwilling to show me respectrdquo The student did not talk during hislectures again for many weeks

11 Positive Discipline

Use classroom rules that describe the behaviors you want instead of listingthings the students cannot do Instead of ldquono-running in the roomrdquo use ldquomovethrough the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettle

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through the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettleconflicts appropriatelyrdquo Instead of ldquono gum chewingrdquo use ldquoleave gum athomerdquo Refer to your rules as expectations Let your students know this ishow you expect them to behave in your classroom

Make ample use of praise When you see goodbehavior acknowledge it This can be doneverbally of course but it doesnrsquot have to be Anod a smile or a ldquothumbs uprdquo will reinforce thebehavior

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices begin by placing a check in the appropriate column Then add your points Allow 4 points for each ldquousuallyrdquo and 2 points for each ldquosometimesrdquo and 0 points for each ldquoneverrdquo Rate your classroom disciplinary practices as follows 90-100 ndash Excellent 80-89 ndash Good 70-79 ndash Fair Below 70 ndash Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

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Classroom discipline and management causes the most fear andconsternation in new teachers However classroom managementis a skill that is not only learned but practiced daily Here are tentips that can lead to successful classroom management anddiscipline These tips can help you cut down on discipline problemsand leave you with fewer interruptions and disruptions

If you would like additional information check out this step-by-step look at how to handle discipline problems with effectiveclassroom management

1 Its Easier to Get EasierMany teachers make the mistake of starting the school year witha poor discipline plan Students quickly assess the situation ineach class and realize what they will be allowed to get away withOnce you set a precedent of allowing a lot of disruptions it can bevery hard to start better classroom management and disciplinetechniques However it is never tough to get easier as the yeargoes on While you dont have to follow the adage Never smileuntil Christmas it does have its merits

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2 Fairness is KeyStudents have a distinct sense of what is and what is not fair Youmust act fairly for all students if you expect to be respected Ifyou do not treat all students equitably you will be labelled asunfair students will not be keen to follow your rules Make surethat if your best student does something wrong they too getpunished for it

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3 Deal with Disruptions with as Little Interruption asPossibleWhen you have classroom disruptions it is imperative that youdeal with them immediately and with as little interruption of yourclass momentum as possible If students are talking amongstthemselves and you are having a classroom discussion ask one ofthem a question to try to get them back on track If you have tostop the flow of your lesson to deal with disruptions then you arerobbing students who want to learn of their precious in-class time

4 Avoid Confrontations in Front of StudentsWhenever there is a confrontation in class there is a winner and aloser Obviously as the teacher you need to keep order anddiscipline in your class However it is much better to deal withdiscipline issues privately than cause a student to lose face infront of their friends It is not a good idea to make an exampleout of a disciplinary issue Even though other students might getthe point you might have lost any chance of actually teachingthat student anything in your class

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5 Stop Disruptions with a Little HumorSometimes all it takes is for everyone to have a good laugh to getthings back on track in a classroom Many times howeverteachers confuse good humor with sarcasm While humor canquickly diffuse a situation sarcasm may harm your relationshipwith the students involved Use your best judgment but realizethat what some people think as funny others find to be offensive

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6 Keep High Expectations in Your ClassExpect that your students will behave not that they will disruptReinforce this with the way you speak to your students When youbegin the day tell your students your expectations For exampleyou might say During this whole group session I expect you toraise your hands and be recognized before you start speaking Ialso expect you to respect each others opinions and listen towhat each person has to say

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Free time is something teachers should avoid By allowingstudents time just to talk each day you are setting a precedentabout how you view academics and your subject To avoid thisoverplan When you have too much to cover youll never run outof lessons and you will avoid free time You can also fill up anyleft over time with mini-lessons

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8 Be ConsistentOne of the worst things you can do as a teacher is to not enforceyour rules consistently If one day you ignore misbehaviors andthe next day you jump on someone for the smallest infractionyour students will quickly lose respect for you Your students havethe right to expect you to basically be the same everydayMoodiness is not allowed Once your lose your students respectyou also lose their attention and their desire to please you

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9 Make Rules UnderstandableYou need to be selective in your class rules (no one can follow180 rules consistently) You also need to make them clearStudents should understand what is and what is not acceptableFurther you should make sure that the consequences for breakingyour rules are also clear and known beforehand

10 Start Fresh EverydayThis tip does not mean that you discount all previous infractionsie if they have three tardies then today means four However itdoes mean that you should start teaching your class each daywith the expectation that students will behave Dont assume thatbecause Julie has disrupted your class everyday for a week shewill disrupt it today By doing this you will not be treating Julieany differently and thereby setting her up to disrupt again (like aself-fulfilling prophecy) Read a personal example of this with mybest teaching experience

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Situation ProcedureExpectation Students enteringleaving class

Entering beforeafter tardy bell Leaving before end of class

The dayrsquos datelocation

Room set-upmdashhow will you work the room

Bell Activitiesmdashwhat where graded timed

Checking Attendance

Students who are tardy

Student receiving permission to speak comment ask questions leave desk

Students needing materialsmdashpencil pen paper textbook

Students coming to attentionmdashsignalexpectation

Student needing to throw paper away

Student needing to sharpen pencil

Student needing tissue

End of class dismissal

Student expectations for intercom announcementscalling students to office

Class Movement Going to PE library computer lab lunch

recess assemblies Class changes hall expectations Transitions in class

Situation

ProcedureExpectation

Student work

Heading of papers Passing in papers Use of penpencil Writing on back of paper Neatness Incompletelate work Due dates Makeup work for absent students Notebook expectationsgrading Homework-when how much grading etc

Student expectations for emergency situations Fireevacuation Bad weather Lockdown

Student expectations for Visitors in room Principal in room

Student needing to go to Office (referral errand etc) Nurse Counselor

Collection and distribution of student work

Ask-Pause-Call

Volunteers to answer

Choral Response

Signal Response

White Board Response

Going to Board

Substitute expectationsmdashteacherstudents

Situation

ProcedureExpectation

Random questioning of class

Think-Pair-Share

Group work expectations

Food drink candy gum in classroom

How will student assignments be posted

Breaking of rules Signal Consequences Writing referrals How will you keep up with

Students exchanginggrading papers

Students keeping progress reports

Positive incentives for students StudentLeader of the week Other incentivesrewards

Communication with parents Back to school letter Materials students will need for your class Positive contacts Parent contact log

Grade book maintenance Determining report card grades Recording grades (paperelectronic) Extra credit

Displaying student work

Students working on other assignments

Students writingpassing notes

Love amp Logic Page 1

Love allows children to grow through their mistakes Logic allows children to live with the consequences of their choices The Love and Logic Process

1 Shared Control Gain control by giving away the control you donrsquot need

2 Shared Thinking and Decision-Making Provide opportunities for the child to do the greatest amount of thinking and decision-making

3 Equal Shares of Consequences with Empathy An absence of anger causes a child to think and learn from hisher mistakes

4 Maintain the Childrsquos Self Concept Increased self-concept leads to improved behavior and improved achievement

Basic Love and Logic Disciplinary Interventions 1 The Evil Eye

Could also try a smile and a wink

2 Moving in on the Student Gentle hand on shoulderno pinched nerves

o Know your student before making any contact (some prefer not to be touched)

Not meant to embarrass or overpower student If student tries to make a big deal of the contact simply move away and

continue teaching

3 Proximity No eye contact is made with student Relocate yourself during teaching toward the student

4 Eye Contact and ldquoNordquo Head Shake

Let the student know you want the behavior to stop

Love amp Logic Page 2

5 ldquoLetrsquos Talk About This Laterrdquo If none of the previous interventions have been successful or if student

wants to challenge your request to discuss it later you can schedule a time to arguehellip1215 or 315 (Let me know Thanks) Move away from the student

Power struggles are difficult when students are allowed the opportunity to make a choice

6 ldquoCan You Save That Is This the Right Place for That Thanksrdquo

Let the student know you like them but cannot allow them to continue their behavior

Smilemdashthen ask if they can save it for another time or class It is important that you not appear upset with the student

7 Changing Location

Often easier and more effective than changing behavior Approach the student with a smile on your face and say ldquoWould you mind

sitting over there Thank yourdquo If the student says ldquoNo Irsquom not movingrdquo Smile at the student and

whisper ldquoWould you humor merdquo It is important to whisper so the student knows your conversation is as

private as possible If the student remains unwilling to change locations you might add (with

a smile) ldquoDidnrsquot I ask in a nice wayrdquo ldquoAnd yoursquore still not going to do it Really Thatrsquos hard for me to believerdquo

If it appears that you will be unable to avoid a power struggle at this point say ldquoThatrsquos ok I changed my mindrdquo

By asking questions you are not commanding significantly improving the chances of a winwin situation

Do not take time out from teaching the class to focus completely on one studentrsquos behavior

When you smile and say ldquoThank yourdquo at the end of a request and then move right on to what you were doing you send the message of expected cooperation to the student

8 ldquoIrdquo Messages

Part 1 Describe what is happening Part 2 Describe how that makes you feel Part 3 Identify the tangible effect of the other personrsquos behavior

ldquoI get distracted when there are pencils tappingrdquo To have the final word in these situations a self-referencing statement

that is difficult to counter as invalid might need to be used ldquoI just wanted you to know how I felt and I hope you will give it some thought Thank yourdquo

Love amp Logic Page 3

9 Enforceable Statements

Set limits by describing what you will allow or provide ldquoI listen to people who raise their handsrdquo ldquoI give credit for all papers on my desk at 315rdquo ldquoI dismiss people as soon as I see their desks are clearedrdquo

Talk about what you will do and involve only what you have absolute control overmdashyou

10 Providing Choices

When you give choices they must be legitimate and equally acceptable to yourself

11 Removing Student to Time Out

Place in your classroom with a visual barrier for students to go and think it over

ldquoOffice of productive thinkingrdquo or have the kids name it Opportunity for students to get away from their teacher for awhile Student may return when heshe feels able to handle the limits placed

upon the group (3-4 minutes is normally enough time for the student to decide they are ready to return)

Not appropriate to prescribe an amount of time (20 minutes) or to send homework with the student

Parents should be involved when students are frequently removed to time out

12 Evaluating Time Out

To enhance the effectiveness of time out focus the studentsrsquo thinking by asking the following questions (think through answers or write them down)

1 What happened 2 How did you feel 3 What did you do 4 How did it work out 5 What are you going to do next time

13 Use of the Building Administrator

ldquoOne of the first comments I made to the kids was that they never had to worry about being sent to the principal Their only worry was that they might wind up wishing they could go to the principal We were going to solve all problems hererdquo Send students to the office for a short cool-down time long enough for

both the student and teacher to get a different perspective

Love amp Logic Page 4

Principal tells student ldquoYou got in trouble with that teacher Wow Good luck Hope you get everything worked outrdquo

Teacherrsquos goal remain the ultimate authority figure in that studentrsquos life Removing students from the classroom conveys the message that you

cannot handle the student Send the message that you consider teaching students and managing

their behavior an important part of your responsibilities in educating your class

Itrsquos alright to complain about having no support from the principal provided you can describe what support looks like to you This presents the opportunity to find out if support looks the same to the principal

14 Giving an Appointment

Effective for students who use hit-and-run techniques They shout you say ldquoStop thatrdquo they say ldquoIrsquom not doing anythingrdquo

Walk by the student in a quiet voice say ldquoWersquoll have an appointment to discuss thatrdquo Then say ldquoSchool is out at 300 and I could meet you at 315 or 330 Which would be better for yourdquo

We can outthink kids if we donrsquot do it in the heat of battle

15 Creating a New Plan Sit down with the student and have a little conference

ldquoYoursquore welcome to go back out on the playground just as soon as you have a written plan that identifies what you will do instead of hitting the next time you feel like fighting No hurry Take your time

16 Applying Consequences

If you were going to issue a negative content message (ldquoYoursquore out of schoolrdquo) balance it with a positive ego message (ldquoWersquoll miss yourdquo) and always use empathy

ldquoLooks like you got caught fighting again What a bummer Those guys must have really made you mad to fight them like that I bet I would have felt the same way A fight like that will earn you how many days suspensionrdquo

17 Informational Letters

Informational telephone calls and letters have about the same effect so it doesnrsquot matter which is used

ldquoDear Mom yoursquore right it happened again Irsquom going to get a lsquoFrsquo in French Please donrsquot blame my teacher Shersquos worked hard Irsquove just been messing around too much Irsquom going to get my act togetherrdquo Signed ldquoDaniel who loves you dearlyrdquo

+++++HOW TO

IMPROVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

and BUILD A POSITIVE

CLIMATE FOR LEARNING AND

DISCIPLINE

for CLASSROOMMANAGEMENT

TEN TIPSpresents

visit edutopiaorg

WErsquoVE ALL HEARD THIS ABOUT STUDENTS ldquoIf they are engaged they are managedrdquo And this is absolutely the truth But we still need rules routines trust and student ownership to make a classroom run smoothly and effectively This guide will address those practical aspects of managing a classroom with suggestions and resources appropriate for grades K-12

Most of these tips are applicable to students of all ages but the actual techniques will look different for the various grades For instance Build Community (tip 1) might mean playing name games with elementary students but involve setting up a photo booth for middle school students Tip 8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals may sound like itrsquos all about elementary learners but look for suggestions to make the morning meeting an important part of the day for teens and tweens too

During my first year in the classroom a seasoned teacher told me ldquoYou are as much an ethics teachers as you are an English teacherrdquo What she meant was that literature brings along life lessons and themes so itrsquos inevitable that you end up deeply discussing morals what is right and wrong and wise choices versus poor decisions Itrsquos no accident then that the ten tips offered here also give a noticeable nod to social and emotional learning or SEL (httpwwwedutopiaorgsocial-emotional-learning) an approach that teaches children how to handle challenging situations manage their emotions and form positive relationships

And finally we all know there are more than ten tips for great classroom management so be sure to visit Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

mdashRebecca Alber Edutopia blogger former high school teacher and

online education teacher at Stanford University

TIP LIST

1 Build Community

2 Design a Safe Friendly and Well-Managed Classroom Environment

3 Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and Consequences

4 Create a Variety of Communication Channels

5 Always Be Calm Fair and Consistent

6 Know the Students You Teach

7 Address Conflict Quickly and Wisely

8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals

9 Keep It Real

Partner with Parents and Guardians

10

Ten Tips for Classroom ManagementHow to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Related Resources

Read ldquoHow to Develop Positive Classroom Managementrdquo an Edutopia article on the correlation between relationships and classroom management httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management- relationships-strategies-tips

Edutopiarsquos Schools That Work series spotlights Louisville Kentuckyrsquos Jefferson County Public Schools to show how they integrate social and emotional learning into their curriculum Get suggestions for building relationships with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-how-to-build-relationships -worksheetpdf

Are you looking for more examples of effective classroom-management techniques such as hand signals to use with primary or older students Watch this Edutopia video Classroom-Management Tips for Teachers httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-teacher-tips-video

Build CommunityBUILDING CARING RELATIONSHIPS with students is the cornerstone of good classroom management Building these relationshipsmdashteacher-student student-student classroom-communitymdashand creating the time and space to do so in the beginning of the year and throughout the following months can make or break a classroom Simply put when there is care in the air there will be significantly fewer behavioral problems

Greet your students at the door This simple gesture creates that moment when you and the student make eye contact speak directly to each other (ldquogood morningrdquo) and have a connection This may be the only one-on-one you have that day with the student but it has great value When you model a respect-ful way to greet another human being you are implicitly telling each student that this is how we will communicate with each other

Get to know one another Teachers and students begin learning one anotherrsquos names the first day of school and should be able to address one another by name within two weeks Use engaging age-appropriate activities (httpwilderdomcomgamesNameGameshtml) for learning names and for getting acquainted As students learn more and more about one another connections will begin to happen This inevitably leads to more empathy and understanding and ultimately caring relationships with a lot less classroom conflict

Student photos will help you connect names and faces In this article from the NEArsquos website retired middle school teacher Phil Nast recalls some favorite photo tips such as having students create their own passports as a first-day-of-school activity httpwwwneaorgtoolsgetting-to-know-each-otherhtml

With the right app you can even set up a photo booth in a corner of your classroommdashsomething that should appeal to tweens and teens Herersquos an example using the iPad httpwwwapplecomipadbuilt-in-appsphotoboothhtml

Veteran educator Peter Pappas recommends using the first day of school to encourage teens to multitask to get students thinking at the same time theyrsquore getting acquainted He explains on his CopyPaste blog how an engaging activity like solving a mystery can deliver multiple benefits httpwwwpeterpappascom201008first-day-school-engage-problem- solve-how-to-get-students-thinkinghtml

Definitely take the time and energy to continue growing community and relationships in the classroom The payoff is worth the effort

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Related Resources

Check out ldquoHow Can We Improve School Disciplinerdquo from Educational Researcher httpwwwaeranetupload-edFilesPublicationsJournals Educational_Researcher3901 048-058_02EDR10pdf

Get more tips for good classroom design in this Edutopia article ldquoGive Your Space the Right Designrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-space-design- feng-shui

Download this list of effective cooperative-learning activities from the Jefferson County Public Schools httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-collaborative-cooperative-learningpdf

Design a Safe Well-Managed and Friendly Classroom EnvironmentTHE RIGHT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT helps create a positive learning community When students walk into a classroom they need to feel ownership Their writing assignments and projects should prevail on the walls and they should have easy access to supplies and handouts and a place to turn in class assignments

Ask students to be designers of their room They choose where to hang the dioramas on photosynthesis or the book reports and they get to do the hanging Also charts directionsmdashany permanent postersmdashshould be written by student hands The more they see themselves in the environment the more they feel valued (and the fewer number of conflicts we teachers will have with them)

Howrsquos the lighting in your classroom Try making small adjustments such as bringing in a few floor lamps and turning off some of the fluorescent lights This can create a calmer less institutional vibe Learn more about lighting in this Edutopia primer ldquoWhat They See Is What We Get A Primer on Lightrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgwhat-they-see-what-we-get

Moving desks and trying different table configurations can also create a more friendly setting thatrsquos better suited for collaboration Social and emotional learning emphasizes student-centered cooperative learning This means you will cluster desks into groups or move students so they face one another This may make your classroom a bit louder but it helps grow a community of learners a lot more quickly than rows of desks facing the front of the class Take the plunge and just do it

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2

EDUTOPIAORG4 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases

Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf

Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf

The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project

Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)

Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences

The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together

Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence

Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video

The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action

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Related Resources

Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml

Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf

Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano

Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher

Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better

Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide

them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)

Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)

Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo

Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish

Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html

When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible

Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach

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4

EDUTOPIAORG6 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz

Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos

Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197

Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments

Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)

Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms

Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them

Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules

To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student

another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences

whereas routines come with reminders

Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe

Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see

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EDUTOPIAORG7 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education

For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm

Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf

Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges

The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml

Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum

and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and

reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming

academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of

the students she teaches

When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand

How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf

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Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video

Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video

Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video

What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25

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EDUTOPIAORG9 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains

Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational

And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo

When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully

Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc

Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance

Related Resources

Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video

Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management

Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february

Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen

Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock

Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)

Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like

EDUTOPIAORG10 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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8

Related Resources

Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class

Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide

What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias

Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management

Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible

Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on

Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs

Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered

Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals

(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)

Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study

To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo

If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss

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Related Resources

To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)

This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment

Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide

Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations

Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians

Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers

Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families

Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call

Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship

When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo

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12 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

RESEARCH+++++

ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf

ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach

ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx

BOOKS+++++

Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom

The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book

The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School

Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn

Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care

Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities

WEBSITES+++++

Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg

Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning

National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg

WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg

Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg

Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg

National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml

Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom

Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

Bonus More Classroom Management Resources

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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically

create more problems than they solve

Problems with Immediate Consequences

1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching

2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child

3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset

4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response

5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out

6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up

7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences

8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence

Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how

The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

Love and Logic Solution

The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401

1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom

copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065

Student Discipline Course of Action

Student does not follow a classroom

or school rule

Is it a serious

incident

(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)

Follow established classroom

consequences

(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)

Refer student to administration with discipline referral

No

Yes

Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary

action

Student returns to class

Feedback is provided to the

staff member on action taken

A conference with administratorteacher or

administratorteacherstudent is held

Document the incident

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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM

Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn

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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you

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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit

determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and

administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to

effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know

A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently

about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to

what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen

powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along

Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the

students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising

awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest

of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic

(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)

What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works

Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet

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8313 Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas

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72313 Discipline by Design

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Introduction

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11 Discipline Techniques

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Techniques that Backfire

If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

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middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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5 Classroom Management Tips For EveryTeacher

by Michael Linsin on July 20 2013

This week wersquore going to visit five classroom management tips all teachers can

benefit from new and veteran alike

But what makes these tips different than the usual fare is that theyrsquore so often overlooked ignored or just plainforgotten Sneak a peak into a hundred classrooms and yoursquoll find few if any teachers actually following them

Those who do however those who make these essential tips part of who they are and how they run their

classroom have an uncanny ability to create the kind of happy but peaceful learning experience students love

being part of

They have what students parents and fellow teachers struggle to put their finger on when describing those rare

individuals with a natural gift for their profession But the truth is the ability to create a dream class is available to

everyone

The tips below form the backbone of an approach to classroom management that will pave the way to

extraordinary teachingmdashif only yoursquoll make the commitment to following them

1 Teach highly detailed routines for every repeatable moment

Well-taught routines performed with excellence are among the clearest indicators of exceptional teaching They

make everything for the teacher easier save loads of learning time dramatically cut down on misbehavior and

help students stay focused on whatrsquos important

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Begin the first day of school modeling every repeatable moment of your school day Show your students

explicitly step-by-tiny-step how to enter the classroom in the morning how to ask a question how to turn in

work and how to perform every other routine that make up the common movements and transitions of your

classroom

2 Make an unwavering commitment to your classroom management plan

An inconsistently followed classroom management plan is one of the most common teacher mistakes Itrsquos also

among the most detrimental Because every time a rule is broken and you let it go you lose a layer of trust from

your students cause resentment and jealousy and send the unmistakable message that you donrsquot really mean

what you say

Furthermore teachers who fail to rely on a clearly defined plan for holding students accountable inevitably makebehavior worse by falling into hurtful methods like yelling scolding and sarcasm They also tend to take

misbehavior personally have poor relationships with students and experience mountains of stress

3 Build a behavior-influencing relationship with your students

Having a positive relationship with students makes everything easier particularly classroom management When

your students like you and trust you theyrsquoll want to please you which in turn gives you powerful leverage toinfluence their behavior And the best news is it isnrsquot difficult

If yoursquore merely pleasant in your interactions with students if yoursquore open to laughter and seeing the humor in

your classroom and in the unique and wonderful personalities of your students then behavior-influencing rapportwill grow naturally Your students will look up to you and be drawn to you organically and without strategic

effort

4 Spend more time observing and less time micromanaging

Most teachers talk too much help too much and are seen too much The truth is micromanagement breedsneedy demanding and dependent students who expect from you what they can readily do for themselvesIronically it also causes them to grow tired of your constant intrusive presence

So instead of buzzing around the room reteaching one student after another focus your energy on delivering

clear-cut efficient and high-impact lessons a thorough checking of understanding and an expectation of silentfocused independent practicemdashwhile you observe closely from a short distance

5 Take responsibility for your studentsmdashboth their learning and behavior

In our profession perhaps more than any other itrsquos easymdashtoo easymdashto point the finger at outside

circumstances There are dozens of ready-made justifications for why your students misbehave why theyrsquoredisrespectful why they donrsquot listen or do their homework or work together etc

But in the end blaming parents video games or the neighborhood they live in for example solves nothing and

makes creating the classroom you really want an impossibility Itrsquos also akin to giving up on them pigeonholingtheir behavior and limiting their potential

When you take responsibility however when you stand up and say ldquoItrsquos up to me right now and at this

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schoolrdquo there are no limits

The Perfect Time

Summer vacation is the perfect time to take inventory of the previous school year Itrsquos the perfect time to discard

bad habits turn over a new leaf and commit to being the teacher you really want to be

The five classroom management tips above represent a wonderful glorious beginning and a future of unlimitedpossibility

But they do take commitment They do take a setting aside of some of your natural instincts habits and crutches

in favor of what really works in the classroom

Itrsquos scary to step out into the unknown Itrsquos scary to dare yourself to be more than just another teacher Itrsquosscary to think that your professional dreams really can come true

But if you can take that first step on that first day of school then you can take another And another

Itrsquos doable and within your grasp

Just reach out a little farther

And take it

Note If yoursquore new to Smart Classroom Management and have questions about the topics above please visit

our archive as well as the books Dream Class and The Classroom Management Secret

Also we were honored this week to be included in the 151 leading sites for elementary educators You can findthe list here

Finally if you havenrsquot done so already please join us Itrsquos free Click here and begin receiving classroom

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11 Techniques for Better Classroom Discipline

Here are eleven techniques that you can usein your classroom that will help you achieveeffective group management and control Theyhave been adapted from an article called APrimer on Classroom Discipline PrinciplesOld and New by Thomas R McDaniel PhiDelta Kappan September 1986

1 Focusing

Be sure you have the attention of everyone inyour classroom before you start your lessonDonrsquot attempt to teach over the chatter ofstudents who are not paying attention

Inexperienced teachers sometimes think that by beginning their lesson theclass will settle down The children will see that things are underway now andit is time to go to work Sometimes this works but the children are also goingto think that you are willing to compete with them that you donrsquot mind talkingwhile they talk or that you are willing to speak louder so that they can finishtheir conversation even after you have started the lesson They get the ideathat you accept their inattention and that it is permissible to talk while you arepresenting a lesson

The focusing technique means that you will demand their attention before youbegin It means that you will wait and not start until everyone has settleddown Experienced teachers know that silence on their part is very effectiveThey will punctuate their waiting by extending it 3 to 5 seconds after theclassroom is completely quiet Then they begin their lesson using a quietervoice than normal

A soft spoken teacher often has a calmer quieter classroom than one with astronger voice Her students sit still in order to hear what she says

2 Direct Instruction

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Uncertainty increases the level of excitement in the classroom The techniqueof direct instruction is to begin each class by telling the students exactly whatwill be happening The teacher outlines what he and the students will bedoing this period He may set time limits for some tasks

An effective way to marry this technique with the first one is to include time atthe end of the period for students to do activities of their choosing Theteacher may finish the description of the hourrsquos activities with ldquoAnd I think wewill have some time at the end of the period for you to chat with your friendsgo to the library or catch up on work for other classesrdquo

The teacher is more willing to wait for class attention when he knows there isextra time to meet his goals and objectives The students soon realize thatthe more time the teacher waits for their attention the less free time theyhave at the end of the hour

3 Monitoring

The key to this principle is to circulate Get up and get around the roomWhile your students are working make the rounds Check on their progress

An effective teacher will make a pass through the whole room about twominutes after the students have started a written assignment She checksthat each student has started that the children are on the correct page andthat everyone has put their names on their papers The delay is importantShe wants her students to have a problem or two finished so she can checkthat answers are correctly labeled or in complete sentences She providesindividualized instruction as needed

Students who are not yet quite on task will be quick to get going as they seeher approach Those that were distracted or slow to get started can benudged along

The teacher does not interrupt the class or try to make generalannouncements unless she notices that several students have difficulty withthe same thing The teacher uses a quiet voice and her students appreciateher personal and positive attention

4 Modeling

McDaniel tells us of a saying that goes ldquoValues are caught not taughtrdquoTeachers who are courteous prompt enthusiastic in control patient andorganized provide examples for their students through their own behaviorThe ldquodo as I say not as I dordquo teachers send mixed messages that confuse

students and invite misbehavior

If you want students to use quiet voices in your classroom while they workyou too will use a quiet voice as you move through the room helpingyoungsters

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youngsters

5 Non-Verbal Cuing

A standard item in the classroom of the 1950rsquos was the clerkrsquos bell A shinynickelbell sat on the teacherrsquos desk With one tap of the button on top he hadeveryonersquos attention Teachers have shown a lot of ingenuity over the years inmaking use of non-verbal cues in the classroom Some flip light switchesOthers keep clickers in their pockets

Non-verbal cues can also be facial expressions body posture and handsignals Care should be given in choosing the types of cues you use in yourclassroom Take time to explain what you want the students to do when youuse your cues

6 Environmental Control

A classroom can be a warm cheery place Students enjoy an environmentthat changes periodically Study centers with pictures and color inviteenthusiasm for your subject

Young people like to know about you and your interests Include personalitems in your classroom A family picture or a few items from a hobby orcollection on your desk will trigger personal conversations with your studentsAs they get to know you better you will see fewer problems with discipline

Just as you may want to enrich your classroom there are times when youmay want to impoverish it as well You may need a quiet corner with fewdistractions Some students will get caught up in visual exploration For themthe splash and the color is a siren that pulls them off task They may needmore ldquovanillardquo and less ldquorocky-roadrdquo Have a quiet place where you can steerthese youngsters Let them get their work done first and then come back toexplore and enjoy the rest of the room

7 Low-Profile Intervention

Most students are sent to the principalrsquos office as a result of confrontationalescalation The teacher has called them on a lesser offense but in themoments that follow the student and the teacher are swept up in a verbalmaelstrom Much of this can be avoided when the teacherrsquos intervention isquiet and calm

An effective teacher will take care that the student is not rewarded for

misbehavior by becoming the focus of attention She monitors the activity inher classroom moving around the room She anticipates problems beforethey occur Her approach to a misbehaving student is inconspicuous Othersin the class are not distracted

While lecturing to her class this teacher makes effective use of name-dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops the

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dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops theyoungsterrsquos name into her dialogue in a natural way ldquoAnd you see David wecarry the one to the tens columnrdquo David hears his name and is drawn backon task The rest of the class doesnrsquot seem to notice

8 Assertive Discipline

This is traditional limit setting authoritarianism When executed as presentedby Lee Canter (who has made this form a discipline one of the most widelyknown and practiced) it will include a good mix of praise This is high profilediscipline The teacher is the boss and no child has the right to interfere withthe learning of any student Clear rules are laid out and consistently enforced

9 Assertive I-Messages

A component of Assertive Discipline these I-Messages are statements thatthe teacher uses when confronting a student who is misbehaving They areintended to be clear descriptions of what the student is suppose to do Theteacher who makes good use of this technique will focus the childrsquos attentionfirst and foremost on the behavior he wants not on the misbehavior ldquoI wantyou tordquo or ldquoI need you tordquo or ldquoI expect you tordquo

The inexperienced teacher may incorrectly try ldquoI want you to stoprdquo only todiscover that this usually triggers confrontation and denial The focus is onthe misbehavior and the student is quick to retort ldquoI wasnrsquot doing anythingrdquoor ldquoIt wasnrsquot my faultrdquo or ldquoSince when is there a rule againstrdquo andescalation has begun

10 Humanistic I-Messages

These I-messages are expressions of our feelings Thomas Gordon creatorof Teacher Effectiveness Training (TET) tells us to structure these messagesin three parts First include a description of the childrsquos behavior ldquoWhen youtalk while I talkrdquo Second relate the effect this behavior has on the teacherldquoI have to stop my teachingrdquo And third let the student know the feeling thatit generates in the teacher ldquowhich frustrates merdquo

A teacher distracted by a student who was constantly talking while he tried toteach once made this powerful expression of feelings ldquoI cannot imaginewhat I have done to you that I do not deserve the respectfrom you that I getfrom the others in this class If I have been rude to you or inconsiderate in any

way please let me know I feel as though I have somehow offended you andnow you are unwilling to show me respectrdquo The student did not talk during hislectures again for many weeks

11 Positive Discipline

Use classroom rules that describe the behaviors you want instead of listingthings the students cannot do Instead of ldquono-running in the roomrdquo use ldquomovethrough the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettle

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through the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettleconflicts appropriatelyrdquo Instead of ldquono gum chewingrdquo use ldquoleave gum athomerdquo Refer to your rules as expectations Let your students know this ishow you expect them to behave in your classroom

Make ample use of praise When you see goodbehavior acknowledge it This can be doneverbally of course but it doesnrsquot have to be Anod a smile or a ldquothumbs uprdquo will reinforce thebehavior

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices begin by placing a check in the appropriate column Then add your points Allow 4 points for each ldquousuallyrdquo and 2 points for each ldquosometimesrdquo and 0 points for each ldquoneverrdquo Rate your classroom disciplinary practices as follows 90-100 ndash Excellent 80-89 ndash Good 70-79 ndash Fair Below 70 ndash Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

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Classroom discipline and management causes the most fear andconsternation in new teachers However classroom managementis a skill that is not only learned but practiced daily Here are tentips that can lead to successful classroom management anddiscipline These tips can help you cut down on discipline problemsand leave you with fewer interruptions and disruptions

If you would like additional information check out this step-by-step look at how to handle discipline problems with effectiveclassroom management

1 Its Easier to Get EasierMany teachers make the mistake of starting the school year witha poor discipline plan Students quickly assess the situation ineach class and realize what they will be allowed to get away withOnce you set a precedent of allowing a lot of disruptions it can bevery hard to start better classroom management and disciplinetechniques However it is never tough to get easier as the yeargoes on While you dont have to follow the adage Never smileuntil Christmas it does have its merits

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2 Fairness is KeyStudents have a distinct sense of what is and what is not fair Youmust act fairly for all students if you expect to be respected Ifyou do not treat all students equitably you will be labelled asunfair students will not be keen to follow your rules Make surethat if your best student does something wrong they too getpunished for it

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3 Deal with Disruptions with as Little Interruption asPossibleWhen you have classroom disruptions it is imperative that youdeal with them immediately and with as little interruption of yourclass momentum as possible If students are talking amongstthemselves and you are having a classroom discussion ask one ofthem a question to try to get them back on track If you have tostop the flow of your lesson to deal with disruptions then you arerobbing students who want to learn of their precious in-class time

4 Avoid Confrontations in Front of StudentsWhenever there is a confrontation in class there is a winner and aloser Obviously as the teacher you need to keep order anddiscipline in your class However it is much better to deal withdiscipline issues privately than cause a student to lose face infront of their friends It is not a good idea to make an exampleout of a disciplinary issue Even though other students might getthe point you might have lost any chance of actually teachingthat student anything in your class

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5 Stop Disruptions with a Little HumorSometimes all it takes is for everyone to have a good laugh to getthings back on track in a classroom Many times howeverteachers confuse good humor with sarcasm While humor canquickly diffuse a situation sarcasm may harm your relationshipwith the students involved Use your best judgment but realizethat what some people think as funny others find to be offensive

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6 Keep High Expectations in Your ClassExpect that your students will behave not that they will disruptReinforce this with the way you speak to your students When youbegin the day tell your students your expectations For exampleyou might say During this whole group session I expect you toraise your hands and be recognized before you start speaking Ialso expect you to respect each others opinions and listen towhat each person has to say

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Free time is something teachers should avoid By allowingstudents time just to talk each day you are setting a precedentabout how you view academics and your subject To avoid thisoverplan When you have too much to cover youll never run outof lessons and you will avoid free time You can also fill up anyleft over time with mini-lessons

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8 Be ConsistentOne of the worst things you can do as a teacher is to not enforceyour rules consistently If one day you ignore misbehaviors andthe next day you jump on someone for the smallest infractionyour students will quickly lose respect for you Your students havethe right to expect you to basically be the same everydayMoodiness is not allowed Once your lose your students respectyou also lose their attention and their desire to please you

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9 Make Rules UnderstandableYou need to be selective in your class rules (no one can follow180 rules consistently) You also need to make them clearStudents should understand what is and what is not acceptableFurther you should make sure that the consequences for breakingyour rules are also clear and known beforehand

10 Start Fresh EverydayThis tip does not mean that you discount all previous infractionsie if they have three tardies then today means four However itdoes mean that you should start teaching your class each daywith the expectation that students will behave Dont assume thatbecause Julie has disrupted your class everyday for a week shewill disrupt it today By doing this you will not be treating Julieany differently and thereby setting her up to disrupt again (like aself-fulfilling prophecy) Read a personal example of this with mybest teaching experience

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Accountability Checklist

Situation ProcedureExpectation Students enteringleaving class

Entering beforeafter tardy bell Leaving before end of class

The dayrsquos datelocation

Room set-upmdashhow will you work the room

Bell Activitiesmdashwhat where graded timed

Checking Attendance

Students who are tardy

Student receiving permission to speak comment ask questions leave desk

Students needing materialsmdashpencil pen paper textbook

Students coming to attentionmdashsignalexpectation

Student needing to throw paper away

Student needing to sharpen pencil

Student needing tissue

End of class dismissal

Student expectations for intercom announcementscalling students to office

Class Movement Going to PE library computer lab lunch

recess assemblies Class changes hall expectations Transitions in class

Situation

ProcedureExpectation

Student work

Heading of papers Passing in papers Use of penpencil Writing on back of paper Neatness Incompletelate work Due dates Makeup work for absent students Notebook expectationsgrading Homework-when how much grading etc

Student expectations for emergency situations Fireevacuation Bad weather Lockdown

Student expectations for Visitors in room Principal in room

Student needing to go to Office (referral errand etc) Nurse Counselor

Collection and distribution of student work

Ask-Pause-Call

Volunteers to answer

Choral Response

Signal Response

White Board Response

Going to Board

Substitute expectationsmdashteacherstudents

Situation

ProcedureExpectation

Random questioning of class

Think-Pair-Share

Group work expectations

Food drink candy gum in classroom

How will student assignments be posted

Breaking of rules Signal Consequences Writing referrals How will you keep up with

Students exchanginggrading papers

Students keeping progress reports

Positive incentives for students StudentLeader of the week Other incentivesrewards

Communication with parents Back to school letter Materials students will need for your class Positive contacts Parent contact log

Grade book maintenance Determining report card grades Recording grades (paperelectronic) Extra credit

Displaying student work

Students working on other assignments

Students writingpassing notes

Love amp Logic Page 1

Love allows children to grow through their mistakes Logic allows children to live with the consequences of their choices The Love and Logic Process

1 Shared Control Gain control by giving away the control you donrsquot need

2 Shared Thinking and Decision-Making Provide opportunities for the child to do the greatest amount of thinking and decision-making

3 Equal Shares of Consequences with Empathy An absence of anger causes a child to think and learn from hisher mistakes

4 Maintain the Childrsquos Self Concept Increased self-concept leads to improved behavior and improved achievement

Basic Love and Logic Disciplinary Interventions 1 The Evil Eye

Could also try a smile and a wink

2 Moving in on the Student Gentle hand on shoulderno pinched nerves

o Know your student before making any contact (some prefer not to be touched)

Not meant to embarrass or overpower student If student tries to make a big deal of the contact simply move away and

continue teaching

3 Proximity No eye contact is made with student Relocate yourself during teaching toward the student

4 Eye Contact and ldquoNordquo Head Shake

Let the student know you want the behavior to stop

Love amp Logic Page 2

5 ldquoLetrsquos Talk About This Laterrdquo If none of the previous interventions have been successful or if student

wants to challenge your request to discuss it later you can schedule a time to arguehellip1215 or 315 (Let me know Thanks) Move away from the student

Power struggles are difficult when students are allowed the opportunity to make a choice

6 ldquoCan You Save That Is This the Right Place for That Thanksrdquo

Let the student know you like them but cannot allow them to continue their behavior

Smilemdashthen ask if they can save it for another time or class It is important that you not appear upset with the student

7 Changing Location

Often easier and more effective than changing behavior Approach the student with a smile on your face and say ldquoWould you mind

sitting over there Thank yourdquo If the student says ldquoNo Irsquom not movingrdquo Smile at the student and

whisper ldquoWould you humor merdquo It is important to whisper so the student knows your conversation is as

private as possible If the student remains unwilling to change locations you might add (with

a smile) ldquoDidnrsquot I ask in a nice wayrdquo ldquoAnd yoursquore still not going to do it Really Thatrsquos hard for me to believerdquo

If it appears that you will be unable to avoid a power struggle at this point say ldquoThatrsquos ok I changed my mindrdquo

By asking questions you are not commanding significantly improving the chances of a winwin situation

Do not take time out from teaching the class to focus completely on one studentrsquos behavior

When you smile and say ldquoThank yourdquo at the end of a request and then move right on to what you were doing you send the message of expected cooperation to the student

8 ldquoIrdquo Messages

Part 1 Describe what is happening Part 2 Describe how that makes you feel Part 3 Identify the tangible effect of the other personrsquos behavior

ldquoI get distracted when there are pencils tappingrdquo To have the final word in these situations a self-referencing statement

that is difficult to counter as invalid might need to be used ldquoI just wanted you to know how I felt and I hope you will give it some thought Thank yourdquo

Love amp Logic Page 3

9 Enforceable Statements

Set limits by describing what you will allow or provide ldquoI listen to people who raise their handsrdquo ldquoI give credit for all papers on my desk at 315rdquo ldquoI dismiss people as soon as I see their desks are clearedrdquo

Talk about what you will do and involve only what you have absolute control overmdashyou

10 Providing Choices

When you give choices they must be legitimate and equally acceptable to yourself

11 Removing Student to Time Out

Place in your classroom with a visual barrier for students to go and think it over

ldquoOffice of productive thinkingrdquo or have the kids name it Opportunity for students to get away from their teacher for awhile Student may return when heshe feels able to handle the limits placed

upon the group (3-4 minutes is normally enough time for the student to decide they are ready to return)

Not appropriate to prescribe an amount of time (20 minutes) or to send homework with the student

Parents should be involved when students are frequently removed to time out

12 Evaluating Time Out

To enhance the effectiveness of time out focus the studentsrsquo thinking by asking the following questions (think through answers or write them down)

1 What happened 2 How did you feel 3 What did you do 4 How did it work out 5 What are you going to do next time

13 Use of the Building Administrator

ldquoOne of the first comments I made to the kids was that they never had to worry about being sent to the principal Their only worry was that they might wind up wishing they could go to the principal We were going to solve all problems hererdquo Send students to the office for a short cool-down time long enough for

both the student and teacher to get a different perspective

Love amp Logic Page 4

Principal tells student ldquoYou got in trouble with that teacher Wow Good luck Hope you get everything worked outrdquo

Teacherrsquos goal remain the ultimate authority figure in that studentrsquos life Removing students from the classroom conveys the message that you

cannot handle the student Send the message that you consider teaching students and managing

their behavior an important part of your responsibilities in educating your class

Itrsquos alright to complain about having no support from the principal provided you can describe what support looks like to you This presents the opportunity to find out if support looks the same to the principal

14 Giving an Appointment

Effective for students who use hit-and-run techniques They shout you say ldquoStop thatrdquo they say ldquoIrsquom not doing anythingrdquo

Walk by the student in a quiet voice say ldquoWersquoll have an appointment to discuss thatrdquo Then say ldquoSchool is out at 300 and I could meet you at 315 or 330 Which would be better for yourdquo

We can outthink kids if we donrsquot do it in the heat of battle

15 Creating a New Plan Sit down with the student and have a little conference

ldquoYoursquore welcome to go back out on the playground just as soon as you have a written plan that identifies what you will do instead of hitting the next time you feel like fighting No hurry Take your time

16 Applying Consequences

If you were going to issue a negative content message (ldquoYoursquore out of schoolrdquo) balance it with a positive ego message (ldquoWersquoll miss yourdquo) and always use empathy

ldquoLooks like you got caught fighting again What a bummer Those guys must have really made you mad to fight them like that I bet I would have felt the same way A fight like that will earn you how many days suspensionrdquo

17 Informational Letters

Informational telephone calls and letters have about the same effect so it doesnrsquot matter which is used

ldquoDear Mom yoursquore right it happened again Irsquom going to get a lsquoFrsquo in French Please donrsquot blame my teacher Shersquos worked hard Irsquove just been messing around too much Irsquom going to get my act togetherrdquo Signed ldquoDaniel who loves you dearlyrdquo

+++++HOW TO

IMPROVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

and BUILD A POSITIVE

CLIMATE FOR LEARNING AND

DISCIPLINE

for CLASSROOMMANAGEMENT

TEN TIPSpresents

visit edutopiaorg

WErsquoVE ALL HEARD THIS ABOUT STUDENTS ldquoIf they are engaged they are managedrdquo And this is absolutely the truth But we still need rules routines trust and student ownership to make a classroom run smoothly and effectively This guide will address those practical aspects of managing a classroom with suggestions and resources appropriate for grades K-12

Most of these tips are applicable to students of all ages but the actual techniques will look different for the various grades For instance Build Community (tip 1) might mean playing name games with elementary students but involve setting up a photo booth for middle school students Tip 8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals may sound like itrsquos all about elementary learners but look for suggestions to make the morning meeting an important part of the day for teens and tweens too

During my first year in the classroom a seasoned teacher told me ldquoYou are as much an ethics teachers as you are an English teacherrdquo What she meant was that literature brings along life lessons and themes so itrsquos inevitable that you end up deeply discussing morals what is right and wrong and wise choices versus poor decisions Itrsquos no accident then that the ten tips offered here also give a noticeable nod to social and emotional learning or SEL (httpwwwedutopiaorgsocial-emotional-learning) an approach that teaches children how to handle challenging situations manage their emotions and form positive relationships

And finally we all know there are more than ten tips for great classroom management so be sure to visit Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

mdashRebecca Alber Edutopia blogger former high school teacher and

online education teacher at Stanford University

TIP LIST

1 Build Community

2 Design a Safe Friendly and Well-Managed Classroom Environment

3 Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and Consequences

4 Create a Variety of Communication Channels

5 Always Be Calm Fair and Consistent

6 Know the Students You Teach

7 Address Conflict Quickly and Wisely

8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals

9 Keep It Real

Partner with Parents and Guardians

10

Ten Tips for Classroom ManagementHow to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Related Resources

Read ldquoHow to Develop Positive Classroom Managementrdquo an Edutopia article on the correlation between relationships and classroom management httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management- relationships-strategies-tips

Edutopiarsquos Schools That Work series spotlights Louisville Kentuckyrsquos Jefferson County Public Schools to show how they integrate social and emotional learning into their curriculum Get suggestions for building relationships with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-how-to-build-relationships -worksheetpdf

Are you looking for more examples of effective classroom-management techniques such as hand signals to use with primary or older students Watch this Edutopia video Classroom-Management Tips for Teachers httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-teacher-tips-video

Build CommunityBUILDING CARING RELATIONSHIPS with students is the cornerstone of good classroom management Building these relationshipsmdashteacher-student student-student classroom-communitymdashand creating the time and space to do so in the beginning of the year and throughout the following months can make or break a classroom Simply put when there is care in the air there will be significantly fewer behavioral problems

Greet your students at the door This simple gesture creates that moment when you and the student make eye contact speak directly to each other (ldquogood morningrdquo) and have a connection This may be the only one-on-one you have that day with the student but it has great value When you model a respect-ful way to greet another human being you are implicitly telling each student that this is how we will communicate with each other

Get to know one another Teachers and students begin learning one anotherrsquos names the first day of school and should be able to address one another by name within two weeks Use engaging age-appropriate activities (httpwilderdomcomgamesNameGameshtml) for learning names and for getting acquainted As students learn more and more about one another connections will begin to happen This inevitably leads to more empathy and understanding and ultimately caring relationships with a lot less classroom conflict

Student photos will help you connect names and faces In this article from the NEArsquos website retired middle school teacher Phil Nast recalls some favorite photo tips such as having students create their own passports as a first-day-of-school activity httpwwwneaorgtoolsgetting-to-know-each-otherhtml

With the right app you can even set up a photo booth in a corner of your classroommdashsomething that should appeal to tweens and teens Herersquos an example using the iPad httpwwwapplecomipadbuilt-in-appsphotoboothhtml

Veteran educator Peter Pappas recommends using the first day of school to encourage teens to multitask to get students thinking at the same time theyrsquore getting acquainted He explains on his CopyPaste blog how an engaging activity like solving a mystery can deliver multiple benefits httpwwwpeterpappascom201008first-day-school-engage-problem- solve-how-to-get-students-thinkinghtml

Definitely take the time and energy to continue growing community and relationships in the classroom The payoff is worth the effort

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1

EDUTOPIAORG3 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Check out ldquoHow Can We Improve School Disciplinerdquo from Educational Researcher httpwwwaeranetupload-edFilesPublicationsJournals Educational_Researcher3901 048-058_02EDR10pdf

Get more tips for good classroom design in this Edutopia article ldquoGive Your Space the Right Designrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-space-design- feng-shui

Download this list of effective cooperative-learning activities from the Jefferson County Public Schools httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-collaborative-cooperative-learningpdf

Design a Safe Well-Managed and Friendly Classroom EnvironmentTHE RIGHT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT helps create a positive learning community When students walk into a classroom they need to feel ownership Their writing assignments and projects should prevail on the walls and they should have easy access to supplies and handouts and a place to turn in class assignments

Ask students to be designers of their room They choose where to hang the dioramas on photosynthesis or the book reports and they get to do the hanging Also charts directionsmdashany permanent postersmdashshould be written by student hands The more they see themselves in the environment the more they feel valued (and the fewer number of conflicts we teachers will have with them)

Howrsquos the lighting in your classroom Try making small adjustments such as bringing in a few floor lamps and turning off some of the fluorescent lights This can create a calmer less institutional vibe Learn more about lighting in this Edutopia primer ldquoWhat They See Is What We Get A Primer on Lightrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgwhat-they-see-what-we-get

Moving desks and trying different table configurations can also create a more friendly setting thatrsquos better suited for collaboration Social and emotional learning emphasizes student-centered cooperative learning This means you will cluster desks into groups or move students so they face one another This may make your classroom a bit louder but it helps grow a community of learners a lot more quickly than rows of desks facing the front of the class Take the plunge and just do it

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2

EDUTOPIAORG4 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases

Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf

Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf

The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project

Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)

Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences

The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together

Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence

Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video

The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action

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3

EDUTOPIAORG5 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml

Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf

Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano

Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher

Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better

Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide

them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)

Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)

Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo

Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish

Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html

When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible

Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach

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4

EDUTOPIAORG6 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz

Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos

Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197

Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments

Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)

Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms

Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them

Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules

To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student

another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences

whereas routines come with reminders

Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe

Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see

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5

EDUTOPIAORG7 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education

For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm

Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf

Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges

The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml

Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum

and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and

reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming

academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of

the students she teaches

When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand

How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf

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Related Resources

Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video

Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video

Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video

What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25

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EDUTOPIAORG9 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains

Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational

And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo

When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully

Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc

Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance

Related Resources

Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video

Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management

Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february

Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen

Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock

Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)

Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like

EDUTOPIAORG10 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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8

Related Resources

Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class

Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide

What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias

Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management

Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible

Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on

Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs

Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered

Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals

(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)

Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study

To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo

If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss

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Related Resources

To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)

This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment

Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide

Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations

Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians

Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers

Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families

Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call

Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship

When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo

EDUTOPIAORG

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12 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

RESEARCH+++++

ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf

ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach

ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx

BOOKS+++++

Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom

The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book

The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School

Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn

Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care

Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities

WEBSITES+++++

Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg

Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning

National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg

WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg

Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg

Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg

National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml

Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom

Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically

create more problems than they solve

Problems with Immediate Consequences

1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching

2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child

3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset

4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response

5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out

6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up

7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences

8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence

Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how

The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

Love and Logic Solution

The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401

1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom

copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065

Student Discipline Course of Action

Student does not follow a classroom

or school rule

Is it a serious

incident

(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)

Follow established classroom

consequences

(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)

Refer student to administration with discipline referral

No

Yes

Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary

action

Student returns to class

Feedback is provided to the

staff member on action taken

A conference with administratorteacher or

administratorteacherstudent is held

Document the incident

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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM

Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn

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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you

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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit

determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and

administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to

effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know

A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently

about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to

what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen

powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along

Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the

students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising

awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest

of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic

(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)

What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works

Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet

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8313 Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas

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72313 Discipline by Design

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Introduction

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Techniques that Backfire

If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

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middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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Begin the first day of school modeling every repeatable moment of your school day Show your students

explicitly step-by-tiny-step how to enter the classroom in the morning how to ask a question how to turn in

work and how to perform every other routine that make up the common movements and transitions of your

classroom

2 Make an unwavering commitment to your classroom management plan

An inconsistently followed classroom management plan is one of the most common teacher mistakes Itrsquos also

among the most detrimental Because every time a rule is broken and you let it go you lose a layer of trust from

your students cause resentment and jealousy and send the unmistakable message that you donrsquot really mean

what you say

Furthermore teachers who fail to rely on a clearly defined plan for holding students accountable inevitably makebehavior worse by falling into hurtful methods like yelling scolding and sarcasm They also tend to take

misbehavior personally have poor relationships with students and experience mountains of stress

3 Build a behavior-influencing relationship with your students

Having a positive relationship with students makes everything easier particularly classroom management When

your students like you and trust you theyrsquoll want to please you which in turn gives you powerful leverage toinfluence their behavior And the best news is it isnrsquot difficult

If yoursquore merely pleasant in your interactions with students if yoursquore open to laughter and seeing the humor in

your classroom and in the unique and wonderful personalities of your students then behavior-influencing rapportwill grow naturally Your students will look up to you and be drawn to you organically and without strategic

effort

4 Spend more time observing and less time micromanaging

Most teachers talk too much help too much and are seen too much The truth is micromanagement breedsneedy demanding and dependent students who expect from you what they can readily do for themselvesIronically it also causes them to grow tired of your constant intrusive presence

So instead of buzzing around the room reteaching one student after another focus your energy on delivering

clear-cut efficient and high-impact lessons a thorough checking of understanding and an expectation of silentfocused independent practicemdashwhile you observe closely from a short distance

5 Take responsibility for your studentsmdashboth their learning and behavior

In our profession perhaps more than any other itrsquos easymdashtoo easymdashto point the finger at outside

circumstances There are dozens of ready-made justifications for why your students misbehave why theyrsquoredisrespectful why they donrsquot listen or do their homework or work together etc

But in the end blaming parents video games or the neighborhood they live in for example solves nothing and

makes creating the classroom you really want an impossibility Itrsquos also akin to giving up on them pigeonholingtheir behavior and limiting their potential

When you take responsibility however when you stand up and say ldquoItrsquos up to me right now and at this

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schoolrdquo there are no limits

The Perfect Time

Summer vacation is the perfect time to take inventory of the previous school year Itrsquos the perfect time to discard

bad habits turn over a new leaf and commit to being the teacher you really want to be

The five classroom management tips above represent a wonderful glorious beginning and a future of unlimitedpossibility

But they do take commitment They do take a setting aside of some of your natural instincts habits and crutches

in favor of what really works in the classroom

Itrsquos scary to step out into the unknown Itrsquos scary to dare yourself to be more than just another teacher Itrsquosscary to think that your professional dreams really can come true

But if you can take that first step on that first day of school then you can take another And another

Itrsquos doable and within your grasp

Just reach out a little farther

And take it

Note If yoursquore new to Smart Classroom Management and have questions about the topics above please visit

our archive as well as the books Dream Class and The Classroom Management Secret

Also we were honored this week to be included in the 151 leading sites for elementary educators You can findthe list here

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11 Techniques for Better Classroom Discipline

Here are eleven techniques that you can usein your classroom that will help you achieveeffective group management and control Theyhave been adapted from an article called APrimer on Classroom Discipline PrinciplesOld and New by Thomas R McDaniel PhiDelta Kappan September 1986

1 Focusing

Be sure you have the attention of everyone inyour classroom before you start your lessonDonrsquot attempt to teach over the chatter ofstudents who are not paying attention

Inexperienced teachers sometimes think that by beginning their lesson theclass will settle down The children will see that things are underway now andit is time to go to work Sometimes this works but the children are also goingto think that you are willing to compete with them that you donrsquot mind talkingwhile they talk or that you are willing to speak louder so that they can finishtheir conversation even after you have started the lesson They get the ideathat you accept their inattention and that it is permissible to talk while you arepresenting a lesson

The focusing technique means that you will demand their attention before youbegin It means that you will wait and not start until everyone has settleddown Experienced teachers know that silence on their part is very effectiveThey will punctuate their waiting by extending it 3 to 5 seconds after theclassroom is completely quiet Then they begin their lesson using a quietervoice than normal

A soft spoken teacher often has a calmer quieter classroom than one with astronger voice Her students sit still in order to hear what she says

2 Direct Instruction

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Uncertainty increases the level of excitement in the classroom The techniqueof direct instruction is to begin each class by telling the students exactly whatwill be happening The teacher outlines what he and the students will bedoing this period He may set time limits for some tasks

An effective way to marry this technique with the first one is to include time atthe end of the period for students to do activities of their choosing Theteacher may finish the description of the hourrsquos activities with ldquoAnd I think wewill have some time at the end of the period for you to chat with your friendsgo to the library or catch up on work for other classesrdquo

The teacher is more willing to wait for class attention when he knows there isextra time to meet his goals and objectives The students soon realize thatthe more time the teacher waits for their attention the less free time theyhave at the end of the hour

3 Monitoring

The key to this principle is to circulate Get up and get around the roomWhile your students are working make the rounds Check on their progress

An effective teacher will make a pass through the whole room about twominutes after the students have started a written assignment She checksthat each student has started that the children are on the correct page andthat everyone has put their names on their papers The delay is importantShe wants her students to have a problem or two finished so she can checkthat answers are correctly labeled or in complete sentences She providesindividualized instruction as needed

Students who are not yet quite on task will be quick to get going as they seeher approach Those that were distracted or slow to get started can benudged along

The teacher does not interrupt the class or try to make generalannouncements unless she notices that several students have difficulty withthe same thing The teacher uses a quiet voice and her students appreciateher personal and positive attention

4 Modeling

McDaniel tells us of a saying that goes ldquoValues are caught not taughtrdquoTeachers who are courteous prompt enthusiastic in control patient andorganized provide examples for their students through their own behaviorThe ldquodo as I say not as I dordquo teachers send mixed messages that confuse

students and invite misbehavior

If you want students to use quiet voices in your classroom while they workyou too will use a quiet voice as you move through the room helpingyoungsters

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youngsters

5 Non-Verbal Cuing

A standard item in the classroom of the 1950rsquos was the clerkrsquos bell A shinynickelbell sat on the teacherrsquos desk With one tap of the button on top he hadeveryonersquos attention Teachers have shown a lot of ingenuity over the years inmaking use of non-verbal cues in the classroom Some flip light switchesOthers keep clickers in their pockets

Non-verbal cues can also be facial expressions body posture and handsignals Care should be given in choosing the types of cues you use in yourclassroom Take time to explain what you want the students to do when youuse your cues

6 Environmental Control

A classroom can be a warm cheery place Students enjoy an environmentthat changes periodically Study centers with pictures and color inviteenthusiasm for your subject

Young people like to know about you and your interests Include personalitems in your classroom A family picture or a few items from a hobby orcollection on your desk will trigger personal conversations with your studentsAs they get to know you better you will see fewer problems with discipline

Just as you may want to enrich your classroom there are times when youmay want to impoverish it as well You may need a quiet corner with fewdistractions Some students will get caught up in visual exploration For themthe splash and the color is a siren that pulls them off task They may needmore ldquovanillardquo and less ldquorocky-roadrdquo Have a quiet place where you can steerthese youngsters Let them get their work done first and then come back toexplore and enjoy the rest of the room

7 Low-Profile Intervention

Most students are sent to the principalrsquos office as a result of confrontationalescalation The teacher has called them on a lesser offense but in themoments that follow the student and the teacher are swept up in a verbalmaelstrom Much of this can be avoided when the teacherrsquos intervention isquiet and calm

An effective teacher will take care that the student is not rewarded for

misbehavior by becoming the focus of attention She monitors the activity inher classroom moving around the room She anticipates problems beforethey occur Her approach to a misbehaving student is inconspicuous Othersin the class are not distracted

While lecturing to her class this teacher makes effective use of name-dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops the

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dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops theyoungsterrsquos name into her dialogue in a natural way ldquoAnd you see David wecarry the one to the tens columnrdquo David hears his name and is drawn backon task The rest of the class doesnrsquot seem to notice

8 Assertive Discipline

This is traditional limit setting authoritarianism When executed as presentedby Lee Canter (who has made this form a discipline one of the most widelyknown and practiced) it will include a good mix of praise This is high profilediscipline The teacher is the boss and no child has the right to interfere withthe learning of any student Clear rules are laid out and consistently enforced

9 Assertive I-Messages

A component of Assertive Discipline these I-Messages are statements thatthe teacher uses when confronting a student who is misbehaving They areintended to be clear descriptions of what the student is suppose to do Theteacher who makes good use of this technique will focus the childrsquos attentionfirst and foremost on the behavior he wants not on the misbehavior ldquoI wantyou tordquo or ldquoI need you tordquo or ldquoI expect you tordquo

The inexperienced teacher may incorrectly try ldquoI want you to stoprdquo only todiscover that this usually triggers confrontation and denial The focus is onthe misbehavior and the student is quick to retort ldquoI wasnrsquot doing anythingrdquoor ldquoIt wasnrsquot my faultrdquo or ldquoSince when is there a rule againstrdquo andescalation has begun

10 Humanistic I-Messages

These I-messages are expressions of our feelings Thomas Gordon creatorof Teacher Effectiveness Training (TET) tells us to structure these messagesin three parts First include a description of the childrsquos behavior ldquoWhen youtalk while I talkrdquo Second relate the effect this behavior has on the teacherldquoI have to stop my teachingrdquo And third let the student know the feeling thatit generates in the teacher ldquowhich frustrates merdquo

A teacher distracted by a student who was constantly talking while he tried toteach once made this powerful expression of feelings ldquoI cannot imaginewhat I have done to you that I do not deserve the respectfrom you that I getfrom the others in this class If I have been rude to you or inconsiderate in any

way please let me know I feel as though I have somehow offended you andnow you are unwilling to show me respectrdquo The student did not talk during hislectures again for many weeks

11 Positive Discipline

Use classroom rules that describe the behaviors you want instead of listingthings the students cannot do Instead of ldquono-running in the roomrdquo use ldquomovethrough the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettle

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through the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettleconflicts appropriatelyrdquo Instead of ldquono gum chewingrdquo use ldquoleave gum athomerdquo Refer to your rules as expectations Let your students know this ishow you expect them to behave in your classroom

Make ample use of praise When you see goodbehavior acknowledge it This can be doneverbally of course but it doesnrsquot have to be Anod a smile or a ldquothumbs uprdquo will reinforce thebehavior

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices begin by placing a check in the appropriate column Then add your points Allow 4 points for each ldquousuallyrdquo and 2 points for each ldquosometimesrdquo and 0 points for each ldquoneverrdquo Rate your classroom disciplinary practices as follows 90-100 ndash Excellent 80-89 ndash Good 70-79 ndash Fair Below 70 ndash Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

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Classroom discipline and management causes the most fear andconsternation in new teachers However classroom managementis a skill that is not only learned but practiced daily Here are tentips that can lead to successful classroom management anddiscipline These tips can help you cut down on discipline problemsand leave you with fewer interruptions and disruptions

If you would like additional information check out this step-by-step look at how to handle discipline problems with effectiveclassroom management

1 Its Easier to Get EasierMany teachers make the mistake of starting the school year witha poor discipline plan Students quickly assess the situation ineach class and realize what they will be allowed to get away withOnce you set a precedent of allowing a lot of disruptions it can bevery hard to start better classroom management and disciplinetechniques However it is never tough to get easier as the yeargoes on While you dont have to follow the adage Never smileuntil Christmas it does have its merits

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2 Fairness is KeyStudents have a distinct sense of what is and what is not fair Youmust act fairly for all students if you expect to be respected Ifyou do not treat all students equitably you will be labelled asunfair students will not be keen to follow your rules Make surethat if your best student does something wrong they too getpunished for it

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3 Deal with Disruptions with as Little Interruption asPossibleWhen you have classroom disruptions it is imperative that youdeal with them immediately and with as little interruption of yourclass momentum as possible If students are talking amongstthemselves and you are having a classroom discussion ask one ofthem a question to try to get them back on track If you have tostop the flow of your lesson to deal with disruptions then you arerobbing students who want to learn of their precious in-class time

4 Avoid Confrontations in Front of StudentsWhenever there is a confrontation in class there is a winner and aloser Obviously as the teacher you need to keep order anddiscipline in your class However it is much better to deal withdiscipline issues privately than cause a student to lose face infront of their friends It is not a good idea to make an exampleout of a disciplinary issue Even though other students might getthe point you might have lost any chance of actually teachingthat student anything in your class

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5 Stop Disruptions with a Little HumorSometimes all it takes is for everyone to have a good laugh to getthings back on track in a classroom Many times howeverteachers confuse good humor with sarcasm While humor canquickly diffuse a situation sarcasm may harm your relationshipwith the students involved Use your best judgment but realizethat what some people think as funny others find to be offensive

More Info

6 Keep High Expectations in Your ClassExpect that your students will behave not that they will disruptReinforce this with the way you speak to your students When youbegin the day tell your students your expectations For exampleyou might say During this whole group session I expect you toraise your hands and be recognized before you start speaking Ialso expect you to respect each others opinions and listen towhat each person has to say

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Free time is something teachers should avoid By allowingstudents time just to talk each day you are setting a precedentabout how you view academics and your subject To avoid thisoverplan When you have too much to cover youll never run outof lessons and you will avoid free time You can also fill up anyleft over time with mini-lessons

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8 Be ConsistentOne of the worst things you can do as a teacher is to not enforceyour rules consistently If one day you ignore misbehaviors andthe next day you jump on someone for the smallest infractionyour students will quickly lose respect for you Your students havethe right to expect you to basically be the same everydayMoodiness is not allowed Once your lose your students respectyou also lose their attention and their desire to please you

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9 Make Rules UnderstandableYou need to be selective in your class rules (no one can follow180 rules consistently) You also need to make them clearStudents should understand what is and what is not acceptableFurther you should make sure that the consequences for breakingyour rules are also clear and known beforehand

10 Start Fresh EverydayThis tip does not mean that you discount all previous infractionsie if they have three tardies then today means four However itdoes mean that you should start teaching your class each daywith the expectation that students will behave Dont assume thatbecause Julie has disrupted your class everyday for a week shewill disrupt it today By doing this you will not be treating Julieany differently and thereby setting her up to disrupt again (like aself-fulfilling prophecy) Read a personal example of this with mybest teaching experience

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Accountability Checklist

Situation ProcedureExpectation Students enteringleaving class

Entering beforeafter tardy bell Leaving before end of class

The dayrsquos datelocation

Room set-upmdashhow will you work the room

Bell Activitiesmdashwhat where graded timed

Checking Attendance

Students who are tardy

Student receiving permission to speak comment ask questions leave desk

Students needing materialsmdashpencil pen paper textbook

Students coming to attentionmdashsignalexpectation

Student needing to throw paper away

Student needing to sharpen pencil

Student needing tissue

End of class dismissal

Student expectations for intercom announcementscalling students to office

Class Movement Going to PE library computer lab lunch

recess assemblies Class changes hall expectations Transitions in class

Situation

ProcedureExpectation

Student work

Heading of papers Passing in papers Use of penpencil Writing on back of paper Neatness Incompletelate work Due dates Makeup work for absent students Notebook expectationsgrading Homework-when how much grading etc

Student expectations for emergency situations Fireevacuation Bad weather Lockdown

Student expectations for Visitors in room Principal in room

Student needing to go to Office (referral errand etc) Nurse Counselor

Collection and distribution of student work

Ask-Pause-Call

Volunteers to answer

Choral Response

Signal Response

White Board Response

Going to Board

Substitute expectationsmdashteacherstudents

Situation

ProcedureExpectation

Random questioning of class

Think-Pair-Share

Group work expectations

Food drink candy gum in classroom

How will student assignments be posted

Breaking of rules Signal Consequences Writing referrals How will you keep up with

Students exchanginggrading papers

Students keeping progress reports

Positive incentives for students StudentLeader of the week Other incentivesrewards

Communication with parents Back to school letter Materials students will need for your class Positive contacts Parent contact log

Grade book maintenance Determining report card grades Recording grades (paperelectronic) Extra credit

Displaying student work

Students working on other assignments

Students writingpassing notes

Love amp Logic Page 1

Love allows children to grow through their mistakes Logic allows children to live with the consequences of their choices The Love and Logic Process

1 Shared Control Gain control by giving away the control you donrsquot need

2 Shared Thinking and Decision-Making Provide opportunities for the child to do the greatest amount of thinking and decision-making

3 Equal Shares of Consequences with Empathy An absence of anger causes a child to think and learn from hisher mistakes

4 Maintain the Childrsquos Self Concept Increased self-concept leads to improved behavior and improved achievement

Basic Love and Logic Disciplinary Interventions 1 The Evil Eye

Could also try a smile and a wink

2 Moving in on the Student Gentle hand on shoulderno pinched nerves

o Know your student before making any contact (some prefer not to be touched)

Not meant to embarrass or overpower student If student tries to make a big deal of the contact simply move away and

continue teaching

3 Proximity No eye contact is made with student Relocate yourself during teaching toward the student

4 Eye Contact and ldquoNordquo Head Shake

Let the student know you want the behavior to stop

Love amp Logic Page 2

5 ldquoLetrsquos Talk About This Laterrdquo If none of the previous interventions have been successful or if student

wants to challenge your request to discuss it later you can schedule a time to arguehellip1215 or 315 (Let me know Thanks) Move away from the student

Power struggles are difficult when students are allowed the opportunity to make a choice

6 ldquoCan You Save That Is This the Right Place for That Thanksrdquo

Let the student know you like them but cannot allow them to continue their behavior

Smilemdashthen ask if they can save it for another time or class It is important that you not appear upset with the student

7 Changing Location

Often easier and more effective than changing behavior Approach the student with a smile on your face and say ldquoWould you mind

sitting over there Thank yourdquo If the student says ldquoNo Irsquom not movingrdquo Smile at the student and

whisper ldquoWould you humor merdquo It is important to whisper so the student knows your conversation is as

private as possible If the student remains unwilling to change locations you might add (with

a smile) ldquoDidnrsquot I ask in a nice wayrdquo ldquoAnd yoursquore still not going to do it Really Thatrsquos hard for me to believerdquo

If it appears that you will be unable to avoid a power struggle at this point say ldquoThatrsquos ok I changed my mindrdquo

By asking questions you are not commanding significantly improving the chances of a winwin situation

Do not take time out from teaching the class to focus completely on one studentrsquos behavior

When you smile and say ldquoThank yourdquo at the end of a request and then move right on to what you were doing you send the message of expected cooperation to the student

8 ldquoIrdquo Messages

Part 1 Describe what is happening Part 2 Describe how that makes you feel Part 3 Identify the tangible effect of the other personrsquos behavior

ldquoI get distracted when there are pencils tappingrdquo To have the final word in these situations a self-referencing statement

that is difficult to counter as invalid might need to be used ldquoI just wanted you to know how I felt and I hope you will give it some thought Thank yourdquo

Love amp Logic Page 3

9 Enforceable Statements

Set limits by describing what you will allow or provide ldquoI listen to people who raise their handsrdquo ldquoI give credit for all papers on my desk at 315rdquo ldquoI dismiss people as soon as I see their desks are clearedrdquo

Talk about what you will do and involve only what you have absolute control overmdashyou

10 Providing Choices

When you give choices they must be legitimate and equally acceptable to yourself

11 Removing Student to Time Out

Place in your classroom with a visual barrier for students to go and think it over

ldquoOffice of productive thinkingrdquo or have the kids name it Opportunity for students to get away from their teacher for awhile Student may return when heshe feels able to handle the limits placed

upon the group (3-4 minutes is normally enough time for the student to decide they are ready to return)

Not appropriate to prescribe an amount of time (20 minutes) or to send homework with the student

Parents should be involved when students are frequently removed to time out

12 Evaluating Time Out

To enhance the effectiveness of time out focus the studentsrsquo thinking by asking the following questions (think through answers or write them down)

1 What happened 2 How did you feel 3 What did you do 4 How did it work out 5 What are you going to do next time

13 Use of the Building Administrator

ldquoOne of the first comments I made to the kids was that they never had to worry about being sent to the principal Their only worry was that they might wind up wishing they could go to the principal We were going to solve all problems hererdquo Send students to the office for a short cool-down time long enough for

both the student and teacher to get a different perspective

Love amp Logic Page 4

Principal tells student ldquoYou got in trouble with that teacher Wow Good luck Hope you get everything worked outrdquo

Teacherrsquos goal remain the ultimate authority figure in that studentrsquos life Removing students from the classroom conveys the message that you

cannot handle the student Send the message that you consider teaching students and managing

their behavior an important part of your responsibilities in educating your class

Itrsquos alright to complain about having no support from the principal provided you can describe what support looks like to you This presents the opportunity to find out if support looks the same to the principal

14 Giving an Appointment

Effective for students who use hit-and-run techniques They shout you say ldquoStop thatrdquo they say ldquoIrsquom not doing anythingrdquo

Walk by the student in a quiet voice say ldquoWersquoll have an appointment to discuss thatrdquo Then say ldquoSchool is out at 300 and I could meet you at 315 or 330 Which would be better for yourdquo

We can outthink kids if we donrsquot do it in the heat of battle

15 Creating a New Plan Sit down with the student and have a little conference

ldquoYoursquore welcome to go back out on the playground just as soon as you have a written plan that identifies what you will do instead of hitting the next time you feel like fighting No hurry Take your time

16 Applying Consequences

If you were going to issue a negative content message (ldquoYoursquore out of schoolrdquo) balance it with a positive ego message (ldquoWersquoll miss yourdquo) and always use empathy

ldquoLooks like you got caught fighting again What a bummer Those guys must have really made you mad to fight them like that I bet I would have felt the same way A fight like that will earn you how many days suspensionrdquo

17 Informational Letters

Informational telephone calls and letters have about the same effect so it doesnrsquot matter which is used

ldquoDear Mom yoursquore right it happened again Irsquom going to get a lsquoFrsquo in French Please donrsquot blame my teacher Shersquos worked hard Irsquove just been messing around too much Irsquom going to get my act togetherrdquo Signed ldquoDaniel who loves you dearlyrdquo

+++++HOW TO

IMPROVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

and BUILD A POSITIVE

CLIMATE FOR LEARNING AND

DISCIPLINE

for CLASSROOMMANAGEMENT

TEN TIPSpresents

visit edutopiaorg

WErsquoVE ALL HEARD THIS ABOUT STUDENTS ldquoIf they are engaged they are managedrdquo And this is absolutely the truth But we still need rules routines trust and student ownership to make a classroom run smoothly and effectively This guide will address those practical aspects of managing a classroom with suggestions and resources appropriate for grades K-12

Most of these tips are applicable to students of all ages but the actual techniques will look different for the various grades For instance Build Community (tip 1) might mean playing name games with elementary students but involve setting up a photo booth for middle school students Tip 8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals may sound like itrsquos all about elementary learners but look for suggestions to make the morning meeting an important part of the day for teens and tweens too

During my first year in the classroom a seasoned teacher told me ldquoYou are as much an ethics teachers as you are an English teacherrdquo What she meant was that literature brings along life lessons and themes so itrsquos inevitable that you end up deeply discussing morals what is right and wrong and wise choices versus poor decisions Itrsquos no accident then that the ten tips offered here also give a noticeable nod to social and emotional learning or SEL (httpwwwedutopiaorgsocial-emotional-learning) an approach that teaches children how to handle challenging situations manage their emotions and form positive relationships

And finally we all know there are more than ten tips for great classroom management so be sure to visit Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

mdashRebecca Alber Edutopia blogger former high school teacher and

online education teacher at Stanford University

TIP LIST

1 Build Community

2 Design a Safe Friendly and Well-Managed Classroom Environment

3 Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and Consequences

4 Create a Variety of Communication Channels

5 Always Be Calm Fair and Consistent

6 Know the Students You Teach

7 Address Conflict Quickly and Wisely

8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals

9 Keep It Real

Partner with Parents and Guardians

10

Ten Tips for Classroom ManagementHow to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Related Resources

Read ldquoHow to Develop Positive Classroom Managementrdquo an Edutopia article on the correlation between relationships and classroom management httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management- relationships-strategies-tips

Edutopiarsquos Schools That Work series spotlights Louisville Kentuckyrsquos Jefferson County Public Schools to show how they integrate social and emotional learning into their curriculum Get suggestions for building relationships with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-how-to-build-relationships -worksheetpdf

Are you looking for more examples of effective classroom-management techniques such as hand signals to use with primary or older students Watch this Edutopia video Classroom-Management Tips for Teachers httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-teacher-tips-video

Build CommunityBUILDING CARING RELATIONSHIPS with students is the cornerstone of good classroom management Building these relationshipsmdashteacher-student student-student classroom-communitymdashand creating the time and space to do so in the beginning of the year and throughout the following months can make or break a classroom Simply put when there is care in the air there will be significantly fewer behavioral problems

Greet your students at the door This simple gesture creates that moment when you and the student make eye contact speak directly to each other (ldquogood morningrdquo) and have a connection This may be the only one-on-one you have that day with the student but it has great value When you model a respect-ful way to greet another human being you are implicitly telling each student that this is how we will communicate with each other

Get to know one another Teachers and students begin learning one anotherrsquos names the first day of school and should be able to address one another by name within two weeks Use engaging age-appropriate activities (httpwilderdomcomgamesNameGameshtml) for learning names and for getting acquainted As students learn more and more about one another connections will begin to happen This inevitably leads to more empathy and understanding and ultimately caring relationships with a lot less classroom conflict

Student photos will help you connect names and faces In this article from the NEArsquos website retired middle school teacher Phil Nast recalls some favorite photo tips such as having students create their own passports as a first-day-of-school activity httpwwwneaorgtoolsgetting-to-know-each-otherhtml

With the right app you can even set up a photo booth in a corner of your classroommdashsomething that should appeal to tweens and teens Herersquos an example using the iPad httpwwwapplecomipadbuilt-in-appsphotoboothhtml

Veteran educator Peter Pappas recommends using the first day of school to encourage teens to multitask to get students thinking at the same time theyrsquore getting acquainted He explains on his CopyPaste blog how an engaging activity like solving a mystery can deliver multiple benefits httpwwwpeterpappascom201008first-day-school-engage-problem- solve-how-to-get-students-thinkinghtml

Definitely take the time and energy to continue growing community and relationships in the classroom The payoff is worth the effort

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1

EDUTOPIAORG3 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Check out ldquoHow Can We Improve School Disciplinerdquo from Educational Researcher httpwwwaeranetupload-edFilesPublicationsJournals Educational_Researcher3901 048-058_02EDR10pdf

Get more tips for good classroom design in this Edutopia article ldquoGive Your Space the Right Designrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-space-design- feng-shui

Download this list of effective cooperative-learning activities from the Jefferson County Public Schools httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-collaborative-cooperative-learningpdf

Design a Safe Well-Managed and Friendly Classroom EnvironmentTHE RIGHT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT helps create a positive learning community When students walk into a classroom they need to feel ownership Their writing assignments and projects should prevail on the walls and they should have easy access to supplies and handouts and a place to turn in class assignments

Ask students to be designers of their room They choose where to hang the dioramas on photosynthesis or the book reports and they get to do the hanging Also charts directionsmdashany permanent postersmdashshould be written by student hands The more they see themselves in the environment the more they feel valued (and the fewer number of conflicts we teachers will have with them)

Howrsquos the lighting in your classroom Try making small adjustments such as bringing in a few floor lamps and turning off some of the fluorescent lights This can create a calmer less institutional vibe Learn more about lighting in this Edutopia primer ldquoWhat They See Is What We Get A Primer on Lightrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgwhat-they-see-what-we-get

Moving desks and trying different table configurations can also create a more friendly setting thatrsquos better suited for collaboration Social and emotional learning emphasizes student-centered cooperative learning This means you will cluster desks into groups or move students so they face one another This may make your classroom a bit louder but it helps grow a community of learners a lot more quickly than rows of desks facing the front of the class Take the plunge and just do it

tip

2

EDUTOPIAORG4 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases

Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf

Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf

The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project

Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)

Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences

The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together

Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence

Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video

The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action

tip

3

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Related Resources

Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml

Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf

Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano

Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher

Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better

Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide

them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)

Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)

Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo

Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish

Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html

When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible

Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach

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4

EDUTOPIAORG6 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz

Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos

Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197

Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments

Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)

Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms

Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them

Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules

To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student

another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences

whereas routines come with reminders

Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe

Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see

tip

5

EDUTOPIAORG7 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education

For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm

Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf

Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges

The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml

Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum

and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and

reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming

academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of

the students she teaches

When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand

How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf

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6

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Related Resources

Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video

Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video

Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video

What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25

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7

EDUTOPIAORG9 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains

Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational

And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo

When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully

Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc

Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance

Related Resources

Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video

Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management

Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february

Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen

Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock

Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)

Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like

EDUTOPIAORG10 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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8

Related Resources

Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class

Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide

What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias

Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management

Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible

Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on

Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs

Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered

Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals

(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)

Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study

To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo

If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss

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9

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Related Resources

To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)

This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment

Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide

Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations

Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians

Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers

Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families

Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call

Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship

When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo

EDUTOPIAORG

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10

12 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

RESEARCH+++++

ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf

ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach

ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx

BOOKS+++++

Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom

The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book

The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School

Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn

Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care

Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities

WEBSITES+++++

Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg

Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning

National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg

WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg

Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg

Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg

National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml

Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom

Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

Bonus More Classroom Management Resources

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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically

create more problems than they solve

Problems with Immediate Consequences

1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching

2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child

3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset

4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response

5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out

6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up

7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences

8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence

Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how

The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

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A conference with administratorteacher or

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Document the incident

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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM

Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn

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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you

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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit

determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and

administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to

effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know

A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently

about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to

what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen

powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along

Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the

students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising

awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest

of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic

(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)

What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works

Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet

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8313 Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas

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72313 Discipline by Design

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Techniques that Backfire

If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

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middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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schoolrdquo there are no limits

The Perfect Time

Summer vacation is the perfect time to take inventory of the previous school year Itrsquos the perfect time to discard

bad habits turn over a new leaf and commit to being the teacher you really want to be

The five classroom management tips above represent a wonderful glorious beginning and a future of unlimitedpossibility

But they do take commitment They do take a setting aside of some of your natural instincts habits and crutches

in favor of what really works in the classroom

Itrsquos scary to step out into the unknown Itrsquos scary to dare yourself to be more than just another teacher Itrsquosscary to think that your professional dreams really can come true

But if you can take that first step on that first day of school then you can take another And another

Itrsquos doable and within your grasp

Just reach out a little farther

And take it

Note If yoursquore new to Smart Classroom Management and have questions about the topics above please visit

our archive as well as the books Dream Class and The Classroom Management Secret

Also we were honored this week to be included in the 151 leading sites for elementary educators You can findthe list here

Finally if you havenrsquot done so already please join us Itrsquos free Click here and begin receiving classroom

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Better Discipline

Proactive Discipline

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11 Techniques for Better Classroom Discipline

Here are eleven techniques that you can usein your classroom that will help you achieveeffective group management and control Theyhave been adapted from an article called APrimer on Classroom Discipline PrinciplesOld and New by Thomas R McDaniel PhiDelta Kappan September 1986

1 Focusing

Be sure you have the attention of everyone inyour classroom before you start your lessonDonrsquot attempt to teach over the chatter ofstudents who are not paying attention

Inexperienced teachers sometimes think that by beginning their lesson theclass will settle down The children will see that things are underway now andit is time to go to work Sometimes this works but the children are also goingto think that you are willing to compete with them that you donrsquot mind talkingwhile they talk or that you are willing to speak louder so that they can finishtheir conversation even after you have started the lesson They get the ideathat you accept their inattention and that it is permissible to talk while you arepresenting a lesson

The focusing technique means that you will demand their attention before youbegin It means that you will wait and not start until everyone has settleddown Experienced teachers know that silence on their part is very effectiveThey will punctuate their waiting by extending it 3 to 5 seconds after theclassroom is completely quiet Then they begin their lesson using a quietervoice than normal

A soft spoken teacher often has a calmer quieter classroom than one with astronger voice Her students sit still in order to hear what she says

2 Direct Instruction

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Uncertainty increases the level of excitement in the classroom The techniqueof direct instruction is to begin each class by telling the students exactly whatwill be happening The teacher outlines what he and the students will bedoing this period He may set time limits for some tasks

An effective way to marry this technique with the first one is to include time atthe end of the period for students to do activities of their choosing Theteacher may finish the description of the hourrsquos activities with ldquoAnd I think wewill have some time at the end of the period for you to chat with your friendsgo to the library or catch up on work for other classesrdquo

The teacher is more willing to wait for class attention when he knows there isextra time to meet his goals and objectives The students soon realize thatthe more time the teacher waits for their attention the less free time theyhave at the end of the hour

3 Monitoring

The key to this principle is to circulate Get up and get around the roomWhile your students are working make the rounds Check on their progress

An effective teacher will make a pass through the whole room about twominutes after the students have started a written assignment She checksthat each student has started that the children are on the correct page andthat everyone has put their names on their papers The delay is importantShe wants her students to have a problem or two finished so she can checkthat answers are correctly labeled or in complete sentences She providesindividualized instruction as needed

Students who are not yet quite on task will be quick to get going as they seeher approach Those that were distracted or slow to get started can benudged along

The teacher does not interrupt the class or try to make generalannouncements unless she notices that several students have difficulty withthe same thing The teacher uses a quiet voice and her students appreciateher personal and positive attention

4 Modeling

McDaniel tells us of a saying that goes ldquoValues are caught not taughtrdquoTeachers who are courteous prompt enthusiastic in control patient andorganized provide examples for their students through their own behaviorThe ldquodo as I say not as I dordquo teachers send mixed messages that confuse

students and invite misbehavior

If you want students to use quiet voices in your classroom while they workyou too will use a quiet voice as you move through the room helpingyoungsters

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youngsters

5 Non-Verbal Cuing

A standard item in the classroom of the 1950rsquos was the clerkrsquos bell A shinynickelbell sat on the teacherrsquos desk With one tap of the button on top he hadeveryonersquos attention Teachers have shown a lot of ingenuity over the years inmaking use of non-verbal cues in the classroom Some flip light switchesOthers keep clickers in their pockets

Non-verbal cues can also be facial expressions body posture and handsignals Care should be given in choosing the types of cues you use in yourclassroom Take time to explain what you want the students to do when youuse your cues

6 Environmental Control

A classroom can be a warm cheery place Students enjoy an environmentthat changes periodically Study centers with pictures and color inviteenthusiasm for your subject

Young people like to know about you and your interests Include personalitems in your classroom A family picture or a few items from a hobby orcollection on your desk will trigger personal conversations with your studentsAs they get to know you better you will see fewer problems with discipline

Just as you may want to enrich your classroom there are times when youmay want to impoverish it as well You may need a quiet corner with fewdistractions Some students will get caught up in visual exploration For themthe splash and the color is a siren that pulls them off task They may needmore ldquovanillardquo and less ldquorocky-roadrdquo Have a quiet place where you can steerthese youngsters Let them get their work done first and then come back toexplore and enjoy the rest of the room

7 Low-Profile Intervention

Most students are sent to the principalrsquos office as a result of confrontationalescalation The teacher has called them on a lesser offense but in themoments that follow the student and the teacher are swept up in a verbalmaelstrom Much of this can be avoided when the teacherrsquos intervention isquiet and calm

An effective teacher will take care that the student is not rewarded for

misbehavior by becoming the focus of attention She monitors the activity inher classroom moving around the room She anticipates problems beforethey occur Her approach to a misbehaving student is inconspicuous Othersin the class are not distracted

While lecturing to her class this teacher makes effective use of name-dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops the

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dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops theyoungsterrsquos name into her dialogue in a natural way ldquoAnd you see David wecarry the one to the tens columnrdquo David hears his name and is drawn backon task The rest of the class doesnrsquot seem to notice

8 Assertive Discipline

This is traditional limit setting authoritarianism When executed as presentedby Lee Canter (who has made this form a discipline one of the most widelyknown and practiced) it will include a good mix of praise This is high profilediscipline The teacher is the boss and no child has the right to interfere withthe learning of any student Clear rules are laid out and consistently enforced

9 Assertive I-Messages

A component of Assertive Discipline these I-Messages are statements thatthe teacher uses when confronting a student who is misbehaving They areintended to be clear descriptions of what the student is suppose to do Theteacher who makes good use of this technique will focus the childrsquos attentionfirst and foremost on the behavior he wants not on the misbehavior ldquoI wantyou tordquo or ldquoI need you tordquo or ldquoI expect you tordquo

The inexperienced teacher may incorrectly try ldquoI want you to stoprdquo only todiscover that this usually triggers confrontation and denial The focus is onthe misbehavior and the student is quick to retort ldquoI wasnrsquot doing anythingrdquoor ldquoIt wasnrsquot my faultrdquo or ldquoSince when is there a rule againstrdquo andescalation has begun

10 Humanistic I-Messages

These I-messages are expressions of our feelings Thomas Gordon creatorof Teacher Effectiveness Training (TET) tells us to structure these messagesin three parts First include a description of the childrsquos behavior ldquoWhen youtalk while I talkrdquo Second relate the effect this behavior has on the teacherldquoI have to stop my teachingrdquo And third let the student know the feeling thatit generates in the teacher ldquowhich frustrates merdquo

A teacher distracted by a student who was constantly talking while he tried toteach once made this powerful expression of feelings ldquoI cannot imaginewhat I have done to you that I do not deserve the respectfrom you that I getfrom the others in this class If I have been rude to you or inconsiderate in any

way please let me know I feel as though I have somehow offended you andnow you are unwilling to show me respectrdquo The student did not talk during hislectures again for many weeks

11 Positive Discipline

Use classroom rules that describe the behaviors you want instead of listingthings the students cannot do Instead of ldquono-running in the roomrdquo use ldquomovethrough the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettle

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through the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettleconflicts appropriatelyrdquo Instead of ldquono gum chewingrdquo use ldquoleave gum athomerdquo Refer to your rules as expectations Let your students know this ishow you expect them to behave in your classroom

Make ample use of praise When you see goodbehavior acknowledge it This can be doneverbally of course but it doesnrsquot have to be Anod a smile or a ldquothumbs uprdquo will reinforce thebehavior

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices begin by placing a check in the appropriate column Then add your points Allow 4 points for each ldquousuallyrdquo and 2 points for each ldquosometimesrdquo and 0 points for each ldquoneverrdquo Rate your classroom disciplinary practices as follows 90-100 ndash Excellent 80-89 ndash Good 70-79 ndash Fair Below 70 ndash Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

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Classroom discipline and management causes the most fear andconsternation in new teachers However classroom managementis a skill that is not only learned but practiced daily Here are tentips that can lead to successful classroom management anddiscipline These tips can help you cut down on discipline problemsand leave you with fewer interruptions and disruptions

If you would like additional information check out this step-by-step look at how to handle discipline problems with effectiveclassroom management

1 Its Easier to Get EasierMany teachers make the mistake of starting the school year witha poor discipline plan Students quickly assess the situation ineach class and realize what they will be allowed to get away withOnce you set a precedent of allowing a lot of disruptions it can bevery hard to start better classroom management and disciplinetechniques However it is never tough to get easier as the yeargoes on While you dont have to follow the adage Never smileuntil Christmas it does have its merits

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2 Fairness is KeyStudents have a distinct sense of what is and what is not fair Youmust act fairly for all students if you expect to be respected Ifyou do not treat all students equitably you will be labelled asunfair students will not be keen to follow your rules Make surethat if your best student does something wrong they too getpunished for it

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3 Deal with Disruptions with as Little Interruption asPossibleWhen you have classroom disruptions it is imperative that youdeal with them immediately and with as little interruption of yourclass momentum as possible If students are talking amongstthemselves and you are having a classroom discussion ask one ofthem a question to try to get them back on track If you have tostop the flow of your lesson to deal with disruptions then you arerobbing students who want to learn of their precious in-class time

4 Avoid Confrontations in Front of StudentsWhenever there is a confrontation in class there is a winner and aloser Obviously as the teacher you need to keep order anddiscipline in your class However it is much better to deal withdiscipline issues privately than cause a student to lose face infront of their friends It is not a good idea to make an exampleout of a disciplinary issue Even though other students might getthe point you might have lost any chance of actually teachingthat student anything in your class

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5 Stop Disruptions with a Little HumorSometimes all it takes is for everyone to have a good laugh to getthings back on track in a classroom Many times howeverteachers confuse good humor with sarcasm While humor canquickly diffuse a situation sarcasm may harm your relationshipwith the students involved Use your best judgment but realizethat what some people think as funny others find to be offensive

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6 Keep High Expectations in Your ClassExpect that your students will behave not that they will disruptReinforce this with the way you speak to your students When youbegin the day tell your students your expectations For exampleyou might say During this whole group session I expect you toraise your hands and be recognized before you start speaking Ialso expect you to respect each others opinions and listen towhat each person has to say

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Free time is something teachers should avoid By allowingstudents time just to talk each day you are setting a precedentabout how you view academics and your subject To avoid thisoverplan When you have too much to cover youll never run outof lessons and you will avoid free time You can also fill up anyleft over time with mini-lessons

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8 Be ConsistentOne of the worst things you can do as a teacher is to not enforceyour rules consistently If one day you ignore misbehaviors andthe next day you jump on someone for the smallest infractionyour students will quickly lose respect for you Your students havethe right to expect you to basically be the same everydayMoodiness is not allowed Once your lose your students respectyou also lose their attention and their desire to please you

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9 Make Rules UnderstandableYou need to be selective in your class rules (no one can follow180 rules consistently) You also need to make them clearStudents should understand what is and what is not acceptableFurther you should make sure that the consequences for breakingyour rules are also clear and known beforehand

10 Start Fresh EverydayThis tip does not mean that you discount all previous infractionsie if they have three tardies then today means four However itdoes mean that you should start teaching your class each daywith the expectation that students will behave Dont assume thatbecause Julie has disrupted your class everyday for a week shewill disrupt it today By doing this you will not be treating Julieany differently and thereby setting her up to disrupt again (like aself-fulfilling prophecy) Read a personal example of this with mybest teaching experience

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Accountability Checklist

Situation ProcedureExpectation Students enteringleaving class

Entering beforeafter tardy bell Leaving before end of class

The dayrsquos datelocation

Room set-upmdashhow will you work the room

Bell Activitiesmdashwhat where graded timed

Checking Attendance

Students who are tardy

Student receiving permission to speak comment ask questions leave desk

Students needing materialsmdashpencil pen paper textbook

Students coming to attentionmdashsignalexpectation

Student needing to throw paper away

Student needing to sharpen pencil

Student needing tissue

End of class dismissal

Student expectations for intercom announcementscalling students to office

Class Movement Going to PE library computer lab lunch

recess assemblies Class changes hall expectations Transitions in class

Situation

ProcedureExpectation

Student work

Heading of papers Passing in papers Use of penpencil Writing on back of paper Neatness Incompletelate work Due dates Makeup work for absent students Notebook expectationsgrading Homework-when how much grading etc

Student expectations for emergency situations Fireevacuation Bad weather Lockdown

Student expectations for Visitors in room Principal in room

Student needing to go to Office (referral errand etc) Nurse Counselor

Collection and distribution of student work

Ask-Pause-Call

Volunteers to answer

Choral Response

Signal Response

White Board Response

Going to Board

Substitute expectationsmdashteacherstudents

Situation

ProcedureExpectation

Random questioning of class

Think-Pair-Share

Group work expectations

Food drink candy gum in classroom

How will student assignments be posted

Breaking of rules Signal Consequences Writing referrals How will you keep up with

Students exchanginggrading papers

Students keeping progress reports

Positive incentives for students StudentLeader of the week Other incentivesrewards

Communication with parents Back to school letter Materials students will need for your class Positive contacts Parent contact log

Grade book maintenance Determining report card grades Recording grades (paperelectronic) Extra credit

Displaying student work

Students working on other assignments

Students writingpassing notes

Love amp Logic Page 1

Love allows children to grow through their mistakes Logic allows children to live with the consequences of their choices The Love and Logic Process

1 Shared Control Gain control by giving away the control you donrsquot need

2 Shared Thinking and Decision-Making Provide opportunities for the child to do the greatest amount of thinking and decision-making

3 Equal Shares of Consequences with Empathy An absence of anger causes a child to think and learn from hisher mistakes

4 Maintain the Childrsquos Self Concept Increased self-concept leads to improved behavior and improved achievement

Basic Love and Logic Disciplinary Interventions 1 The Evil Eye

Could also try a smile and a wink

2 Moving in on the Student Gentle hand on shoulderno pinched nerves

o Know your student before making any contact (some prefer not to be touched)

Not meant to embarrass or overpower student If student tries to make a big deal of the contact simply move away and

continue teaching

3 Proximity No eye contact is made with student Relocate yourself during teaching toward the student

4 Eye Contact and ldquoNordquo Head Shake

Let the student know you want the behavior to stop

Love amp Logic Page 2

5 ldquoLetrsquos Talk About This Laterrdquo If none of the previous interventions have been successful or if student

wants to challenge your request to discuss it later you can schedule a time to arguehellip1215 or 315 (Let me know Thanks) Move away from the student

Power struggles are difficult when students are allowed the opportunity to make a choice

6 ldquoCan You Save That Is This the Right Place for That Thanksrdquo

Let the student know you like them but cannot allow them to continue their behavior

Smilemdashthen ask if they can save it for another time or class It is important that you not appear upset with the student

7 Changing Location

Often easier and more effective than changing behavior Approach the student with a smile on your face and say ldquoWould you mind

sitting over there Thank yourdquo If the student says ldquoNo Irsquom not movingrdquo Smile at the student and

whisper ldquoWould you humor merdquo It is important to whisper so the student knows your conversation is as

private as possible If the student remains unwilling to change locations you might add (with

a smile) ldquoDidnrsquot I ask in a nice wayrdquo ldquoAnd yoursquore still not going to do it Really Thatrsquos hard for me to believerdquo

If it appears that you will be unable to avoid a power struggle at this point say ldquoThatrsquos ok I changed my mindrdquo

By asking questions you are not commanding significantly improving the chances of a winwin situation

Do not take time out from teaching the class to focus completely on one studentrsquos behavior

When you smile and say ldquoThank yourdquo at the end of a request and then move right on to what you were doing you send the message of expected cooperation to the student

8 ldquoIrdquo Messages

Part 1 Describe what is happening Part 2 Describe how that makes you feel Part 3 Identify the tangible effect of the other personrsquos behavior

ldquoI get distracted when there are pencils tappingrdquo To have the final word in these situations a self-referencing statement

that is difficult to counter as invalid might need to be used ldquoI just wanted you to know how I felt and I hope you will give it some thought Thank yourdquo

Love amp Logic Page 3

9 Enforceable Statements

Set limits by describing what you will allow or provide ldquoI listen to people who raise their handsrdquo ldquoI give credit for all papers on my desk at 315rdquo ldquoI dismiss people as soon as I see their desks are clearedrdquo

Talk about what you will do and involve only what you have absolute control overmdashyou

10 Providing Choices

When you give choices they must be legitimate and equally acceptable to yourself

11 Removing Student to Time Out

Place in your classroom with a visual barrier for students to go and think it over

ldquoOffice of productive thinkingrdquo or have the kids name it Opportunity for students to get away from their teacher for awhile Student may return when heshe feels able to handle the limits placed

upon the group (3-4 minutes is normally enough time for the student to decide they are ready to return)

Not appropriate to prescribe an amount of time (20 minutes) or to send homework with the student

Parents should be involved when students are frequently removed to time out

12 Evaluating Time Out

To enhance the effectiveness of time out focus the studentsrsquo thinking by asking the following questions (think through answers or write them down)

1 What happened 2 How did you feel 3 What did you do 4 How did it work out 5 What are you going to do next time

13 Use of the Building Administrator

ldquoOne of the first comments I made to the kids was that they never had to worry about being sent to the principal Their only worry was that they might wind up wishing they could go to the principal We were going to solve all problems hererdquo Send students to the office for a short cool-down time long enough for

both the student and teacher to get a different perspective

Love amp Logic Page 4

Principal tells student ldquoYou got in trouble with that teacher Wow Good luck Hope you get everything worked outrdquo

Teacherrsquos goal remain the ultimate authority figure in that studentrsquos life Removing students from the classroom conveys the message that you

cannot handle the student Send the message that you consider teaching students and managing

their behavior an important part of your responsibilities in educating your class

Itrsquos alright to complain about having no support from the principal provided you can describe what support looks like to you This presents the opportunity to find out if support looks the same to the principal

14 Giving an Appointment

Effective for students who use hit-and-run techniques They shout you say ldquoStop thatrdquo they say ldquoIrsquom not doing anythingrdquo

Walk by the student in a quiet voice say ldquoWersquoll have an appointment to discuss thatrdquo Then say ldquoSchool is out at 300 and I could meet you at 315 or 330 Which would be better for yourdquo

We can outthink kids if we donrsquot do it in the heat of battle

15 Creating a New Plan Sit down with the student and have a little conference

ldquoYoursquore welcome to go back out on the playground just as soon as you have a written plan that identifies what you will do instead of hitting the next time you feel like fighting No hurry Take your time

16 Applying Consequences

If you were going to issue a negative content message (ldquoYoursquore out of schoolrdquo) balance it with a positive ego message (ldquoWersquoll miss yourdquo) and always use empathy

ldquoLooks like you got caught fighting again What a bummer Those guys must have really made you mad to fight them like that I bet I would have felt the same way A fight like that will earn you how many days suspensionrdquo

17 Informational Letters

Informational telephone calls and letters have about the same effect so it doesnrsquot matter which is used

ldquoDear Mom yoursquore right it happened again Irsquom going to get a lsquoFrsquo in French Please donrsquot blame my teacher Shersquos worked hard Irsquove just been messing around too much Irsquom going to get my act togetherrdquo Signed ldquoDaniel who loves you dearlyrdquo

+++++HOW TO

IMPROVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

and BUILD A POSITIVE

CLIMATE FOR LEARNING AND

DISCIPLINE

for CLASSROOMMANAGEMENT

TEN TIPSpresents

visit edutopiaorg

WErsquoVE ALL HEARD THIS ABOUT STUDENTS ldquoIf they are engaged they are managedrdquo And this is absolutely the truth But we still need rules routines trust and student ownership to make a classroom run smoothly and effectively This guide will address those practical aspects of managing a classroom with suggestions and resources appropriate for grades K-12

Most of these tips are applicable to students of all ages but the actual techniques will look different for the various grades For instance Build Community (tip 1) might mean playing name games with elementary students but involve setting up a photo booth for middle school students Tip 8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals may sound like itrsquos all about elementary learners but look for suggestions to make the morning meeting an important part of the day for teens and tweens too

During my first year in the classroom a seasoned teacher told me ldquoYou are as much an ethics teachers as you are an English teacherrdquo What she meant was that literature brings along life lessons and themes so itrsquos inevitable that you end up deeply discussing morals what is right and wrong and wise choices versus poor decisions Itrsquos no accident then that the ten tips offered here also give a noticeable nod to social and emotional learning or SEL (httpwwwedutopiaorgsocial-emotional-learning) an approach that teaches children how to handle challenging situations manage their emotions and form positive relationships

And finally we all know there are more than ten tips for great classroom management so be sure to visit Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

mdashRebecca Alber Edutopia blogger former high school teacher and

online education teacher at Stanford University

TIP LIST

1 Build Community

2 Design a Safe Friendly and Well-Managed Classroom Environment

3 Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and Consequences

4 Create a Variety of Communication Channels

5 Always Be Calm Fair and Consistent

6 Know the Students You Teach

7 Address Conflict Quickly and Wisely

8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals

9 Keep It Real

Partner with Parents and Guardians

10

Ten Tips for Classroom ManagementHow to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Related Resources

Read ldquoHow to Develop Positive Classroom Managementrdquo an Edutopia article on the correlation between relationships and classroom management httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management- relationships-strategies-tips

Edutopiarsquos Schools That Work series spotlights Louisville Kentuckyrsquos Jefferson County Public Schools to show how they integrate social and emotional learning into their curriculum Get suggestions for building relationships with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-how-to-build-relationships -worksheetpdf

Are you looking for more examples of effective classroom-management techniques such as hand signals to use with primary or older students Watch this Edutopia video Classroom-Management Tips for Teachers httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-teacher-tips-video

Build CommunityBUILDING CARING RELATIONSHIPS with students is the cornerstone of good classroom management Building these relationshipsmdashteacher-student student-student classroom-communitymdashand creating the time and space to do so in the beginning of the year and throughout the following months can make or break a classroom Simply put when there is care in the air there will be significantly fewer behavioral problems

Greet your students at the door This simple gesture creates that moment when you and the student make eye contact speak directly to each other (ldquogood morningrdquo) and have a connection This may be the only one-on-one you have that day with the student but it has great value When you model a respect-ful way to greet another human being you are implicitly telling each student that this is how we will communicate with each other

Get to know one another Teachers and students begin learning one anotherrsquos names the first day of school and should be able to address one another by name within two weeks Use engaging age-appropriate activities (httpwilderdomcomgamesNameGameshtml) for learning names and for getting acquainted As students learn more and more about one another connections will begin to happen This inevitably leads to more empathy and understanding and ultimately caring relationships with a lot less classroom conflict

Student photos will help you connect names and faces In this article from the NEArsquos website retired middle school teacher Phil Nast recalls some favorite photo tips such as having students create their own passports as a first-day-of-school activity httpwwwneaorgtoolsgetting-to-know-each-otherhtml

With the right app you can even set up a photo booth in a corner of your classroommdashsomething that should appeal to tweens and teens Herersquos an example using the iPad httpwwwapplecomipadbuilt-in-appsphotoboothhtml

Veteran educator Peter Pappas recommends using the first day of school to encourage teens to multitask to get students thinking at the same time theyrsquore getting acquainted He explains on his CopyPaste blog how an engaging activity like solving a mystery can deliver multiple benefits httpwwwpeterpappascom201008first-day-school-engage-problem- solve-how-to-get-students-thinkinghtml

Definitely take the time and energy to continue growing community and relationships in the classroom The payoff is worth the effort

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Related Resources

Check out ldquoHow Can We Improve School Disciplinerdquo from Educational Researcher httpwwwaeranetupload-edFilesPublicationsJournals Educational_Researcher3901 048-058_02EDR10pdf

Get more tips for good classroom design in this Edutopia article ldquoGive Your Space the Right Designrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-space-design- feng-shui

Download this list of effective cooperative-learning activities from the Jefferson County Public Schools httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-collaborative-cooperative-learningpdf

Design a Safe Well-Managed and Friendly Classroom EnvironmentTHE RIGHT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT helps create a positive learning community When students walk into a classroom they need to feel ownership Their writing assignments and projects should prevail on the walls and they should have easy access to supplies and handouts and a place to turn in class assignments

Ask students to be designers of their room They choose where to hang the dioramas on photosynthesis or the book reports and they get to do the hanging Also charts directionsmdashany permanent postersmdashshould be written by student hands The more they see themselves in the environment the more they feel valued (and the fewer number of conflicts we teachers will have with them)

Howrsquos the lighting in your classroom Try making small adjustments such as bringing in a few floor lamps and turning off some of the fluorescent lights This can create a calmer less institutional vibe Learn more about lighting in this Edutopia primer ldquoWhat They See Is What We Get A Primer on Lightrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgwhat-they-see-what-we-get

Moving desks and trying different table configurations can also create a more friendly setting thatrsquos better suited for collaboration Social and emotional learning emphasizes student-centered cooperative learning This means you will cluster desks into groups or move students so they face one another This may make your classroom a bit louder but it helps grow a community of learners a lot more quickly than rows of desks facing the front of the class Take the plunge and just do it

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Related Resources

Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases

Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf

Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf

The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project

Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)

Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences

The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together

Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence

Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video

The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action

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Related Resources

Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml

Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf

Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano

Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher

Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better

Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide

them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)

Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)

Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo

Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish

Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html

When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible

Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach

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Related Resources

How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz

Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos

Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197

Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments

Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)

Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms

Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them

Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules

To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student

another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences

whereas routines come with reminders

Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe

Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see

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Related Resources

Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education

For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm

Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf

Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges

The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml

Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum

and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and

reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming

academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of

the students she teaches

When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand

How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf

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Related Resources

Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video

Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video

Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video

What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25

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Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains

Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational

And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo

When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully

Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc

Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance

Related Resources

Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video

Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management

Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february

Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen

Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock

Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)

Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like

EDUTOPIAORG10 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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Related Resources

Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class

Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide

What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias

Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management

Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible

Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on

Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs

Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered

Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals

(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)

Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study

To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo

If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss

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Related Resources

To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)

This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment

Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide

Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations

Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians

Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers

Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families

Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call

Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship

When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo

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RESEARCH+++++

ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf

ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach

ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx

BOOKS+++++

Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom

The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book

The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School

Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn

Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care

Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities

WEBSITES+++++

Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg

Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning

National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg

WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg

Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg

Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg

National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml

Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom

Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

Bonus More Classroom Management Resources

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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically

create more problems than they solve

Problems with Immediate Consequences

1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching

2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child

3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset

4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response

5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out

6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up

7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences

8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence

Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how

The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

Love and Logic Solution

The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401

1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom

copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065

Student Discipline Course of Action

Student does not follow a classroom

or school rule

Is it a serious

incident

(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)

Follow established classroom

consequences

(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)

Refer student to administration with discipline referral

No

Yes

Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary

action

Student returns to class

Feedback is provided to the

staff member on action taken

A conference with administratorteacher or

administratorteacherstudent is held

Document the incident

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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM

Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn

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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you

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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit

determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and

administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to

effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know

A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently

about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to

what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen

powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along

Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the

students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising

awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest

of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic

(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)

What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works

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8313 Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas

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72313 Discipline by Design

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Overview

Teacher Resources

11 Discipline Techniques

Techniques that Backfire

Stages of Discipline

Better Discipline

Proactive Discipline

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Techniques that Backfire

If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

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middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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Page 10: Maintaining Classroom Disciplines3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/291/tab_6-classroom_managemen… · Discipline — The LEAST Approach There are several good methods of classroom discipline

72313 Discipline by Design

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Introduction

Overview

Teacher Resources

11 Discipline Techniques

Techniques that Backfire

Stages of Discipline

Better Discipline

Proactive Discipline

HLS Schools

Download Software

Latest Update

FREE Trial Softw are

Extend Trial Period

Support

Frequently Asked

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Users Guide

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11 Techniques for Better Classroom Discipline

Here are eleven techniques that you can usein your classroom that will help you achieveeffective group management and control Theyhave been adapted from an article called APrimer on Classroom Discipline PrinciplesOld and New by Thomas R McDaniel PhiDelta Kappan September 1986

1 Focusing

Be sure you have the attention of everyone inyour classroom before you start your lessonDonrsquot attempt to teach over the chatter ofstudents who are not paying attention

Inexperienced teachers sometimes think that by beginning their lesson theclass will settle down The children will see that things are underway now andit is time to go to work Sometimes this works but the children are also goingto think that you are willing to compete with them that you donrsquot mind talkingwhile they talk or that you are willing to speak louder so that they can finishtheir conversation even after you have started the lesson They get the ideathat you accept their inattention and that it is permissible to talk while you arepresenting a lesson

The focusing technique means that you will demand their attention before youbegin It means that you will wait and not start until everyone has settleddown Experienced teachers know that silence on their part is very effectiveThey will punctuate their waiting by extending it 3 to 5 seconds after theclassroom is completely quiet Then they begin their lesson using a quietervoice than normal

A soft spoken teacher often has a calmer quieter classroom than one with astronger voice Her students sit still in order to hear what she says

2 Direct Instruction

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Uncertainty increases the level of excitement in the classroom The techniqueof direct instruction is to begin each class by telling the students exactly whatwill be happening The teacher outlines what he and the students will bedoing this period He may set time limits for some tasks

An effective way to marry this technique with the first one is to include time atthe end of the period for students to do activities of their choosing Theteacher may finish the description of the hourrsquos activities with ldquoAnd I think wewill have some time at the end of the period for you to chat with your friendsgo to the library or catch up on work for other classesrdquo

The teacher is more willing to wait for class attention when he knows there isextra time to meet his goals and objectives The students soon realize thatthe more time the teacher waits for their attention the less free time theyhave at the end of the hour

3 Monitoring

The key to this principle is to circulate Get up and get around the roomWhile your students are working make the rounds Check on their progress

An effective teacher will make a pass through the whole room about twominutes after the students have started a written assignment She checksthat each student has started that the children are on the correct page andthat everyone has put their names on their papers The delay is importantShe wants her students to have a problem or two finished so she can checkthat answers are correctly labeled or in complete sentences She providesindividualized instruction as needed

Students who are not yet quite on task will be quick to get going as they seeher approach Those that were distracted or slow to get started can benudged along

The teacher does not interrupt the class or try to make generalannouncements unless she notices that several students have difficulty withthe same thing The teacher uses a quiet voice and her students appreciateher personal and positive attention

4 Modeling

McDaniel tells us of a saying that goes ldquoValues are caught not taughtrdquoTeachers who are courteous prompt enthusiastic in control patient andorganized provide examples for their students through their own behaviorThe ldquodo as I say not as I dordquo teachers send mixed messages that confuse

students and invite misbehavior

If you want students to use quiet voices in your classroom while they workyou too will use a quiet voice as you move through the room helpingyoungsters

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youngsters

5 Non-Verbal Cuing

A standard item in the classroom of the 1950rsquos was the clerkrsquos bell A shinynickelbell sat on the teacherrsquos desk With one tap of the button on top he hadeveryonersquos attention Teachers have shown a lot of ingenuity over the years inmaking use of non-verbal cues in the classroom Some flip light switchesOthers keep clickers in their pockets

Non-verbal cues can also be facial expressions body posture and handsignals Care should be given in choosing the types of cues you use in yourclassroom Take time to explain what you want the students to do when youuse your cues

6 Environmental Control

A classroom can be a warm cheery place Students enjoy an environmentthat changes periodically Study centers with pictures and color inviteenthusiasm for your subject

Young people like to know about you and your interests Include personalitems in your classroom A family picture or a few items from a hobby orcollection on your desk will trigger personal conversations with your studentsAs they get to know you better you will see fewer problems with discipline

Just as you may want to enrich your classroom there are times when youmay want to impoverish it as well You may need a quiet corner with fewdistractions Some students will get caught up in visual exploration For themthe splash and the color is a siren that pulls them off task They may needmore ldquovanillardquo and less ldquorocky-roadrdquo Have a quiet place where you can steerthese youngsters Let them get their work done first and then come back toexplore and enjoy the rest of the room

7 Low-Profile Intervention

Most students are sent to the principalrsquos office as a result of confrontationalescalation The teacher has called them on a lesser offense but in themoments that follow the student and the teacher are swept up in a verbalmaelstrom Much of this can be avoided when the teacherrsquos intervention isquiet and calm

An effective teacher will take care that the student is not rewarded for

misbehavior by becoming the focus of attention She monitors the activity inher classroom moving around the room She anticipates problems beforethey occur Her approach to a misbehaving student is inconspicuous Othersin the class are not distracted

While lecturing to her class this teacher makes effective use of name-dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops the

72313 Discipline by Design

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dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops theyoungsterrsquos name into her dialogue in a natural way ldquoAnd you see David wecarry the one to the tens columnrdquo David hears his name and is drawn backon task The rest of the class doesnrsquot seem to notice

8 Assertive Discipline

This is traditional limit setting authoritarianism When executed as presentedby Lee Canter (who has made this form a discipline one of the most widelyknown and practiced) it will include a good mix of praise This is high profilediscipline The teacher is the boss and no child has the right to interfere withthe learning of any student Clear rules are laid out and consistently enforced

9 Assertive I-Messages

A component of Assertive Discipline these I-Messages are statements thatthe teacher uses when confronting a student who is misbehaving They areintended to be clear descriptions of what the student is suppose to do Theteacher who makes good use of this technique will focus the childrsquos attentionfirst and foremost on the behavior he wants not on the misbehavior ldquoI wantyou tordquo or ldquoI need you tordquo or ldquoI expect you tordquo

The inexperienced teacher may incorrectly try ldquoI want you to stoprdquo only todiscover that this usually triggers confrontation and denial The focus is onthe misbehavior and the student is quick to retort ldquoI wasnrsquot doing anythingrdquoor ldquoIt wasnrsquot my faultrdquo or ldquoSince when is there a rule againstrdquo andescalation has begun

10 Humanistic I-Messages

These I-messages are expressions of our feelings Thomas Gordon creatorof Teacher Effectiveness Training (TET) tells us to structure these messagesin three parts First include a description of the childrsquos behavior ldquoWhen youtalk while I talkrdquo Second relate the effect this behavior has on the teacherldquoI have to stop my teachingrdquo And third let the student know the feeling thatit generates in the teacher ldquowhich frustrates merdquo

A teacher distracted by a student who was constantly talking while he tried toteach once made this powerful expression of feelings ldquoI cannot imaginewhat I have done to you that I do not deserve the respectfrom you that I getfrom the others in this class If I have been rude to you or inconsiderate in any

way please let me know I feel as though I have somehow offended you andnow you are unwilling to show me respectrdquo The student did not talk during hislectures again for many weeks

11 Positive Discipline

Use classroom rules that describe the behaviors you want instead of listingthings the students cannot do Instead of ldquono-running in the roomrdquo use ldquomovethrough the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettle

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through the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettleconflicts appropriatelyrdquo Instead of ldquono gum chewingrdquo use ldquoleave gum athomerdquo Refer to your rules as expectations Let your students know this ishow you expect them to behave in your classroom

Make ample use of praise When you see goodbehavior acknowledge it This can be doneverbally of course but it doesnrsquot have to be Anod a smile or a ldquothumbs uprdquo will reinforce thebehavior

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices begin by placing a check in the appropriate column Then add your points Allow 4 points for each ldquousuallyrdquo and 2 points for each ldquosometimesrdquo and 0 points for each ldquoneverrdquo Rate your classroom disciplinary practices as follows 90-100 ndash Excellent 80-89 ndash Good 70-79 ndash Fair Below 70 ndash Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

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Classroom discipline and management causes the most fear andconsternation in new teachers However classroom managementis a skill that is not only learned but practiced daily Here are tentips that can lead to successful classroom management anddiscipline These tips can help you cut down on discipline problemsand leave you with fewer interruptions and disruptions

If you would like additional information check out this step-by-step look at how to handle discipline problems with effectiveclassroom management

1 Its Easier to Get EasierMany teachers make the mistake of starting the school year witha poor discipline plan Students quickly assess the situation ineach class and realize what they will be allowed to get away withOnce you set a precedent of allowing a lot of disruptions it can bevery hard to start better classroom management and disciplinetechniques However it is never tough to get easier as the yeargoes on While you dont have to follow the adage Never smileuntil Christmas it does have its merits

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2 Fairness is KeyStudents have a distinct sense of what is and what is not fair Youmust act fairly for all students if you expect to be respected Ifyou do not treat all students equitably you will be labelled asunfair students will not be keen to follow your rules Make surethat if your best student does something wrong they too getpunished for it

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3 Deal with Disruptions with as Little Interruption asPossibleWhen you have classroom disruptions it is imperative that youdeal with them immediately and with as little interruption of yourclass momentum as possible If students are talking amongstthemselves and you are having a classroom discussion ask one ofthem a question to try to get them back on track If you have tostop the flow of your lesson to deal with disruptions then you arerobbing students who want to learn of their precious in-class time

4 Avoid Confrontations in Front of StudentsWhenever there is a confrontation in class there is a winner and aloser Obviously as the teacher you need to keep order anddiscipline in your class However it is much better to deal withdiscipline issues privately than cause a student to lose face infront of their friends It is not a good idea to make an exampleout of a disciplinary issue Even though other students might getthe point you might have lost any chance of actually teachingthat student anything in your class

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5 Stop Disruptions with a Little HumorSometimes all it takes is for everyone to have a good laugh to getthings back on track in a classroom Many times howeverteachers confuse good humor with sarcasm While humor canquickly diffuse a situation sarcasm may harm your relationshipwith the students involved Use your best judgment but realizethat what some people think as funny others find to be offensive

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6 Keep High Expectations in Your ClassExpect that your students will behave not that they will disruptReinforce this with the way you speak to your students When youbegin the day tell your students your expectations For exampleyou might say During this whole group session I expect you toraise your hands and be recognized before you start speaking Ialso expect you to respect each others opinions and listen towhat each person has to say

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Free time is something teachers should avoid By allowingstudents time just to talk each day you are setting a precedentabout how you view academics and your subject To avoid thisoverplan When you have too much to cover youll never run outof lessons and you will avoid free time You can also fill up anyleft over time with mini-lessons

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8 Be ConsistentOne of the worst things you can do as a teacher is to not enforceyour rules consistently If one day you ignore misbehaviors andthe next day you jump on someone for the smallest infractionyour students will quickly lose respect for you Your students havethe right to expect you to basically be the same everydayMoodiness is not allowed Once your lose your students respectyou also lose their attention and their desire to please you

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9 Make Rules UnderstandableYou need to be selective in your class rules (no one can follow180 rules consistently) You also need to make them clearStudents should understand what is and what is not acceptableFurther you should make sure that the consequences for breakingyour rules are also clear and known beforehand

10 Start Fresh EverydayThis tip does not mean that you discount all previous infractionsie if they have three tardies then today means four However itdoes mean that you should start teaching your class each daywith the expectation that students will behave Dont assume thatbecause Julie has disrupted your class everyday for a week shewill disrupt it today By doing this you will not be treating Julieany differently and thereby setting her up to disrupt again (like aself-fulfilling prophecy) Read a personal example of this with mybest teaching experience

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Accountability Checklist

Situation ProcedureExpectation Students enteringleaving class

Entering beforeafter tardy bell Leaving before end of class

The dayrsquos datelocation

Room set-upmdashhow will you work the room

Bell Activitiesmdashwhat where graded timed

Checking Attendance

Students who are tardy

Student receiving permission to speak comment ask questions leave desk

Students needing materialsmdashpencil pen paper textbook

Students coming to attentionmdashsignalexpectation

Student needing to throw paper away

Student needing to sharpen pencil

Student needing tissue

End of class dismissal

Student expectations for intercom announcementscalling students to office

Class Movement Going to PE library computer lab lunch

recess assemblies Class changes hall expectations Transitions in class

Situation

ProcedureExpectation

Student work

Heading of papers Passing in papers Use of penpencil Writing on back of paper Neatness Incompletelate work Due dates Makeup work for absent students Notebook expectationsgrading Homework-when how much grading etc

Student expectations for emergency situations Fireevacuation Bad weather Lockdown

Student expectations for Visitors in room Principal in room

Student needing to go to Office (referral errand etc) Nurse Counselor

Collection and distribution of student work

Ask-Pause-Call

Volunteers to answer

Choral Response

Signal Response

White Board Response

Going to Board

Substitute expectationsmdashteacherstudents

Situation

ProcedureExpectation

Random questioning of class

Think-Pair-Share

Group work expectations

Food drink candy gum in classroom

How will student assignments be posted

Breaking of rules Signal Consequences Writing referrals How will you keep up with

Students exchanginggrading papers

Students keeping progress reports

Positive incentives for students StudentLeader of the week Other incentivesrewards

Communication with parents Back to school letter Materials students will need for your class Positive contacts Parent contact log

Grade book maintenance Determining report card grades Recording grades (paperelectronic) Extra credit

Displaying student work

Students working on other assignments

Students writingpassing notes

Love amp Logic Page 1

Love allows children to grow through their mistakes Logic allows children to live with the consequences of their choices The Love and Logic Process

1 Shared Control Gain control by giving away the control you donrsquot need

2 Shared Thinking and Decision-Making Provide opportunities for the child to do the greatest amount of thinking and decision-making

3 Equal Shares of Consequences with Empathy An absence of anger causes a child to think and learn from hisher mistakes

4 Maintain the Childrsquos Self Concept Increased self-concept leads to improved behavior and improved achievement

Basic Love and Logic Disciplinary Interventions 1 The Evil Eye

Could also try a smile and a wink

2 Moving in on the Student Gentle hand on shoulderno pinched nerves

o Know your student before making any contact (some prefer not to be touched)

Not meant to embarrass or overpower student If student tries to make a big deal of the contact simply move away and

continue teaching

3 Proximity No eye contact is made with student Relocate yourself during teaching toward the student

4 Eye Contact and ldquoNordquo Head Shake

Let the student know you want the behavior to stop

Love amp Logic Page 2

5 ldquoLetrsquos Talk About This Laterrdquo If none of the previous interventions have been successful or if student

wants to challenge your request to discuss it later you can schedule a time to arguehellip1215 or 315 (Let me know Thanks) Move away from the student

Power struggles are difficult when students are allowed the opportunity to make a choice

6 ldquoCan You Save That Is This the Right Place for That Thanksrdquo

Let the student know you like them but cannot allow them to continue their behavior

Smilemdashthen ask if they can save it for another time or class It is important that you not appear upset with the student

7 Changing Location

Often easier and more effective than changing behavior Approach the student with a smile on your face and say ldquoWould you mind

sitting over there Thank yourdquo If the student says ldquoNo Irsquom not movingrdquo Smile at the student and

whisper ldquoWould you humor merdquo It is important to whisper so the student knows your conversation is as

private as possible If the student remains unwilling to change locations you might add (with

a smile) ldquoDidnrsquot I ask in a nice wayrdquo ldquoAnd yoursquore still not going to do it Really Thatrsquos hard for me to believerdquo

If it appears that you will be unable to avoid a power struggle at this point say ldquoThatrsquos ok I changed my mindrdquo

By asking questions you are not commanding significantly improving the chances of a winwin situation

Do not take time out from teaching the class to focus completely on one studentrsquos behavior

When you smile and say ldquoThank yourdquo at the end of a request and then move right on to what you were doing you send the message of expected cooperation to the student

8 ldquoIrdquo Messages

Part 1 Describe what is happening Part 2 Describe how that makes you feel Part 3 Identify the tangible effect of the other personrsquos behavior

ldquoI get distracted when there are pencils tappingrdquo To have the final word in these situations a self-referencing statement

that is difficult to counter as invalid might need to be used ldquoI just wanted you to know how I felt and I hope you will give it some thought Thank yourdquo

Love amp Logic Page 3

9 Enforceable Statements

Set limits by describing what you will allow or provide ldquoI listen to people who raise their handsrdquo ldquoI give credit for all papers on my desk at 315rdquo ldquoI dismiss people as soon as I see their desks are clearedrdquo

Talk about what you will do and involve only what you have absolute control overmdashyou

10 Providing Choices

When you give choices they must be legitimate and equally acceptable to yourself

11 Removing Student to Time Out

Place in your classroom with a visual barrier for students to go and think it over

ldquoOffice of productive thinkingrdquo or have the kids name it Opportunity for students to get away from their teacher for awhile Student may return when heshe feels able to handle the limits placed

upon the group (3-4 minutes is normally enough time for the student to decide they are ready to return)

Not appropriate to prescribe an amount of time (20 minutes) or to send homework with the student

Parents should be involved when students are frequently removed to time out

12 Evaluating Time Out

To enhance the effectiveness of time out focus the studentsrsquo thinking by asking the following questions (think through answers or write them down)

1 What happened 2 How did you feel 3 What did you do 4 How did it work out 5 What are you going to do next time

13 Use of the Building Administrator

ldquoOne of the first comments I made to the kids was that they never had to worry about being sent to the principal Their only worry was that they might wind up wishing they could go to the principal We were going to solve all problems hererdquo Send students to the office for a short cool-down time long enough for

both the student and teacher to get a different perspective

Love amp Logic Page 4

Principal tells student ldquoYou got in trouble with that teacher Wow Good luck Hope you get everything worked outrdquo

Teacherrsquos goal remain the ultimate authority figure in that studentrsquos life Removing students from the classroom conveys the message that you

cannot handle the student Send the message that you consider teaching students and managing

their behavior an important part of your responsibilities in educating your class

Itrsquos alright to complain about having no support from the principal provided you can describe what support looks like to you This presents the opportunity to find out if support looks the same to the principal

14 Giving an Appointment

Effective for students who use hit-and-run techniques They shout you say ldquoStop thatrdquo they say ldquoIrsquom not doing anythingrdquo

Walk by the student in a quiet voice say ldquoWersquoll have an appointment to discuss thatrdquo Then say ldquoSchool is out at 300 and I could meet you at 315 or 330 Which would be better for yourdquo

We can outthink kids if we donrsquot do it in the heat of battle

15 Creating a New Plan Sit down with the student and have a little conference

ldquoYoursquore welcome to go back out on the playground just as soon as you have a written plan that identifies what you will do instead of hitting the next time you feel like fighting No hurry Take your time

16 Applying Consequences

If you were going to issue a negative content message (ldquoYoursquore out of schoolrdquo) balance it with a positive ego message (ldquoWersquoll miss yourdquo) and always use empathy

ldquoLooks like you got caught fighting again What a bummer Those guys must have really made you mad to fight them like that I bet I would have felt the same way A fight like that will earn you how many days suspensionrdquo

17 Informational Letters

Informational telephone calls and letters have about the same effect so it doesnrsquot matter which is used

ldquoDear Mom yoursquore right it happened again Irsquom going to get a lsquoFrsquo in French Please donrsquot blame my teacher Shersquos worked hard Irsquove just been messing around too much Irsquom going to get my act togetherrdquo Signed ldquoDaniel who loves you dearlyrdquo

+++++HOW TO

IMPROVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

and BUILD A POSITIVE

CLIMATE FOR LEARNING AND

DISCIPLINE

for CLASSROOMMANAGEMENT

TEN TIPSpresents

visit edutopiaorg

WErsquoVE ALL HEARD THIS ABOUT STUDENTS ldquoIf they are engaged they are managedrdquo And this is absolutely the truth But we still need rules routines trust and student ownership to make a classroom run smoothly and effectively This guide will address those practical aspects of managing a classroom with suggestions and resources appropriate for grades K-12

Most of these tips are applicable to students of all ages but the actual techniques will look different for the various grades For instance Build Community (tip 1) might mean playing name games with elementary students but involve setting up a photo booth for middle school students Tip 8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals may sound like itrsquos all about elementary learners but look for suggestions to make the morning meeting an important part of the day for teens and tweens too

During my first year in the classroom a seasoned teacher told me ldquoYou are as much an ethics teachers as you are an English teacherrdquo What she meant was that literature brings along life lessons and themes so itrsquos inevitable that you end up deeply discussing morals what is right and wrong and wise choices versus poor decisions Itrsquos no accident then that the ten tips offered here also give a noticeable nod to social and emotional learning or SEL (httpwwwedutopiaorgsocial-emotional-learning) an approach that teaches children how to handle challenging situations manage their emotions and form positive relationships

And finally we all know there are more than ten tips for great classroom management so be sure to visit Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

mdashRebecca Alber Edutopia blogger former high school teacher and

online education teacher at Stanford University

TIP LIST

1 Build Community

2 Design a Safe Friendly and Well-Managed Classroom Environment

3 Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and Consequences

4 Create a Variety of Communication Channels

5 Always Be Calm Fair and Consistent

6 Know the Students You Teach

7 Address Conflict Quickly and Wisely

8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals

9 Keep It Real

Partner with Parents and Guardians

10

Ten Tips for Classroom ManagementHow to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Related Resources

Read ldquoHow to Develop Positive Classroom Managementrdquo an Edutopia article on the correlation between relationships and classroom management httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management- relationships-strategies-tips

Edutopiarsquos Schools That Work series spotlights Louisville Kentuckyrsquos Jefferson County Public Schools to show how they integrate social and emotional learning into their curriculum Get suggestions for building relationships with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-how-to-build-relationships -worksheetpdf

Are you looking for more examples of effective classroom-management techniques such as hand signals to use with primary or older students Watch this Edutopia video Classroom-Management Tips for Teachers httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-teacher-tips-video

Build CommunityBUILDING CARING RELATIONSHIPS with students is the cornerstone of good classroom management Building these relationshipsmdashteacher-student student-student classroom-communitymdashand creating the time and space to do so in the beginning of the year and throughout the following months can make or break a classroom Simply put when there is care in the air there will be significantly fewer behavioral problems

Greet your students at the door This simple gesture creates that moment when you and the student make eye contact speak directly to each other (ldquogood morningrdquo) and have a connection This may be the only one-on-one you have that day with the student but it has great value When you model a respect-ful way to greet another human being you are implicitly telling each student that this is how we will communicate with each other

Get to know one another Teachers and students begin learning one anotherrsquos names the first day of school and should be able to address one another by name within two weeks Use engaging age-appropriate activities (httpwilderdomcomgamesNameGameshtml) for learning names and for getting acquainted As students learn more and more about one another connections will begin to happen This inevitably leads to more empathy and understanding and ultimately caring relationships with a lot less classroom conflict

Student photos will help you connect names and faces In this article from the NEArsquos website retired middle school teacher Phil Nast recalls some favorite photo tips such as having students create their own passports as a first-day-of-school activity httpwwwneaorgtoolsgetting-to-know-each-otherhtml

With the right app you can even set up a photo booth in a corner of your classroommdashsomething that should appeal to tweens and teens Herersquos an example using the iPad httpwwwapplecomipadbuilt-in-appsphotoboothhtml

Veteran educator Peter Pappas recommends using the first day of school to encourage teens to multitask to get students thinking at the same time theyrsquore getting acquainted He explains on his CopyPaste blog how an engaging activity like solving a mystery can deliver multiple benefits httpwwwpeterpappascom201008first-day-school-engage-problem- solve-how-to-get-students-thinkinghtml

Definitely take the time and energy to continue growing community and relationships in the classroom The payoff is worth the effort

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1

EDUTOPIAORG3 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Check out ldquoHow Can We Improve School Disciplinerdquo from Educational Researcher httpwwwaeranetupload-edFilesPublicationsJournals Educational_Researcher3901 048-058_02EDR10pdf

Get more tips for good classroom design in this Edutopia article ldquoGive Your Space the Right Designrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-space-design- feng-shui

Download this list of effective cooperative-learning activities from the Jefferson County Public Schools httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-collaborative-cooperative-learningpdf

Design a Safe Well-Managed and Friendly Classroom EnvironmentTHE RIGHT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT helps create a positive learning community When students walk into a classroom they need to feel ownership Their writing assignments and projects should prevail on the walls and they should have easy access to supplies and handouts and a place to turn in class assignments

Ask students to be designers of their room They choose where to hang the dioramas on photosynthesis or the book reports and they get to do the hanging Also charts directionsmdashany permanent postersmdashshould be written by student hands The more they see themselves in the environment the more they feel valued (and the fewer number of conflicts we teachers will have with them)

Howrsquos the lighting in your classroom Try making small adjustments such as bringing in a few floor lamps and turning off some of the fluorescent lights This can create a calmer less institutional vibe Learn more about lighting in this Edutopia primer ldquoWhat They See Is What We Get A Primer on Lightrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgwhat-they-see-what-we-get

Moving desks and trying different table configurations can also create a more friendly setting thatrsquos better suited for collaboration Social and emotional learning emphasizes student-centered cooperative learning This means you will cluster desks into groups or move students so they face one another This may make your classroom a bit louder but it helps grow a community of learners a lot more quickly than rows of desks facing the front of the class Take the plunge and just do it

tip

2

EDUTOPIAORG4 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases

Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf

Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf

The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project

Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)

Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences

The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together

Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence

Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video

The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action

tip

3

EDUTOPIAORG5 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml

Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf

Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano

Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher

Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better

Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide

them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)

Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)

Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo

Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish

Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html

When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible

Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach

tip

4

EDUTOPIAORG6 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz

Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos

Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197

Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments

Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)

Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms

Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them

Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules

To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student

another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences

whereas routines come with reminders

Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe

Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see

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Related Resources

Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education

For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm

Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf

Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges

The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml

Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum

and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and

reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming

academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of

the students she teaches

When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand

How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf

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EDUTOPIAORG8 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video

Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video

Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video

What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25

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EDUTOPIAORG9 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains

Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational

And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo

When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully

Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc

Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance

Related Resources

Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video

Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management

Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february

Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen

Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock

Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)

Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like

EDUTOPIAORG10 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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8

Related Resources

Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class

Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide

What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias

Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management

Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible

Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on

Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs

Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered

Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals

(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)

Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study

To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo

If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss

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Related Resources

To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)

This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment

Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide

Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations

Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians

Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers

Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families

Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call

Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship

When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo

EDUTOPIAORG

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RESEARCH+++++

ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf

ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach

ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx

BOOKS+++++

Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom

The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book

The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School

Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn

Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care

Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities

WEBSITES+++++

Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg

Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning

National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg

WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg

Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg

Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg

National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml

Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom

Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

Bonus More Classroom Management Resources

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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically

create more problems than they solve

Problems with Immediate Consequences

1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching

2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child

3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset

4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response

5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out

6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up

7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences

8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence

Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how

The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

Love and Logic Solution

The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401

1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom

copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065

Student Discipline Course of Action

Student does not follow a classroom

or school rule

Is it a serious

incident

(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)

Follow established classroom

consequences

(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)

Refer student to administration with discipline referral

No

Yes

Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary

action

Student returns to class

Feedback is provided to the

staff member on action taken

A conference with administratorteacher or

administratorteacherstudent is held

Document the incident

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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM

Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn

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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you

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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit

determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and

administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to

effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know

A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently

about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to

what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen

powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along

Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the

students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising

awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest

of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic

(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)

What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works

Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet

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8313 Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas

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72313 Discipline by Design

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Overview

Teacher Resources

11 Discipline Techniques

Techniques that Backfire

Stages of Discipline

Better Discipline

Proactive Discipline

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Techniques that Backfire

If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

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middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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Page 11: Maintaining Classroom Disciplines3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/291/tab_6-classroom_managemen… · Discipline — The LEAST Approach There are several good methods of classroom discipline

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Uncertainty increases the level of excitement in the classroom The techniqueof direct instruction is to begin each class by telling the students exactly whatwill be happening The teacher outlines what he and the students will bedoing this period He may set time limits for some tasks

An effective way to marry this technique with the first one is to include time atthe end of the period for students to do activities of their choosing Theteacher may finish the description of the hourrsquos activities with ldquoAnd I think wewill have some time at the end of the period for you to chat with your friendsgo to the library or catch up on work for other classesrdquo

The teacher is more willing to wait for class attention when he knows there isextra time to meet his goals and objectives The students soon realize thatthe more time the teacher waits for their attention the less free time theyhave at the end of the hour

3 Monitoring

The key to this principle is to circulate Get up and get around the roomWhile your students are working make the rounds Check on their progress

An effective teacher will make a pass through the whole room about twominutes after the students have started a written assignment She checksthat each student has started that the children are on the correct page andthat everyone has put their names on their papers The delay is importantShe wants her students to have a problem or two finished so she can checkthat answers are correctly labeled or in complete sentences She providesindividualized instruction as needed

Students who are not yet quite on task will be quick to get going as they seeher approach Those that were distracted or slow to get started can benudged along

The teacher does not interrupt the class or try to make generalannouncements unless she notices that several students have difficulty withthe same thing The teacher uses a quiet voice and her students appreciateher personal and positive attention

4 Modeling

McDaniel tells us of a saying that goes ldquoValues are caught not taughtrdquoTeachers who are courteous prompt enthusiastic in control patient andorganized provide examples for their students through their own behaviorThe ldquodo as I say not as I dordquo teachers send mixed messages that confuse

students and invite misbehavior

If you want students to use quiet voices in your classroom while they workyou too will use a quiet voice as you move through the room helpingyoungsters

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youngsters

5 Non-Verbal Cuing

A standard item in the classroom of the 1950rsquos was the clerkrsquos bell A shinynickelbell sat on the teacherrsquos desk With one tap of the button on top he hadeveryonersquos attention Teachers have shown a lot of ingenuity over the years inmaking use of non-verbal cues in the classroom Some flip light switchesOthers keep clickers in their pockets

Non-verbal cues can also be facial expressions body posture and handsignals Care should be given in choosing the types of cues you use in yourclassroom Take time to explain what you want the students to do when youuse your cues

6 Environmental Control

A classroom can be a warm cheery place Students enjoy an environmentthat changes periodically Study centers with pictures and color inviteenthusiasm for your subject

Young people like to know about you and your interests Include personalitems in your classroom A family picture or a few items from a hobby orcollection on your desk will trigger personal conversations with your studentsAs they get to know you better you will see fewer problems with discipline

Just as you may want to enrich your classroom there are times when youmay want to impoverish it as well You may need a quiet corner with fewdistractions Some students will get caught up in visual exploration For themthe splash and the color is a siren that pulls them off task They may needmore ldquovanillardquo and less ldquorocky-roadrdquo Have a quiet place where you can steerthese youngsters Let them get their work done first and then come back toexplore and enjoy the rest of the room

7 Low-Profile Intervention

Most students are sent to the principalrsquos office as a result of confrontationalescalation The teacher has called them on a lesser offense but in themoments that follow the student and the teacher are swept up in a verbalmaelstrom Much of this can be avoided when the teacherrsquos intervention isquiet and calm

An effective teacher will take care that the student is not rewarded for

misbehavior by becoming the focus of attention She monitors the activity inher classroom moving around the room She anticipates problems beforethey occur Her approach to a misbehaving student is inconspicuous Othersin the class are not distracted

While lecturing to her class this teacher makes effective use of name-dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops the

72313 Discipline by Design

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dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops theyoungsterrsquos name into her dialogue in a natural way ldquoAnd you see David wecarry the one to the tens columnrdquo David hears his name and is drawn backon task The rest of the class doesnrsquot seem to notice

8 Assertive Discipline

This is traditional limit setting authoritarianism When executed as presentedby Lee Canter (who has made this form a discipline one of the most widelyknown and practiced) it will include a good mix of praise This is high profilediscipline The teacher is the boss and no child has the right to interfere withthe learning of any student Clear rules are laid out and consistently enforced

9 Assertive I-Messages

A component of Assertive Discipline these I-Messages are statements thatthe teacher uses when confronting a student who is misbehaving They areintended to be clear descriptions of what the student is suppose to do Theteacher who makes good use of this technique will focus the childrsquos attentionfirst and foremost on the behavior he wants not on the misbehavior ldquoI wantyou tordquo or ldquoI need you tordquo or ldquoI expect you tordquo

The inexperienced teacher may incorrectly try ldquoI want you to stoprdquo only todiscover that this usually triggers confrontation and denial The focus is onthe misbehavior and the student is quick to retort ldquoI wasnrsquot doing anythingrdquoor ldquoIt wasnrsquot my faultrdquo or ldquoSince when is there a rule againstrdquo andescalation has begun

10 Humanistic I-Messages

These I-messages are expressions of our feelings Thomas Gordon creatorof Teacher Effectiveness Training (TET) tells us to structure these messagesin three parts First include a description of the childrsquos behavior ldquoWhen youtalk while I talkrdquo Second relate the effect this behavior has on the teacherldquoI have to stop my teachingrdquo And third let the student know the feeling thatit generates in the teacher ldquowhich frustrates merdquo

A teacher distracted by a student who was constantly talking while he tried toteach once made this powerful expression of feelings ldquoI cannot imaginewhat I have done to you that I do not deserve the respectfrom you that I getfrom the others in this class If I have been rude to you or inconsiderate in any

way please let me know I feel as though I have somehow offended you andnow you are unwilling to show me respectrdquo The student did not talk during hislectures again for many weeks

11 Positive Discipline

Use classroom rules that describe the behaviors you want instead of listingthings the students cannot do Instead of ldquono-running in the roomrdquo use ldquomovethrough the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettle

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through the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettleconflicts appropriatelyrdquo Instead of ldquono gum chewingrdquo use ldquoleave gum athomerdquo Refer to your rules as expectations Let your students know this ishow you expect them to behave in your classroom

Make ample use of praise When you see goodbehavior acknowledge it This can be doneverbally of course but it doesnrsquot have to be Anod a smile or a ldquothumbs uprdquo will reinforce thebehavior

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices begin by placing a check in the appropriate column Then add your points Allow 4 points for each ldquousuallyrdquo and 2 points for each ldquosometimesrdquo and 0 points for each ldquoneverrdquo Rate your classroom disciplinary practices as follows 90-100 ndash Excellent 80-89 ndash Good 70-79 ndash Fair Below 70 ndash Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Top Tips for Successful Classroom Discipline and Management

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Classroom discipline and management causes the most fear andconsternation in new teachers However classroom managementis a skill that is not only learned but practiced daily Here are tentips that can lead to successful classroom management anddiscipline These tips can help you cut down on discipline problemsand leave you with fewer interruptions and disruptions

If you would like additional information check out this step-by-step look at how to handle discipline problems with effectiveclassroom management

1 Its Easier to Get EasierMany teachers make the mistake of starting the school year witha poor discipline plan Students quickly assess the situation ineach class and realize what they will be allowed to get away withOnce you set a precedent of allowing a lot of disruptions it can bevery hard to start better classroom management and disciplinetechniques However it is never tough to get easier as the yeargoes on While you dont have to follow the adage Never smileuntil Christmas it does have its merits

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2 Fairness is KeyStudents have a distinct sense of what is and what is not fair Youmust act fairly for all students if you expect to be respected Ifyou do not treat all students equitably you will be labelled asunfair students will not be keen to follow your rules Make surethat if your best student does something wrong they too getpunished for it

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3 Deal with Disruptions with as Little Interruption asPossibleWhen you have classroom disruptions it is imperative that youdeal with them immediately and with as little interruption of yourclass momentum as possible If students are talking amongstthemselves and you are having a classroom discussion ask one ofthem a question to try to get them back on track If you have tostop the flow of your lesson to deal with disruptions then you arerobbing students who want to learn of their precious in-class time

4 Avoid Confrontations in Front of StudentsWhenever there is a confrontation in class there is a winner and aloser Obviously as the teacher you need to keep order anddiscipline in your class However it is much better to deal withdiscipline issues privately than cause a student to lose face infront of their friends It is not a good idea to make an exampleout of a disciplinary issue Even though other students might getthe point you might have lost any chance of actually teachingthat student anything in your class

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5 Stop Disruptions with a Little HumorSometimes all it takes is for everyone to have a good laugh to getthings back on track in a classroom Many times howeverteachers confuse good humor with sarcasm While humor canquickly diffuse a situation sarcasm may harm your relationshipwith the students involved Use your best judgment but realizethat what some people think as funny others find to be offensive

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6 Keep High Expectations in Your ClassExpect that your students will behave not that they will disruptReinforce this with the way you speak to your students When youbegin the day tell your students your expectations For exampleyou might say During this whole group session I expect you toraise your hands and be recognized before you start speaking Ialso expect you to respect each others opinions and listen towhat each person has to say

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7 Overplan

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Free time is something teachers should avoid By allowingstudents time just to talk each day you are setting a precedentabout how you view academics and your subject To avoid thisoverplan When you have too much to cover youll never run outof lessons and you will avoid free time You can also fill up anyleft over time with mini-lessons

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8 Be ConsistentOne of the worst things you can do as a teacher is to not enforceyour rules consistently If one day you ignore misbehaviors andthe next day you jump on someone for the smallest infractionyour students will quickly lose respect for you Your students havethe right to expect you to basically be the same everydayMoodiness is not allowed Once your lose your students respectyou also lose their attention and their desire to please you

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9 Make Rules UnderstandableYou need to be selective in your class rules (no one can follow180 rules consistently) You also need to make them clearStudents should understand what is and what is not acceptableFurther you should make sure that the consequences for breakingyour rules are also clear and known beforehand

10 Start Fresh EverydayThis tip does not mean that you discount all previous infractionsie if they have three tardies then today means four However itdoes mean that you should start teaching your class each daywith the expectation that students will behave Dont assume thatbecause Julie has disrupted your class everyday for a week shewill disrupt it today By doing this you will not be treating Julieany differently and thereby setting her up to disrupt again (like aself-fulfilling prophecy) Read a personal example of this with mybest teaching experience

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Top Tips for Successful Classroom Discipline and Management

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Classroom Discipline and Managementgt

Accountability Checklist

Situation ProcedureExpectation Students enteringleaving class

Entering beforeafter tardy bell Leaving before end of class

The dayrsquos datelocation

Room set-upmdashhow will you work the room

Bell Activitiesmdashwhat where graded timed

Checking Attendance

Students who are tardy

Student receiving permission to speak comment ask questions leave desk

Students needing materialsmdashpencil pen paper textbook

Students coming to attentionmdashsignalexpectation

Student needing to throw paper away

Student needing to sharpen pencil

Student needing tissue

End of class dismissal

Student expectations for intercom announcementscalling students to office

Class Movement Going to PE library computer lab lunch

recess assemblies Class changes hall expectations Transitions in class

Situation

ProcedureExpectation

Student work

Heading of papers Passing in papers Use of penpencil Writing on back of paper Neatness Incompletelate work Due dates Makeup work for absent students Notebook expectationsgrading Homework-when how much grading etc

Student expectations for emergency situations Fireevacuation Bad weather Lockdown

Student expectations for Visitors in room Principal in room

Student needing to go to Office (referral errand etc) Nurse Counselor

Collection and distribution of student work

Ask-Pause-Call

Volunteers to answer

Choral Response

Signal Response

White Board Response

Going to Board

Substitute expectationsmdashteacherstudents

Situation

ProcedureExpectation

Random questioning of class

Think-Pair-Share

Group work expectations

Food drink candy gum in classroom

How will student assignments be posted

Breaking of rules Signal Consequences Writing referrals How will you keep up with

Students exchanginggrading papers

Students keeping progress reports

Positive incentives for students StudentLeader of the week Other incentivesrewards

Communication with parents Back to school letter Materials students will need for your class Positive contacts Parent contact log

Grade book maintenance Determining report card grades Recording grades (paperelectronic) Extra credit

Displaying student work

Students working on other assignments

Students writingpassing notes

Love amp Logic Page 1

Love allows children to grow through their mistakes Logic allows children to live with the consequences of their choices The Love and Logic Process

1 Shared Control Gain control by giving away the control you donrsquot need

2 Shared Thinking and Decision-Making Provide opportunities for the child to do the greatest amount of thinking and decision-making

3 Equal Shares of Consequences with Empathy An absence of anger causes a child to think and learn from hisher mistakes

4 Maintain the Childrsquos Self Concept Increased self-concept leads to improved behavior and improved achievement

Basic Love and Logic Disciplinary Interventions 1 The Evil Eye

Could also try a smile and a wink

2 Moving in on the Student Gentle hand on shoulderno pinched nerves

o Know your student before making any contact (some prefer not to be touched)

Not meant to embarrass or overpower student If student tries to make a big deal of the contact simply move away and

continue teaching

3 Proximity No eye contact is made with student Relocate yourself during teaching toward the student

4 Eye Contact and ldquoNordquo Head Shake

Let the student know you want the behavior to stop

Love amp Logic Page 2

5 ldquoLetrsquos Talk About This Laterrdquo If none of the previous interventions have been successful or if student

wants to challenge your request to discuss it later you can schedule a time to arguehellip1215 or 315 (Let me know Thanks) Move away from the student

Power struggles are difficult when students are allowed the opportunity to make a choice

6 ldquoCan You Save That Is This the Right Place for That Thanksrdquo

Let the student know you like them but cannot allow them to continue their behavior

Smilemdashthen ask if they can save it for another time or class It is important that you not appear upset with the student

7 Changing Location

Often easier and more effective than changing behavior Approach the student with a smile on your face and say ldquoWould you mind

sitting over there Thank yourdquo If the student says ldquoNo Irsquom not movingrdquo Smile at the student and

whisper ldquoWould you humor merdquo It is important to whisper so the student knows your conversation is as

private as possible If the student remains unwilling to change locations you might add (with

a smile) ldquoDidnrsquot I ask in a nice wayrdquo ldquoAnd yoursquore still not going to do it Really Thatrsquos hard for me to believerdquo

If it appears that you will be unable to avoid a power struggle at this point say ldquoThatrsquos ok I changed my mindrdquo

By asking questions you are not commanding significantly improving the chances of a winwin situation

Do not take time out from teaching the class to focus completely on one studentrsquos behavior

When you smile and say ldquoThank yourdquo at the end of a request and then move right on to what you were doing you send the message of expected cooperation to the student

8 ldquoIrdquo Messages

Part 1 Describe what is happening Part 2 Describe how that makes you feel Part 3 Identify the tangible effect of the other personrsquos behavior

ldquoI get distracted when there are pencils tappingrdquo To have the final word in these situations a self-referencing statement

that is difficult to counter as invalid might need to be used ldquoI just wanted you to know how I felt and I hope you will give it some thought Thank yourdquo

Love amp Logic Page 3

9 Enforceable Statements

Set limits by describing what you will allow or provide ldquoI listen to people who raise their handsrdquo ldquoI give credit for all papers on my desk at 315rdquo ldquoI dismiss people as soon as I see their desks are clearedrdquo

Talk about what you will do and involve only what you have absolute control overmdashyou

10 Providing Choices

When you give choices they must be legitimate and equally acceptable to yourself

11 Removing Student to Time Out

Place in your classroom with a visual barrier for students to go and think it over

ldquoOffice of productive thinkingrdquo or have the kids name it Opportunity for students to get away from their teacher for awhile Student may return when heshe feels able to handle the limits placed

upon the group (3-4 minutes is normally enough time for the student to decide they are ready to return)

Not appropriate to prescribe an amount of time (20 minutes) or to send homework with the student

Parents should be involved when students are frequently removed to time out

12 Evaluating Time Out

To enhance the effectiveness of time out focus the studentsrsquo thinking by asking the following questions (think through answers or write them down)

1 What happened 2 How did you feel 3 What did you do 4 How did it work out 5 What are you going to do next time

13 Use of the Building Administrator

ldquoOne of the first comments I made to the kids was that they never had to worry about being sent to the principal Their only worry was that they might wind up wishing they could go to the principal We were going to solve all problems hererdquo Send students to the office for a short cool-down time long enough for

both the student and teacher to get a different perspective

Love amp Logic Page 4

Principal tells student ldquoYou got in trouble with that teacher Wow Good luck Hope you get everything worked outrdquo

Teacherrsquos goal remain the ultimate authority figure in that studentrsquos life Removing students from the classroom conveys the message that you

cannot handle the student Send the message that you consider teaching students and managing

their behavior an important part of your responsibilities in educating your class

Itrsquos alright to complain about having no support from the principal provided you can describe what support looks like to you This presents the opportunity to find out if support looks the same to the principal

14 Giving an Appointment

Effective for students who use hit-and-run techniques They shout you say ldquoStop thatrdquo they say ldquoIrsquom not doing anythingrdquo

Walk by the student in a quiet voice say ldquoWersquoll have an appointment to discuss thatrdquo Then say ldquoSchool is out at 300 and I could meet you at 315 or 330 Which would be better for yourdquo

We can outthink kids if we donrsquot do it in the heat of battle

15 Creating a New Plan Sit down with the student and have a little conference

ldquoYoursquore welcome to go back out on the playground just as soon as you have a written plan that identifies what you will do instead of hitting the next time you feel like fighting No hurry Take your time

16 Applying Consequences

If you were going to issue a negative content message (ldquoYoursquore out of schoolrdquo) balance it with a positive ego message (ldquoWersquoll miss yourdquo) and always use empathy

ldquoLooks like you got caught fighting again What a bummer Those guys must have really made you mad to fight them like that I bet I would have felt the same way A fight like that will earn you how many days suspensionrdquo

17 Informational Letters

Informational telephone calls and letters have about the same effect so it doesnrsquot matter which is used

ldquoDear Mom yoursquore right it happened again Irsquom going to get a lsquoFrsquo in French Please donrsquot blame my teacher Shersquos worked hard Irsquove just been messing around too much Irsquom going to get my act togetherrdquo Signed ldquoDaniel who loves you dearlyrdquo

+++++HOW TO

IMPROVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

and BUILD A POSITIVE

CLIMATE FOR LEARNING AND

DISCIPLINE

for CLASSROOMMANAGEMENT

TEN TIPSpresents

visit edutopiaorg

WErsquoVE ALL HEARD THIS ABOUT STUDENTS ldquoIf they are engaged they are managedrdquo And this is absolutely the truth But we still need rules routines trust and student ownership to make a classroom run smoothly and effectively This guide will address those practical aspects of managing a classroom with suggestions and resources appropriate for grades K-12

Most of these tips are applicable to students of all ages but the actual techniques will look different for the various grades For instance Build Community (tip 1) might mean playing name games with elementary students but involve setting up a photo booth for middle school students Tip 8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals may sound like itrsquos all about elementary learners but look for suggestions to make the morning meeting an important part of the day for teens and tweens too

During my first year in the classroom a seasoned teacher told me ldquoYou are as much an ethics teachers as you are an English teacherrdquo What she meant was that literature brings along life lessons and themes so itrsquos inevitable that you end up deeply discussing morals what is right and wrong and wise choices versus poor decisions Itrsquos no accident then that the ten tips offered here also give a noticeable nod to social and emotional learning or SEL (httpwwwedutopiaorgsocial-emotional-learning) an approach that teaches children how to handle challenging situations manage their emotions and form positive relationships

And finally we all know there are more than ten tips for great classroom management so be sure to visit Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

mdashRebecca Alber Edutopia blogger former high school teacher and

online education teacher at Stanford University

TIP LIST

1 Build Community

2 Design a Safe Friendly and Well-Managed Classroom Environment

3 Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and Consequences

4 Create a Variety of Communication Channels

5 Always Be Calm Fair and Consistent

6 Know the Students You Teach

7 Address Conflict Quickly and Wisely

8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals

9 Keep It Real

Partner with Parents and Guardians

10

Ten Tips for Classroom ManagementHow to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Related Resources

Read ldquoHow to Develop Positive Classroom Managementrdquo an Edutopia article on the correlation between relationships and classroom management httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management- relationships-strategies-tips

Edutopiarsquos Schools That Work series spotlights Louisville Kentuckyrsquos Jefferson County Public Schools to show how they integrate social and emotional learning into their curriculum Get suggestions for building relationships with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-how-to-build-relationships -worksheetpdf

Are you looking for more examples of effective classroom-management techniques such as hand signals to use with primary or older students Watch this Edutopia video Classroom-Management Tips for Teachers httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-teacher-tips-video

Build CommunityBUILDING CARING RELATIONSHIPS with students is the cornerstone of good classroom management Building these relationshipsmdashteacher-student student-student classroom-communitymdashand creating the time and space to do so in the beginning of the year and throughout the following months can make or break a classroom Simply put when there is care in the air there will be significantly fewer behavioral problems

Greet your students at the door This simple gesture creates that moment when you and the student make eye contact speak directly to each other (ldquogood morningrdquo) and have a connection This may be the only one-on-one you have that day with the student but it has great value When you model a respect-ful way to greet another human being you are implicitly telling each student that this is how we will communicate with each other

Get to know one another Teachers and students begin learning one anotherrsquos names the first day of school and should be able to address one another by name within two weeks Use engaging age-appropriate activities (httpwilderdomcomgamesNameGameshtml) for learning names and for getting acquainted As students learn more and more about one another connections will begin to happen This inevitably leads to more empathy and understanding and ultimately caring relationships with a lot less classroom conflict

Student photos will help you connect names and faces In this article from the NEArsquos website retired middle school teacher Phil Nast recalls some favorite photo tips such as having students create their own passports as a first-day-of-school activity httpwwwneaorgtoolsgetting-to-know-each-otherhtml

With the right app you can even set up a photo booth in a corner of your classroommdashsomething that should appeal to tweens and teens Herersquos an example using the iPad httpwwwapplecomipadbuilt-in-appsphotoboothhtml

Veteran educator Peter Pappas recommends using the first day of school to encourage teens to multitask to get students thinking at the same time theyrsquore getting acquainted He explains on his CopyPaste blog how an engaging activity like solving a mystery can deliver multiple benefits httpwwwpeterpappascom201008first-day-school-engage-problem- solve-how-to-get-students-thinkinghtml

Definitely take the time and energy to continue growing community and relationships in the classroom The payoff is worth the effort

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1

EDUTOPIAORG3 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Check out ldquoHow Can We Improve School Disciplinerdquo from Educational Researcher httpwwwaeranetupload-edFilesPublicationsJournals Educational_Researcher3901 048-058_02EDR10pdf

Get more tips for good classroom design in this Edutopia article ldquoGive Your Space the Right Designrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-space-design- feng-shui

Download this list of effective cooperative-learning activities from the Jefferson County Public Schools httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-collaborative-cooperative-learningpdf

Design a Safe Well-Managed and Friendly Classroom EnvironmentTHE RIGHT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT helps create a positive learning community When students walk into a classroom they need to feel ownership Their writing assignments and projects should prevail on the walls and they should have easy access to supplies and handouts and a place to turn in class assignments

Ask students to be designers of their room They choose where to hang the dioramas on photosynthesis or the book reports and they get to do the hanging Also charts directionsmdashany permanent postersmdashshould be written by student hands The more they see themselves in the environment the more they feel valued (and the fewer number of conflicts we teachers will have with them)

Howrsquos the lighting in your classroom Try making small adjustments such as bringing in a few floor lamps and turning off some of the fluorescent lights This can create a calmer less institutional vibe Learn more about lighting in this Edutopia primer ldquoWhat They See Is What We Get A Primer on Lightrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgwhat-they-see-what-we-get

Moving desks and trying different table configurations can also create a more friendly setting thatrsquos better suited for collaboration Social and emotional learning emphasizes student-centered cooperative learning This means you will cluster desks into groups or move students so they face one another This may make your classroom a bit louder but it helps grow a community of learners a lot more quickly than rows of desks facing the front of the class Take the plunge and just do it

tip

2

EDUTOPIAORG4 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases

Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf

Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf

The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project

Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)

Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences

The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together

Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence

Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video

The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action

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3

EDUTOPIAORG5 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml

Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf

Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano

Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher

Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better

Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide

them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)

Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)

Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo

Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish

Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html

When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible

Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach

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4

EDUTOPIAORG6 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz

Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos

Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197

Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments

Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)

Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms

Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them

Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules

To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student

another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences

whereas routines come with reminders

Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe

Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see

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5

EDUTOPIAORG7 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education

For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm

Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf

Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges

The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml

Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum

and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and

reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming

academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of

the students she teaches

When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand

How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf

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6

EDUTOPIAORG8 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video

Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video

Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video

What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25

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7

EDUTOPIAORG9 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains

Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational

And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo

When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully

Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc

Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance

Related Resources

Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video

Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management

Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february

Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen

Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock

Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)

Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like

EDUTOPIAORG10 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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8

Related Resources

Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class

Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide

What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias

Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management

Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible

Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on

Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs

Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered

Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals

(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)

Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study

To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo

If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss

tip

9

EDUTOPIAORG11 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)

This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment

Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide

Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations

Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians

Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers

Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families

Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call

Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship

When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo

EDUTOPIAORG

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10

12 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

RESEARCH+++++

ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf

ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach

ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx

BOOKS+++++

Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom

The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book

The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School

Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn

Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care

Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities

WEBSITES+++++

Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg

Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning

National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg

WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg

Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg

Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg

National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml

Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom

Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

Bonus More Classroom Management Resources

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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically

create more problems than they solve

Problems with Immediate Consequences

1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching

2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child

3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset

4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response

5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out

6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up

7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences

8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence

Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how

The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

Love and Logic Solution

The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401

1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom

copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065

Student Discipline Course of Action

Student does not follow a classroom

or school rule

Is it a serious

incident

(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)

Follow established classroom

consequences

(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)

Refer student to administration with discipline referral

No

Yes

Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary

action

Student returns to class

Feedback is provided to the

staff member on action taken

A conference with administratorteacher or

administratorteacherstudent is held

Document the incident

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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM

Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn

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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you

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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit

determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and

administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to

effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know

A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently

about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to

what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen

powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along

Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the

students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising

awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest

of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic

(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)

What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works

Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet

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8313 Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas

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72313 Discipline by Design

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Techniques that Backfire

If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

72313 Discipline by Design

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middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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youngsters

5 Non-Verbal Cuing

A standard item in the classroom of the 1950rsquos was the clerkrsquos bell A shinynickelbell sat on the teacherrsquos desk With one tap of the button on top he hadeveryonersquos attention Teachers have shown a lot of ingenuity over the years inmaking use of non-verbal cues in the classroom Some flip light switchesOthers keep clickers in their pockets

Non-verbal cues can also be facial expressions body posture and handsignals Care should be given in choosing the types of cues you use in yourclassroom Take time to explain what you want the students to do when youuse your cues

6 Environmental Control

A classroom can be a warm cheery place Students enjoy an environmentthat changes periodically Study centers with pictures and color inviteenthusiasm for your subject

Young people like to know about you and your interests Include personalitems in your classroom A family picture or a few items from a hobby orcollection on your desk will trigger personal conversations with your studentsAs they get to know you better you will see fewer problems with discipline

Just as you may want to enrich your classroom there are times when youmay want to impoverish it as well You may need a quiet corner with fewdistractions Some students will get caught up in visual exploration For themthe splash and the color is a siren that pulls them off task They may needmore ldquovanillardquo and less ldquorocky-roadrdquo Have a quiet place where you can steerthese youngsters Let them get their work done first and then come back toexplore and enjoy the rest of the room

7 Low-Profile Intervention

Most students are sent to the principalrsquos office as a result of confrontationalescalation The teacher has called them on a lesser offense but in themoments that follow the student and the teacher are swept up in a verbalmaelstrom Much of this can be avoided when the teacherrsquos intervention isquiet and calm

An effective teacher will take care that the student is not rewarded for

misbehavior by becoming the focus of attention She monitors the activity inher classroom moving around the room She anticipates problems beforethey occur Her approach to a misbehaving student is inconspicuous Othersin the class are not distracted

While lecturing to her class this teacher makes effective use of name-dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops the

72313 Discipline by Design

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dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops theyoungsterrsquos name into her dialogue in a natural way ldquoAnd you see David wecarry the one to the tens columnrdquo David hears his name and is drawn backon task The rest of the class doesnrsquot seem to notice

8 Assertive Discipline

This is traditional limit setting authoritarianism When executed as presentedby Lee Canter (who has made this form a discipline one of the most widelyknown and practiced) it will include a good mix of praise This is high profilediscipline The teacher is the boss and no child has the right to interfere withthe learning of any student Clear rules are laid out and consistently enforced

9 Assertive I-Messages

A component of Assertive Discipline these I-Messages are statements thatthe teacher uses when confronting a student who is misbehaving They areintended to be clear descriptions of what the student is suppose to do Theteacher who makes good use of this technique will focus the childrsquos attentionfirst and foremost on the behavior he wants not on the misbehavior ldquoI wantyou tordquo or ldquoI need you tordquo or ldquoI expect you tordquo

The inexperienced teacher may incorrectly try ldquoI want you to stoprdquo only todiscover that this usually triggers confrontation and denial The focus is onthe misbehavior and the student is quick to retort ldquoI wasnrsquot doing anythingrdquoor ldquoIt wasnrsquot my faultrdquo or ldquoSince when is there a rule againstrdquo andescalation has begun

10 Humanistic I-Messages

These I-messages are expressions of our feelings Thomas Gordon creatorof Teacher Effectiveness Training (TET) tells us to structure these messagesin three parts First include a description of the childrsquos behavior ldquoWhen youtalk while I talkrdquo Second relate the effect this behavior has on the teacherldquoI have to stop my teachingrdquo And third let the student know the feeling thatit generates in the teacher ldquowhich frustrates merdquo

A teacher distracted by a student who was constantly talking while he tried toteach once made this powerful expression of feelings ldquoI cannot imaginewhat I have done to you that I do not deserve the respectfrom you that I getfrom the others in this class If I have been rude to you or inconsiderate in any

way please let me know I feel as though I have somehow offended you andnow you are unwilling to show me respectrdquo The student did not talk during hislectures again for many weeks

11 Positive Discipline

Use classroom rules that describe the behaviors you want instead of listingthings the students cannot do Instead of ldquono-running in the roomrdquo use ldquomovethrough the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettle

72313 Discipline by Design

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through the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettleconflicts appropriatelyrdquo Instead of ldquono gum chewingrdquo use ldquoleave gum athomerdquo Refer to your rules as expectations Let your students know this ishow you expect them to behave in your classroom

Make ample use of praise When you see goodbehavior acknowledge it This can be doneverbally of course but it doesnrsquot have to be Anod a smile or a ldquothumbs uprdquo will reinforce thebehavior

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices begin by placing a check in the appropriate column Then add your points Allow 4 points for each ldquousuallyrdquo and 2 points for each ldquosometimesrdquo and 0 points for each ldquoneverrdquo Rate your classroom disciplinary practices as follows 90-100 ndash Excellent 80-89 ndash Good 70-79 ndash Fair Below 70 ndash Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Top Tips for Successful Classroom Discipline and Management

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Classroom discipline and management causes the most fear andconsternation in new teachers However classroom managementis a skill that is not only learned but practiced daily Here are tentips that can lead to successful classroom management anddiscipline These tips can help you cut down on discipline problemsand leave you with fewer interruptions and disruptions

If you would like additional information check out this step-by-step look at how to handle discipline problems with effectiveclassroom management

1 Its Easier to Get EasierMany teachers make the mistake of starting the school year witha poor discipline plan Students quickly assess the situation ineach class and realize what they will be allowed to get away withOnce you set a precedent of allowing a lot of disruptions it can bevery hard to start better classroom management and disciplinetechniques However it is never tough to get easier as the yeargoes on While you dont have to follow the adage Never smileuntil Christmas it does have its merits

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2 Fairness is KeyStudents have a distinct sense of what is and what is not fair Youmust act fairly for all students if you expect to be respected Ifyou do not treat all students equitably you will be labelled asunfair students will not be keen to follow your rules Make surethat if your best student does something wrong they too getpunished for it

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3 Deal with Disruptions with as Little Interruption asPossibleWhen you have classroom disruptions it is imperative that youdeal with them immediately and with as little interruption of yourclass momentum as possible If students are talking amongstthemselves and you are having a classroom discussion ask one ofthem a question to try to get them back on track If you have tostop the flow of your lesson to deal with disruptions then you arerobbing students who want to learn of their precious in-class time

4 Avoid Confrontations in Front of StudentsWhenever there is a confrontation in class there is a winner and aloser Obviously as the teacher you need to keep order anddiscipline in your class However it is much better to deal withdiscipline issues privately than cause a student to lose face infront of their friends It is not a good idea to make an exampleout of a disciplinary issue Even though other students might getthe point you might have lost any chance of actually teachingthat student anything in your class

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5 Stop Disruptions with a Little HumorSometimes all it takes is for everyone to have a good laugh to getthings back on track in a classroom Many times howeverteachers confuse good humor with sarcasm While humor canquickly diffuse a situation sarcasm may harm your relationshipwith the students involved Use your best judgment but realizethat what some people think as funny others find to be offensive

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6 Keep High Expectations in Your ClassExpect that your students will behave not that they will disruptReinforce this with the way you speak to your students When youbegin the day tell your students your expectations For exampleyou might say During this whole group session I expect you toraise your hands and be recognized before you start speaking Ialso expect you to respect each others opinions and listen towhat each person has to say

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Free time is something teachers should avoid By allowingstudents time just to talk each day you are setting a precedentabout how you view academics and your subject To avoid thisoverplan When you have too much to cover youll never run outof lessons and you will avoid free time You can also fill up anyleft over time with mini-lessons

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8 Be ConsistentOne of the worst things you can do as a teacher is to not enforceyour rules consistently If one day you ignore misbehaviors andthe next day you jump on someone for the smallest infractionyour students will quickly lose respect for you Your students havethe right to expect you to basically be the same everydayMoodiness is not allowed Once your lose your students respectyou also lose their attention and their desire to please you

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9 Make Rules UnderstandableYou need to be selective in your class rules (no one can follow180 rules consistently) You also need to make them clearStudents should understand what is and what is not acceptableFurther you should make sure that the consequences for breakingyour rules are also clear and known beforehand

10 Start Fresh EverydayThis tip does not mean that you discount all previous infractionsie if they have three tardies then today means four However itdoes mean that you should start teaching your class each daywith the expectation that students will behave Dont assume thatbecause Julie has disrupted your class everyday for a week shewill disrupt it today By doing this you will not be treating Julieany differently and thereby setting her up to disrupt again (like aself-fulfilling prophecy) Read a personal example of this with mybest teaching experience

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Accountability Checklist

Situation ProcedureExpectation Students enteringleaving class

Entering beforeafter tardy bell Leaving before end of class

The dayrsquos datelocation

Room set-upmdashhow will you work the room

Bell Activitiesmdashwhat where graded timed

Checking Attendance

Students who are tardy

Student receiving permission to speak comment ask questions leave desk

Students needing materialsmdashpencil pen paper textbook

Students coming to attentionmdashsignalexpectation

Student needing to throw paper away

Student needing to sharpen pencil

Student needing tissue

End of class dismissal

Student expectations for intercom announcementscalling students to office

Class Movement Going to PE library computer lab lunch

recess assemblies Class changes hall expectations Transitions in class

Situation

ProcedureExpectation

Student work

Heading of papers Passing in papers Use of penpencil Writing on back of paper Neatness Incompletelate work Due dates Makeup work for absent students Notebook expectationsgrading Homework-when how much grading etc

Student expectations for emergency situations Fireevacuation Bad weather Lockdown

Student expectations for Visitors in room Principal in room

Student needing to go to Office (referral errand etc) Nurse Counselor

Collection and distribution of student work

Ask-Pause-Call

Volunteers to answer

Choral Response

Signal Response

White Board Response

Going to Board

Substitute expectationsmdashteacherstudents

Situation

ProcedureExpectation

Random questioning of class

Think-Pair-Share

Group work expectations

Food drink candy gum in classroom

How will student assignments be posted

Breaking of rules Signal Consequences Writing referrals How will you keep up with

Students exchanginggrading papers

Students keeping progress reports

Positive incentives for students StudentLeader of the week Other incentivesrewards

Communication with parents Back to school letter Materials students will need for your class Positive contacts Parent contact log

Grade book maintenance Determining report card grades Recording grades (paperelectronic) Extra credit

Displaying student work

Students working on other assignments

Students writingpassing notes

Love amp Logic Page 1

Love allows children to grow through their mistakes Logic allows children to live with the consequences of their choices The Love and Logic Process

1 Shared Control Gain control by giving away the control you donrsquot need

2 Shared Thinking and Decision-Making Provide opportunities for the child to do the greatest amount of thinking and decision-making

3 Equal Shares of Consequences with Empathy An absence of anger causes a child to think and learn from hisher mistakes

4 Maintain the Childrsquos Self Concept Increased self-concept leads to improved behavior and improved achievement

Basic Love and Logic Disciplinary Interventions 1 The Evil Eye

Could also try a smile and a wink

2 Moving in on the Student Gentle hand on shoulderno pinched nerves

o Know your student before making any contact (some prefer not to be touched)

Not meant to embarrass or overpower student If student tries to make a big deal of the contact simply move away and

continue teaching

3 Proximity No eye contact is made with student Relocate yourself during teaching toward the student

4 Eye Contact and ldquoNordquo Head Shake

Let the student know you want the behavior to stop

Love amp Logic Page 2

5 ldquoLetrsquos Talk About This Laterrdquo If none of the previous interventions have been successful or if student

wants to challenge your request to discuss it later you can schedule a time to arguehellip1215 or 315 (Let me know Thanks) Move away from the student

Power struggles are difficult when students are allowed the opportunity to make a choice

6 ldquoCan You Save That Is This the Right Place for That Thanksrdquo

Let the student know you like them but cannot allow them to continue their behavior

Smilemdashthen ask if they can save it for another time or class It is important that you not appear upset with the student

7 Changing Location

Often easier and more effective than changing behavior Approach the student with a smile on your face and say ldquoWould you mind

sitting over there Thank yourdquo If the student says ldquoNo Irsquom not movingrdquo Smile at the student and

whisper ldquoWould you humor merdquo It is important to whisper so the student knows your conversation is as

private as possible If the student remains unwilling to change locations you might add (with

a smile) ldquoDidnrsquot I ask in a nice wayrdquo ldquoAnd yoursquore still not going to do it Really Thatrsquos hard for me to believerdquo

If it appears that you will be unable to avoid a power struggle at this point say ldquoThatrsquos ok I changed my mindrdquo

By asking questions you are not commanding significantly improving the chances of a winwin situation

Do not take time out from teaching the class to focus completely on one studentrsquos behavior

When you smile and say ldquoThank yourdquo at the end of a request and then move right on to what you were doing you send the message of expected cooperation to the student

8 ldquoIrdquo Messages

Part 1 Describe what is happening Part 2 Describe how that makes you feel Part 3 Identify the tangible effect of the other personrsquos behavior

ldquoI get distracted when there are pencils tappingrdquo To have the final word in these situations a self-referencing statement

that is difficult to counter as invalid might need to be used ldquoI just wanted you to know how I felt and I hope you will give it some thought Thank yourdquo

Love amp Logic Page 3

9 Enforceable Statements

Set limits by describing what you will allow or provide ldquoI listen to people who raise their handsrdquo ldquoI give credit for all papers on my desk at 315rdquo ldquoI dismiss people as soon as I see their desks are clearedrdquo

Talk about what you will do and involve only what you have absolute control overmdashyou

10 Providing Choices

When you give choices they must be legitimate and equally acceptable to yourself

11 Removing Student to Time Out

Place in your classroom with a visual barrier for students to go and think it over

ldquoOffice of productive thinkingrdquo or have the kids name it Opportunity for students to get away from their teacher for awhile Student may return when heshe feels able to handle the limits placed

upon the group (3-4 minutes is normally enough time for the student to decide they are ready to return)

Not appropriate to prescribe an amount of time (20 minutes) or to send homework with the student

Parents should be involved when students are frequently removed to time out

12 Evaluating Time Out

To enhance the effectiveness of time out focus the studentsrsquo thinking by asking the following questions (think through answers or write them down)

1 What happened 2 How did you feel 3 What did you do 4 How did it work out 5 What are you going to do next time

13 Use of the Building Administrator

ldquoOne of the first comments I made to the kids was that they never had to worry about being sent to the principal Their only worry was that they might wind up wishing they could go to the principal We were going to solve all problems hererdquo Send students to the office for a short cool-down time long enough for

both the student and teacher to get a different perspective

Love amp Logic Page 4

Principal tells student ldquoYou got in trouble with that teacher Wow Good luck Hope you get everything worked outrdquo

Teacherrsquos goal remain the ultimate authority figure in that studentrsquos life Removing students from the classroom conveys the message that you

cannot handle the student Send the message that you consider teaching students and managing

their behavior an important part of your responsibilities in educating your class

Itrsquos alright to complain about having no support from the principal provided you can describe what support looks like to you This presents the opportunity to find out if support looks the same to the principal

14 Giving an Appointment

Effective for students who use hit-and-run techniques They shout you say ldquoStop thatrdquo they say ldquoIrsquom not doing anythingrdquo

Walk by the student in a quiet voice say ldquoWersquoll have an appointment to discuss thatrdquo Then say ldquoSchool is out at 300 and I could meet you at 315 or 330 Which would be better for yourdquo

We can outthink kids if we donrsquot do it in the heat of battle

15 Creating a New Plan Sit down with the student and have a little conference

ldquoYoursquore welcome to go back out on the playground just as soon as you have a written plan that identifies what you will do instead of hitting the next time you feel like fighting No hurry Take your time

16 Applying Consequences

If you were going to issue a negative content message (ldquoYoursquore out of schoolrdquo) balance it with a positive ego message (ldquoWersquoll miss yourdquo) and always use empathy

ldquoLooks like you got caught fighting again What a bummer Those guys must have really made you mad to fight them like that I bet I would have felt the same way A fight like that will earn you how many days suspensionrdquo

17 Informational Letters

Informational telephone calls and letters have about the same effect so it doesnrsquot matter which is used

ldquoDear Mom yoursquore right it happened again Irsquom going to get a lsquoFrsquo in French Please donrsquot blame my teacher Shersquos worked hard Irsquove just been messing around too much Irsquom going to get my act togetherrdquo Signed ldquoDaniel who loves you dearlyrdquo

+++++HOW TO

IMPROVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

and BUILD A POSITIVE

CLIMATE FOR LEARNING AND

DISCIPLINE

for CLASSROOMMANAGEMENT

TEN TIPSpresents

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WErsquoVE ALL HEARD THIS ABOUT STUDENTS ldquoIf they are engaged they are managedrdquo And this is absolutely the truth But we still need rules routines trust and student ownership to make a classroom run smoothly and effectively This guide will address those practical aspects of managing a classroom with suggestions and resources appropriate for grades K-12

Most of these tips are applicable to students of all ages but the actual techniques will look different for the various grades For instance Build Community (tip 1) might mean playing name games with elementary students but involve setting up a photo booth for middle school students Tip 8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals may sound like itrsquos all about elementary learners but look for suggestions to make the morning meeting an important part of the day for teens and tweens too

During my first year in the classroom a seasoned teacher told me ldquoYou are as much an ethics teachers as you are an English teacherrdquo What she meant was that literature brings along life lessons and themes so itrsquos inevitable that you end up deeply discussing morals what is right and wrong and wise choices versus poor decisions Itrsquos no accident then that the ten tips offered here also give a noticeable nod to social and emotional learning or SEL (httpwwwedutopiaorgsocial-emotional-learning) an approach that teaches children how to handle challenging situations manage their emotions and form positive relationships

And finally we all know there are more than ten tips for great classroom management so be sure to visit Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

mdashRebecca Alber Edutopia blogger former high school teacher and

online education teacher at Stanford University

TIP LIST

1 Build Community

2 Design a Safe Friendly and Well-Managed Classroom Environment

3 Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and Consequences

4 Create a Variety of Communication Channels

5 Always Be Calm Fair and Consistent

6 Know the Students You Teach

7 Address Conflict Quickly and Wisely

8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals

9 Keep It Real

Partner with Parents and Guardians

10

Ten Tips for Classroom ManagementHow to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Related Resources

Read ldquoHow to Develop Positive Classroom Managementrdquo an Edutopia article on the correlation between relationships and classroom management httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management- relationships-strategies-tips

Edutopiarsquos Schools That Work series spotlights Louisville Kentuckyrsquos Jefferson County Public Schools to show how they integrate social and emotional learning into their curriculum Get suggestions for building relationships with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-how-to-build-relationships -worksheetpdf

Are you looking for more examples of effective classroom-management techniques such as hand signals to use with primary or older students Watch this Edutopia video Classroom-Management Tips for Teachers httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-teacher-tips-video

Build CommunityBUILDING CARING RELATIONSHIPS with students is the cornerstone of good classroom management Building these relationshipsmdashteacher-student student-student classroom-communitymdashand creating the time and space to do so in the beginning of the year and throughout the following months can make or break a classroom Simply put when there is care in the air there will be significantly fewer behavioral problems

Greet your students at the door This simple gesture creates that moment when you and the student make eye contact speak directly to each other (ldquogood morningrdquo) and have a connection This may be the only one-on-one you have that day with the student but it has great value When you model a respect-ful way to greet another human being you are implicitly telling each student that this is how we will communicate with each other

Get to know one another Teachers and students begin learning one anotherrsquos names the first day of school and should be able to address one another by name within two weeks Use engaging age-appropriate activities (httpwilderdomcomgamesNameGameshtml) for learning names and for getting acquainted As students learn more and more about one another connections will begin to happen This inevitably leads to more empathy and understanding and ultimately caring relationships with a lot less classroom conflict

Student photos will help you connect names and faces In this article from the NEArsquos website retired middle school teacher Phil Nast recalls some favorite photo tips such as having students create their own passports as a first-day-of-school activity httpwwwneaorgtoolsgetting-to-know-each-otherhtml

With the right app you can even set up a photo booth in a corner of your classroommdashsomething that should appeal to tweens and teens Herersquos an example using the iPad httpwwwapplecomipadbuilt-in-appsphotoboothhtml

Veteran educator Peter Pappas recommends using the first day of school to encourage teens to multitask to get students thinking at the same time theyrsquore getting acquainted He explains on his CopyPaste blog how an engaging activity like solving a mystery can deliver multiple benefits httpwwwpeterpappascom201008first-day-school-engage-problem- solve-how-to-get-students-thinkinghtml

Definitely take the time and energy to continue growing community and relationships in the classroom The payoff is worth the effort

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1

EDUTOPIAORG3 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Check out ldquoHow Can We Improve School Disciplinerdquo from Educational Researcher httpwwwaeranetupload-edFilesPublicationsJournals Educational_Researcher3901 048-058_02EDR10pdf

Get more tips for good classroom design in this Edutopia article ldquoGive Your Space the Right Designrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-space-design- feng-shui

Download this list of effective cooperative-learning activities from the Jefferson County Public Schools httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-collaborative-cooperative-learningpdf

Design a Safe Well-Managed and Friendly Classroom EnvironmentTHE RIGHT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT helps create a positive learning community When students walk into a classroom they need to feel ownership Their writing assignments and projects should prevail on the walls and they should have easy access to supplies and handouts and a place to turn in class assignments

Ask students to be designers of their room They choose where to hang the dioramas on photosynthesis or the book reports and they get to do the hanging Also charts directionsmdashany permanent postersmdashshould be written by student hands The more they see themselves in the environment the more they feel valued (and the fewer number of conflicts we teachers will have with them)

Howrsquos the lighting in your classroom Try making small adjustments such as bringing in a few floor lamps and turning off some of the fluorescent lights This can create a calmer less institutional vibe Learn more about lighting in this Edutopia primer ldquoWhat They See Is What We Get A Primer on Lightrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgwhat-they-see-what-we-get

Moving desks and trying different table configurations can also create a more friendly setting thatrsquos better suited for collaboration Social and emotional learning emphasizes student-centered cooperative learning This means you will cluster desks into groups or move students so they face one another This may make your classroom a bit louder but it helps grow a community of learners a lot more quickly than rows of desks facing the front of the class Take the plunge and just do it

tip

2

EDUTOPIAORG4 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases

Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf

Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf

The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project

Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)

Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences

The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together

Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence

Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video

The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action

tip

3

EDUTOPIAORG5 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml

Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf

Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano

Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher

Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better

Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide

them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)

Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)

Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo

Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish

Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html

When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible

Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach

tip

4

EDUTOPIAORG6 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz

Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos

Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197

Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments

Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)

Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms

Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them

Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules

To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student

another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences

whereas routines come with reminders

Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe

Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see

tip

5

EDUTOPIAORG7 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education

For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm

Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf

Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges

The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml

Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum

and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and

reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming

academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of

the students she teaches

When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand

How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf

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6

EDUTOPIAORG8 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video

Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video

Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video

What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25

tip

7

EDUTOPIAORG9 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains

Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational

And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo

When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully

Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc

Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance

Related Resources

Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video

Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management

Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february

Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen

Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock

Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)

Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like

EDUTOPIAORG10 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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8

Related Resources

Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class

Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide

What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias

Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management

Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible

Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on

Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs

Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered

Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals

(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)

Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study

To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo

If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss

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9

EDUTOPIAORG11 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)

This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment

Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide

Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations

Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians

Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers

Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families

Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call

Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship

When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo

EDUTOPIAORG

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10

12 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

RESEARCH+++++

ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf

ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach

ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx

BOOKS+++++

Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom

The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book

The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School

Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn

Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care

Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities

WEBSITES+++++

Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg

Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning

National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg

WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg

Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg

Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg

National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml

Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom

Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

Bonus More Classroom Management Resources

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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically

create more problems than they solve

Problems with Immediate Consequences

1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching

2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child

3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset

4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response

5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out

6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up

7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences

8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence

Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how

The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

Love and Logic Solution

The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401

1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom

copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065

Student Discipline Course of Action

Student does not follow a classroom

or school rule

Is it a serious

incident

(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)

Follow established classroom

consequences

(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)

Refer student to administration with discipline referral

No

Yes

Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary

action

Student returns to class

Feedback is provided to the

staff member on action taken

A conference with administratorteacher or

administratorteacherstudent is held

Document the incident

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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM

Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn

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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you

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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit

determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and

administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to

effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know

A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently

about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to

what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen

powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along

Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the

students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising

awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest

of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic

(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)

What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works

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8313 Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas

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Introduction

Overview

Teacher Resources

11 Discipline Techniques

Techniques that Backfire

Stages of Discipline

Better Discipline

Proactive Discipline

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Download Software

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Techniques that Backfire

If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

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middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

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HLS Schools Introduction

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Latest Update

FREE Trial

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Teacher Resources

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Techniques that

Backf ire

Stages of Discipline

Better Discipline

Proactiv e Discipline

Support

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Questions

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Shared Documents

How to Send Us Data

Contact Us

Great Public Schools for Every Student

Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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dropping If she sees a student talking or off task she simply drops theyoungsterrsquos name into her dialogue in a natural way ldquoAnd you see David wecarry the one to the tens columnrdquo David hears his name and is drawn backon task The rest of the class doesnrsquot seem to notice

8 Assertive Discipline

This is traditional limit setting authoritarianism When executed as presentedby Lee Canter (who has made this form a discipline one of the most widelyknown and practiced) it will include a good mix of praise This is high profilediscipline The teacher is the boss and no child has the right to interfere withthe learning of any student Clear rules are laid out and consistently enforced

9 Assertive I-Messages

A component of Assertive Discipline these I-Messages are statements thatthe teacher uses when confronting a student who is misbehaving They areintended to be clear descriptions of what the student is suppose to do Theteacher who makes good use of this technique will focus the childrsquos attentionfirst and foremost on the behavior he wants not on the misbehavior ldquoI wantyou tordquo or ldquoI need you tordquo or ldquoI expect you tordquo

The inexperienced teacher may incorrectly try ldquoI want you to stoprdquo only todiscover that this usually triggers confrontation and denial The focus is onthe misbehavior and the student is quick to retort ldquoI wasnrsquot doing anythingrdquoor ldquoIt wasnrsquot my faultrdquo or ldquoSince when is there a rule againstrdquo andescalation has begun

10 Humanistic I-Messages

These I-messages are expressions of our feelings Thomas Gordon creatorof Teacher Effectiveness Training (TET) tells us to structure these messagesin three parts First include a description of the childrsquos behavior ldquoWhen youtalk while I talkrdquo Second relate the effect this behavior has on the teacherldquoI have to stop my teachingrdquo And third let the student know the feeling thatit generates in the teacher ldquowhich frustrates merdquo

A teacher distracted by a student who was constantly talking while he tried toteach once made this powerful expression of feelings ldquoI cannot imaginewhat I have done to you that I do not deserve the respectfrom you that I getfrom the others in this class If I have been rude to you or inconsiderate in any

way please let me know I feel as though I have somehow offended you andnow you are unwilling to show me respectrdquo The student did not talk during hislectures again for many weeks

11 Positive Discipline

Use classroom rules that describe the behaviors you want instead of listingthings the students cannot do Instead of ldquono-running in the roomrdquo use ldquomovethrough the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettle

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through the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettleconflicts appropriatelyrdquo Instead of ldquono gum chewingrdquo use ldquoleave gum athomerdquo Refer to your rules as expectations Let your students know this ishow you expect them to behave in your classroom

Make ample use of praise When you see goodbehavior acknowledge it This can be doneverbally of course but it doesnrsquot have to be Anod a smile or a ldquothumbs uprdquo will reinforce thebehavior

copyCopyright 2009 Budd Churchw ard

HLS Schools Introduction

Ov erv iew

Download Sof tware

Latest Update

FREE Trial

Sof tware

Extend Trial

Period

Teacher Resources

11 Discipline

Techniques

Techniques that

Backf ire

Stages of Discipline

Better Discipline

Proactiv e Discipline

Support

Frequently Asked

Questions

Setup Tutorial

Users Guide

Shared Documents

How to Send Us Data

Contact Us

Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices begin by placing a check in the appropriate column Then add your points Allow 4 points for each ldquousuallyrdquo and 2 points for each ldquosometimesrdquo and 0 points for each ldquoneverrdquo Rate your classroom disciplinary practices as follows 90-100 ndash Excellent 80-89 ndash Good 70-79 ndash Fair Below 70 ndash Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

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Classroom discipline and management causes the most fear andconsternation in new teachers However classroom managementis a skill that is not only learned but practiced daily Here are tentips that can lead to successful classroom management anddiscipline These tips can help you cut down on discipline problemsand leave you with fewer interruptions and disruptions

If you would like additional information check out this step-by-step look at how to handle discipline problems with effectiveclassroom management

1 Its Easier to Get EasierMany teachers make the mistake of starting the school year witha poor discipline plan Students quickly assess the situation ineach class and realize what they will be allowed to get away withOnce you set a precedent of allowing a lot of disruptions it can bevery hard to start better classroom management and disciplinetechniques However it is never tough to get easier as the yeargoes on While you dont have to follow the adage Never smileuntil Christmas it does have its merits

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2 Fairness is KeyStudents have a distinct sense of what is and what is not fair Youmust act fairly for all students if you expect to be respected Ifyou do not treat all students equitably you will be labelled asunfair students will not be keen to follow your rules Make surethat if your best student does something wrong they too getpunished for it

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3 Deal with Disruptions with as Little Interruption asPossibleWhen you have classroom disruptions it is imperative that youdeal with them immediately and with as little interruption of yourclass momentum as possible If students are talking amongstthemselves and you are having a classroom discussion ask one ofthem a question to try to get them back on track If you have tostop the flow of your lesson to deal with disruptions then you arerobbing students who want to learn of their precious in-class time

4 Avoid Confrontations in Front of StudentsWhenever there is a confrontation in class there is a winner and aloser Obviously as the teacher you need to keep order anddiscipline in your class However it is much better to deal withdiscipline issues privately than cause a student to lose face infront of their friends It is not a good idea to make an exampleout of a disciplinary issue Even though other students might getthe point you might have lost any chance of actually teachingthat student anything in your class

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5 Stop Disruptions with a Little HumorSometimes all it takes is for everyone to have a good laugh to getthings back on track in a classroom Many times howeverteachers confuse good humor with sarcasm While humor canquickly diffuse a situation sarcasm may harm your relationshipwith the students involved Use your best judgment but realizethat what some people think as funny others find to be offensive

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6 Keep High Expectations in Your ClassExpect that your students will behave not that they will disruptReinforce this with the way you speak to your students When youbegin the day tell your students your expectations For exampleyou might say During this whole group session I expect you toraise your hands and be recognized before you start speaking Ialso expect you to respect each others opinions and listen towhat each person has to say

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Free time is something teachers should avoid By allowingstudents time just to talk each day you are setting a precedentabout how you view academics and your subject To avoid thisoverplan When you have too much to cover youll never run outof lessons and you will avoid free time You can also fill up anyleft over time with mini-lessons

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8 Be ConsistentOne of the worst things you can do as a teacher is to not enforceyour rules consistently If one day you ignore misbehaviors andthe next day you jump on someone for the smallest infractionyour students will quickly lose respect for you Your students havethe right to expect you to basically be the same everydayMoodiness is not allowed Once your lose your students respectyou also lose their attention and their desire to please you

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9 Make Rules UnderstandableYou need to be selective in your class rules (no one can follow180 rules consistently) You also need to make them clearStudents should understand what is and what is not acceptableFurther you should make sure that the consequences for breakingyour rules are also clear and known beforehand

10 Start Fresh EverydayThis tip does not mean that you discount all previous infractionsie if they have three tardies then today means four However itdoes mean that you should start teaching your class each daywith the expectation that students will behave Dont assume thatbecause Julie has disrupted your class everyday for a week shewill disrupt it today By doing this you will not be treating Julieany differently and thereby setting her up to disrupt again (like aself-fulfilling prophecy) Read a personal example of this with mybest teaching experience

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Accountability Checklist

Situation ProcedureExpectation Students enteringleaving class

Entering beforeafter tardy bell Leaving before end of class

The dayrsquos datelocation

Room set-upmdashhow will you work the room

Bell Activitiesmdashwhat where graded timed

Checking Attendance

Students who are tardy

Student receiving permission to speak comment ask questions leave desk

Students needing materialsmdashpencil pen paper textbook

Students coming to attentionmdashsignalexpectation

Student needing to throw paper away

Student needing to sharpen pencil

Student needing tissue

End of class dismissal

Student expectations for intercom announcementscalling students to office

Class Movement Going to PE library computer lab lunch

recess assemblies Class changes hall expectations Transitions in class

Situation

ProcedureExpectation

Student work

Heading of papers Passing in papers Use of penpencil Writing on back of paper Neatness Incompletelate work Due dates Makeup work for absent students Notebook expectationsgrading Homework-when how much grading etc

Student expectations for emergency situations Fireevacuation Bad weather Lockdown

Student expectations for Visitors in room Principal in room

Student needing to go to Office (referral errand etc) Nurse Counselor

Collection and distribution of student work

Ask-Pause-Call

Volunteers to answer

Choral Response

Signal Response

White Board Response

Going to Board

Substitute expectationsmdashteacherstudents

Situation

ProcedureExpectation

Random questioning of class

Think-Pair-Share

Group work expectations

Food drink candy gum in classroom

How will student assignments be posted

Breaking of rules Signal Consequences Writing referrals How will you keep up with

Students exchanginggrading papers

Students keeping progress reports

Positive incentives for students StudentLeader of the week Other incentivesrewards

Communication with parents Back to school letter Materials students will need for your class Positive contacts Parent contact log

Grade book maintenance Determining report card grades Recording grades (paperelectronic) Extra credit

Displaying student work

Students working on other assignments

Students writingpassing notes

Love amp Logic Page 1

Love allows children to grow through their mistakes Logic allows children to live with the consequences of their choices The Love and Logic Process

1 Shared Control Gain control by giving away the control you donrsquot need

2 Shared Thinking and Decision-Making Provide opportunities for the child to do the greatest amount of thinking and decision-making

3 Equal Shares of Consequences with Empathy An absence of anger causes a child to think and learn from hisher mistakes

4 Maintain the Childrsquos Self Concept Increased self-concept leads to improved behavior and improved achievement

Basic Love and Logic Disciplinary Interventions 1 The Evil Eye

Could also try a smile and a wink

2 Moving in on the Student Gentle hand on shoulderno pinched nerves

o Know your student before making any contact (some prefer not to be touched)

Not meant to embarrass or overpower student If student tries to make a big deal of the contact simply move away and

continue teaching

3 Proximity No eye contact is made with student Relocate yourself during teaching toward the student

4 Eye Contact and ldquoNordquo Head Shake

Let the student know you want the behavior to stop

Love amp Logic Page 2

5 ldquoLetrsquos Talk About This Laterrdquo If none of the previous interventions have been successful or if student

wants to challenge your request to discuss it later you can schedule a time to arguehellip1215 or 315 (Let me know Thanks) Move away from the student

Power struggles are difficult when students are allowed the opportunity to make a choice

6 ldquoCan You Save That Is This the Right Place for That Thanksrdquo

Let the student know you like them but cannot allow them to continue their behavior

Smilemdashthen ask if they can save it for another time or class It is important that you not appear upset with the student

7 Changing Location

Often easier and more effective than changing behavior Approach the student with a smile on your face and say ldquoWould you mind

sitting over there Thank yourdquo If the student says ldquoNo Irsquom not movingrdquo Smile at the student and

whisper ldquoWould you humor merdquo It is important to whisper so the student knows your conversation is as

private as possible If the student remains unwilling to change locations you might add (with

a smile) ldquoDidnrsquot I ask in a nice wayrdquo ldquoAnd yoursquore still not going to do it Really Thatrsquos hard for me to believerdquo

If it appears that you will be unable to avoid a power struggle at this point say ldquoThatrsquos ok I changed my mindrdquo

By asking questions you are not commanding significantly improving the chances of a winwin situation

Do not take time out from teaching the class to focus completely on one studentrsquos behavior

When you smile and say ldquoThank yourdquo at the end of a request and then move right on to what you were doing you send the message of expected cooperation to the student

8 ldquoIrdquo Messages

Part 1 Describe what is happening Part 2 Describe how that makes you feel Part 3 Identify the tangible effect of the other personrsquos behavior

ldquoI get distracted when there are pencils tappingrdquo To have the final word in these situations a self-referencing statement

that is difficult to counter as invalid might need to be used ldquoI just wanted you to know how I felt and I hope you will give it some thought Thank yourdquo

Love amp Logic Page 3

9 Enforceable Statements

Set limits by describing what you will allow or provide ldquoI listen to people who raise their handsrdquo ldquoI give credit for all papers on my desk at 315rdquo ldquoI dismiss people as soon as I see their desks are clearedrdquo

Talk about what you will do and involve only what you have absolute control overmdashyou

10 Providing Choices

When you give choices they must be legitimate and equally acceptable to yourself

11 Removing Student to Time Out

Place in your classroom with a visual barrier for students to go and think it over

ldquoOffice of productive thinkingrdquo or have the kids name it Opportunity for students to get away from their teacher for awhile Student may return when heshe feels able to handle the limits placed

upon the group (3-4 minutes is normally enough time for the student to decide they are ready to return)

Not appropriate to prescribe an amount of time (20 minutes) or to send homework with the student

Parents should be involved when students are frequently removed to time out

12 Evaluating Time Out

To enhance the effectiveness of time out focus the studentsrsquo thinking by asking the following questions (think through answers or write them down)

1 What happened 2 How did you feel 3 What did you do 4 How did it work out 5 What are you going to do next time

13 Use of the Building Administrator

ldquoOne of the first comments I made to the kids was that they never had to worry about being sent to the principal Their only worry was that they might wind up wishing they could go to the principal We were going to solve all problems hererdquo Send students to the office for a short cool-down time long enough for

both the student and teacher to get a different perspective

Love amp Logic Page 4

Principal tells student ldquoYou got in trouble with that teacher Wow Good luck Hope you get everything worked outrdquo

Teacherrsquos goal remain the ultimate authority figure in that studentrsquos life Removing students from the classroom conveys the message that you

cannot handle the student Send the message that you consider teaching students and managing

their behavior an important part of your responsibilities in educating your class

Itrsquos alright to complain about having no support from the principal provided you can describe what support looks like to you This presents the opportunity to find out if support looks the same to the principal

14 Giving an Appointment

Effective for students who use hit-and-run techniques They shout you say ldquoStop thatrdquo they say ldquoIrsquom not doing anythingrdquo

Walk by the student in a quiet voice say ldquoWersquoll have an appointment to discuss thatrdquo Then say ldquoSchool is out at 300 and I could meet you at 315 or 330 Which would be better for yourdquo

We can outthink kids if we donrsquot do it in the heat of battle

15 Creating a New Plan Sit down with the student and have a little conference

ldquoYoursquore welcome to go back out on the playground just as soon as you have a written plan that identifies what you will do instead of hitting the next time you feel like fighting No hurry Take your time

16 Applying Consequences

If you were going to issue a negative content message (ldquoYoursquore out of schoolrdquo) balance it with a positive ego message (ldquoWersquoll miss yourdquo) and always use empathy

ldquoLooks like you got caught fighting again What a bummer Those guys must have really made you mad to fight them like that I bet I would have felt the same way A fight like that will earn you how many days suspensionrdquo

17 Informational Letters

Informational telephone calls and letters have about the same effect so it doesnrsquot matter which is used

ldquoDear Mom yoursquore right it happened again Irsquom going to get a lsquoFrsquo in French Please donrsquot blame my teacher Shersquos worked hard Irsquove just been messing around too much Irsquom going to get my act togetherrdquo Signed ldquoDaniel who loves you dearlyrdquo

+++++HOW TO

IMPROVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

and BUILD A POSITIVE

CLIMATE FOR LEARNING AND

DISCIPLINE

for CLASSROOMMANAGEMENT

TEN TIPSpresents

visit edutopiaorg

WErsquoVE ALL HEARD THIS ABOUT STUDENTS ldquoIf they are engaged they are managedrdquo And this is absolutely the truth But we still need rules routines trust and student ownership to make a classroom run smoothly and effectively This guide will address those practical aspects of managing a classroom with suggestions and resources appropriate for grades K-12

Most of these tips are applicable to students of all ages but the actual techniques will look different for the various grades For instance Build Community (tip 1) might mean playing name games with elementary students but involve setting up a photo booth for middle school students Tip 8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals may sound like itrsquos all about elementary learners but look for suggestions to make the morning meeting an important part of the day for teens and tweens too

During my first year in the classroom a seasoned teacher told me ldquoYou are as much an ethics teachers as you are an English teacherrdquo What she meant was that literature brings along life lessons and themes so itrsquos inevitable that you end up deeply discussing morals what is right and wrong and wise choices versus poor decisions Itrsquos no accident then that the ten tips offered here also give a noticeable nod to social and emotional learning or SEL (httpwwwedutopiaorgsocial-emotional-learning) an approach that teaches children how to handle challenging situations manage their emotions and form positive relationships

And finally we all know there are more than ten tips for great classroom management so be sure to visit Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

mdashRebecca Alber Edutopia blogger former high school teacher and

online education teacher at Stanford University

TIP LIST

1 Build Community

2 Design a Safe Friendly and Well-Managed Classroom Environment

3 Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and Consequences

4 Create a Variety of Communication Channels

5 Always Be Calm Fair and Consistent

6 Know the Students You Teach

7 Address Conflict Quickly and Wisely

8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals

9 Keep It Real

Partner with Parents and Guardians

10

Ten Tips for Classroom ManagementHow to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Related Resources

Read ldquoHow to Develop Positive Classroom Managementrdquo an Edutopia article on the correlation between relationships and classroom management httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management- relationships-strategies-tips

Edutopiarsquos Schools That Work series spotlights Louisville Kentuckyrsquos Jefferson County Public Schools to show how they integrate social and emotional learning into their curriculum Get suggestions for building relationships with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-how-to-build-relationships -worksheetpdf

Are you looking for more examples of effective classroom-management techniques such as hand signals to use with primary or older students Watch this Edutopia video Classroom-Management Tips for Teachers httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-teacher-tips-video

Build CommunityBUILDING CARING RELATIONSHIPS with students is the cornerstone of good classroom management Building these relationshipsmdashteacher-student student-student classroom-communitymdashand creating the time and space to do so in the beginning of the year and throughout the following months can make or break a classroom Simply put when there is care in the air there will be significantly fewer behavioral problems

Greet your students at the door This simple gesture creates that moment when you and the student make eye contact speak directly to each other (ldquogood morningrdquo) and have a connection This may be the only one-on-one you have that day with the student but it has great value When you model a respect-ful way to greet another human being you are implicitly telling each student that this is how we will communicate with each other

Get to know one another Teachers and students begin learning one anotherrsquos names the first day of school and should be able to address one another by name within two weeks Use engaging age-appropriate activities (httpwilderdomcomgamesNameGameshtml) for learning names and for getting acquainted As students learn more and more about one another connections will begin to happen This inevitably leads to more empathy and understanding and ultimately caring relationships with a lot less classroom conflict

Student photos will help you connect names and faces In this article from the NEArsquos website retired middle school teacher Phil Nast recalls some favorite photo tips such as having students create their own passports as a first-day-of-school activity httpwwwneaorgtoolsgetting-to-know-each-otherhtml

With the right app you can even set up a photo booth in a corner of your classroommdashsomething that should appeal to tweens and teens Herersquos an example using the iPad httpwwwapplecomipadbuilt-in-appsphotoboothhtml

Veteran educator Peter Pappas recommends using the first day of school to encourage teens to multitask to get students thinking at the same time theyrsquore getting acquainted He explains on his CopyPaste blog how an engaging activity like solving a mystery can deliver multiple benefits httpwwwpeterpappascom201008first-day-school-engage-problem- solve-how-to-get-students-thinkinghtml

Definitely take the time and energy to continue growing community and relationships in the classroom The payoff is worth the effort

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1

EDUTOPIAORG3 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Check out ldquoHow Can We Improve School Disciplinerdquo from Educational Researcher httpwwwaeranetupload-edFilesPublicationsJournals Educational_Researcher3901 048-058_02EDR10pdf

Get more tips for good classroom design in this Edutopia article ldquoGive Your Space the Right Designrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-space-design- feng-shui

Download this list of effective cooperative-learning activities from the Jefferson County Public Schools httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-collaborative-cooperative-learningpdf

Design a Safe Well-Managed and Friendly Classroom EnvironmentTHE RIGHT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT helps create a positive learning community When students walk into a classroom they need to feel ownership Their writing assignments and projects should prevail on the walls and they should have easy access to supplies and handouts and a place to turn in class assignments

Ask students to be designers of their room They choose where to hang the dioramas on photosynthesis or the book reports and they get to do the hanging Also charts directionsmdashany permanent postersmdashshould be written by student hands The more they see themselves in the environment the more they feel valued (and the fewer number of conflicts we teachers will have with them)

Howrsquos the lighting in your classroom Try making small adjustments such as bringing in a few floor lamps and turning off some of the fluorescent lights This can create a calmer less institutional vibe Learn more about lighting in this Edutopia primer ldquoWhat They See Is What We Get A Primer on Lightrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgwhat-they-see-what-we-get

Moving desks and trying different table configurations can also create a more friendly setting thatrsquos better suited for collaboration Social and emotional learning emphasizes student-centered cooperative learning This means you will cluster desks into groups or move students so they face one another This may make your classroom a bit louder but it helps grow a community of learners a lot more quickly than rows of desks facing the front of the class Take the plunge and just do it

tip

2

EDUTOPIAORG4 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases

Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf

Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf

The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project

Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)

Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences

The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together

Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence

Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video

The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action

tip

3

EDUTOPIAORG5 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml

Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf

Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano

Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher

Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better

Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide

them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)

Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)

Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo

Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish

Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html

When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible

Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach

tip

4

EDUTOPIAORG6 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz

Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos

Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197

Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments

Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)

Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms

Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them

Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules

To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student

another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences

whereas routines come with reminders

Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe

Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see

tip

5

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Related Resources

Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education

For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm

Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf

Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges

The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml

Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum

and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and

reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming

academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of

the students she teaches

When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand

How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf

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6

EDUTOPIAORG8 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video

Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video

Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video

What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25

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7

EDUTOPIAORG9 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains

Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational

And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo

When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully

Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc

Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance

Related Resources

Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video

Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management

Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february

Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen

Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock

Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)

Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like

EDUTOPIAORG10 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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8

Related Resources

Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class

Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide

What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias

Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management

Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible

Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on

Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs

Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered

Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals

(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)

Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study

To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo

If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss

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9

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Related Resources

To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)

This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment

Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide

Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations

Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians

Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers

Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families

Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call

Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship

When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo

EDUTOPIAORG

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RESEARCH+++++

ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf

ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach

ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx

BOOKS+++++

Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom

The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book

The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School

Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn

Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care

Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities

WEBSITES+++++

Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg

Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning

National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg

WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg

Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg

Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg

National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml

Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom

Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

Bonus More Classroom Management Resources

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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically

create more problems than they solve

Problems with Immediate Consequences

1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching

2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child

3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset

4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response

5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out

6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up

7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences

8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence

Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how

The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

Love and Logic Solution

The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401

1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom

copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065

Student Discipline Course of Action

Student does not follow a classroom

or school rule

Is it a serious

incident

(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)

Follow established classroom

consequences

(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)

Refer student to administration with discipline referral

No

Yes

Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary

action

Student returns to class

Feedback is provided to the

staff member on action taken

A conference with administratorteacher or

administratorteacherstudent is held

Document the incident

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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM

Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn

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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you

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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit

determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and

administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to

effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know

A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently

about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to

what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen

powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along

Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the

students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising

awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest

of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic

(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)

What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works

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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas

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72313 Discipline by Design

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Introduction

Overview

Teacher Resources

11 Discipline Techniques

Techniques that Backfire

Stages of Discipline

Better Discipline

Proactive Discipline

HLS Schools

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Techniques that Backfire

If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

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middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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          • 4-NEA-Promoting Effective Classroom Management
            • Promoting Effective Classroom Management
              • Techniques for Maintaining Control Without Confrontation
                • General Rules Twelve steps teachers can take at the beginning of the year to promote effective classroom management are
                • Important Strategies
                • Once students are settled in the classroom youll want to continue with some of these teacher-recommended techniques for maintaining control without confrontation
                • Calming Routines
                  • 5 Classroom Management Tips For Every Teacher mdash Smart Classroom Management
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                  • 7-Classroom Mgmt Checklist
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through the building in an orderly mannerrdquo Instead of ldquono fightingldquo use ldquosettleconflicts appropriatelyrdquo Instead of ldquono gum chewingrdquo use ldquoleave gum athomerdquo Refer to your rules as expectations Let your students know this ishow you expect them to behave in your classroom

Make ample use of praise When you see goodbehavior acknowledge it This can be doneverbally of course but it doesnrsquot have to be Anod a smile or a ldquothumbs uprdquo will reinforce thebehavior

copyCopyright 2009 Budd Churchw ard

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Ov erv iew

Download Sof tware

Latest Update

FREE Trial

Sof tware

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Techniques

Techniques that

Backf ire

Stages of Discipline

Better Discipline

Proactiv e Discipline

Support

Frequently Asked

Questions

Setup Tutorial

Users Guide

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Contact Us

Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices begin by placing a check in the appropriate column Then add your points Allow 4 points for each ldquousuallyrdquo and 2 points for each ldquosometimesrdquo and 0 points for each ldquoneverrdquo Rate your classroom disciplinary practices as follows 90-100 ndash Excellent 80-89 ndash Good 70-79 ndash Fair Below 70 ndash Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Top Tips for Successful Classroom Discipline and Management

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Classroom discipline and management causes the most fear andconsternation in new teachers However classroom managementis a skill that is not only learned but practiced daily Here are tentips that can lead to successful classroom management anddiscipline These tips can help you cut down on discipline problemsand leave you with fewer interruptions and disruptions

If you would like additional information check out this step-by-step look at how to handle discipline problems with effectiveclassroom management

1 Its Easier to Get EasierMany teachers make the mistake of starting the school year witha poor discipline plan Students quickly assess the situation ineach class and realize what they will be allowed to get away withOnce you set a precedent of allowing a lot of disruptions it can bevery hard to start better classroom management and disciplinetechniques However it is never tough to get easier as the yeargoes on While you dont have to follow the adage Never smileuntil Christmas it does have its merits

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2 Fairness is KeyStudents have a distinct sense of what is and what is not fair Youmust act fairly for all students if you expect to be respected Ifyou do not treat all students equitably you will be labelled asunfair students will not be keen to follow your rules Make surethat if your best student does something wrong they too getpunished for it

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3 Deal with Disruptions with as Little Interruption asPossibleWhen you have classroom disruptions it is imperative that youdeal with them immediately and with as little interruption of yourclass momentum as possible If students are talking amongstthemselves and you are having a classroom discussion ask one ofthem a question to try to get them back on track If you have tostop the flow of your lesson to deal with disruptions then you arerobbing students who want to learn of their precious in-class time

4 Avoid Confrontations in Front of StudentsWhenever there is a confrontation in class there is a winner and aloser Obviously as the teacher you need to keep order anddiscipline in your class However it is much better to deal withdiscipline issues privately than cause a student to lose face infront of their friends It is not a good idea to make an exampleout of a disciplinary issue Even though other students might getthe point you might have lost any chance of actually teachingthat student anything in your class

More Info

5 Stop Disruptions with a Little HumorSometimes all it takes is for everyone to have a good laugh to getthings back on track in a classroom Many times howeverteachers confuse good humor with sarcasm While humor canquickly diffuse a situation sarcasm may harm your relationshipwith the students involved Use your best judgment but realizethat what some people think as funny others find to be offensive

More Info

6 Keep High Expectations in Your ClassExpect that your students will behave not that they will disruptReinforce this with the way you speak to your students When youbegin the day tell your students your expectations For exampleyou might say During this whole group session I expect you toraise your hands and be recognized before you start speaking Ialso expect you to respect each others opinions and listen towhat each person has to say

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Free time is something teachers should avoid By allowingstudents time just to talk each day you are setting a precedentabout how you view academics and your subject To avoid thisoverplan When you have too much to cover youll never run outof lessons and you will avoid free time You can also fill up anyleft over time with mini-lessons

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8 Be ConsistentOne of the worst things you can do as a teacher is to not enforceyour rules consistently If one day you ignore misbehaviors andthe next day you jump on someone for the smallest infractionyour students will quickly lose respect for you Your students havethe right to expect you to basically be the same everydayMoodiness is not allowed Once your lose your students respectyou also lose their attention and their desire to please you

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9 Make Rules UnderstandableYou need to be selective in your class rules (no one can follow180 rules consistently) You also need to make them clearStudents should understand what is and what is not acceptableFurther you should make sure that the consequences for breakingyour rules are also clear and known beforehand

10 Start Fresh EverydayThis tip does not mean that you discount all previous infractionsie if they have three tardies then today means four However itdoes mean that you should start teaching your class each daywith the expectation that students will behave Dont assume thatbecause Julie has disrupted your class everyday for a week shewill disrupt it today By doing this you will not be treating Julieany differently and thereby setting her up to disrupt again (like aself-fulfilling prophecy) Read a personal example of this with mybest teaching experience

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Classroom Discipline and Managementgt

Accountability Checklist

Situation ProcedureExpectation Students enteringleaving class

Entering beforeafter tardy bell Leaving before end of class

The dayrsquos datelocation

Room set-upmdashhow will you work the room

Bell Activitiesmdashwhat where graded timed

Checking Attendance

Students who are tardy

Student receiving permission to speak comment ask questions leave desk

Students needing materialsmdashpencil pen paper textbook

Students coming to attentionmdashsignalexpectation

Student needing to throw paper away

Student needing to sharpen pencil

Student needing tissue

End of class dismissal

Student expectations for intercom announcementscalling students to office

Class Movement Going to PE library computer lab lunch

recess assemblies Class changes hall expectations Transitions in class

Situation

ProcedureExpectation

Student work

Heading of papers Passing in papers Use of penpencil Writing on back of paper Neatness Incompletelate work Due dates Makeup work for absent students Notebook expectationsgrading Homework-when how much grading etc

Student expectations for emergency situations Fireevacuation Bad weather Lockdown

Student expectations for Visitors in room Principal in room

Student needing to go to Office (referral errand etc) Nurse Counselor

Collection and distribution of student work

Ask-Pause-Call

Volunteers to answer

Choral Response

Signal Response

White Board Response

Going to Board

Substitute expectationsmdashteacherstudents

Situation

ProcedureExpectation

Random questioning of class

Think-Pair-Share

Group work expectations

Food drink candy gum in classroom

How will student assignments be posted

Breaking of rules Signal Consequences Writing referrals How will you keep up with

Students exchanginggrading papers

Students keeping progress reports

Positive incentives for students StudentLeader of the week Other incentivesrewards

Communication with parents Back to school letter Materials students will need for your class Positive contacts Parent contact log

Grade book maintenance Determining report card grades Recording grades (paperelectronic) Extra credit

Displaying student work

Students working on other assignments

Students writingpassing notes

Love amp Logic Page 1

Love allows children to grow through their mistakes Logic allows children to live with the consequences of their choices The Love and Logic Process

1 Shared Control Gain control by giving away the control you donrsquot need

2 Shared Thinking and Decision-Making Provide opportunities for the child to do the greatest amount of thinking and decision-making

3 Equal Shares of Consequences with Empathy An absence of anger causes a child to think and learn from hisher mistakes

4 Maintain the Childrsquos Self Concept Increased self-concept leads to improved behavior and improved achievement

Basic Love and Logic Disciplinary Interventions 1 The Evil Eye

Could also try a smile and a wink

2 Moving in on the Student Gentle hand on shoulderno pinched nerves

o Know your student before making any contact (some prefer not to be touched)

Not meant to embarrass or overpower student If student tries to make a big deal of the contact simply move away and

continue teaching

3 Proximity No eye contact is made with student Relocate yourself during teaching toward the student

4 Eye Contact and ldquoNordquo Head Shake

Let the student know you want the behavior to stop

Love amp Logic Page 2

5 ldquoLetrsquos Talk About This Laterrdquo If none of the previous interventions have been successful or if student

wants to challenge your request to discuss it later you can schedule a time to arguehellip1215 or 315 (Let me know Thanks) Move away from the student

Power struggles are difficult when students are allowed the opportunity to make a choice

6 ldquoCan You Save That Is This the Right Place for That Thanksrdquo

Let the student know you like them but cannot allow them to continue their behavior

Smilemdashthen ask if they can save it for another time or class It is important that you not appear upset with the student

7 Changing Location

Often easier and more effective than changing behavior Approach the student with a smile on your face and say ldquoWould you mind

sitting over there Thank yourdquo If the student says ldquoNo Irsquom not movingrdquo Smile at the student and

whisper ldquoWould you humor merdquo It is important to whisper so the student knows your conversation is as

private as possible If the student remains unwilling to change locations you might add (with

a smile) ldquoDidnrsquot I ask in a nice wayrdquo ldquoAnd yoursquore still not going to do it Really Thatrsquos hard for me to believerdquo

If it appears that you will be unable to avoid a power struggle at this point say ldquoThatrsquos ok I changed my mindrdquo

By asking questions you are not commanding significantly improving the chances of a winwin situation

Do not take time out from teaching the class to focus completely on one studentrsquos behavior

When you smile and say ldquoThank yourdquo at the end of a request and then move right on to what you were doing you send the message of expected cooperation to the student

8 ldquoIrdquo Messages

Part 1 Describe what is happening Part 2 Describe how that makes you feel Part 3 Identify the tangible effect of the other personrsquos behavior

ldquoI get distracted when there are pencils tappingrdquo To have the final word in these situations a self-referencing statement

that is difficult to counter as invalid might need to be used ldquoI just wanted you to know how I felt and I hope you will give it some thought Thank yourdquo

Love amp Logic Page 3

9 Enforceable Statements

Set limits by describing what you will allow or provide ldquoI listen to people who raise their handsrdquo ldquoI give credit for all papers on my desk at 315rdquo ldquoI dismiss people as soon as I see their desks are clearedrdquo

Talk about what you will do and involve only what you have absolute control overmdashyou

10 Providing Choices

When you give choices they must be legitimate and equally acceptable to yourself

11 Removing Student to Time Out

Place in your classroom with a visual barrier for students to go and think it over

ldquoOffice of productive thinkingrdquo or have the kids name it Opportunity for students to get away from their teacher for awhile Student may return when heshe feels able to handle the limits placed

upon the group (3-4 minutes is normally enough time for the student to decide they are ready to return)

Not appropriate to prescribe an amount of time (20 minutes) or to send homework with the student

Parents should be involved when students are frequently removed to time out

12 Evaluating Time Out

To enhance the effectiveness of time out focus the studentsrsquo thinking by asking the following questions (think through answers or write them down)

1 What happened 2 How did you feel 3 What did you do 4 How did it work out 5 What are you going to do next time

13 Use of the Building Administrator

ldquoOne of the first comments I made to the kids was that they never had to worry about being sent to the principal Their only worry was that they might wind up wishing they could go to the principal We were going to solve all problems hererdquo Send students to the office for a short cool-down time long enough for

both the student and teacher to get a different perspective

Love amp Logic Page 4

Principal tells student ldquoYou got in trouble with that teacher Wow Good luck Hope you get everything worked outrdquo

Teacherrsquos goal remain the ultimate authority figure in that studentrsquos life Removing students from the classroom conveys the message that you

cannot handle the student Send the message that you consider teaching students and managing

their behavior an important part of your responsibilities in educating your class

Itrsquos alright to complain about having no support from the principal provided you can describe what support looks like to you This presents the opportunity to find out if support looks the same to the principal

14 Giving an Appointment

Effective for students who use hit-and-run techniques They shout you say ldquoStop thatrdquo they say ldquoIrsquom not doing anythingrdquo

Walk by the student in a quiet voice say ldquoWersquoll have an appointment to discuss thatrdquo Then say ldquoSchool is out at 300 and I could meet you at 315 or 330 Which would be better for yourdquo

We can outthink kids if we donrsquot do it in the heat of battle

15 Creating a New Plan Sit down with the student and have a little conference

ldquoYoursquore welcome to go back out on the playground just as soon as you have a written plan that identifies what you will do instead of hitting the next time you feel like fighting No hurry Take your time

16 Applying Consequences

If you were going to issue a negative content message (ldquoYoursquore out of schoolrdquo) balance it with a positive ego message (ldquoWersquoll miss yourdquo) and always use empathy

ldquoLooks like you got caught fighting again What a bummer Those guys must have really made you mad to fight them like that I bet I would have felt the same way A fight like that will earn you how many days suspensionrdquo

17 Informational Letters

Informational telephone calls and letters have about the same effect so it doesnrsquot matter which is used

ldquoDear Mom yoursquore right it happened again Irsquom going to get a lsquoFrsquo in French Please donrsquot blame my teacher Shersquos worked hard Irsquove just been messing around too much Irsquom going to get my act togetherrdquo Signed ldquoDaniel who loves you dearlyrdquo

+++++HOW TO

IMPROVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

and BUILD A POSITIVE

CLIMATE FOR LEARNING AND

DISCIPLINE

for CLASSROOMMANAGEMENT

TEN TIPSpresents

visit edutopiaorg

WErsquoVE ALL HEARD THIS ABOUT STUDENTS ldquoIf they are engaged they are managedrdquo And this is absolutely the truth But we still need rules routines trust and student ownership to make a classroom run smoothly and effectively This guide will address those practical aspects of managing a classroom with suggestions and resources appropriate for grades K-12

Most of these tips are applicable to students of all ages but the actual techniques will look different for the various grades For instance Build Community (tip 1) might mean playing name games with elementary students but involve setting up a photo booth for middle school students Tip 8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals may sound like itrsquos all about elementary learners but look for suggestions to make the morning meeting an important part of the day for teens and tweens too

During my first year in the classroom a seasoned teacher told me ldquoYou are as much an ethics teachers as you are an English teacherrdquo What she meant was that literature brings along life lessons and themes so itrsquos inevitable that you end up deeply discussing morals what is right and wrong and wise choices versus poor decisions Itrsquos no accident then that the ten tips offered here also give a noticeable nod to social and emotional learning or SEL (httpwwwedutopiaorgsocial-emotional-learning) an approach that teaches children how to handle challenging situations manage their emotions and form positive relationships

And finally we all know there are more than ten tips for great classroom management so be sure to visit Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

mdashRebecca Alber Edutopia blogger former high school teacher and

online education teacher at Stanford University

TIP LIST

1 Build Community

2 Design a Safe Friendly and Well-Managed Classroom Environment

3 Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and Consequences

4 Create a Variety of Communication Channels

5 Always Be Calm Fair and Consistent

6 Know the Students You Teach

7 Address Conflict Quickly and Wisely

8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals

9 Keep It Real

Partner with Parents and Guardians

10

Ten Tips for Classroom ManagementHow to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Related Resources

Read ldquoHow to Develop Positive Classroom Managementrdquo an Edutopia article on the correlation between relationships and classroom management httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management- relationships-strategies-tips

Edutopiarsquos Schools That Work series spotlights Louisville Kentuckyrsquos Jefferson County Public Schools to show how they integrate social and emotional learning into their curriculum Get suggestions for building relationships with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-how-to-build-relationships -worksheetpdf

Are you looking for more examples of effective classroom-management techniques such as hand signals to use with primary or older students Watch this Edutopia video Classroom-Management Tips for Teachers httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-teacher-tips-video

Build CommunityBUILDING CARING RELATIONSHIPS with students is the cornerstone of good classroom management Building these relationshipsmdashteacher-student student-student classroom-communitymdashand creating the time and space to do so in the beginning of the year and throughout the following months can make or break a classroom Simply put when there is care in the air there will be significantly fewer behavioral problems

Greet your students at the door This simple gesture creates that moment when you and the student make eye contact speak directly to each other (ldquogood morningrdquo) and have a connection This may be the only one-on-one you have that day with the student but it has great value When you model a respect-ful way to greet another human being you are implicitly telling each student that this is how we will communicate with each other

Get to know one another Teachers and students begin learning one anotherrsquos names the first day of school and should be able to address one another by name within two weeks Use engaging age-appropriate activities (httpwilderdomcomgamesNameGameshtml) for learning names and for getting acquainted As students learn more and more about one another connections will begin to happen This inevitably leads to more empathy and understanding and ultimately caring relationships with a lot less classroom conflict

Student photos will help you connect names and faces In this article from the NEArsquos website retired middle school teacher Phil Nast recalls some favorite photo tips such as having students create their own passports as a first-day-of-school activity httpwwwneaorgtoolsgetting-to-know-each-otherhtml

With the right app you can even set up a photo booth in a corner of your classroommdashsomething that should appeal to tweens and teens Herersquos an example using the iPad httpwwwapplecomipadbuilt-in-appsphotoboothhtml

Veteran educator Peter Pappas recommends using the first day of school to encourage teens to multitask to get students thinking at the same time theyrsquore getting acquainted He explains on his CopyPaste blog how an engaging activity like solving a mystery can deliver multiple benefits httpwwwpeterpappascom201008first-day-school-engage-problem- solve-how-to-get-students-thinkinghtml

Definitely take the time and energy to continue growing community and relationships in the classroom The payoff is worth the effort

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1

EDUTOPIAORG3 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Check out ldquoHow Can We Improve School Disciplinerdquo from Educational Researcher httpwwwaeranetupload-edFilesPublicationsJournals Educational_Researcher3901 048-058_02EDR10pdf

Get more tips for good classroom design in this Edutopia article ldquoGive Your Space the Right Designrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-space-design- feng-shui

Download this list of effective cooperative-learning activities from the Jefferson County Public Schools httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-collaborative-cooperative-learningpdf

Design a Safe Well-Managed and Friendly Classroom EnvironmentTHE RIGHT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT helps create a positive learning community When students walk into a classroom they need to feel ownership Their writing assignments and projects should prevail on the walls and they should have easy access to supplies and handouts and a place to turn in class assignments

Ask students to be designers of their room They choose where to hang the dioramas on photosynthesis or the book reports and they get to do the hanging Also charts directionsmdashany permanent postersmdashshould be written by student hands The more they see themselves in the environment the more they feel valued (and the fewer number of conflicts we teachers will have with them)

Howrsquos the lighting in your classroom Try making small adjustments such as bringing in a few floor lamps and turning off some of the fluorescent lights This can create a calmer less institutional vibe Learn more about lighting in this Edutopia primer ldquoWhat They See Is What We Get A Primer on Lightrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgwhat-they-see-what-we-get

Moving desks and trying different table configurations can also create a more friendly setting thatrsquos better suited for collaboration Social and emotional learning emphasizes student-centered cooperative learning This means you will cluster desks into groups or move students so they face one another This may make your classroom a bit louder but it helps grow a community of learners a lot more quickly than rows of desks facing the front of the class Take the plunge and just do it

tip

2

EDUTOPIAORG4 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases

Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf

Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf

The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project

Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)

Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences

The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together

Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence

Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video

The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action

tip

3

EDUTOPIAORG5 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml

Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf

Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano

Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher

Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better

Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide

them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)

Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)

Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo

Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish

Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html

When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible

Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach

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4

EDUTOPIAORG6 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz

Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos

Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197

Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments

Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)

Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms

Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them

Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules

To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student

another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences

whereas routines come with reminders

Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe

Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see

tip

5

EDUTOPIAORG7 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education

For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm

Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf

Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges

The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml

Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum

and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and

reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming

academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of

the students she teaches

When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand

How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf

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6

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Related Resources

Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video

Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video

Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video

What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25

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7

EDUTOPIAORG9 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains

Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational

And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo

When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully

Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc

Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance

Related Resources

Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video

Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management

Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february

Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen

Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock

Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)

Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like

EDUTOPIAORG10 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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8

Related Resources

Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class

Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide

What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias

Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management

Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible

Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on

Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs

Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered

Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals

(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)

Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study

To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo

If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss

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9

EDUTOPIAORG11 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)

This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment

Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide

Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations

Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians

Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers

Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families

Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call

Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship

When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo

EDUTOPIAORG

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10

12 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

RESEARCH+++++

ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf

ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach

ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx

BOOKS+++++

Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom

The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book

The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School

Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn

Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care

Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities

WEBSITES+++++

Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg

Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning

National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg

WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg

Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg

Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg

National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml

Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom

Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

Bonus More Classroom Management Resources

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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically

create more problems than they solve

Problems with Immediate Consequences

1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching

2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child

3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset

4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response

5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out

6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up

7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences

8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence

Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how

The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

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Student does not follow a classroom

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Is it a serious

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Follow established classroom

consequences

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Refer student to administration with discipline referral

No

Yes

Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary

action

Student returns to class

Feedback is provided to the

staff member on action taken

A conference with administratorteacher or

administratorteacherstudent is held

Document the incident

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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM

Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn

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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you

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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit

determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and

administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to

effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know

A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently

about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to

what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen

powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along

Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the

students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising

awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest

of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic

(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)

What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works

Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet

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8313 Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas

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72313 Discipline by Design

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If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

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middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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Page 15: Maintaining Classroom Disciplines3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/291/tab_6-classroom_managemen… · Discipline — The LEAST Approach There are several good methods of classroom discipline

Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices begin by placing a check in the appropriate column Then add your points Allow 4 points for each ldquousuallyrdquo and 2 points for each ldquosometimesrdquo and 0 points for each ldquoneverrdquo Rate your classroom disciplinary practices as follows 90-100 ndash Excellent 80-89 ndash Good 70-79 ndash Fair Below 70 ndash Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Top Tips for Successful Classroom Discipline and Management

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Classroom discipline and management causes the most fear andconsternation in new teachers However classroom managementis a skill that is not only learned but practiced daily Here are tentips that can lead to successful classroom management anddiscipline These tips can help you cut down on discipline problemsand leave you with fewer interruptions and disruptions

If you would like additional information check out this step-by-step look at how to handle discipline problems with effectiveclassroom management

1 Its Easier to Get EasierMany teachers make the mistake of starting the school year witha poor discipline plan Students quickly assess the situation ineach class and realize what they will be allowed to get away withOnce you set a precedent of allowing a lot of disruptions it can bevery hard to start better classroom management and disciplinetechniques However it is never tough to get easier as the yeargoes on While you dont have to follow the adage Never smileuntil Christmas it does have its merits

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2 Fairness is KeyStudents have a distinct sense of what is and what is not fair Youmust act fairly for all students if you expect to be respected Ifyou do not treat all students equitably you will be labelled asunfair students will not be keen to follow your rules Make surethat if your best student does something wrong they too getpunished for it

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3 Deal with Disruptions with as Little Interruption asPossibleWhen you have classroom disruptions it is imperative that youdeal with them immediately and with as little interruption of yourclass momentum as possible If students are talking amongstthemselves and you are having a classroom discussion ask one ofthem a question to try to get them back on track If you have tostop the flow of your lesson to deal with disruptions then you arerobbing students who want to learn of their precious in-class time

4 Avoid Confrontations in Front of StudentsWhenever there is a confrontation in class there is a winner and aloser Obviously as the teacher you need to keep order anddiscipline in your class However it is much better to deal withdiscipline issues privately than cause a student to lose face infront of their friends It is not a good idea to make an exampleout of a disciplinary issue Even though other students might getthe point you might have lost any chance of actually teachingthat student anything in your class

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5 Stop Disruptions with a Little HumorSometimes all it takes is for everyone to have a good laugh to getthings back on track in a classroom Many times howeverteachers confuse good humor with sarcasm While humor canquickly diffuse a situation sarcasm may harm your relationshipwith the students involved Use your best judgment but realizethat what some people think as funny others find to be offensive

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6 Keep High Expectations in Your ClassExpect that your students will behave not that they will disruptReinforce this with the way you speak to your students When youbegin the day tell your students your expectations For exampleyou might say During this whole group session I expect you toraise your hands and be recognized before you start speaking Ialso expect you to respect each others opinions and listen towhat each person has to say

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Top Tips for Successful Classroom Discipline and Management

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Free time is something teachers should avoid By allowingstudents time just to talk each day you are setting a precedentabout how you view academics and your subject To avoid thisoverplan When you have too much to cover youll never run outof lessons and you will avoid free time You can also fill up anyleft over time with mini-lessons

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8 Be ConsistentOne of the worst things you can do as a teacher is to not enforceyour rules consistently If one day you ignore misbehaviors andthe next day you jump on someone for the smallest infractionyour students will quickly lose respect for you Your students havethe right to expect you to basically be the same everydayMoodiness is not allowed Once your lose your students respectyou also lose their attention and their desire to please you

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9 Make Rules UnderstandableYou need to be selective in your class rules (no one can follow180 rules consistently) You also need to make them clearStudents should understand what is and what is not acceptableFurther you should make sure that the consequences for breakingyour rules are also clear and known beforehand

10 Start Fresh EverydayThis tip does not mean that you discount all previous infractionsie if they have three tardies then today means four However itdoes mean that you should start teaching your class each daywith the expectation that students will behave Dont assume thatbecause Julie has disrupted your class everyday for a week shewill disrupt it today By doing this you will not be treating Julieany differently and thereby setting her up to disrupt again (like aself-fulfilling prophecy) Read a personal example of this with mybest teaching experience

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Classroom Discipline and Managementgt

Accountability Checklist

Situation ProcedureExpectation Students enteringleaving class

Entering beforeafter tardy bell Leaving before end of class

The dayrsquos datelocation

Room set-upmdashhow will you work the room

Bell Activitiesmdashwhat where graded timed

Checking Attendance

Students who are tardy

Student receiving permission to speak comment ask questions leave desk

Students needing materialsmdashpencil pen paper textbook

Students coming to attentionmdashsignalexpectation

Student needing to throw paper away

Student needing to sharpen pencil

Student needing tissue

End of class dismissal

Student expectations for intercom announcementscalling students to office

Class Movement Going to PE library computer lab lunch

recess assemblies Class changes hall expectations Transitions in class

Situation

ProcedureExpectation

Student work

Heading of papers Passing in papers Use of penpencil Writing on back of paper Neatness Incompletelate work Due dates Makeup work for absent students Notebook expectationsgrading Homework-when how much grading etc

Student expectations for emergency situations Fireevacuation Bad weather Lockdown

Student expectations for Visitors in room Principal in room

Student needing to go to Office (referral errand etc) Nurse Counselor

Collection and distribution of student work

Ask-Pause-Call

Volunteers to answer

Choral Response

Signal Response

White Board Response

Going to Board

Substitute expectationsmdashteacherstudents

Situation

ProcedureExpectation

Random questioning of class

Think-Pair-Share

Group work expectations

Food drink candy gum in classroom

How will student assignments be posted

Breaking of rules Signal Consequences Writing referrals How will you keep up with

Students exchanginggrading papers

Students keeping progress reports

Positive incentives for students StudentLeader of the week Other incentivesrewards

Communication with parents Back to school letter Materials students will need for your class Positive contacts Parent contact log

Grade book maintenance Determining report card grades Recording grades (paperelectronic) Extra credit

Displaying student work

Students working on other assignments

Students writingpassing notes

Love amp Logic Page 1

Love allows children to grow through their mistakes Logic allows children to live with the consequences of their choices The Love and Logic Process

1 Shared Control Gain control by giving away the control you donrsquot need

2 Shared Thinking and Decision-Making Provide opportunities for the child to do the greatest amount of thinking and decision-making

3 Equal Shares of Consequences with Empathy An absence of anger causes a child to think and learn from hisher mistakes

4 Maintain the Childrsquos Self Concept Increased self-concept leads to improved behavior and improved achievement

Basic Love and Logic Disciplinary Interventions 1 The Evil Eye

Could also try a smile and a wink

2 Moving in on the Student Gentle hand on shoulderno pinched nerves

o Know your student before making any contact (some prefer not to be touched)

Not meant to embarrass or overpower student If student tries to make a big deal of the contact simply move away and

continue teaching

3 Proximity No eye contact is made with student Relocate yourself during teaching toward the student

4 Eye Contact and ldquoNordquo Head Shake

Let the student know you want the behavior to stop

Love amp Logic Page 2

5 ldquoLetrsquos Talk About This Laterrdquo If none of the previous interventions have been successful or if student

wants to challenge your request to discuss it later you can schedule a time to arguehellip1215 or 315 (Let me know Thanks) Move away from the student

Power struggles are difficult when students are allowed the opportunity to make a choice

6 ldquoCan You Save That Is This the Right Place for That Thanksrdquo

Let the student know you like them but cannot allow them to continue their behavior

Smilemdashthen ask if they can save it for another time or class It is important that you not appear upset with the student

7 Changing Location

Often easier and more effective than changing behavior Approach the student with a smile on your face and say ldquoWould you mind

sitting over there Thank yourdquo If the student says ldquoNo Irsquom not movingrdquo Smile at the student and

whisper ldquoWould you humor merdquo It is important to whisper so the student knows your conversation is as

private as possible If the student remains unwilling to change locations you might add (with

a smile) ldquoDidnrsquot I ask in a nice wayrdquo ldquoAnd yoursquore still not going to do it Really Thatrsquos hard for me to believerdquo

If it appears that you will be unable to avoid a power struggle at this point say ldquoThatrsquos ok I changed my mindrdquo

By asking questions you are not commanding significantly improving the chances of a winwin situation

Do not take time out from teaching the class to focus completely on one studentrsquos behavior

When you smile and say ldquoThank yourdquo at the end of a request and then move right on to what you were doing you send the message of expected cooperation to the student

8 ldquoIrdquo Messages

Part 1 Describe what is happening Part 2 Describe how that makes you feel Part 3 Identify the tangible effect of the other personrsquos behavior

ldquoI get distracted when there are pencils tappingrdquo To have the final word in these situations a self-referencing statement

that is difficult to counter as invalid might need to be used ldquoI just wanted you to know how I felt and I hope you will give it some thought Thank yourdquo

Love amp Logic Page 3

9 Enforceable Statements

Set limits by describing what you will allow or provide ldquoI listen to people who raise their handsrdquo ldquoI give credit for all papers on my desk at 315rdquo ldquoI dismiss people as soon as I see their desks are clearedrdquo

Talk about what you will do and involve only what you have absolute control overmdashyou

10 Providing Choices

When you give choices they must be legitimate and equally acceptable to yourself

11 Removing Student to Time Out

Place in your classroom with a visual barrier for students to go and think it over

ldquoOffice of productive thinkingrdquo or have the kids name it Opportunity for students to get away from their teacher for awhile Student may return when heshe feels able to handle the limits placed

upon the group (3-4 minutes is normally enough time for the student to decide they are ready to return)

Not appropriate to prescribe an amount of time (20 minutes) or to send homework with the student

Parents should be involved when students are frequently removed to time out

12 Evaluating Time Out

To enhance the effectiveness of time out focus the studentsrsquo thinking by asking the following questions (think through answers or write them down)

1 What happened 2 How did you feel 3 What did you do 4 How did it work out 5 What are you going to do next time

13 Use of the Building Administrator

ldquoOne of the first comments I made to the kids was that they never had to worry about being sent to the principal Their only worry was that they might wind up wishing they could go to the principal We were going to solve all problems hererdquo Send students to the office for a short cool-down time long enough for

both the student and teacher to get a different perspective

Love amp Logic Page 4

Principal tells student ldquoYou got in trouble with that teacher Wow Good luck Hope you get everything worked outrdquo

Teacherrsquos goal remain the ultimate authority figure in that studentrsquos life Removing students from the classroom conveys the message that you

cannot handle the student Send the message that you consider teaching students and managing

their behavior an important part of your responsibilities in educating your class

Itrsquos alright to complain about having no support from the principal provided you can describe what support looks like to you This presents the opportunity to find out if support looks the same to the principal

14 Giving an Appointment

Effective for students who use hit-and-run techniques They shout you say ldquoStop thatrdquo they say ldquoIrsquom not doing anythingrdquo

Walk by the student in a quiet voice say ldquoWersquoll have an appointment to discuss thatrdquo Then say ldquoSchool is out at 300 and I could meet you at 315 or 330 Which would be better for yourdquo

We can outthink kids if we donrsquot do it in the heat of battle

15 Creating a New Plan Sit down with the student and have a little conference

ldquoYoursquore welcome to go back out on the playground just as soon as you have a written plan that identifies what you will do instead of hitting the next time you feel like fighting No hurry Take your time

16 Applying Consequences

If you were going to issue a negative content message (ldquoYoursquore out of schoolrdquo) balance it with a positive ego message (ldquoWersquoll miss yourdquo) and always use empathy

ldquoLooks like you got caught fighting again What a bummer Those guys must have really made you mad to fight them like that I bet I would have felt the same way A fight like that will earn you how many days suspensionrdquo

17 Informational Letters

Informational telephone calls and letters have about the same effect so it doesnrsquot matter which is used

ldquoDear Mom yoursquore right it happened again Irsquom going to get a lsquoFrsquo in French Please donrsquot blame my teacher Shersquos worked hard Irsquove just been messing around too much Irsquom going to get my act togetherrdquo Signed ldquoDaniel who loves you dearlyrdquo

+++++HOW TO

IMPROVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

and BUILD A POSITIVE

CLIMATE FOR LEARNING AND

DISCIPLINE

for CLASSROOMMANAGEMENT

TEN TIPSpresents

visit edutopiaorg

WErsquoVE ALL HEARD THIS ABOUT STUDENTS ldquoIf they are engaged they are managedrdquo And this is absolutely the truth But we still need rules routines trust and student ownership to make a classroom run smoothly and effectively This guide will address those practical aspects of managing a classroom with suggestions and resources appropriate for grades K-12

Most of these tips are applicable to students of all ages but the actual techniques will look different for the various grades For instance Build Community (tip 1) might mean playing name games with elementary students but involve setting up a photo booth for middle school students Tip 8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals may sound like itrsquos all about elementary learners but look for suggestions to make the morning meeting an important part of the day for teens and tweens too

During my first year in the classroom a seasoned teacher told me ldquoYou are as much an ethics teachers as you are an English teacherrdquo What she meant was that literature brings along life lessons and themes so itrsquos inevitable that you end up deeply discussing morals what is right and wrong and wise choices versus poor decisions Itrsquos no accident then that the ten tips offered here also give a noticeable nod to social and emotional learning or SEL (httpwwwedutopiaorgsocial-emotional-learning) an approach that teaches children how to handle challenging situations manage their emotions and form positive relationships

And finally we all know there are more than ten tips for great classroom management so be sure to visit Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

mdashRebecca Alber Edutopia blogger former high school teacher and

online education teacher at Stanford University

TIP LIST

1 Build Community

2 Design a Safe Friendly and Well-Managed Classroom Environment

3 Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and Consequences

4 Create a Variety of Communication Channels

5 Always Be Calm Fair and Consistent

6 Know the Students You Teach

7 Address Conflict Quickly and Wisely

8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals

9 Keep It Real

Partner with Parents and Guardians

10

Ten Tips for Classroom ManagementHow to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Related Resources

Read ldquoHow to Develop Positive Classroom Managementrdquo an Edutopia article on the correlation between relationships and classroom management httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management- relationships-strategies-tips

Edutopiarsquos Schools That Work series spotlights Louisville Kentuckyrsquos Jefferson County Public Schools to show how they integrate social and emotional learning into their curriculum Get suggestions for building relationships with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-how-to-build-relationships -worksheetpdf

Are you looking for more examples of effective classroom-management techniques such as hand signals to use with primary or older students Watch this Edutopia video Classroom-Management Tips for Teachers httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-teacher-tips-video

Build CommunityBUILDING CARING RELATIONSHIPS with students is the cornerstone of good classroom management Building these relationshipsmdashteacher-student student-student classroom-communitymdashand creating the time and space to do so in the beginning of the year and throughout the following months can make or break a classroom Simply put when there is care in the air there will be significantly fewer behavioral problems

Greet your students at the door This simple gesture creates that moment when you and the student make eye contact speak directly to each other (ldquogood morningrdquo) and have a connection This may be the only one-on-one you have that day with the student but it has great value When you model a respect-ful way to greet another human being you are implicitly telling each student that this is how we will communicate with each other

Get to know one another Teachers and students begin learning one anotherrsquos names the first day of school and should be able to address one another by name within two weeks Use engaging age-appropriate activities (httpwilderdomcomgamesNameGameshtml) for learning names and for getting acquainted As students learn more and more about one another connections will begin to happen This inevitably leads to more empathy and understanding and ultimately caring relationships with a lot less classroom conflict

Student photos will help you connect names and faces In this article from the NEArsquos website retired middle school teacher Phil Nast recalls some favorite photo tips such as having students create their own passports as a first-day-of-school activity httpwwwneaorgtoolsgetting-to-know-each-otherhtml

With the right app you can even set up a photo booth in a corner of your classroommdashsomething that should appeal to tweens and teens Herersquos an example using the iPad httpwwwapplecomipadbuilt-in-appsphotoboothhtml

Veteran educator Peter Pappas recommends using the first day of school to encourage teens to multitask to get students thinking at the same time theyrsquore getting acquainted He explains on his CopyPaste blog how an engaging activity like solving a mystery can deliver multiple benefits httpwwwpeterpappascom201008first-day-school-engage-problem- solve-how-to-get-students-thinkinghtml

Definitely take the time and energy to continue growing community and relationships in the classroom The payoff is worth the effort

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1

EDUTOPIAORG3 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Check out ldquoHow Can We Improve School Disciplinerdquo from Educational Researcher httpwwwaeranetupload-edFilesPublicationsJournals Educational_Researcher3901 048-058_02EDR10pdf

Get more tips for good classroom design in this Edutopia article ldquoGive Your Space the Right Designrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-space-design- feng-shui

Download this list of effective cooperative-learning activities from the Jefferson County Public Schools httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-collaborative-cooperative-learningpdf

Design a Safe Well-Managed and Friendly Classroom EnvironmentTHE RIGHT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT helps create a positive learning community When students walk into a classroom they need to feel ownership Their writing assignments and projects should prevail on the walls and they should have easy access to supplies and handouts and a place to turn in class assignments

Ask students to be designers of their room They choose where to hang the dioramas on photosynthesis or the book reports and they get to do the hanging Also charts directionsmdashany permanent postersmdashshould be written by student hands The more they see themselves in the environment the more they feel valued (and the fewer number of conflicts we teachers will have with them)

Howrsquos the lighting in your classroom Try making small adjustments such as bringing in a few floor lamps and turning off some of the fluorescent lights This can create a calmer less institutional vibe Learn more about lighting in this Edutopia primer ldquoWhat They See Is What We Get A Primer on Lightrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgwhat-they-see-what-we-get

Moving desks and trying different table configurations can also create a more friendly setting thatrsquos better suited for collaboration Social and emotional learning emphasizes student-centered cooperative learning This means you will cluster desks into groups or move students so they face one another This may make your classroom a bit louder but it helps grow a community of learners a lot more quickly than rows of desks facing the front of the class Take the plunge and just do it

tip

2

EDUTOPIAORG4 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases

Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf

Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf

The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project

Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)

Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences

The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together

Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence

Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video

The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action

tip

3

EDUTOPIAORG5 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml

Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf

Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano

Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher

Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better

Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide

them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)

Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)

Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo

Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish

Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html

When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible

Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach

tip

4

EDUTOPIAORG6 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz

Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos

Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197

Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments

Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)

Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms

Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them

Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules

To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student

another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences

whereas routines come with reminders

Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe

Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see

tip

5

EDUTOPIAORG7 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education

For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm

Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf

Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges

The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml

Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum

and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and

reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming

academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of

the students she teaches

When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand

How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf

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Related Resources

Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video

Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video

Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video

What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25

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7

EDUTOPIAORG9 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains

Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational

And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo

When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully

Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc

Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance

Related Resources

Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video

Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management

Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february

Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen

Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock

Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)

Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like

EDUTOPIAORG10 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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8

Related Resources

Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class

Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide

What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias

Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management

Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible

Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on

Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs

Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered

Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals

(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)

Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study

To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo

If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss

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Related Resources

To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)

This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment

Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide

Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations

Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians

Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers

Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families

Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call

Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship

When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo

EDUTOPIAORG

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RESEARCH+++++

ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf

ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach

ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx

BOOKS+++++

Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom

The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book

The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School

Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn

Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care

Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities

WEBSITES+++++

Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg

Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning

National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg

WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg

Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg

Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg

National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml

Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom

Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

Bonus More Classroom Management Resources

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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically

create more problems than they solve

Problems with Immediate Consequences

1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching

2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child

3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset

4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response

5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out

6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up

7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences

8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence

Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how

The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

Love and Logic Solution

The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401

1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom

copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065

Student Discipline Course of Action

Student does not follow a classroom

or school rule

Is it a serious

incident

(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)

Follow established classroom

consequences

(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)

Refer student to administration with discipline referral

No

Yes

Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary

action

Student returns to class

Feedback is provided to the

staff member on action taken

A conference with administratorteacher or

administratorteacherstudent is held

Document the incident

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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM

Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn

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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you

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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit

determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and

administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to

effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know

A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently

about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to

what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen

powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along

Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the

students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising

awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest

of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic

(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)

What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works

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Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas

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Do your students have SWAG

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Create a conspiracy of kindness--

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classroom rules - love this poster

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If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

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middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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Classroom discipline and management causes the most fear andconsternation in new teachers However classroom managementis a skill that is not only learned but practiced daily Here are tentips that can lead to successful classroom management anddiscipline These tips can help you cut down on discipline problemsand leave you with fewer interruptions and disruptions

If you would like additional information check out this step-by-step look at how to handle discipline problems with effectiveclassroom management

1 Its Easier to Get EasierMany teachers make the mistake of starting the school year witha poor discipline plan Students quickly assess the situation ineach class and realize what they will be allowed to get away withOnce you set a precedent of allowing a lot of disruptions it can bevery hard to start better classroom management and disciplinetechniques However it is never tough to get easier as the yeargoes on While you dont have to follow the adage Never smileuntil Christmas it does have its merits

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2 Fairness is KeyStudents have a distinct sense of what is and what is not fair Youmust act fairly for all students if you expect to be respected Ifyou do not treat all students equitably you will be labelled asunfair students will not be keen to follow your rules Make surethat if your best student does something wrong they too getpunished for it

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3 Deal with Disruptions with as Little Interruption asPossibleWhen you have classroom disruptions it is imperative that youdeal with them immediately and with as little interruption of yourclass momentum as possible If students are talking amongstthemselves and you are having a classroom discussion ask one ofthem a question to try to get them back on track If you have tostop the flow of your lesson to deal with disruptions then you arerobbing students who want to learn of their precious in-class time

4 Avoid Confrontations in Front of StudentsWhenever there is a confrontation in class there is a winner and aloser Obviously as the teacher you need to keep order anddiscipline in your class However it is much better to deal withdiscipline issues privately than cause a student to lose face infront of their friends It is not a good idea to make an exampleout of a disciplinary issue Even though other students might getthe point you might have lost any chance of actually teachingthat student anything in your class

More Info

5 Stop Disruptions with a Little HumorSometimes all it takes is for everyone to have a good laugh to getthings back on track in a classroom Many times howeverteachers confuse good humor with sarcasm While humor canquickly diffuse a situation sarcasm may harm your relationshipwith the students involved Use your best judgment but realizethat what some people think as funny others find to be offensive

More Info

6 Keep High Expectations in Your ClassExpect that your students will behave not that they will disruptReinforce this with the way you speak to your students When youbegin the day tell your students your expectations For exampleyou might say During this whole group session I expect you toraise your hands and be recognized before you start speaking Ialso expect you to respect each others opinions and listen towhat each person has to say

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Free time is something teachers should avoid By allowingstudents time just to talk each day you are setting a precedentabout how you view academics and your subject To avoid thisoverplan When you have too much to cover youll never run outof lessons and you will avoid free time You can also fill up anyleft over time with mini-lessons

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8 Be ConsistentOne of the worst things you can do as a teacher is to not enforceyour rules consistently If one day you ignore misbehaviors andthe next day you jump on someone for the smallest infractionyour students will quickly lose respect for you Your students havethe right to expect you to basically be the same everydayMoodiness is not allowed Once your lose your students respectyou also lose their attention and their desire to please you

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9 Make Rules UnderstandableYou need to be selective in your class rules (no one can follow180 rules consistently) You also need to make them clearStudents should understand what is and what is not acceptableFurther you should make sure that the consequences for breakingyour rules are also clear and known beforehand

10 Start Fresh EverydayThis tip does not mean that you discount all previous infractionsie if they have three tardies then today means four However itdoes mean that you should start teaching your class each daywith the expectation that students will behave Dont assume thatbecause Julie has disrupted your class everyday for a week shewill disrupt it today By doing this you will not be treating Julieany differently and thereby setting her up to disrupt again (like aself-fulfilling prophecy) Read a personal example of this with mybest teaching experience

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Classroom Discipline and Managementgt

Accountability Checklist

Situation ProcedureExpectation Students enteringleaving class

Entering beforeafter tardy bell Leaving before end of class

The dayrsquos datelocation

Room set-upmdashhow will you work the room

Bell Activitiesmdashwhat where graded timed

Checking Attendance

Students who are tardy

Student receiving permission to speak comment ask questions leave desk

Students needing materialsmdashpencil pen paper textbook

Students coming to attentionmdashsignalexpectation

Student needing to throw paper away

Student needing to sharpen pencil

Student needing tissue

End of class dismissal

Student expectations for intercom announcementscalling students to office

Class Movement Going to PE library computer lab lunch

recess assemblies Class changes hall expectations Transitions in class

Situation

ProcedureExpectation

Student work

Heading of papers Passing in papers Use of penpencil Writing on back of paper Neatness Incompletelate work Due dates Makeup work for absent students Notebook expectationsgrading Homework-when how much grading etc

Student expectations for emergency situations Fireevacuation Bad weather Lockdown

Student expectations for Visitors in room Principal in room

Student needing to go to Office (referral errand etc) Nurse Counselor

Collection and distribution of student work

Ask-Pause-Call

Volunteers to answer

Choral Response

Signal Response

White Board Response

Going to Board

Substitute expectationsmdashteacherstudents

Situation

ProcedureExpectation

Random questioning of class

Think-Pair-Share

Group work expectations

Food drink candy gum in classroom

How will student assignments be posted

Breaking of rules Signal Consequences Writing referrals How will you keep up with

Students exchanginggrading papers

Students keeping progress reports

Positive incentives for students StudentLeader of the week Other incentivesrewards

Communication with parents Back to school letter Materials students will need for your class Positive contacts Parent contact log

Grade book maintenance Determining report card grades Recording grades (paperelectronic) Extra credit

Displaying student work

Students working on other assignments

Students writingpassing notes

Love amp Logic Page 1

Love allows children to grow through their mistakes Logic allows children to live with the consequences of their choices The Love and Logic Process

1 Shared Control Gain control by giving away the control you donrsquot need

2 Shared Thinking and Decision-Making Provide opportunities for the child to do the greatest amount of thinking and decision-making

3 Equal Shares of Consequences with Empathy An absence of anger causes a child to think and learn from hisher mistakes

4 Maintain the Childrsquos Self Concept Increased self-concept leads to improved behavior and improved achievement

Basic Love and Logic Disciplinary Interventions 1 The Evil Eye

Could also try a smile and a wink

2 Moving in on the Student Gentle hand on shoulderno pinched nerves

o Know your student before making any contact (some prefer not to be touched)

Not meant to embarrass or overpower student If student tries to make a big deal of the contact simply move away and

continue teaching

3 Proximity No eye contact is made with student Relocate yourself during teaching toward the student

4 Eye Contact and ldquoNordquo Head Shake

Let the student know you want the behavior to stop

Love amp Logic Page 2

5 ldquoLetrsquos Talk About This Laterrdquo If none of the previous interventions have been successful or if student

wants to challenge your request to discuss it later you can schedule a time to arguehellip1215 or 315 (Let me know Thanks) Move away from the student

Power struggles are difficult when students are allowed the opportunity to make a choice

6 ldquoCan You Save That Is This the Right Place for That Thanksrdquo

Let the student know you like them but cannot allow them to continue their behavior

Smilemdashthen ask if they can save it for another time or class It is important that you not appear upset with the student

7 Changing Location

Often easier and more effective than changing behavior Approach the student with a smile on your face and say ldquoWould you mind

sitting over there Thank yourdquo If the student says ldquoNo Irsquom not movingrdquo Smile at the student and

whisper ldquoWould you humor merdquo It is important to whisper so the student knows your conversation is as

private as possible If the student remains unwilling to change locations you might add (with

a smile) ldquoDidnrsquot I ask in a nice wayrdquo ldquoAnd yoursquore still not going to do it Really Thatrsquos hard for me to believerdquo

If it appears that you will be unable to avoid a power struggle at this point say ldquoThatrsquos ok I changed my mindrdquo

By asking questions you are not commanding significantly improving the chances of a winwin situation

Do not take time out from teaching the class to focus completely on one studentrsquos behavior

When you smile and say ldquoThank yourdquo at the end of a request and then move right on to what you were doing you send the message of expected cooperation to the student

8 ldquoIrdquo Messages

Part 1 Describe what is happening Part 2 Describe how that makes you feel Part 3 Identify the tangible effect of the other personrsquos behavior

ldquoI get distracted when there are pencils tappingrdquo To have the final word in these situations a self-referencing statement

that is difficult to counter as invalid might need to be used ldquoI just wanted you to know how I felt and I hope you will give it some thought Thank yourdquo

Love amp Logic Page 3

9 Enforceable Statements

Set limits by describing what you will allow or provide ldquoI listen to people who raise their handsrdquo ldquoI give credit for all papers on my desk at 315rdquo ldquoI dismiss people as soon as I see their desks are clearedrdquo

Talk about what you will do and involve only what you have absolute control overmdashyou

10 Providing Choices

When you give choices they must be legitimate and equally acceptable to yourself

11 Removing Student to Time Out

Place in your classroom with a visual barrier for students to go and think it over

ldquoOffice of productive thinkingrdquo or have the kids name it Opportunity for students to get away from their teacher for awhile Student may return when heshe feels able to handle the limits placed

upon the group (3-4 minutes is normally enough time for the student to decide they are ready to return)

Not appropriate to prescribe an amount of time (20 minutes) or to send homework with the student

Parents should be involved when students are frequently removed to time out

12 Evaluating Time Out

To enhance the effectiveness of time out focus the studentsrsquo thinking by asking the following questions (think through answers or write them down)

1 What happened 2 How did you feel 3 What did you do 4 How did it work out 5 What are you going to do next time

13 Use of the Building Administrator

ldquoOne of the first comments I made to the kids was that they never had to worry about being sent to the principal Their only worry was that they might wind up wishing they could go to the principal We were going to solve all problems hererdquo Send students to the office for a short cool-down time long enough for

both the student and teacher to get a different perspective

Love amp Logic Page 4

Principal tells student ldquoYou got in trouble with that teacher Wow Good luck Hope you get everything worked outrdquo

Teacherrsquos goal remain the ultimate authority figure in that studentrsquos life Removing students from the classroom conveys the message that you

cannot handle the student Send the message that you consider teaching students and managing

their behavior an important part of your responsibilities in educating your class

Itrsquos alright to complain about having no support from the principal provided you can describe what support looks like to you This presents the opportunity to find out if support looks the same to the principal

14 Giving an Appointment

Effective for students who use hit-and-run techniques They shout you say ldquoStop thatrdquo they say ldquoIrsquom not doing anythingrdquo

Walk by the student in a quiet voice say ldquoWersquoll have an appointment to discuss thatrdquo Then say ldquoSchool is out at 300 and I could meet you at 315 or 330 Which would be better for yourdquo

We can outthink kids if we donrsquot do it in the heat of battle

15 Creating a New Plan Sit down with the student and have a little conference

ldquoYoursquore welcome to go back out on the playground just as soon as you have a written plan that identifies what you will do instead of hitting the next time you feel like fighting No hurry Take your time

16 Applying Consequences

If you were going to issue a negative content message (ldquoYoursquore out of schoolrdquo) balance it with a positive ego message (ldquoWersquoll miss yourdquo) and always use empathy

ldquoLooks like you got caught fighting again What a bummer Those guys must have really made you mad to fight them like that I bet I would have felt the same way A fight like that will earn you how many days suspensionrdquo

17 Informational Letters

Informational telephone calls and letters have about the same effect so it doesnrsquot matter which is used

ldquoDear Mom yoursquore right it happened again Irsquom going to get a lsquoFrsquo in French Please donrsquot blame my teacher Shersquos worked hard Irsquove just been messing around too much Irsquom going to get my act togetherrdquo Signed ldquoDaniel who loves you dearlyrdquo

+++++HOW TO

IMPROVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

and BUILD A POSITIVE

CLIMATE FOR LEARNING AND

DISCIPLINE

for CLASSROOMMANAGEMENT

TEN TIPSpresents

visit edutopiaorg

WErsquoVE ALL HEARD THIS ABOUT STUDENTS ldquoIf they are engaged they are managedrdquo And this is absolutely the truth But we still need rules routines trust and student ownership to make a classroom run smoothly and effectively This guide will address those practical aspects of managing a classroom with suggestions and resources appropriate for grades K-12

Most of these tips are applicable to students of all ages but the actual techniques will look different for the various grades For instance Build Community (tip 1) might mean playing name games with elementary students but involve setting up a photo booth for middle school students Tip 8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals may sound like itrsquos all about elementary learners but look for suggestions to make the morning meeting an important part of the day for teens and tweens too

During my first year in the classroom a seasoned teacher told me ldquoYou are as much an ethics teachers as you are an English teacherrdquo What she meant was that literature brings along life lessons and themes so itrsquos inevitable that you end up deeply discussing morals what is right and wrong and wise choices versus poor decisions Itrsquos no accident then that the ten tips offered here also give a noticeable nod to social and emotional learning or SEL (httpwwwedutopiaorgsocial-emotional-learning) an approach that teaches children how to handle challenging situations manage their emotions and form positive relationships

And finally we all know there are more than ten tips for great classroom management so be sure to visit Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

mdashRebecca Alber Edutopia blogger former high school teacher and

online education teacher at Stanford University

TIP LIST

1 Build Community

2 Design a Safe Friendly and Well-Managed Classroom Environment

3 Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and Consequences

4 Create a Variety of Communication Channels

5 Always Be Calm Fair and Consistent

6 Know the Students You Teach

7 Address Conflict Quickly and Wisely

8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals

9 Keep It Real

Partner with Parents and Guardians

10

Ten Tips for Classroom ManagementHow to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Related Resources

Read ldquoHow to Develop Positive Classroom Managementrdquo an Edutopia article on the correlation between relationships and classroom management httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management- relationships-strategies-tips

Edutopiarsquos Schools That Work series spotlights Louisville Kentuckyrsquos Jefferson County Public Schools to show how they integrate social and emotional learning into their curriculum Get suggestions for building relationships with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-how-to-build-relationships -worksheetpdf

Are you looking for more examples of effective classroom-management techniques such as hand signals to use with primary or older students Watch this Edutopia video Classroom-Management Tips for Teachers httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-teacher-tips-video

Build CommunityBUILDING CARING RELATIONSHIPS with students is the cornerstone of good classroom management Building these relationshipsmdashteacher-student student-student classroom-communitymdashand creating the time and space to do so in the beginning of the year and throughout the following months can make or break a classroom Simply put when there is care in the air there will be significantly fewer behavioral problems

Greet your students at the door This simple gesture creates that moment when you and the student make eye contact speak directly to each other (ldquogood morningrdquo) and have a connection This may be the only one-on-one you have that day with the student but it has great value When you model a respect-ful way to greet another human being you are implicitly telling each student that this is how we will communicate with each other

Get to know one another Teachers and students begin learning one anotherrsquos names the first day of school and should be able to address one another by name within two weeks Use engaging age-appropriate activities (httpwilderdomcomgamesNameGameshtml) for learning names and for getting acquainted As students learn more and more about one another connections will begin to happen This inevitably leads to more empathy and understanding and ultimately caring relationships with a lot less classroom conflict

Student photos will help you connect names and faces In this article from the NEArsquos website retired middle school teacher Phil Nast recalls some favorite photo tips such as having students create their own passports as a first-day-of-school activity httpwwwneaorgtoolsgetting-to-know-each-otherhtml

With the right app you can even set up a photo booth in a corner of your classroommdashsomething that should appeal to tweens and teens Herersquos an example using the iPad httpwwwapplecomipadbuilt-in-appsphotoboothhtml

Veteran educator Peter Pappas recommends using the first day of school to encourage teens to multitask to get students thinking at the same time theyrsquore getting acquainted He explains on his CopyPaste blog how an engaging activity like solving a mystery can deliver multiple benefits httpwwwpeterpappascom201008first-day-school-engage-problem- solve-how-to-get-students-thinkinghtml

Definitely take the time and energy to continue growing community and relationships in the classroom The payoff is worth the effort

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Related Resources

Check out ldquoHow Can We Improve School Disciplinerdquo from Educational Researcher httpwwwaeranetupload-edFilesPublicationsJournals Educational_Researcher3901 048-058_02EDR10pdf

Get more tips for good classroom design in this Edutopia article ldquoGive Your Space the Right Designrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-space-design- feng-shui

Download this list of effective cooperative-learning activities from the Jefferson County Public Schools httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-collaborative-cooperative-learningpdf

Design a Safe Well-Managed and Friendly Classroom EnvironmentTHE RIGHT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT helps create a positive learning community When students walk into a classroom they need to feel ownership Their writing assignments and projects should prevail on the walls and they should have easy access to supplies and handouts and a place to turn in class assignments

Ask students to be designers of their room They choose where to hang the dioramas on photosynthesis or the book reports and they get to do the hanging Also charts directionsmdashany permanent postersmdashshould be written by student hands The more they see themselves in the environment the more they feel valued (and the fewer number of conflicts we teachers will have with them)

Howrsquos the lighting in your classroom Try making small adjustments such as bringing in a few floor lamps and turning off some of the fluorescent lights This can create a calmer less institutional vibe Learn more about lighting in this Edutopia primer ldquoWhat They See Is What We Get A Primer on Lightrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgwhat-they-see-what-we-get

Moving desks and trying different table configurations can also create a more friendly setting thatrsquos better suited for collaboration Social and emotional learning emphasizes student-centered cooperative learning This means you will cluster desks into groups or move students so they face one another This may make your classroom a bit louder but it helps grow a community of learners a lot more quickly than rows of desks facing the front of the class Take the plunge and just do it

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Related Resources

Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases

Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf

Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf

The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project

Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)

Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences

The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together

Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence

Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video

The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action

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Related Resources

Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml

Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf

Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano

Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher

Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better

Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide

them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)

Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)

Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo

Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish

Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html

When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible

Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach

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Related Resources

How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz

Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos

Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197

Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments

Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)

Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms

Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them

Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules

To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student

another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences

whereas routines come with reminders

Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe

Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see

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Related Resources

Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education

For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm

Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf

Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges

The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml

Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum

and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and

reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming

academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of

the students she teaches

When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand

How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf

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Related Resources

Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video

Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video

Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video

What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25

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Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains

Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational

And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo

When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully

Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc

Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance

Related Resources

Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video

Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management

Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february

Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen

Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock

Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)

Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like

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Related Resources

Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class

Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide

What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias

Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management

Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible

Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on

Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs

Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered

Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals

(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)

Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study

To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo

If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss

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Related Resources

To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)

This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment

Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide

Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations

Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians

Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers

Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families

Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call

Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship

When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo

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RESEARCH+++++

ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf

ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach

ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx

BOOKS+++++

Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom

The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book

The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School

Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn

Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care

Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities

WEBSITES+++++

Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg

Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning

National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg

WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg

Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg

Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg

National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml

Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom

Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

Bonus More Classroom Management Resources

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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically

create more problems than they solve

Problems with Immediate Consequences

1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching

2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child

3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset

4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response

5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out

6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up

7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences

8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence

Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how

The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

Love and Logic Solution

The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401

1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom

copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065

Student Discipline Course of Action

Student does not follow a classroom

or school rule

Is it a serious

incident

(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)

Follow established classroom

consequences

(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)

Refer student to administration with discipline referral

No

Yes

Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary

action

Student returns to class

Feedback is provided to the

staff member on action taken

A conference with administratorteacher or

administratorteacherstudent is held

Document the incident

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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM

Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn

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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you

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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit

determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and

administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to

effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know

A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently

about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to

what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen

powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along

Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the

students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising

awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest

of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic

(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)

What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works

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8313 Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas

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72313 Discipline by Design

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If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

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middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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Page 17: Maintaining Classroom Disciplines3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/291/tab_6-classroom_managemen… · Discipline — The LEAST Approach There are several good methods of classroom discipline

Top Tips for Successful Classroom Discipline and Management

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2 Fairness is KeyStudents have a distinct sense of what is and what is not fair Youmust act fairly for all students if you expect to be respected Ifyou do not treat all students equitably you will be labelled asunfair students will not be keen to follow your rules Make surethat if your best student does something wrong they too getpunished for it

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3 Deal with Disruptions with as Little Interruption asPossibleWhen you have classroom disruptions it is imperative that youdeal with them immediately and with as little interruption of yourclass momentum as possible If students are talking amongstthemselves and you are having a classroom discussion ask one ofthem a question to try to get them back on track If you have tostop the flow of your lesson to deal with disruptions then you arerobbing students who want to learn of their precious in-class time

4 Avoid Confrontations in Front of StudentsWhenever there is a confrontation in class there is a winner and aloser Obviously as the teacher you need to keep order anddiscipline in your class However it is much better to deal withdiscipline issues privately than cause a student to lose face infront of their friends It is not a good idea to make an exampleout of a disciplinary issue Even though other students might getthe point you might have lost any chance of actually teachingthat student anything in your class

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5 Stop Disruptions with a Little HumorSometimes all it takes is for everyone to have a good laugh to getthings back on track in a classroom Many times howeverteachers confuse good humor with sarcasm While humor canquickly diffuse a situation sarcasm may harm your relationshipwith the students involved Use your best judgment but realizethat what some people think as funny others find to be offensive

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6 Keep High Expectations in Your ClassExpect that your students will behave not that they will disruptReinforce this with the way you speak to your students When youbegin the day tell your students your expectations For exampleyou might say During this whole group session I expect you toraise your hands and be recognized before you start speaking Ialso expect you to respect each others opinions and listen towhat each person has to say

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Free time is something teachers should avoid By allowingstudents time just to talk each day you are setting a precedentabout how you view academics and your subject To avoid thisoverplan When you have too much to cover youll never run outof lessons and you will avoid free time You can also fill up anyleft over time with mini-lessons

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8 Be ConsistentOne of the worst things you can do as a teacher is to not enforceyour rules consistently If one day you ignore misbehaviors andthe next day you jump on someone for the smallest infractionyour students will quickly lose respect for you Your students havethe right to expect you to basically be the same everydayMoodiness is not allowed Once your lose your students respectyou also lose their attention and their desire to please you

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9 Make Rules UnderstandableYou need to be selective in your class rules (no one can follow180 rules consistently) You also need to make them clearStudents should understand what is and what is not acceptableFurther you should make sure that the consequences for breakingyour rules are also clear and known beforehand

10 Start Fresh EverydayThis tip does not mean that you discount all previous infractionsie if they have three tardies then today means four However itdoes mean that you should start teaching your class each daywith the expectation that students will behave Dont assume thatbecause Julie has disrupted your class everyday for a week shewill disrupt it today By doing this you will not be treating Julieany differently and thereby setting her up to disrupt again (like aself-fulfilling prophecy) Read a personal example of this with mybest teaching experience

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Home Education Secondary Education Teaching Strategies Discipline Top Tips for Successful

Classroom Discipline and Managementgt

Accountability Checklist

Situation ProcedureExpectation Students enteringleaving class

Entering beforeafter tardy bell Leaving before end of class

The dayrsquos datelocation

Room set-upmdashhow will you work the room

Bell Activitiesmdashwhat where graded timed

Checking Attendance

Students who are tardy

Student receiving permission to speak comment ask questions leave desk

Students needing materialsmdashpencil pen paper textbook

Students coming to attentionmdashsignalexpectation

Student needing to throw paper away

Student needing to sharpen pencil

Student needing tissue

End of class dismissal

Student expectations for intercom announcementscalling students to office

Class Movement Going to PE library computer lab lunch

recess assemblies Class changes hall expectations Transitions in class

Situation

ProcedureExpectation

Student work

Heading of papers Passing in papers Use of penpencil Writing on back of paper Neatness Incompletelate work Due dates Makeup work for absent students Notebook expectationsgrading Homework-when how much grading etc

Student expectations for emergency situations Fireevacuation Bad weather Lockdown

Student expectations for Visitors in room Principal in room

Student needing to go to Office (referral errand etc) Nurse Counselor

Collection and distribution of student work

Ask-Pause-Call

Volunteers to answer

Choral Response

Signal Response

White Board Response

Going to Board

Substitute expectationsmdashteacherstudents

Situation

ProcedureExpectation

Random questioning of class

Think-Pair-Share

Group work expectations

Food drink candy gum in classroom

How will student assignments be posted

Breaking of rules Signal Consequences Writing referrals How will you keep up with

Students exchanginggrading papers

Students keeping progress reports

Positive incentives for students StudentLeader of the week Other incentivesrewards

Communication with parents Back to school letter Materials students will need for your class Positive contacts Parent contact log

Grade book maintenance Determining report card grades Recording grades (paperelectronic) Extra credit

Displaying student work

Students working on other assignments

Students writingpassing notes

Love amp Logic Page 1

Love allows children to grow through their mistakes Logic allows children to live with the consequences of their choices The Love and Logic Process

1 Shared Control Gain control by giving away the control you donrsquot need

2 Shared Thinking and Decision-Making Provide opportunities for the child to do the greatest amount of thinking and decision-making

3 Equal Shares of Consequences with Empathy An absence of anger causes a child to think and learn from hisher mistakes

4 Maintain the Childrsquos Self Concept Increased self-concept leads to improved behavior and improved achievement

Basic Love and Logic Disciplinary Interventions 1 The Evil Eye

Could also try a smile and a wink

2 Moving in on the Student Gentle hand on shoulderno pinched nerves

o Know your student before making any contact (some prefer not to be touched)

Not meant to embarrass or overpower student If student tries to make a big deal of the contact simply move away and

continue teaching

3 Proximity No eye contact is made with student Relocate yourself during teaching toward the student

4 Eye Contact and ldquoNordquo Head Shake

Let the student know you want the behavior to stop

Love amp Logic Page 2

5 ldquoLetrsquos Talk About This Laterrdquo If none of the previous interventions have been successful or if student

wants to challenge your request to discuss it later you can schedule a time to arguehellip1215 or 315 (Let me know Thanks) Move away from the student

Power struggles are difficult when students are allowed the opportunity to make a choice

6 ldquoCan You Save That Is This the Right Place for That Thanksrdquo

Let the student know you like them but cannot allow them to continue their behavior

Smilemdashthen ask if they can save it for another time or class It is important that you not appear upset with the student

7 Changing Location

Often easier and more effective than changing behavior Approach the student with a smile on your face and say ldquoWould you mind

sitting over there Thank yourdquo If the student says ldquoNo Irsquom not movingrdquo Smile at the student and

whisper ldquoWould you humor merdquo It is important to whisper so the student knows your conversation is as

private as possible If the student remains unwilling to change locations you might add (with

a smile) ldquoDidnrsquot I ask in a nice wayrdquo ldquoAnd yoursquore still not going to do it Really Thatrsquos hard for me to believerdquo

If it appears that you will be unable to avoid a power struggle at this point say ldquoThatrsquos ok I changed my mindrdquo

By asking questions you are not commanding significantly improving the chances of a winwin situation

Do not take time out from teaching the class to focus completely on one studentrsquos behavior

When you smile and say ldquoThank yourdquo at the end of a request and then move right on to what you were doing you send the message of expected cooperation to the student

8 ldquoIrdquo Messages

Part 1 Describe what is happening Part 2 Describe how that makes you feel Part 3 Identify the tangible effect of the other personrsquos behavior

ldquoI get distracted when there are pencils tappingrdquo To have the final word in these situations a self-referencing statement

that is difficult to counter as invalid might need to be used ldquoI just wanted you to know how I felt and I hope you will give it some thought Thank yourdquo

Love amp Logic Page 3

9 Enforceable Statements

Set limits by describing what you will allow or provide ldquoI listen to people who raise their handsrdquo ldquoI give credit for all papers on my desk at 315rdquo ldquoI dismiss people as soon as I see their desks are clearedrdquo

Talk about what you will do and involve only what you have absolute control overmdashyou

10 Providing Choices

When you give choices they must be legitimate and equally acceptable to yourself

11 Removing Student to Time Out

Place in your classroom with a visual barrier for students to go and think it over

ldquoOffice of productive thinkingrdquo or have the kids name it Opportunity for students to get away from their teacher for awhile Student may return when heshe feels able to handle the limits placed

upon the group (3-4 minutes is normally enough time for the student to decide they are ready to return)

Not appropriate to prescribe an amount of time (20 minutes) or to send homework with the student

Parents should be involved when students are frequently removed to time out

12 Evaluating Time Out

To enhance the effectiveness of time out focus the studentsrsquo thinking by asking the following questions (think through answers or write them down)

1 What happened 2 How did you feel 3 What did you do 4 How did it work out 5 What are you going to do next time

13 Use of the Building Administrator

ldquoOne of the first comments I made to the kids was that they never had to worry about being sent to the principal Their only worry was that they might wind up wishing they could go to the principal We were going to solve all problems hererdquo Send students to the office for a short cool-down time long enough for

both the student and teacher to get a different perspective

Love amp Logic Page 4

Principal tells student ldquoYou got in trouble with that teacher Wow Good luck Hope you get everything worked outrdquo

Teacherrsquos goal remain the ultimate authority figure in that studentrsquos life Removing students from the classroom conveys the message that you

cannot handle the student Send the message that you consider teaching students and managing

their behavior an important part of your responsibilities in educating your class

Itrsquos alright to complain about having no support from the principal provided you can describe what support looks like to you This presents the opportunity to find out if support looks the same to the principal

14 Giving an Appointment

Effective for students who use hit-and-run techniques They shout you say ldquoStop thatrdquo they say ldquoIrsquom not doing anythingrdquo

Walk by the student in a quiet voice say ldquoWersquoll have an appointment to discuss thatrdquo Then say ldquoSchool is out at 300 and I could meet you at 315 or 330 Which would be better for yourdquo

We can outthink kids if we donrsquot do it in the heat of battle

15 Creating a New Plan Sit down with the student and have a little conference

ldquoYoursquore welcome to go back out on the playground just as soon as you have a written plan that identifies what you will do instead of hitting the next time you feel like fighting No hurry Take your time

16 Applying Consequences

If you were going to issue a negative content message (ldquoYoursquore out of schoolrdquo) balance it with a positive ego message (ldquoWersquoll miss yourdquo) and always use empathy

ldquoLooks like you got caught fighting again What a bummer Those guys must have really made you mad to fight them like that I bet I would have felt the same way A fight like that will earn you how many days suspensionrdquo

17 Informational Letters

Informational telephone calls and letters have about the same effect so it doesnrsquot matter which is used

ldquoDear Mom yoursquore right it happened again Irsquom going to get a lsquoFrsquo in French Please donrsquot blame my teacher Shersquos worked hard Irsquove just been messing around too much Irsquom going to get my act togetherrdquo Signed ldquoDaniel who loves you dearlyrdquo

+++++HOW TO

IMPROVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

and BUILD A POSITIVE

CLIMATE FOR LEARNING AND

DISCIPLINE

for CLASSROOMMANAGEMENT

TEN TIPSpresents

visit edutopiaorg

WErsquoVE ALL HEARD THIS ABOUT STUDENTS ldquoIf they are engaged they are managedrdquo And this is absolutely the truth But we still need rules routines trust and student ownership to make a classroom run smoothly and effectively This guide will address those practical aspects of managing a classroom with suggestions and resources appropriate for grades K-12

Most of these tips are applicable to students of all ages but the actual techniques will look different for the various grades For instance Build Community (tip 1) might mean playing name games with elementary students but involve setting up a photo booth for middle school students Tip 8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals may sound like itrsquos all about elementary learners but look for suggestions to make the morning meeting an important part of the day for teens and tweens too

During my first year in the classroom a seasoned teacher told me ldquoYou are as much an ethics teachers as you are an English teacherrdquo What she meant was that literature brings along life lessons and themes so itrsquos inevitable that you end up deeply discussing morals what is right and wrong and wise choices versus poor decisions Itrsquos no accident then that the ten tips offered here also give a noticeable nod to social and emotional learning or SEL (httpwwwedutopiaorgsocial-emotional-learning) an approach that teaches children how to handle challenging situations manage their emotions and form positive relationships

And finally we all know there are more than ten tips for great classroom management so be sure to visit Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

mdashRebecca Alber Edutopia blogger former high school teacher and

online education teacher at Stanford University

TIP LIST

1 Build Community

2 Design a Safe Friendly and Well-Managed Classroom Environment

3 Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and Consequences

4 Create a Variety of Communication Channels

5 Always Be Calm Fair and Consistent

6 Know the Students You Teach

7 Address Conflict Quickly and Wisely

8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals

9 Keep It Real

Partner with Parents and Guardians

10

Ten Tips for Classroom ManagementHow to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Related Resources

Read ldquoHow to Develop Positive Classroom Managementrdquo an Edutopia article on the correlation between relationships and classroom management httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management- relationships-strategies-tips

Edutopiarsquos Schools That Work series spotlights Louisville Kentuckyrsquos Jefferson County Public Schools to show how they integrate social and emotional learning into their curriculum Get suggestions for building relationships with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-how-to-build-relationships -worksheetpdf

Are you looking for more examples of effective classroom-management techniques such as hand signals to use with primary or older students Watch this Edutopia video Classroom-Management Tips for Teachers httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-teacher-tips-video

Build CommunityBUILDING CARING RELATIONSHIPS with students is the cornerstone of good classroom management Building these relationshipsmdashteacher-student student-student classroom-communitymdashand creating the time and space to do so in the beginning of the year and throughout the following months can make or break a classroom Simply put when there is care in the air there will be significantly fewer behavioral problems

Greet your students at the door This simple gesture creates that moment when you and the student make eye contact speak directly to each other (ldquogood morningrdquo) and have a connection This may be the only one-on-one you have that day with the student but it has great value When you model a respect-ful way to greet another human being you are implicitly telling each student that this is how we will communicate with each other

Get to know one another Teachers and students begin learning one anotherrsquos names the first day of school and should be able to address one another by name within two weeks Use engaging age-appropriate activities (httpwilderdomcomgamesNameGameshtml) for learning names and for getting acquainted As students learn more and more about one another connections will begin to happen This inevitably leads to more empathy and understanding and ultimately caring relationships with a lot less classroom conflict

Student photos will help you connect names and faces In this article from the NEArsquos website retired middle school teacher Phil Nast recalls some favorite photo tips such as having students create their own passports as a first-day-of-school activity httpwwwneaorgtoolsgetting-to-know-each-otherhtml

With the right app you can even set up a photo booth in a corner of your classroommdashsomething that should appeal to tweens and teens Herersquos an example using the iPad httpwwwapplecomipadbuilt-in-appsphotoboothhtml

Veteran educator Peter Pappas recommends using the first day of school to encourage teens to multitask to get students thinking at the same time theyrsquore getting acquainted He explains on his CopyPaste blog how an engaging activity like solving a mystery can deliver multiple benefits httpwwwpeterpappascom201008first-day-school-engage-problem- solve-how-to-get-students-thinkinghtml

Definitely take the time and energy to continue growing community and relationships in the classroom The payoff is worth the effort

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1

EDUTOPIAORG3 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Check out ldquoHow Can We Improve School Disciplinerdquo from Educational Researcher httpwwwaeranetupload-edFilesPublicationsJournals Educational_Researcher3901 048-058_02EDR10pdf

Get more tips for good classroom design in this Edutopia article ldquoGive Your Space the Right Designrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-space-design- feng-shui

Download this list of effective cooperative-learning activities from the Jefferson County Public Schools httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-collaborative-cooperative-learningpdf

Design a Safe Well-Managed and Friendly Classroom EnvironmentTHE RIGHT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT helps create a positive learning community When students walk into a classroom they need to feel ownership Their writing assignments and projects should prevail on the walls and they should have easy access to supplies and handouts and a place to turn in class assignments

Ask students to be designers of their room They choose where to hang the dioramas on photosynthesis or the book reports and they get to do the hanging Also charts directionsmdashany permanent postersmdashshould be written by student hands The more they see themselves in the environment the more they feel valued (and the fewer number of conflicts we teachers will have with them)

Howrsquos the lighting in your classroom Try making small adjustments such as bringing in a few floor lamps and turning off some of the fluorescent lights This can create a calmer less institutional vibe Learn more about lighting in this Edutopia primer ldquoWhat They See Is What We Get A Primer on Lightrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgwhat-they-see-what-we-get

Moving desks and trying different table configurations can also create a more friendly setting thatrsquos better suited for collaboration Social and emotional learning emphasizes student-centered cooperative learning This means you will cluster desks into groups or move students so they face one another This may make your classroom a bit louder but it helps grow a community of learners a lot more quickly than rows of desks facing the front of the class Take the plunge and just do it

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2

EDUTOPIAORG4 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases

Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf

Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf

The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project

Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)

Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences

The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together

Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence

Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video

The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action

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3

EDUTOPIAORG5 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml

Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf

Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano

Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher

Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better

Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide

them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)

Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)

Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo

Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish

Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html

When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible

Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach

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4

EDUTOPIAORG6 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz

Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos

Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197

Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments

Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)

Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms

Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them

Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules

To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student

another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences

whereas routines come with reminders

Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe

Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see

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5

EDUTOPIAORG7 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education

For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm

Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf

Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges

The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml

Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum

and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and

reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming

academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of

the students she teaches

When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand

How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf

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EDUTOPIAORG8 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video

Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video

Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video

What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25

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EDUTOPIAORG9 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains

Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational

And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo

When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully

Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc

Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance

Related Resources

Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video

Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management

Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february

Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen

Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock

Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)

Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like

EDUTOPIAORG10 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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8

Related Resources

Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class

Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide

What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias

Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management

Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible

Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on

Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs

Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered

Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals

(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)

Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study

To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo

If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss

tip

9

EDUTOPIAORG11 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)

This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment

Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide

Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations

Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians

Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers

Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families

Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call

Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship

When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo

EDUTOPIAORG

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10

12 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

RESEARCH+++++

ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf

ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach

ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx

BOOKS+++++

Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom

The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book

The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School

Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn

Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care

Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities

WEBSITES+++++

Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg

Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning

National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg

WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg

Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg

Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg

National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml

Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom

Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

Bonus More Classroom Management Resources

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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically

create more problems than they solve

Problems with Immediate Consequences

1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching

2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child

3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset

4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response

5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out

6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up

7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences

8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence

Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how

The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

Love and Logic Solution

The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401

1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom

copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065

Student Discipline Course of Action

Student does not follow a classroom

or school rule

Is it a serious

incident

(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)

Follow established classroom

consequences

(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)

Refer student to administration with discipline referral

No

Yes

Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary

action

Student returns to class

Feedback is provided to the

staff member on action taken

A conference with administratorteacher or

administratorteacherstudent is held

Document the incident

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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM

Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn

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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you

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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit

determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and

administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to

effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know

A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently

about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to

what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen

powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along

Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the

students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising

awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest

of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic

(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)

What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works

Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet

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8313 Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas

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72313 Discipline by Design

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Techniques that Backfire

If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

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middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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Free time is something teachers should avoid By allowingstudents time just to talk each day you are setting a precedentabout how you view academics and your subject To avoid thisoverplan When you have too much to cover youll never run outof lessons and you will avoid free time You can also fill up anyleft over time with mini-lessons

More Info

8 Be ConsistentOne of the worst things you can do as a teacher is to not enforceyour rules consistently If one day you ignore misbehaviors andthe next day you jump on someone for the smallest infractionyour students will quickly lose respect for you Your students havethe right to expect you to basically be the same everydayMoodiness is not allowed Once your lose your students respectyou also lose their attention and their desire to please you

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9 Make Rules UnderstandableYou need to be selective in your class rules (no one can follow180 rules consistently) You also need to make them clearStudents should understand what is and what is not acceptableFurther you should make sure that the consequences for breakingyour rules are also clear and known beforehand

10 Start Fresh EverydayThis tip does not mean that you discount all previous infractionsie if they have three tardies then today means four However itdoes mean that you should start teaching your class each daywith the expectation that students will behave Dont assume thatbecause Julie has disrupted your class everyday for a week shewill disrupt it today By doing this you will not be treating Julieany differently and thereby setting her up to disrupt again (like aself-fulfilling prophecy) Read a personal example of this with mybest teaching experience

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Accountability Checklist

Situation ProcedureExpectation Students enteringleaving class

Entering beforeafter tardy bell Leaving before end of class

The dayrsquos datelocation

Room set-upmdashhow will you work the room

Bell Activitiesmdashwhat where graded timed

Checking Attendance

Students who are tardy

Student receiving permission to speak comment ask questions leave desk

Students needing materialsmdashpencil pen paper textbook

Students coming to attentionmdashsignalexpectation

Student needing to throw paper away

Student needing to sharpen pencil

Student needing tissue

End of class dismissal

Student expectations for intercom announcementscalling students to office

Class Movement Going to PE library computer lab lunch

recess assemblies Class changes hall expectations Transitions in class

Situation

ProcedureExpectation

Student work

Heading of papers Passing in papers Use of penpencil Writing on back of paper Neatness Incompletelate work Due dates Makeup work for absent students Notebook expectationsgrading Homework-when how much grading etc

Student expectations for emergency situations Fireevacuation Bad weather Lockdown

Student expectations for Visitors in room Principal in room

Student needing to go to Office (referral errand etc) Nurse Counselor

Collection and distribution of student work

Ask-Pause-Call

Volunteers to answer

Choral Response

Signal Response

White Board Response

Going to Board

Substitute expectationsmdashteacherstudents

Situation

ProcedureExpectation

Random questioning of class

Think-Pair-Share

Group work expectations

Food drink candy gum in classroom

How will student assignments be posted

Breaking of rules Signal Consequences Writing referrals How will you keep up with

Students exchanginggrading papers

Students keeping progress reports

Positive incentives for students StudentLeader of the week Other incentivesrewards

Communication with parents Back to school letter Materials students will need for your class Positive contacts Parent contact log

Grade book maintenance Determining report card grades Recording grades (paperelectronic) Extra credit

Displaying student work

Students working on other assignments

Students writingpassing notes

Love amp Logic Page 1

Love allows children to grow through their mistakes Logic allows children to live with the consequences of their choices The Love and Logic Process

1 Shared Control Gain control by giving away the control you donrsquot need

2 Shared Thinking and Decision-Making Provide opportunities for the child to do the greatest amount of thinking and decision-making

3 Equal Shares of Consequences with Empathy An absence of anger causes a child to think and learn from hisher mistakes

4 Maintain the Childrsquos Self Concept Increased self-concept leads to improved behavior and improved achievement

Basic Love and Logic Disciplinary Interventions 1 The Evil Eye

Could also try a smile and a wink

2 Moving in on the Student Gentle hand on shoulderno pinched nerves

o Know your student before making any contact (some prefer not to be touched)

Not meant to embarrass or overpower student If student tries to make a big deal of the contact simply move away and

continue teaching

3 Proximity No eye contact is made with student Relocate yourself during teaching toward the student

4 Eye Contact and ldquoNordquo Head Shake

Let the student know you want the behavior to stop

Love amp Logic Page 2

5 ldquoLetrsquos Talk About This Laterrdquo If none of the previous interventions have been successful or if student

wants to challenge your request to discuss it later you can schedule a time to arguehellip1215 or 315 (Let me know Thanks) Move away from the student

Power struggles are difficult when students are allowed the opportunity to make a choice

6 ldquoCan You Save That Is This the Right Place for That Thanksrdquo

Let the student know you like them but cannot allow them to continue their behavior

Smilemdashthen ask if they can save it for another time or class It is important that you not appear upset with the student

7 Changing Location

Often easier and more effective than changing behavior Approach the student with a smile on your face and say ldquoWould you mind

sitting over there Thank yourdquo If the student says ldquoNo Irsquom not movingrdquo Smile at the student and

whisper ldquoWould you humor merdquo It is important to whisper so the student knows your conversation is as

private as possible If the student remains unwilling to change locations you might add (with

a smile) ldquoDidnrsquot I ask in a nice wayrdquo ldquoAnd yoursquore still not going to do it Really Thatrsquos hard for me to believerdquo

If it appears that you will be unable to avoid a power struggle at this point say ldquoThatrsquos ok I changed my mindrdquo

By asking questions you are not commanding significantly improving the chances of a winwin situation

Do not take time out from teaching the class to focus completely on one studentrsquos behavior

When you smile and say ldquoThank yourdquo at the end of a request and then move right on to what you were doing you send the message of expected cooperation to the student

8 ldquoIrdquo Messages

Part 1 Describe what is happening Part 2 Describe how that makes you feel Part 3 Identify the tangible effect of the other personrsquos behavior

ldquoI get distracted when there are pencils tappingrdquo To have the final word in these situations a self-referencing statement

that is difficult to counter as invalid might need to be used ldquoI just wanted you to know how I felt and I hope you will give it some thought Thank yourdquo

Love amp Logic Page 3

9 Enforceable Statements

Set limits by describing what you will allow or provide ldquoI listen to people who raise their handsrdquo ldquoI give credit for all papers on my desk at 315rdquo ldquoI dismiss people as soon as I see their desks are clearedrdquo

Talk about what you will do and involve only what you have absolute control overmdashyou

10 Providing Choices

When you give choices they must be legitimate and equally acceptable to yourself

11 Removing Student to Time Out

Place in your classroom with a visual barrier for students to go and think it over

ldquoOffice of productive thinkingrdquo or have the kids name it Opportunity for students to get away from their teacher for awhile Student may return when heshe feels able to handle the limits placed

upon the group (3-4 minutes is normally enough time for the student to decide they are ready to return)

Not appropriate to prescribe an amount of time (20 minutes) or to send homework with the student

Parents should be involved when students are frequently removed to time out

12 Evaluating Time Out

To enhance the effectiveness of time out focus the studentsrsquo thinking by asking the following questions (think through answers or write them down)

1 What happened 2 How did you feel 3 What did you do 4 How did it work out 5 What are you going to do next time

13 Use of the Building Administrator

ldquoOne of the first comments I made to the kids was that they never had to worry about being sent to the principal Their only worry was that they might wind up wishing they could go to the principal We were going to solve all problems hererdquo Send students to the office for a short cool-down time long enough for

both the student and teacher to get a different perspective

Love amp Logic Page 4

Principal tells student ldquoYou got in trouble with that teacher Wow Good luck Hope you get everything worked outrdquo

Teacherrsquos goal remain the ultimate authority figure in that studentrsquos life Removing students from the classroom conveys the message that you

cannot handle the student Send the message that you consider teaching students and managing

their behavior an important part of your responsibilities in educating your class

Itrsquos alright to complain about having no support from the principal provided you can describe what support looks like to you This presents the opportunity to find out if support looks the same to the principal

14 Giving an Appointment

Effective for students who use hit-and-run techniques They shout you say ldquoStop thatrdquo they say ldquoIrsquom not doing anythingrdquo

Walk by the student in a quiet voice say ldquoWersquoll have an appointment to discuss thatrdquo Then say ldquoSchool is out at 300 and I could meet you at 315 or 330 Which would be better for yourdquo

We can outthink kids if we donrsquot do it in the heat of battle

15 Creating a New Plan Sit down with the student and have a little conference

ldquoYoursquore welcome to go back out on the playground just as soon as you have a written plan that identifies what you will do instead of hitting the next time you feel like fighting No hurry Take your time

16 Applying Consequences

If you were going to issue a negative content message (ldquoYoursquore out of schoolrdquo) balance it with a positive ego message (ldquoWersquoll miss yourdquo) and always use empathy

ldquoLooks like you got caught fighting again What a bummer Those guys must have really made you mad to fight them like that I bet I would have felt the same way A fight like that will earn you how many days suspensionrdquo

17 Informational Letters

Informational telephone calls and letters have about the same effect so it doesnrsquot matter which is used

ldquoDear Mom yoursquore right it happened again Irsquom going to get a lsquoFrsquo in French Please donrsquot blame my teacher Shersquos worked hard Irsquove just been messing around too much Irsquom going to get my act togetherrdquo Signed ldquoDaniel who loves you dearlyrdquo

+++++HOW TO

IMPROVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

and BUILD A POSITIVE

CLIMATE FOR LEARNING AND

DISCIPLINE

for CLASSROOMMANAGEMENT

TEN TIPSpresents

visit edutopiaorg

WErsquoVE ALL HEARD THIS ABOUT STUDENTS ldquoIf they are engaged they are managedrdquo And this is absolutely the truth But we still need rules routines trust and student ownership to make a classroom run smoothly and effectively This guide will address those practical aspects of managing a classroom with suggestions and resources appropriate for grades K-12

Most of these tips are applicable to students of all ages but the actual techniques will look different for the various grades For instance Build Community (tip 1) might mean playing name games with elementary students but involve setting up a photo booth for middle school students Tip 8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals may sound like itrsquos all about elementary learners but look for suggestions to make the morning meeting an important part of the day for teens and tweens too

During my first year in the classroom a seasoned teacher told me ldquoYou are as much an ethics teachers as you are an English teacherrdquo What she meant was that literature brings along life lessons and themes so itrsquos inevitable that you end up deeply discussing morals what is right and wrong and wise choices versus poor decisions Itrsquos no accident then that the ten tips offered here also give a noticeable nod to social and emotional learning or SEL (httpwwwedutopiaorgsocial-emotional-learning) an approach that teaches children how to handle challenging situations manage their emotions and form positive relationships

And finally we all know there are more than ten tips for great classroom management so be sure to visit Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

mdashRebecca Alber Edutopia blogger former high school teacher and

online education teacher at Stanford University

TIP LIST

1 Build Community

2 Design a Safe Friendly and Well-Managed Classroom Environment

3 Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and Consequences

4 Create a Variety of Communication Channels

5 Always Be Calm Fair and Consistent

6 Know the Students You Teach

7 Address Conflict Quickly and Wisely

8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals

9 Keep It Real

Partner with Parents and Guardians

10

Ten Tips for Classroom ManagementHow to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Related Resources

Read ldquoHow to Develop Positive Classroom Managementrdquo an Edutopia article on the correlation between relationships and classroom management httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management- relationships-strategies-tips

Edutopiarsquos Schools That Work series spotlights Louisville Kentuckyrsquos Jefferson County Public Schools to show how they integrate social and emotional learning into their curriculum Get suggestions for building relationships with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-how-to-build-relationships -worksheetpdf

Are you looking for more examples of effective classroom-management techniques such as hand signals to use with primary or older students Watch this Edutopia video Classroom-Management Tips for Teachers httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-teacher-tips-video

Build CommunityBUILDING CARING RELATIONSHIPS with students is the cornerstone of good classroom management Building these relationshipsmdashteacher-student student-student classroom-communitymdashand creating the time and space to do so in the beginning of the year and throughout the following months can make or break a classroom Simply put when there is care in the air there will be significantly fewer behavioral problems

Greet your students at the door This simple gesture creates that moment when you and the student make eye contact speak directly to each other (ldquogood morningrdquo) and have a connection This may be the only one-on-one you have that day with the student but it has great value When you model a respect-ful way to greet another human being you are implicitly telling each student that this is how we will communicate with each other

Get to know one another Teachers and students begin learning one anotherrsquos names the first day of school and should be able to address one another by name within two weeks Use engaging age-appropriate activities (httpwilderdomcomgamesNameGameshtml) for learning names and for getting acquainted As students learn more and more about one another connections will begin to happen This inevitably leads to more empathy and understanding and ultimately caring relationships with a lot less classroom conflict

Student photos will help you connect names and faces In this article from the NEArsquos website retired middle school teacher Phil Nast recalls some favorite photo tips such as having students create their own passports as a first-day-of-school activity httpwwwneaorgtoolsgetting-to-know-each-otherhtml

With the right app you can even set up a photo booth in a corner of your classroommdashsomething that should appeal to tweens and teens Herersquos an example using the iPad httpwwwapplecomipadbuilt-in-appsphotoboothhtml

Veteran educator Peter Pappas recommends using the first day of school to encourage teens to multitask to get students thinking at the same time theyrsquore getting acquainted He explains on his CopyPaste blog how an engaging activity like solving a mystery can deliver multiple benefits httpwwwpeterpappascom201008first-day-school-engage-problem- solve-how-to-get-students-thinkinghtml

Definitely take the time and energy to continue growing community and relationships in the classroom The payoff is worth the effort

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1

EDUTOPIAORG3 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Check out ldquoHow Can We Improve School Disciplinerdquo from Educational Researcher httpwwwaeranetupload-edFilesPublicationsJournals Educational_Researcher3901 048-058_02EDR10pdf

Get more tips for good classroom design in this Edutopia article ldquoGive Your Space the Right Designrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-space-design- feng-shui

Download this list of effective cooperative-learning activities from the Jefferson County Public Schools httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-collaborative-cooperative-learningpdf

Design a Safe Well-Managed and Friendly Classroom EnvironmentTHE RIGHT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT helps create a positive learning community When students walk into a classroom they need to feel ownership Their writing assignments and projects should prevail on the walls and they should have easy access to supplies and handouts and a place to turn in class assignments

Ask students to be designers of their room They choose where to hang the dioramas on photosynthesis or the book reports and they get to do the hanging Also charts directionsmdashany permanent postersmdashshould be written by student hands The more they see themselves in the environment the more they feel valued (and the fewer number of conflicts we teachers will have with them)

Howrsquos the lighting in your classroom Try making small adjustments such as bringing in a few floor lamps and turning off some of the fluorescent lights This can create a calmer less institutional vibe Learn more about lighting in this Edutopia primer ldquoWhat They See Is What We Get A Primer on Lightrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgwhat-they-see-what-we-get

Moving desks and trying different table configurations can also create a more friendly setting thatrsquos better suited for collaboration Social and emotional learning emphasizes student-centered cooperative learning This means you will cluster desks into groups or move students so they face one another This may make your classroom a bit louder but it helps grow a community of learners a lot more quickly than rows of desks facing the front of the class Take the plunge and just do it

tip

2

EDUTOPIAORG4 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases

Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf

Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf

The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project

Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)

Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences

The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together

Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence

Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video

The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action

tip

3

EDUTOPIAORG5 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml

Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf

Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano

Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher

Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better

Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide

them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)

Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)

Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo

Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish

Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html

When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible

Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach

tip

4

EDUTOPIAORG6 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz

Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos

Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197

Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments

Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)

Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms

Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them

Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules

To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student

another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences

whereas routines come with reminders

Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe

Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see

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Related Resources

Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education

For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm

Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf

Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges

The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml

Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum

and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and

reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming

academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of

the students she teaches

When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand

How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf

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Related Resources

Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video

Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video

Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video

What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25

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7

EDUTOPIAORG9 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains

Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational

And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo

When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully

Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc

Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance

Related Resources

Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video

Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management

Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february

Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen

Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock

Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)

Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like

EDUTOPIAORG10 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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8

Related Resources

Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class

Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide

What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias

Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management

Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible

Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on

Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs

Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered

Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals

(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)

Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study

To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo

If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss

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Related Resources

To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)

This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment

Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide

Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations

Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians

Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers

Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families

Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call

Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship

When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo

EDUTOPIAORG

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RESEARCH+++++

ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf

ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach

ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx

BOOKS+++++

Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom

The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book

The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School

Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn

Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care

Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities

WEBSITES+++++

Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg

Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning

National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg

WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg

Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg

Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg

National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml

Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom

Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

Bonus More Classroom Management Resources

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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically

create more problems than they solve

Problems with Immediate Consequences

1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching

2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child

3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset

4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response

5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out

6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up

7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences

8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence

Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how

The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

Love and Logic Solution

The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401

1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom

copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065

Student Discipline Course of Action

Student does not follow a classroom

or school rule

Is it a serious

incident

(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)

Follow established classroom

consequences

(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)

Refer student to administration with discipline referral

No

Yes

Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary

action

Student returns to class

Feedback is provided to the

staff member on action taken

A conference with administratorteacher or

administratorteacherstudent is held

Document the incident

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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM

Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn

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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you

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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit

determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and

administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to

effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know

A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently

about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to

what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen

powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along

Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the

students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising

awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest

of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic

(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)

What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works

Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet

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8313 Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas

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72313 Discipline by Design

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Overview

Teacher Resources

11 Discipline Techniques

Techniques that Backfire

Stages of Discipline

Better Discipline

Proactive Discipline

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Techniques that Backfire

If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

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middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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Classroom Discipline and Managementgt

Accountability Checklist

Situation ProcedureExpectation Students enteringleaving class

Entering beforeafter tardy bell Leaving before end of class

The dayrsquos datelocation

Room set-upmdashhow will you work the room

Bell Activitiesmdashwhat where graded timed

Checking Attendance

Students who are tardy

Student receiving permission to speak comment ask questions leave desk

Students needing materialsmdashpencil pen paper textbook

Students coming to attentionmdashsignalexpectation

Student needing to throw paper away

Student needing to sharpen pencil

Student needing tissue

End of class dismissal

Student expectations for intercom announcementscalling students to office

Class Movement Going to PE library computer lab lunch

recess assemblies Class changes hall expectations Transitions in class

Situation

ProcedureExpectation

Student work

Heading of papers Passing in papers Use of penpencil Writing on back of paper Neatness Incompletelate work Due dates Makeup work for absent students Notebook expectationsgrading Homework-when how much grading etc

Student expectations for emergency situations Fireevacuation Bad weather Lockdown

Student expectations for Visitors in room Principal in room

Student needing to go to Office (referral errand etc) Nurse Counselor

Collection and distribution of student work

Ask-Pause-Call

Volunteers to answer

Choral Response

Signal Response

White Board Response

Going to Board

Substitute expectationsmdashteacherstudents

Situation

ProcedureExpectation

Random questioning of class

Think-Pair-Share

Group work expectations

Food drink candy gum in classroom

How will student assignments be posted

Breaking of rules Signal Consequences Writing referrals How will you keep up with

Students exchanginggrading papers

Students keeping progress reports

Positive incentives for students StudentLeader of the week Other incentivesrewards

Communication with parents Back to school letter Materials students will need for your class Positive contacts Parent contact log

Grade book maintenance Determining report card grades Recording grades (paperelectronic) Extra credit

Displaying student work

Students working on other assignments

Students writingpassing notes

Love amp Logic Page 1

Love allows children to grow through their mistakes Logic allows children to live with the consequences of their choices The Love and Logic Process

1 Shared Control Gain control by giving away the control you donrsquot need

2 Shared Thinking and Decision-Making Provide opportunities for the child to do the greatest amount of thinking and decision-making

3 Equal Shares of Consequences with Empathy An absence of anger causes a child to think and learn from hisher mistakes

4 Maintain the Childrsquos Self Concept Increased self-concept leads to improved behavior and improved achievement

Basic Love and Logic Disciplinary Interventions 1 The Evil Eye

Could also try a smile and a wink

2 Moving in on the Student Gentle hand on shoulderno pinched nerves

o Know your student before making any contact (some prefer not to be touched)

Not meant to embarrass or overpower student If student tries to make a big deal of the contact simply move away and

continue teaching

3 Proximity No eye contact is made with student Relocate yourself during teaching toward the student

4 Eye Contact and ldquoNordquo Head Shake

Let the student know you want the behavior to stop

Love amp Logic Page 2

5 ldquoLetrsquos Talk About This Laterrdquo If none of the previous interventions have been successful or if student

wants to challenge your request to discuss it later you can schedule a time to arguehellip1215 or 315 (Let me know Thanks) Move away from the student

Power struggles are difficult when students are allowed the opportunity to make a choice

6 ldquoCan You Save That Is This the Right Place for That Thanksrdquo

Let the student know you like them but cannot allow them to continue their behavior

Smilemdashthen ask if they can save it for another time or class It is important that you not appear upset with the student

7 Changing Location

Often easier and more effective than changing behavior Approach the student with a smile on your face and say ldquoWould you mind

sitting over there Thank yourdquo If the student says ldquoNo Irsquom not movingrdquo Smile at the student and

whisper ldquoWould you humor merdquo It is important to whisper so the student knows your conversation is as

private as possible If the student remains unwilling to change locations you might add (with

a smile) ldquoDidnrsquot I ask in a nice wayrdquo ldquoAnd yoursquore still not going to do it Really Thatrsquos hard for me to believerdquo

If it appears that you will be unable to avoid a power struggle at this point say ldquoThatrsquos ok I changed my mindrdquo

By asking questions you are not commanding significantly improving the chances of a winwin situation

Do not take time out from teaching the class to focus completely on one studentrsquos behavior

When you smile and say ldquoThank yourdquo at the end of a request and then move right on to what you were doing you send the message of expected cooperation to the student

8 ldquoIrdquo Messages

Part 1 Describe what is happening Part 2 Describe how that makes you feel Part 3 Identify the tangible effect of the other personrsquos behavior

ldquoI get distracted when there are pencils tappingrdquo To have the final word in these situations a self-referencing statement

that is difficult to counter as invalid might need to be used ldquoI just wanted you to know how I felt and I hope you will give it some thought Thank yourdquo

Love amp Logic Page 3

9 Enforceable Statements

Set limits by describing what you will allow or provide ldquoI listen to people who raise their handsrdquo ldquoI give credit for all papers on my desk at 315rdquo ldquoI dismiss people as soon as I see their desks are clearedrdquo

Talk about what you will do and involve only what you have absolute control overmdashyou

10 Providing Choices

When you give choices they must be legitimate and equally acceptable to yourself

11 Removing Student to Time Out

Place in your classroom with a visual barrier for students to go and think it over

ldquoOffice of productive thinkingrdquo or have the kids name it Opportunity for students to get away from their teacher for awhile Student may return when heshe feels able to handle the limits placed

upon the group (3-4 minutes is normally enough time for the student to decide they are ready to return)

Not appropriate to prescribe an amount of time (20 minutes) or to send homework with the student

Parents should be involved when students are frequently removed to time out

12 Evaluating Time Out

To enhance the effectiveness of time out focus the studentsrsquo thinking by asking the following questions (think through answers or write them down)

1 What happened 2 How did you feel 3 What did you do 4 How did it work out 5 What are you going to do next time

13 Use of the Building Administrator

ldquoOne of the first comments I made to the kids was that they never had to worry about being sent to the principal Their only worry was that they might wind up wishing they could go to the principal We were going to solve all problems hererdquo Send students to the office for a short cool-down time long enough for

both the student and teacher to get a different perspective

Love amp Logic Page 4

Principal tells student ldquoYou got in trouble with that teacher Wow Good luck Hope you get everything worked outrdquo

Teacherrsquos goal remain the ultimate authority figure in that studentrsquos life Removing students from the classroom conveys the message that you

cannot handle the student Send the message that you consider teaching students and managing

their behavior an important part of your responsibilities in educating your class

Itrsquos alright to complain about having no support from the principal provided you can describe what support looks like to you This presents the opportunity to find out if support looks the same to the principal

14 Giving an Appointment

Effective for students who use hit-and-run techniques They shout you say ldquoStop thatrdquo they say ldquoIrsquom not doing anythingrdquo

Walk by the student in a quiet voice say ldquoWersquoll have an appointment to discuss thatrdquo Then say ldquoSchool is out at 300 and I could meet you at 315 or 330 Which would be better for yourdquo

We can outthink kids if we donrsquot do it in the heat of battle

15 Creating a New Plan Sit down with the student and have a little conference

ldquoYoursquore welcome to go back out on the playground just as soon as you have a written plan that identifies what you will do instead of hitting the next time you feel like fighting No hurry Take your time

16 Applying Consequences

If you were going to issue a negative content message (ldquoYoursquore out of schoolrdquo) balance it with a positive ego message (ldquoWersquoll miss yourdquo) and always use empathy

ldquoLooks like you got caught fighting again What a bummer Those guys must have really made you mad to fight them like that I bet I would have felt the same way A fight like that will earn you how many days suspensionrdquo

17 Informational Letters

Informational telephone calls and letters have about the same effect so it doesnrsquot matter which is used

ldquoDear Mom yoursquore right it happened again Irsquom going to get a lsquoFrsquo in French Please donrsquot blame my teacher Shersquos worked hard Irsquove just been messing around too much Irsquom going to get my act togetherrdquo Signed ldquoDaniel who loves you dearlyrdquo

+++++HOW TO

IMPROVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

and BUILD A POSITIVE

CLIMATE FOR LEARNING AND

DISCIPLINE

for CLASSROOMMANAGEMENT

TEN TIPSpresents

visit edutopiaorg

WErsquoVE ALL HEARD THIS ABOUT STUDENTS ldquoIf they are engaged they are managedrdquo And this is absolutely the truth But we still need rules routines trust and student ownership to make a classroom run smoothly and effectively This guide will address those practical aspects of managing a classroom with suggestions and resources appropriate for grades K-12

Most of these tips are applicable to students of all ages but the actual techniques will look different for the various grades For instance Build Community (tip 1) might mean playing name games with elementary students but involve setting up a photo booth for middle school students Tip 8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals may sound like itrsquos all about elementary learners but look for suggestions to make the morning meeting an important part of the day for teens and tweens too

During my first year in the classroom a seasoned teacher told me ldquoYou are as much an ethics teachers as you are an English teacherrdquo What she meant was that literature brings along life lessons and themes so itrsquos inevitable that you end up deeply discussing morals what is right and wrong and wise choices versus poor decisions Itrsquos no accident then that the ten tips offered here also give a noticeable nod to social and emotional learning or SEL (httpwwwedutopiaorgsocial-emotional-learning) an approach that teaches children how to handle challenging situations manage their emotions and form positive relationships

And finally we all know there are more than ten tips for great classroom management so be sure to visit Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

mdashRebecca Alber Edutopia blogger former high school teacher and

online education teacher at Stanford University

TIP LIST

1 Build Community

2 Design a Safe Friendly and Well-Managed Classroom Environment

3 Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and Consequences

4 Create a Variety of Communication Channels

5 Always Be Calm Fair and Consistent

6 Know the Students You Teach

7 Address Conflict Quickly and Wisely

8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals

9 Keep It Real

Partner with Parents and Guardians

10

Ten Tips for Classroom ManagementHow to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Related Resources

Read ldquoHow to Develop Positive Classroom Managementrdquo an Edutopia article on the correlation between relationships and classroom management httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management- relationships-strategies-tips

Edutopiarsquos Schools That Work series spotlights Louisville Kentuckyrsquos Jefferson County Public Schools to show how they integrate social and emotional learning into their curriculum Get suggestions for building relationships with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-how-to-build-relationships -worksheetpdf

Are you looking for more examples of effective classroom-management techniques such as hand signals to use with primary or older students Watch this Edutopia video Classroom-Management Tips for Teachers httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-teacher-tips-video

Build CommunityBUILDING CARING RELATIONSHIPS with students is the cornerstone of good classroom management Building these relationshipsmdashteacher-student student-student classroom-communitymdashand creating the time and space to do so in the beginning of the year and throughout the following months can make or break a classroom Simply put when there is care in the air there will be significantly fewer behavioral problems

Greet your students at the door This simple gesture creates that moment when you and the student make eye contact speak directly to each other (ldquogood morningrdquo) and have a connection This may be the only one-on-one you have that day with the student but it has great value When you model a respect-ful way to greet another human being you are implicitly telling each student that this is how we will communicate with each other

Get to know one another Teachers and students begin learning one anotherrsquos names the first day of school and should be able to address one another by name within two weeks Use engaging age-appropriate activities (httpwilderdomcomgamesNameGameshtml) for learning names and for getting acquainted As students learn more and more about one another connections will begin to happen This inevitably leads to more empathy and understanding and ultimately caring relationships with a lot less classroom conflict

Student photos will help you connect names and faces In this article from the NEArsquos website retired middle school teacher Phil Nast recalls some favorite photo tips such as having students create their own passports as a first-day-of-school activity httpwwwneaorgtoolsgetting-to-know-each-otherhtml

With the right app you can even set up a photo booth in a corner of your classroommdashsomething that should appeal to tweens and teens Herersquos an example using the iPad httpwwwapplecomipadbuilt-in-appsphotoboothhtml

Veteran educator Peter Pappas recommends using the first day of school to encourage teens to multitask to get students thinking at the same time theyrsquore getting acquainted He explains on his CopyPaste blog how an engaging activity like solving a mystery can deliver multiple benefits httpwwwpeterpappascom201008first-day-school-engage-problem- solve-how-to-get-students-thinkinghtml

Definitely take the time and energy to continue growing community and relationships in the classroom The payoff is worth the effort

tip

1

EDUTOPIAORG3 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Check out ldquoHow Can We Improve School Disciplinerdquo from Educational Researcher httpwwwaeranetupload-edFilesPublicationsJournals Educational_Researcher3901 048-058_02EDR10pdf

Get more tips for good classroom design in this Edutopia article ldquoGive Your Space the Right Designrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-space-design- feng-shui

Download this list of effective cooperative-learning activities from the Jefferson County Public Schools httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-collaborative-cooperative-learningpdf

Design a Safe Well-Managed and Friendly Classroom EnvironmentTHE RIGHT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT helps create a positive learning community When students walk into a classroom they need to feel ownership Their writing assignments and projects should prevail on the walls and they should have easy access to supplies and handouts and a place to turn in class assignments

Ask students to be designers of their room They choose where to hang the dioramas on photosynthesis or the book reports and they get to do the hanging Also charts directionsmdashany permanent postersmdashshould be written by student hands The more they see themselves in the environment the more they feel valued (and the fewer number of conflicts we teachers will have with them)

Howrsquos the lighting in your classroom Try making small adjustments such as bringing in a few floor lamps and turning off some of the fluorescent lights This can create a calmer less institutional vibe Learn more about lighting in this Edutopia primer ldquoWhat They See Is What We Get A Primer on Lightrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgwhat-they-see-what-we-get

Moving desks and trying different table configurations can also create a more friendly setting thatrsquos better suited for collaboration Social and emotional learning emphasizes student-centered cooperative learning This means you will cluster desks into groups or move students so they face one another This may make your classroom a bit louder but it helps grow a community of learners a lot more quickly than rows of desks facing the front of the class Take the plunge and just do it

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Related Resources

Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases

Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf

Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf

The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project

Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)

Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences

The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together

Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence

Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video

The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action

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Related Resources

Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml

Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf

Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano

Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher

Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better

Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide

them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)

Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)

Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo

Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish

Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html

When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible

Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach

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EDUTOPIAORG6 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz

Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos

Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197

Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments

Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)

Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms

Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them

Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules

To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student

another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences

whereas routines come with reminders

Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe

Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see

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Related Resources

Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education

For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm

Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf

Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges

The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml

Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum

and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and

reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming

academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of

the students she teaches

When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand

How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf

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EDUTOPIAORG8 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video

Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video

Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video

What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25

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Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains

Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational

And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo

When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully

Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc

Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance

Related Resources

Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video

Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management

Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february

Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen

Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock

Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)

Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like

EDUTOPIAORG10 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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8

Related Resources

Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class

Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide

What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias

Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management

Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible

Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on

Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs

Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered

Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals

(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)

Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study

To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo

If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss

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To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)

This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment

Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide

Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations

Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians

Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers

Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families

Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call

Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship

When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo

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RESEARCH+++++

ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf

ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach

ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx

BOOKS+++++

Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom

The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book

The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School

Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn

Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care

Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities

WEBSITES+++++

Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg

Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning

National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg

WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg

Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg

Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg

National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml

Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom

Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

Bonus More Classroom Management Resources

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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically

create more problems than they solve

Problems with Immediate Consequences

1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching

2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child

3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset

4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response

5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out

6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up

7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences

8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence

Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how

The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

Love and Logic Solution

The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401

1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom

copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065

Student Discipline Course of Action

Student does not follow a classroom

or school rule

Is it a serious

incident

(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)

Follow established classroom

consequences

(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)

Refer student to administration with discipline referral

No

Yes

Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary

action

Student returns to class

Feedback is provided to the

staff member on action taken

A conference with administratorteacher or

administratorteacherstudent is held

Document the incident

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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM

Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn

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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you

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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit

determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and

administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to

effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know

A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently

about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to

what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen

powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along

Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the

students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising

awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest

of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic

(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)

What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works

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8313 Classroom Rules That Work

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72313 Discipline by Design

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Overview

Teacher Resources

11 Discipline Techniques

Techniques that Backfire

Stages of Discipline

Better Discipline

Proactive Discipline

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If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

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middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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Page 20: Maintaining Classroom Disciplines3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/291/tab_6-classroom_managemen… · Discipline — The LEAST Approach There are several good methods of classroom discipline

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Classroom Discipline and Managementgt

Accountability Checklist

Situation ProcedureExpectation Students enteringleaving class

Entering beforeafter tardy bell Leaving before end of class

The dayrsquos datelocation

Room set-upmdashhow will you work the room

Bell Activitiesmdashwhat where graded timed

Checking Attendance

Students who are tardy

Student receiving permission to speak comment ask questions leave desk

Students needing materialsmdashpencil pen paper textbook

Students coming to attentionmdashsignalexpectation

Student needing to throw paper away

Student needing to sharpen pencil

Student needing tissue

End of class dismissal

Student expectations for intercom announcementscalling students to office

Class Movement Going to PE library computer lab lunch

recess assemblies Class changes hall expectations Transitions in class

Situation

ProcedureExpectation

Student work

Heading of papers Passing in papers Use of penpencil Writing on back of paper Neatness Incompletelate work Due dates Makeup work for absent students Notebook expectationsgrading Homework-when how much grading etc

Student expectations for emergency situations Fireevacuation Bad weather Lockdown

Student expectations for Visitors in room Principal in room

Student needing to go to Office (referral errand etc) Nurse Counselor

Collection and distribution of student work

Ask-Pause-Call

Volunteers to answer

Choral Response

Signal Response

White Board Response

Going to Board

Substitute expectationsmdashteacherstudents

Situation

ProcedureExpectation

Random questioning of class

Think-Pair-Share

Group work expectations

Food drink candy gum in classroom

How will student assignments be posted

Breaking of rules Signal Consequences Writing referrals How will you keep up with

Students exchanginggrading papers

Students keeping progress reports

Positive incentives for students StudentLeader of the week Other incentivesrewards

Communication with parents Back to school letter Materials students will need for your class Positive contacts Parent contact log

Grade book maintenance Determining report card grades Recording grades (paperelectronic) Extra credit

Displaying student work

Students working on other assignments

Students writingpassing notes

Love amp Logic Page 1

Love allows children to grow through their mistakes Logic allows children to live with the consequences of their choices The Love and Logic Process

1 Shared Control Gain control by giving away the control you donrsquot need

2 Shared Thinking and Decision-Making Provide opportunities for the child to do the greatest amount of thinking and decision-making

3 Equal Shares of Consequences with Empathy An absence of anger causes a child to think and learn from hisher mistakes

4 Maintain the Childrsquos Self Concept Increased self-concept leads to improved behavior and improved achievement

Basic Love and Logic Disciplinary Interventions 1 The Evil Eye

Could also try a smile and a wink

2 Moving in on the Student Gentle hand on shoulderno pinched nerves

o Know your student before making any contact (some prefer not to be touched)

Not meant to embarrass or overpower student If student tries to make a big deal of the contact simply move away and

continue teaching

3 Proximity No eye contact is made with student Relocate yourself during teaching toward the student

4 Eye Contact and ldquoNordquo Head Shake

Let the student know you want the behavior to stop

Love amp Logic Page 2

5 ldquoLetrsquos Talk About This Laterrdquo If none of the previous interventions have been successful or if student

wants to challenge your request to discuss it later you can schedule a time to arguehellip1215 or 315 (Let me know Thanks) Move away from the student

Power struggles are difficult when students are allowed the opportunity to make a choice

6 ldquoCan You Save That Is This the Right Place for That Thanksrdquo

Let the student know you like them but cannot allow them to continue their behavior

Smilemdashthen ask if they can save it for another time or class It is important that you not appear upset with the student

7 Changing Location

Often easier and more effective than changing behavior Approach the student with a smile on your face and say ldquoWould you mind

sitting over there Thank yourdquo If the student says ldquoNo Irsquom not movingrdquo Smile at the student and

whisper ldquoWould you humor merdquo It is important to whisper so the student knows your conversation is as

private as possible If the student remains unwilling to change locations you might add (with

a smile) ldquoDidnrsquot I ask in a nice wayrdquo ldquoAnd yoursquore still not going to do it Really Thatrsquos hard for me to believerdquo

If it appears that you will be unable to avoid a power struggle at this point say ldquoThatrsquos ok I changed my mindrdquo

By asking questions you are not commanding significantly improving the chances of a winwin situation

Do not take time out from teaching the class to focus completely on one studentrsquos behavior

When you smile and say ldquoThank yourdquo at the end of a request and then move right on to what you were doing you send the message of expected cooperation to the student

8 ldquoIrdquo Messages

Part 1 Describe what is happening Part 2 Describe how that makes you feel Part 3 Identify the tangible effect of the other personrsquos behavior

ldquoI get distracted when there are pencils tappingrdquo To have the final word in these situations a self-referencing statement

that is difficult to counter as invalid might need to be used ldquoI just wanted you to know how I felt and I hope you will give it some thought Thank yourdquo

Love amp Logic Page 3

9 Enforceable Statements

Set limits by describing what you will allow or provide ldquoI listen to people who raise their handsrdquo ldquoI give credit for all papers on my desk at 315rdquo ldquoI dismiss people as soon as I see their desks are clearedrdquo

Talk about what you will do and involve only what you have absolute control overmdashyou

10 Providing Choices

When you give choices they must be legitimate and equally acceptable to yourself

11 Removing Student to Time Out

Place in your classroom with a visual barrier for students to go and think it over

ldquoOffice of productive thinkingrdquo or have the kids name it Opportunity for students to get away from their teacher for awhile Student may return when heshe feels able to handle the limits placed

upon the group (3-4 minutes is normally enough time for the student to decide they are ready to return)

Not appropriate to prescribe an amount of time (20 minutes) or to send homework with the student

Parents should be involved when students are frequently removed to time out

12 Evaluating Time Out

To enhance the effectiveness of time out focus the studentsrsquo thinking by asking the following questions (think through answers or write them down)

1 What happened 2 How did you feel 3 What did you do 4 How did it work out 5 What are you going to do next time

13 Use of the Building Administrator

ldquoOne of the first comments I made to the kids was that they never had to worry about being sent to the principal Their only worry was that they might wind up wishing they could go to the principal We were going to solve all problems hererdquo Send students to the office for a short cool-down time long enough for

both the student and teacher to get a different perspective

Love amp Logic Page 4

Principal tells student ldquoYou got in trouble with that teacher Wow Good luck Hope you get everything worked outrdquo

Teacherrsquos goal remain the ultimate authority figure in that studentrsquos life Removing students from the classroom conveys the message that you

cannot handle the student Send the message that you consider teaching students and managing

their behavior an important part of your responsibilities in educating your class

Itrsquos alright to complain about having no support from the principal provided you can describe what support looks like to you This presents the opportunity to find out if support looks the same to the principal

14 Giving an Appointment

Effective for students who use hit-and-run techniques They shout you say ldquoStop thatrdquo they say ldquoIrsquom not doing anythingrdquo

Walk by the student in a quiet voice say ldquoWersquoll have an appointment to discuss thatrdquo Then say ldquoSchool is out at 300 and I could meet you at 315 or 330 Which would be better for yourdquo

We can outthink kids if we donrsquot do it in the heat of battle

15 Creating a New Plan Sit down with the student and have a little conference

ldquoYoursquore welcome to go back out on the playground just as soon as you have a written plan that identifies what you will do instead of hitting the next time you feel like fighting No hurry Take your time

16 Applying Consequences

If you were going to issue a negative content message (ldquoYoursquore out of schoolrdquo) balance it with a positive ego message (ldquoWersquoll miss yourdquo) and always use empathy

ldquoLooks like you got caught fighting again What a bummer Those guys must have really made you mad to fight them like that I bet I would have felt the same way A fight like that will earn you how many days suspensionrdquo

17 Informational Letters

Informational telephone calls and letters have about the same effect so it doesnrsquot matter which is used

ldquoDear Mom yoursquore right it happened again Irsquom going to get a lsquoFrsquo in French Please donrsquot blame my teacher Shersquos worked hard Irsquove just been messing around too much Irsquom going to get my act togetherrdquo Signed ldquoDaniel who loves you dearlyrdquo

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WErsquoVE ALL HEARD THIS ABOUT STUDENTS ldquoIf they are engaged they are managedrdquo And this is absolutely the truth But we still need rules routines trust and student ownership to make a classroom run smoothly and effectively This guide will address those practical aspects of managing a classroom with suggestions and resources appropriate for grades K-12

Most of these tips are applicable to students of all ages but the actual techniques will look different for the various grades For instance Build Community (tip 1) might mean playing name games with elementary students but involve setting up a photo booth for middle school students Tip 8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals may sound like itrsquos all about elementary learners but look for suggestions to make the morning meeting an important part of the day for teens and tweens too

During my first year in the classroom a seasoned teacher told me ldquoYou are as much an ethics teachers as you are an English teacherrdquo What she meant was that literature brings along life lessons and themes so itrsquos inevitable that you end up deeply discussing morals what is right and wrong and wise choices versus poor decisions Itrsquos no accident then that the ten tips offered here also give a noticeable nod to social and emotional learning or SEL (httpwwwedutopiaorgsocial-emotional-learning) an approach that teaches children how to handle challenging situations manage their emotions and form positive relationships

And finally we all know there are more than ten tips for great classroom management so be sure to visit Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

mdashRebecca Alber Edutopia blogger former high school teacher and

online education teacher at Stanford University

TIP LIST

1 Build Community

2 Design a Safe Friendly and Well-Managed Classroom Environment

3 Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and Consequences

4 Create a Variety of Communication Channels

5 Always Be Calm Fair and Consistent

6 Know the Students You Teach

7 Address Conflict Quickly and Wisely

8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals

9 Keep It Real

Partner with Parents and Guardians

10

Ten Tips for Classroom ManagementHow to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Related Resources

Read ldquoHow to Develop Positive Classroom Managementrdquo an Edutopia article on the correlation between relationships and classroom management httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management- relationships-strategies-tips

Edutopiarsquos Schools That Work series spotlights Louisville Kentuckyrsquos Jefferson County Public Schools to show how they integrate social and emotional learning into their curriculum Get suggestions for building relationships with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-how-to-build-relationships -worksheetpdf

Are you looking for more examples of effective classroom-management techniques such as hand signals to use with primary or older students Watch this Edutopia video Classroom-Management Tips for Teachers httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-teacher-tips-video

Build CommunityBUILDING CARING RELATIONSHIPS with students is the cornerstone of good classroom management Building these relationshipsmdashteacher-student student-student classroom-communitymdashand creating the time and space to do so in the beginning of the year and throughout the following months can make or break a classroom Simply put when there is care in the air there will be significantly fewer behavioral problems

Greet your students at the door This simple gesture creates that moment when you and the student make eye contact speak directly to each other (ldquogood morningrdquo) and have a connection This may be the only one-on-one you have that day with the student but it has great value When you model a respect-ful way to greet another human being you are implicitly telling each student that this is how we will communicate with each other

Get to know one another Teachers and students begin learning one anotherrsquos names the first day of school and should be able to address one another by name within two weeks Use engaging age-appropriate activities (httpwilderdomcomgamesNameGameshtml) for learning names and for getting acquainted As students learn more and more about one another connections will begin to happen This inevitably leads to more empathy and understanding and ultimately caring relationships with a lot less classroom conflict

Student photos will help you connect names and faces In this article from the NEArsquos website retired middle school teacher Phil Nast recalls some favorite photo tips such as having students create their own passports as a first-day-of-school activity httpwwwneaorgtoolsgetting-to-know-each-otherhtml

With the right app you can even set up a photo booth in a corner of your classroommdashsomething that should appeal to tweens and teens Herersquos an example using the iPad httpwwwapplecomipadbuilt-in-appsphotoboothhtml

Veteran educator Peter Pappas recommends using the first day of school to encourage teens to multitask to get students thinking at the same time theyrsquore getting acquainted He explains on his CopyPaste blog how an engaging activity like solving a mystery can deliver multiple benefits httpwwwpeterpappascom201008first-day-school-engage-problem- solve-how-to-get-students-thinkinghtml

Definitely take the time and energy to continue growing community and relationships in the classroom The payoff is worth the effort

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Related Resources

Check out ldquoHow Can We Improve School Disciplinerdquo from Educational Researcher httpwwwaeranetupload-edFilesPublicationsJournals Educational_Researcher3901 048-058_02EDR10pdf

Get more tips for good classroom design in this Edutopia article ldquoGive Your Space the Right Designrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-space-design- feng-shui

Download this list of effective cooperative-learning activities from the Jefferson County Public Schools httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-collaborative-cooperative-learningpdf

Design a Safe Well-Managed and Friendly Classroom EnvironmentTHE RIGHT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT helps create a positive learning community When students walk into a classroom they need to feel ownership Their writing assignments and projects should prevail on the walls and they should have easy access to supplies and handouts and a place to turn in class assignments

Ask students to be designers of their room They choose where to hang the dioramas on photosynthesis or the book reports and they get to do the hanging Also charts directionsmdashany permanent postersmdashshould be written by student hands The more they see themselves in the environment the more they feel valued (and the fewer number of conflicts we teachers will have with them)

Howrsquos the lighting in your classroom Try making small adjustments such as bringing in a few floor lamps and turning off some of the fluorescent lights This can create a calmer less institutional vibe Learn more about lighting in this Edutopia primer ldquoWhat They See Is What We Get A Primer on Lightrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgwhat-they-see-what-we-get

Moving desks and trying different table configurations can also create a more friendly setting thatrsquos better suited for collaboration Social and emotional learning emphasizes student-centered cooperative learning This means you will cluster desks into groups or move students so they face one another This may make your classroom a bit louder but it helps grow a community of learners a lot more quickly than rows of desks facing the front of the class Take the plunge and just do it

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2

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Related Resources

Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases

Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf

Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf

The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project

Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)

Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences

The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together

Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence

Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video

The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action

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3

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Related Resources

Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml

Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf

Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano

Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher

Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better

Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide

them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)

Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)

Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo

Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish

Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html

When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible

Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach

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4

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Related Resources

How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz

Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos

Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197

Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments

Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)

Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms

Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them

Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules

To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student

another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences

whereas routines come with reminders

Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe

Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see

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5

EDUTOPIAORG7 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education

For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm

Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf

Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges

The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml

Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum

and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and

reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming

academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of

the students she teaches

When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand

How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf

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6

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Related Resources

Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video

Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video

Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video

What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25

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7

EDUTOPIAORG9 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains

Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational

And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo

When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully

Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc

Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance

Related Resources

Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video

Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management

Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february

Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen

Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock

Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)

Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like

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8

Related Resources

Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class

Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide

What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias

Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management

Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible

Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on

Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs

Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered

Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals

(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)

Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study

To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo

If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss

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Related Resources

To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)

This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment

Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide

Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations

Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians

Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers

Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families

Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call

Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship

When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo

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12 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

RESEARCH+++++

ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf

ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach

ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx

BOOKS+++++

Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom

The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book

The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School

Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn

Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care

Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities

WEBSITES+++++

Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg

Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning

National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg

WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg

Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg

Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg

National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml

Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom

Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

Bonus More Classroom Management Resources

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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically

create more problems than they solve

Problems with Immediate Consequences

1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching

2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child

3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset

4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response

5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out

6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up

7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences

8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence

Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how

The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

Love and Logic Solution

The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401

1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom

copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065

Student Discipline Course of Action

Student does not follow a classroom

or school rule

Is it a serious

incident

(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)

Follow established classroom

consequences

(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)

Refer student to administration with discipline referral

No

Yes

Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary

action

Student returns to class

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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM

Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn

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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you

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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit

determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and

administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to

effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know

A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently

about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to

what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen

powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along

Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the

students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising

awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest

of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic

(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)

What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works

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8313 Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas

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72313 Discipline by Design

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Introduction

Overview

Teacher Resources

11 Discipline Techniques

Techniques that Backfire

Stages of Discipline

Better Discipline

Proactive Discipline

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Techniques that Backfire

If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

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middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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Page 21: Maintaining Classroom Disciplines3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/291/tab_6-classroom_managemen… · Discipline — The LEAST Approach There are several good methods of classroom discipline

Accountability Checklist

Situation ProcedureExpectation Students enteringleaving class

Entering beforeafter tardy bell Leaving before end of class

The dayrsquos datelocation

Room set-upmdashhow will you work the room

Bell Activitiesmdashwhat where graded timed

Checking Attendance

Students who are tardy

Student receiving permission to speak comment ask questions leave desk

Students needing materialsmdashpencil pen paper textbook

Students coming to attentionmdashsignalexpectation

Student needing to throw paper away

Student needing to sharpen pencil

Student needing tissue

End of class dismissal

Student expectations for intercom announcementscalling students to office

Class Movement Going to PE library computer lab lunch

recess assemblies Class changes hall expectations Transitions in class

Situation

ProcedureExpectation

Student work

Heading of papers Passing in papers Use of penpencil Writing on back of paper Neatness Incompletelate work Due dates Makeup work for absent students Notebook expectationsgrading Homework-when how much grading etc

Student expectations for emergency situations Fireevacuation Bad weather Lockdown

Student expectations for Visitors in room Principal in room

Student needing to go to Office (referral errand etc) Nurse Counselor

Collection and distribution of student work

Ask-Pause-Call

Volunteers to answer

Choral Response

Signal Response

White Board Response

Going to Board

Substitute expectationsmdashteacherstudents

Situation

ProcedureExpectation

Random questioning of class

Think-Pair-Share

Group work expectations

Food drink candy gum in classroom

How will student assignments be posted

Breaking of rules Signal Consequences Writing referrals How will you keep up with

Students exchanginggrading papers

Students keeping progress reports

Positive incentives for students StudentLeader of the week Other incentivesrewards

Communication with parents Back to school letter Materials students will need for your class Positive contacts Parent contact log

Grade book maintenance Determining report card grades Recording grades (paperelectronic) Extra credit

Displaying student work

Students working on other assignments

Students writingpassing notes

Love amp Logic Page 1

Love allows children to grow through their mistakes Logic allows children to live with the consequences of their choices The Love and Logic Process

1 Shared Control Gain control by giving away the control you donrsquot need

2 Shared Thinking and Decision-Making Provide opportunities for the child to do the greatest amount of thinking and decision-making

3 Equal Shares of Consequences with Empathy An absence of anger causes a child to think and learn from hisher mistakes

4 Maintain the Childrsquos Self Concept Increased self-concept leads to improved behavior and improved achievement

Basic Love and Logic Disciplinary Interventions 1 The Evil Eye

Could also try a smile and a wink

2 Moving in on the Student Gentle hand on shoulderno pinched nerves

o Know your student before making any contact (some prefer not to be touched)

Not meant to embarrass or overpower student If student tries to make a big deal of the contact simply move away and

continue teaching

3 Proximity No eye contact is made with student Relocate yourself during teaching toward the student

4 Eye Contact and ldquoNordquo Head Shake

Let the student know you want the behavior to stop

Love amp Logic Page 2

5 ldquoLetrsquos Talk About This Laterrdquo If none of the previous interventions have been successful or if student

wants to challenge your request to discuss it later you can schedule a time to arguehellip1215 or 315 (Let me know Thanks) Move away from the student

Power struggles are difficult when students are allowed the opportunity to make a choice

6 ldquoCan You Save That Is This the Right Place for That Thanksrdquo

Let the student know you like them but cannot allow them to continue their behavior

Smilemdashthen ask if they can save it for another time or class It is important that you not appear upset with the student

7 Changing Location

Often easier and more effective than changing behavior Approach the student with a smile on your face and say ldquoWould you mind

sitting over there Thank yourdquo If the student says ldquoNo Irsquom not movingrdquo Smile at the student and

whisper ldquoWould you humor merdquo It is important to whisper so the student knows your conversation is as

private as possible If the student remains unwilling to change locations you might add (with

a smile) ldquoDidnrsquot I ask in a nice wayrdquo ldquoAnd yoursquore still not going to do it Really Thatrsquos hard for me to believerdquo

If it appears that you will be unable to avoid a power struggle at this point say ldquoThatrsquos ok I changed my mindrdquo

By asking questions you are not commanding significantly improving the chances of a winwin situation

Do not take time out from teaching the class to focus completely on one studentrsquos behavior

When you smile and say ldquoThank yourdquo at the end of a request and then move right on to what you were doing you send the message of expected cooperation to the student

8 ldquoIrdquo Messages

Part 1 Describe what is happening Part 2 Describe how that makes you feel Part 3 Identify the tangible effect of the other personrsquos behavior

ldquoI get distracted when there are pencils tappingrdquo To have the final word in these situations a self-referencing statement

that is difficult to counter as invalid might need to be used ldquoI just wanted you to know how I felt and I hope you will give it some thought Thank yourdquo

Love amp Logic Page 3

9 Enforceable Statements

Set limits by describing what you will allow or provide ldquoI listen to people who raise their handsrdquo ldquoI give credit for all papers on my desk at 315rdquo ldquoI dismiss people as soon as I see their desks are clearedrdquo

Talk about what you will do and involve only what you have absolute control overmdashyou

10 Providing Choices

When you give choices they must be legitimate and equally acceptable to yourself

11 Removing Student to Time Out

Place in your classroom with a visual barrier for students to go and think it over

ldquoOffice of productive thinkingrdquo or have the kids name it Opportunity for students to get away from their teacher for awhile Student may return when heshe feels able to handle the limits placed

upon the group (3-4 minutes is normally enough time for the student to decide they are ready to return)

Not appropriate to prescribe an amount of time (20 minutes) or to send homework with the student

Parents should be involved when students are frequently removed to time out

12 Evaluating Time Out

To enhance the effectiveness of time out focus the studentsrsquo thinking by asking the following questions (think through answers or write them down)

1 What happened 2 How did you feel 3 What did you do 4 How did it work out 5 What are you going to do next time

13 Use of the Building Administrator

ldquoOne of the first comments I made to the kids was that they never had to worry about being sent to the principal Their only worry was that they might wind up wishing they could go to the principal We were going to solve all problems hererdquo Send students to the office for a short cool-down time long enough for

both the student and teacher to get a different perspective

Love amp Logic Page 4

Principal tells student ldquoYou got in trouble with that teacher Wow Good luck Hope you get everything worked outrdquo

Teacherrsquos goal remain the ultimate authority figure in that studentrsquos life Removing students from the classroom conveys the message that you

cannot handle the student Send the message that you consider teaching students and managing

their behavior an important part of your responsibilities in educating your class

Itrsquos alright to complain about having no support from the principal provided you can describe what support looks like to you This presents the opportunity to find out if support looks the same to the principal

14 Giving an Appointment

Effective for students who use hit-and-run techniques They shout you say ldquoStop thatrdquo they say ldquoIrsquom not doing anythingrdquo

Walk by the student in a quiet voice say ldquoWersquoll have an appointment to discuss thatrdquo Then say ldquoSchool is out at 300 and I could meet you at 315 or 330 Which would be better for yourdquo

We can outthink kids if we donrsquot do it in the heat of battle

15 Creating a New Plan Sit down with the student and have a little conference

ldquoYoursquore welcome to go back out on the playground just as soon as you have a written plan that identifies what you will do instead of hitting the next time you feel like fighting No hurry Take your time

16 Applying Consequences

If you were going to issue a negative content message (ldquoYoursquore out of schoolrdquo) balance it with a positive ego message (ldquoWersquoll miss yourdquo) and always use empathy

ldquoLooks like you got caught fighting again What a bummer Those guys must have really made you mad to fight them like that I bet I would have felt the same way A fight like that will earn you how many days suspensionrdquo

17 Informational Letters

Informational telephone calls and letters have about the same effect so it doesnrsquot matter which is used

ldquoDear Mom yoursquore right it happened again Irsquom going to get a lsquoFrsquo in French Please donrsquot blame my teacher Shersquos worked hard Irsquove just been messing around too much Irsquom going to get my act togetherrdquo Signed ldquoDaniel who loves you dearlyrdquo

+++++HOW TO

IMPROVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

and BUILD A POSITIVE

CLIMATE FOR LEARNING AND

DISCIPLINE

for CLASSROOMMANAGEMENT

TEN TIPSpresents

visit edutopiaorg

WErsquoVE ALL HEARD THIS ABOUT STUDENTS ldquoIf they are engaged they are managedrdquo And this is absolutely the truth But we still need rules routines trust and student ownership to make a classroom run smoothly and effectively This guide will address those practical aspects of managing a classroom with suggestions and resources appropriate for grades K-12

Most of these tips are applicable to students of all ages but the actual techniques will look different for the various grades For instance Build Community (tip 1) might mean playing name games with elementary students but involve setting up a photo booth for middle school students Tip 8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals may sound like itrsquos all about elementary learners but look for suggestions to make the morning meeting an important part of the day for teens and tweens too

During my first year in the classroom a seasoned teacher told me ldquoYou are as much an ethics teachers as you are an English teacherrdquo What she meant was that literature brings along life lessons and themes so itrsquos inevitable that you end up deeply discussing morals what is right and wrong and wise choices versus poor decisions Itrsquos no accident then that the ten tips offered here also give a noticeable nod to social and emotional learning or SEL (httpwwwedutopiaorgsocial-emotional-learning) an approach that teaches children how to handle challenging situations manage their emotions and form positive relationships

And finally we all know there are more than ten tips for great classroom management so be sure to visit Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

mdashRebecca Alber Edutopia blogger former high school teacher and

online education teacher at Stanford University

TIP LIST

1 Build Community

2 Design a Safe Friendly and Well-Managed Classroom Environment

3 Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and Consequences

4 Create a Variety of Communication Channels

5 Always Be Calm Fair and Consistent

6 Know the Students You Teach

7 Address Conflict Quickly and Wisely

8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals

9 Keep It Real

Partner with Parents and Guardians

10

Ten Tips for Classroom ManagementHow to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Related Resources

Read ldquoHow to Develop Positive Classroom Managementrdquo an Edutopia article on the correlation between relationships and classroom management httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management- relationships-strategies-tips

Edutopiarsquos Schools That Work series spotlights Louisville Kentuckyrsquos Jefferson County Public Schools to show how they integrate social and emotional learning into their curriculum Get suggestions for building relationships with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-how-to-build-relationships -worksheetpdf

Are you looking for more examples of effective classroom-management techniques such as hand signals to use with primary or older students Watch this Edutopia video Classroom-Management Tips for Teachers httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-teacher-tips-video

Build CommunityBUILDING CARING RELATIONSHIPS with students is the cornerstone of good classroom management Building these relationshipsmdashteacher-student student-student classroom-communitymdashand creating the time and space to do so in the beginning of the year and throughout the following months can make or break a classroom Simply put when there is care in the air there will be significantly fewer behavioral problems

Greet your students at the door This simple gesture creates that moment when you and the student make eye contact speak directly to each other (ldquogood morningrdquo) and have a connection This may be the only one-on-one you have that day with the student but it has great value When you model a respect-ful way to greet another human being you are implicitly telling each student that this is how we will communicate with each other

Get to know one another Teachers and students begin learning one anotherrsquos names the first day of school and should be able to address one another by name within two weeks Use engaging age-appropriate activities (httpwilderdomcomgamesNameGameshtml) for learning names and for getting acquainted As students learn more and more about one another connections will begin to happen This inevitably leads to more empathy and understanding and ultimately caring relationships with a lot less classroom conflict

Student photos will help you connect names and faces In this article from the NEArsquos website retired middle school teacher Phil Nast recalls some favorite photo tips such as having students create their own passports as a first-day-of-school activity httpwwwneaorgtoolsgetting-to-know-each-otherhtml

With the right app you can even set up a photo booth in a corner of your classroommdashsomething that should appeal to tweens and teens Herersquos an example using the iPad httpwwwapplecomipadbuilt-in-appsphotoboothhtml

Veteran educator Peter Pappas recommends using the first day of school to encourage teens to multitask to get students thinking at the same time theyrsquore getting acquainted He explains on his CopyPaste blog how an engaging activity like solving a mystery can deliver multiple benefits httpwwwpeterpappascom201008first-day-school-engage-problem- solve-how-to-get-students-thinkinghtml

Definitely take the time and energy to continue growing community and relationships in the classroom The payoff is worth the effort

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1

EDUTOPIAORG3 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Check out ldquoHow Can We Improve School Disciplinerdquo from Educational Researcher httpwwwaeranetupload-edFilesPublicationsJournals Educational_Researcher3901 048-058_02EDR10pdf

Get more tips for good classroom design in this Edutopia article ldquoGive Your Space the Right Designrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-space-design- feng-shui

Download this list of effective cooperative-learning activities from the Jefferson County Public Schools httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-collaborative-cooperative-learningpdf

Design a Safe Well-Managed and Friendly Classroom EnvironmentTHE RIGHT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT helps create a positive learning community When students walk into a classroom they need to feel ownership Their writing assignments and projects should prevail on the walls and they should have easy access to supplies and handouts and a place to turn in class assignments

Ask students to be designers of their room They choose where to hang the dioramas on photosynthesis or the book reports and they get to do the hanging Also charts directionsmdashany permanent postersmdashshould be written by student hands The more they see themselves in the environment the more they feel valued (and the fewer number of conflicts we teachers will have with them)

Howrsquos the lighting in your classroom Try making small adjustments such as bringing in a few floor lamps and turning off some of the fluorescent lights This can create a calmer less institutional vibe Learn more about lighting in this Edutopia primer ldquoWhat They See Is What We Get A Primer on Lightrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgwhat-they-see-what-we-get

Moving desks and trying different table configurations can also create a more friendly setting thatrsquos better suited for collaboration Social and emotional learning emphasizes student-centered cooperative learning This means you will cluster desks into groups or move students so they face one another This may make your classroom a bit louder but it helps grow a community of learners a lot more quickly than rows of desks facing the front of the class Take the plunge and just do it

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2

EDUTOPIAORG4 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases

Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf

Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf

The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project

Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)

Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences

The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together

Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence

Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video

The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action

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3

EDUTOPIAORG5 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml

Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf

Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano

Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher

Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better

Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide

them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)

Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)

Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo

Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish

Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html

When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible

Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach

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4

EDUTOPIAORG6 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz

Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos

Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197

Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments

Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)

Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms

Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them

Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules

To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student

another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences

whereas routines come with reminders

Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe

Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see

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5

EDUTOPIAORG7 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education

For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm

Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf

Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges

The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml

Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum

and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and

reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming

academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of

the students she teaches

When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand

How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf

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Related Resources

Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video

Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video

Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video

What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25

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EDUTOPIAORG9 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains

Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational

And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo

When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully

Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc

Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance

Related Resources

Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video

Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management

Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february

Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen

Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock

Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)

Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like

EDUTOPIAORG10 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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8

Related Resources

Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class

Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide

What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias

Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management

Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible

Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on

Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs

Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered

Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals

(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)

Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study

To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo

If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss

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Related Resources

To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)

This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment

Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide

Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations

Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians

Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers

Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families

Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call

Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship

When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo

EDUTOPIAORG

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12 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

RESEARCH+++++

ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf

ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach

ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx

BOOKS+++++

Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom

The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book

The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School

Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn

Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care

Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities

WEBSITES+++++

Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg

Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning

National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg

WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg

Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg

Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg

National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml

Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom

Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically

create more problems than they solve

Problems with Immediate Consequences

1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching

2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child

3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset

4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response

5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out

6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up

7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences

8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence

Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how

The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

Love and Logic Solution

The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401

1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom

copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065

Student Discipline Course of Action

Student does not follow a classroom

or school rule

Is it a serious

incident

(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)

Follow established classroom

consequences

(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)

Refer student to administration with discipline referral

No

Yes

Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary

action

Student returns to class

Feedback is provided to the

staff member on action taken

A conference with administratorteacher or

administratorteacherstudent is held

Document the incident

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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM

Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn

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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you

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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit

determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and

administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to

effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know

A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently

about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to

what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen

powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along

Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the

students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising

awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest

of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic

(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)

What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works

Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet

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8313 Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas

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72313 Discipline by Design

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If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

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middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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Situation

ProcedureExpectation

Student work

Heading of papers Passing in papers Use of penpencil Writing on back of paper Neatness Incompletelate work Due dates Makeup work for absent students Notebook expectationsgrading Homework-when how much grading etc

Student expectations for emergency situations Fireevacuation Bad weather Lockdown

Student expectations for Visitors in room Principal in room

Student needing to go to Office (referral errand etc) Nurse Counselor

Collection and distribution of student work

Ask-Pause-Call

Volunteers to answer

Choral Response

Signal Response

White Board Response

Going to Board

Substitute expectationsmdashteacherstudents

Situation

ProcedureExpectation

Random questioning of class

Think-Pair-Share

Group work expectations

Food drink candy gum in classroom

How will student assignments be posted

Breaking of rules Signal Consequences Writing referrals How will you keep up with

Students exchanginggrading papers

Students keeping progress reports

Positive incentives for students StudentLeader of the week Other incentivesrewards

Communication with parents Back to school letter Materials students will need for your class Positive contacts Parent contact log

Grade book maintenance Determining report card grades Recording grades (paperelectronic) Extra credit

Displaying student work

Students working on other assignments

Students writingpassing notes

Love amp Logic Page 1

Love allows children to grow through their mistakes Logic allows children to live with the consequences of their choices The Love and Logic Process

1 Shared Control Gain control by giving away the control you donrsquot need

2 Shared Thinking and Decision-Making Provide opportunities for the child to do the greatest amount of thinking and decision-making

3 Equal Shares of Consequences with Empathy An absence of anger causes a child to think and learn from hisher mistakes

4 Maintain the Childrsquos Self Concept Increased self-concept leads to improved behavior and improved achievement

Basic Love and Logic Disciplinary Interventions 1 The Evil Eye

Could also try a smile and a wink

2 Moving in on the Student Gentle hand on shoulderno pinched nerves

o Know your student before making any contact (some prefer not to be touched)

Not meant to embarrass or overpower student If student tries to make a big deal of the contact simply move away and

continue teaching

3 Proximity No eye contact is made with student Relocate yourself during teaching toward the student

4 Eye Contact and ldquoNordquo Head Shake

Let the student know you want the behavior to stop

Love amp Logic Page 2

5 ldquoLetrsquos Talk About This Laterrdquo If none of the previous interventions have been successful or if student

wants to challenge your request to discuss it later you can schedule a time to arguehellip1215 or 315 (Let me know Thanks) Move away from the student

Power struggles are difficult when students are allowed the opportunity to make a choice

6 ldquoCan You Save That Is This the Right Place for That Thanksrdquo

Let the student know you like them but cannot allow them to continue their behavior

Smilemdashthen ask if they can save it for another time or class It is important that you not appear upset with the student

7 Changing Location

Often easier and more effective than changing behavior Approach the student with a smile on your face and say ldquoWould you mind

sitting over there Thank yourdquo If the student says ldquoNo Irsquom not movingrdquo Smile at the student and

whisper ldquoWould you humor merdquo It is important to whisper so the student knows your conversation is as

private as possible If the student remains unwilling to change locations you might add (with

a smile) ldquoDidnrsquot I ask in a nice wayrdquo ldquoAnd yoursquore still not going to do it Really Thatrsquos hard for me to believerdquo

If it appears that you will be unable to avoid a power struggle at this point say ldquoThatrsquos ok I changed my mindrdquo

By asking questions you are not commanding significantly improving the chances of a winwin situation

Do not take time out from teaching the class to focus completely on one studentrsquos behavior

When you smile and say ldquoThank yourdquo at the end of a request and then move right on to what you were doing you send the message of expected cooperation to the student

8 ldquoIrdquo Messages

Part 1 Describe what is happening Part 2 Describe how that makes you feel Part 3 Identify the tangible effect of the other personrsquos behavior

ldquoI get distracted when there are pencils tappingrdquo To have the final word in these situations a self-referencing statement

that is difficult to counter as invalid might need to be used ldquoI just wanted you to know how I felt and I hope you will give it some thought Thank yourdquo

Love amp Logic Page 3

9 Enforceable Statements

Set limits by describing what you will allow or provide ldquoI listen to people who raise their handsrdquo ldquoI give credit for all papers on my desk at 315rdquo ldquoI dismiss people as soon as I see their desks are clearedrdquo

Talk about what you will do and involve only what you have absolute control overmdashyou

10 Providing Choices

When you give choices they must be legitimate and equally acceptable to yourself

11 Removing Student to Time Out

Place in your classroom with a visual barrier for students to go and think it over

ldquoOffice of productive thinkingrdquo or have the kids name it Opportunity for students to get away from their teacher for awhile Student may return when heshe feels able to handle the limits placed

upon the group (3-4 minutes is normally enough time for the student to decide they are ready to return)

Not appropriate to prescribe an amount of time (20 minutes) or to send homework with the student

Parents should be involved when students are frequently removed to time out

12 Evaluating Time Out

To enhance the effectiveness of time out focus the studentsrsquo thinking by asking the following questions (think through answers or write them down)

1 What happened 2 How did you feel 3 What did you do 4 How did it work out 5 What are you going to do next time

13 Use of the Building Administrator

ldquoOne of the first comments I made to the kids was that they never had to worry about being sent to the principal Their only worry was that they might wind up wishing they could go to the principal We were going to solve all problems hererdquo Send students to the office for a short cool-down time long enough for

both the student and teacher to get a different perspective

Love amp Logic Page 4

Principal tells student ldquoYou got in trouble with that teacher Wow Good luck Hope you get everything worked outrdquo

Teacherrsquos goal remain the ultimate authority figure in that studentrsquos life Removing students from the classroom conveys the message that you

cannot handle the student Send the message that you consider teaching students and managing

their behavior an important part of your responsibilities in educating your class

Itrsquos alright to complain about having no support from the principal provided you can describe what support looks like to you This presents the opportunity to find out if support looks the same to the principal

14 Giving an Appointment

Effective for students who use hit-and-run techniques They shout you say ldquoStop thatrdquo they say ldquoIrsquom not doing anythingrdquo

Walk by the student in a quiet voice say ldquoWersquoll have an appointment to discuss thatrdquo Then say ldquoSchool is out at 300 and I could meet you at 315 or 330 Which would be better for yourdquo

We can outthink kids if we donrsquot do it in the heat of battle

15 Creating a New Plan Sit down with the student and have a little conference

ldquoYoursquore welcome to go back out on the playground just as soon as you have a written plan that identifies what you will do instead of hitting the next time you feel like fighting No hurry Take your time

16 Applying Consequences

If you were going to issue a negative content message (ldquoYoursquore out of schoolrdquo) balance it with a positive ego message (ldquoWersquoll miss yourdquo) and always use empathy

ldquoLooks like you got caught fighting again What a bummer Those guys must have really made you mad to fight them like that I bet I would have felt the same way A fight like that will earn you how many days suspensionrdquo

17 Informational Letters

Informational telephone calls and letters have about the same effect so it doesnrsquot matter which is used

ldquoDear Mom yoursquore right it happened again Irsquom going to get a lsquoFrsquo in French Please donrsquot blame my teacher Shersquos worked hard Irsquove just been messing around too much Irsquom going to get my act togetherrdquo Signed ldquoDaniel who loves you dearlyrdquo

+++++HOW TO

IMPROVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

and BUILD A POSITIVE

CLIMATE FOR LEARNING AND

DISCIPLINE

for CLASSROOMMANAGEMENT

TEN TIPSpresents

visit edutopiaorg

WErsquoVE ALL HEARD THIS ABOUT STUDENTS ldquoIf they are engaged they are managedrdquo And this is absolutely the truth But we still need rules routines trust and student ownership to make a classroom run smoothly and effectively This guide will address those practical aspects of managing a classroom with suggestions and resources appropriate for grades K-12

Most of these tips are applicable to students of all ages but the actual techniques will look different for the various grades For instance Build Community (tip 1) might mean playing name games with elementary students but involve setting up a photo booth for middle school students Tip 8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals may sound like itrsquos all about elementary learners but look for suggestions to make the morning meeting an important part of the day for teens and tweens too

During my first year in the classroom a seasoned teacher told me ldquoYou are as much an ethics teachers as you are an English teacherrdquo What she meant was that literature brings along life lessons and themes so itrsquos inevitable that you end up deeply discussing morals what is right and wrong and wise choices versus poor decisions Itrsquos no accident then that the ten tips offered here also give a noticeable nod to social and emotional learning or SEL (httpwwwedutopiaorgsocial-emotional-learning) an approach that teaches children how to handle challenging situations manage their emotions and form positive relationships

And finally we all know there are more than ten tips for great classroom management so be sure to visit Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

mdashRebecca Alber Edutopia blogger former high school teacher and

online education teacher at Stanford University

TIP LIST

1 Build Community

2 Design a Safe Friendly and Well-Managed Classroom Environment

3 Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and Consequences

4 Create a Variety of Communication Channels

5 Always Be Calm Fair and Consistent

6 Know the Students You Teach

7 Address Conflict Quickly and Wisely

8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals

9 Keep It Real

Partner with Parents and Guardians

10

Ten Tips for Classroom ManagementHow to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Related Resources

Read ldquoHow to Develop Positive Classroom Managementrdquo an Edutopia article on the correlation between relationships and classroom management httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management- relationships-strategies-tips

Edutopiarsquos Schools That Work series spotlights Louisville Kentuckyrsquos Jefferson County Public Schools to show how they integrate social and emotional learning into their curriculum Get suggestions for building relationships with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-how-to-build-relationships -worksheetpdf

Are you looking for more examples of effective classroom-management techniques such as hand signals to use with primary or older students Watch this Edutopia video Classroom-Management Tips for Teachers httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-teacher-tips-video

Build CommunityBUILDING CARING RELATIONSHIPS with students is the cornerstone of good classroom management Building these relationshipsmdashteacher-student student-student classroom-communitymdashand creating the time and space to do so in the beginning of the year and throughout the following months can make or break a classroom Simply put when there is care in the air there will be significantly fewer behavioral problems

Greet your students at the door This simple gesture creates that moment when you and the student make eye contact speak directly to each other (ldquogood morningrdquo) and have a connection This may be the only one-on-one you have that day with the student but it has great value When you model a respect-ful way to greet another human being you are implicitly telling each student that this is how we will communicate with each other

Get to know one another Teachers and students begin learning one anotherrsquos names the first day of school and should be able to address one another by name within two weeks Use engaging age-appropriate activities (httpwilderdomcomgamesNameGameshtml) for learning names and for getting acquainted As students learn more and more about one another connections will begin to happen This inevitably leads to more empathy and understanding and ultimately caring relationships with a lot less classroom conflict

Student photos will help you connect names and faces In this article from the NEArsquos website retired middle school teacher Phil Nast recalls some favorite photo tips such as having students create their own passports as a first-day-of-school activity httpwwwneaorgtoolsgetting-to-know-each-otherhtml

With the right app you can even set up a photo booth in a corner of your classroommdashsomething that should appeal to tweens and teens Herersquos an example using the iPad httpwwwapplecomipadbuilt-in-appsphotoboothhtml

Veteran educator Peter Pappas recommends using the first day of school to encourage teens to multitask to get students thinking at the same time theyrsquore getting acquainted He explains on his CopyPaste blog how an engaging activity like solving a mystery can deliver multiple benefits httpwwwpeterpappascom201008first-day-school-engage-problem- solve-how-to-get-students-thinkinghtml

Definitely take the time and energy to continue growing community and relationships in the classroom The payoff is worth the effort

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1

EDUTOPIAORG3 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Check out ldquoHow Can We Improve School Disciplinerdquo from Educational Researcher httpwwwaeranetupload-edFilesPublicationsJournals Educational_Researcher3901 048-058_02EDR10pdf

Get more tips for good classroom design in this Edutopia article ldquoGive Your Space the Right Designrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-space-design- feng-shui

Download this list of effective cooperative-learning activities from the Jefferson County Public Schools httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-collaborative-cooperative-learningpdf

Design a Safe Well-Managed and Friendly Classroom EnvironmentTHE RIGHT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT helps create a positive learning community When students walk into a classroom they need to feel ownership Their writing assignments and projects should prevail on the walls and they should have easy access to supplies and handouts and a place to turn in class assignments

Ask students to be designers of their room They choose where to hang the dioramas on photosynthesis or the book reports and they get to do the hanging Also charts directionsmdashany permanent postersmdashshould be written by student hands The more they see themselves in the environment the more they feel valued (and the fewer number of conflicts we teachers will have with them)

Howrsquos the lighting in your classroom Try making small adjustments such as bringing in a few floor lamps and turning off some of the fluorescent lights This can create a calmer less institutional vibe Learn more about lighting in this Edutopia primer ldquoWhat They See Is What We Get A Primer on Lightrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgwhat-they-see-what-we-get

Moving desks and trying different table configurations can also create a more friendly setting thatrsquos better suited for collaboration Social and emotional learning emphasizes student-centered cooperative learning This means you will cluster desks into groups or move students so they face one another This may make your classroom a bit louder but it helps grow a community of learners a lot more quickly than rows of desks facing the front of the class Take the plunge and just do it

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2

EDUTOPIAORG4 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases

Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf

Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf

The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project

Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)

Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences

The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together

Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence

Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video

The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action

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3

EDUTOPIAORG5 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml

Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf

Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano

Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher

Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better

Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide

them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)

Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)

Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo

Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish

Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html

When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible

Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach

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4

EDUTOPIAORG6 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz

Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos

Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197

Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments

Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)

Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms

Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them

Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules

To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student

another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences

whereas routines come with reminders

Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe

Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see

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5

EDUTOPIAORG7 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education

For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm

Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf

Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges

The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml

Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum

and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and

reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming

academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of

the students she teaches

When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand

How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf

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6

EDUTOPIAORG8 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video

Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video

Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video

What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25

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7

EDUTOPIAORG9 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains

Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational

And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo

When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully

Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc

Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance

Related Resources

Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video

Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management

Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february

Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen

Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock

Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)

Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like

EDUTOPIAORG10 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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8

Related Resources

Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class

Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide

What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias

Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management

Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible

Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on

Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs

Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered

Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals

(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)

Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study

To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo

If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss

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EDUTOPIAORG11 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)

This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment

Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide

Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations

Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians

Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers

Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families

Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call

Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship

When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo

EDUTOPIAORG

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12 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

RESEARCH+++++

ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf

ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach

ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx

BOOKS+++++

Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom

The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book

The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School

Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn

Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care

Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities

WEBSITES+++++

Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg

Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning

National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg

WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg

Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg

Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg

National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml

Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom

Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

Bonus More Classroom Management Resources

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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically

create more problems than they solve

Problems with Immediate Consequences

1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching

2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child

3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset

4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response

5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out

6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up

7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences

8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence

Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how

The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

Love and Logic Solution

The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401

1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom

copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065

Student Discipline Course of Action

Student does not follow a classroom

or school rule

Is it a serious

incident

(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)

Follow established classroom

consequences

(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)

Refer student to administration with discipline referral

No

Yes

Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary

action

Student returns to class

Feedback is provided to the

staff member on action taken

A conference with administratorteacher or

administratorteacherstudent is held

Document the incident

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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM

Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn

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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you

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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit

determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and

administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to

effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know

A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently

about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to

what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen

powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along

Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the

students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising

awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest

of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic

(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)

What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works

Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet

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8313 Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas

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72313 Discipline by Design

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Techniques that Backfire

If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

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middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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Page 23: Maintaining Classroom Disciplines3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/291/tab_6-classroom_managemen… · Discipline — The LEAST Approach There are several good methods of classroom discipline

Situation

ProcedureExpectation

Random questioning of class

Think-Pair-Share

Group work expectations

Food drink candy gum in classroom

How will student assignments be posted

Breaking of rules Signal Consequences Writing referrals How will you keep up with

Students exchanginggrading papers

Students keeping progress reports

Positive incentives for students StudentLeader of the week Other incentivesrewards

Communication with parents Back to school letter Materials students will need for your class Positive contacts Parent contact log

Grade book maintenance Determining report card grades Recording grades (paperelectronic) Extra credit

Displaying student work

Students working on other assignments

Students writingpassing notes

Love amp Logic Page 1

Love allows children to grow through their mistakes Logic allows children to live with the consequences of their choices The Love and Logic Process

1 Shared Control Gain control by giving away the control you donrsquot need

2 Shared Thinking and Decision-Making Provide opportunities for the child to do the greatest amount of thinking and decision-making

3 Equal Shares of Consequences with Empathy An absence of anger causes a child to think and learn from hisher mistakes

4 Maintain the Childrsquos Self Concept Increased self-concept leads to improved behavior and improved achievement

Basic Love and Logic Disciplinary Interventions 1 The Evil Eye

Could also try a smile and a wink

2 Moving in on the Student Gentle hand on shoulderno pinched nerves

o Know your student before making any contact (some prefer not to be touched)

Not meant to embarrass or overpower student If student tries to make a big deal of the contact simply move away and

continue teaching

3 Proximity No eye contact is made with student Relocate yourself during teaching toward the student

4 Eye Contact and ldquoNordquo Head Shake

Let the student know you want the behavior to stop

Love amp Logic Page 2

5 ldquoLetrsquos Talk About This Laterrdquo If none of the previous interventions have been successful or if student

wants to challenge your request to discuss it later you can schedule a time to arguehellip1215 or 315 (Let me know Thanks) Move away from the student

Power struggles are difficult when students are allowed the opportunity to make a choice

6 ldquoCan You Save That Is This the Right Place for That Thanksrdquo

Let the student know you like them but cannot allow them to continue their behavior

Smilemdashthen ask if they can save it for another time or class It is important that you not appear upset with the student

7 Changing Location

Often easier and more effective than changing behavior Approach the student with a smile on your face and say ldquoWould you mind

sitting over there Thank yourdquo If the student says ldquoNo Irsquom not movingrdquo Smile at the student and

whisper ldquoWould you humor merdquo It is important to whisper so the student knows your conversation is as

private as possible If the student remains unwilling to change locations you might add (with

a smile) ldquoDidnrsquot I ask in a nice wayrdquo ldquoAnd yoursquore still not going to do it Really Thatrsquos hard for me to believerdquo

If it appears that you will be unable to avoid a power struggle at this point say ldquoThatrsquos ok I changed my mindrdquo

By asking questions you are not commanding significantly improving the chances of a winwin situation

Do not take time out from teaching the class to focus completely on one studentrsquos behavior

When you smile and say ldquoThank yourdquo at the end of a request and then move right on to what you were doing you send the message of expected cooperation to the student

8 ldquoIrdquo Messages

Part 1 Describe what is happening Part 2 Describe how that makes you feel Part 3 Identify the tangible effect of the other personrsquos behavior

ldquoI get distracted when there are pencils tappingrdquo To have the final word in these situations a self-referencing statement

that is difficult to counter as invalid might need to be used ldquoI just wanted you to know how I felt and I hope you will give it some thought Thank yourdquo

Love amp Logic Page 3

9 Enforceable Statements

Set limits by describing what you will allow or provide ldquoI listen to people who raise their handsrdquo ldquoI give credit for all papers on my desk at 315rdquo ldquoI dismiss people as soon as I see their desks are clearedrdquo

Talk about what you will do and involve only what you have absolute control overmdashyou

10 Providing Choices

When you give choices they must be legitimate and equally acceptable to yourself

11 Removing Student to Time Out

Place in your classroom with a visual barrier for students to go and think it over

ldquoOffice of productive thinkingrdquo or have the kids name it Opportunity for students to get away from their teacher for awhile Student may return when heshe feels able to handle the limits placed

upon the group (3-4 minutes is normally enough time for the student to decide they are ready to return)

Not appropriate to prescribe an amount of time (20 minutes) or to send homework with the student

Parents should be involved when students are frequently removed to time out

12 Evaluating Time Out

To enhance the effectiveness of time out focus the studentsrsquo thinking by asking the following questions (think through answers or write them down)

1 What happened 2 How did you feel 3 What did you do 4 How did it work out 5 What are you going to do next time

13 Use of the Building Administrator

ldquoOne of the first comments I made to the kids was that they never had to worry about being sent to the principal Their only worry was that they might wind up wishing they could go to the principal We were going to solve all problems hererdquo Send students to the office for a short cool-down time long enough for

both the student and teacher to get a different perspective

Love amp Logic Page 4

Principal tells student ldquoYou got in trouble with that teacher Wow Good luck Hope you get everything worked outrdquo

Teacherrsquos goal remain the ultimate authority figure in that studentrsquos life Removing students from the classroom conveys the message that you

cannot handle the student Send the message that you consider teaching students and managing

their behavior an important part of your responsibilities in educating your class

Itrsquos alright to complain about having no support from the principal provided you can describe what support looks like to you This presents the opportunity to find out if support looks the same to the principal

14 Giving an Appointment

Effective for students who use hit-and-run techniques They shout you say ldquoStop thatrdquo they say ldquoIrsquom not doing anythingrdquo

Walk by the student in a quiet voice say ldquoWersquoll have an appointment to discuss thatrdquo Then say ldquoSchool is out at 300 and I could meet you at 315 or 330 Which would be better for yourdquo

We can outthink kids if we donrsquot do it in the heat of battle

15 Creating a New Plan Sit down with the student and have a little conference

ldquoYoursquore welcome to go back out on the playground just as soon as you have a written plan that identifies what you will do instead of hitting the next time you feel like fighting No hurry Take your time

16 Applying Consequences

If you were going to issue a negative content message (ldquoYoursquore out of schoolrdquo) balance it with a positive ego message (ldquoWersquoll miss yourdquo) and always use empathy

ldquoLooks like you got caught fighting again What a bummer Those guys must have really made you mad to fight them like that I bet I would have felt the same way A fight like that will earn you how many days suspensionrdquo

17 Informational Letters

Informational telephone calls and letters have about the same effect so it doesnrsquot matter which is used

ldquoDear Mom yoursquore right it happened again Irsquom going to get a lsquoFrsquo in French Please donrsquot blame my teacher Shersquos worked hard Irsquove just been messing around too much Irsquom going to get my act togetherrdquo Signed ldquoDaniel who loves you dearlyrdquo

+++++HOW TO

IMPROVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

and BUILD A POSITIVE

CLIMATE FOR LEARNING AND

DISCIPLINE

for CLASSROOMMANAGEMENT

TEN TIPSpresents

visit edutopiaorg

WErsquoVE ALL HEARD THIS ABOUT STUDENTS ldquoIf they are engaged they are managedrdquo And this is absolutely the truth But we still need rules routines trust and student ownership to make a classroom run smoothly and effectively This guide will address those practical aspects of managing a classroom with suggestions and resources appropriate for grades K-12

Most of these tips are applicable to students of all ages but the actual techniques will look different for the various grades For instance Build Community (tip 1) might mean playing name games with elementary students but involve setting up a photo booth for middle school students Tip 8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals may sound like itrsquos all about elementary learners but look for suggestions to make the morning meeting an important part of the day for teens and tweens too

During my first year in the classroom a seasoned teacher told me ldquoYou are as much an ethics teachers as you are an English teacherrdquo What she meant was that literature brings along life lessons and themes so itrsquos inevitable that you end up deeply discussing morals what is right and wrong and wise choices versus poor decisions Itrsquos no accident then that the ten tips offered here also give a noticeable nod to social and emotional learning or SEL (httpwwwedutopiaorgsocial-emotional-learning) an approach that teaches children how to handle challenging situations manage their emotions and form positive relationships

And finally we all know there are more than ten tips for great classroom management so be sure to visit Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

mdashRebecca Alber Edutopia blogger former high school teacher and

online education teacher at Stanford University

TIP LIST

1 Build Community

2 Design a Safe Friendly and Well-Managed Classroom Environment

3 Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and Consequences

4 Create a Variety of Communication Channels

5 Always Be Calm Fair and Consistent

6 Know the Students You Teach

7 Address Conflict Quickly and Wisely

8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals

9 Keep It Real

Partner with Parents and Guardians

10

Ten Tips for Classroom ManagementHow to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Related Resources

Read ldquoHow to Develop Positive Classroom Managementrdquo an Edutopia article on the correlation between relationships and classroom management httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management- relationships-strategies-tips

Edutopiarsquos Schools That Work series spotlights Louisville Kentuckyrsquos Jefferson County Public Schools to show how they integrate social and emotional learning into their curriculum Get suggestions for building relationships with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-how-to-build-relationships -worksheetpdf

Are you looking for more examples of effective classroom-management techniques such as hand signals to use with primary or older students Watch this Edutopia video Classroom-Management Tips for Teachers httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-teacher-tips-video

Build CommunityBUILDING CARING RELATIONSHIPS with students is the cornerstone of good classroom management Building these relationshipsmdashteacher-student student-student classroom-communitymdashand creating the time and space to do so in the beginning of the year and throughout the following months can make or break a classroom Simply put when there is care in the air there will be significantly fewer behavioral problems

Greet your students at the door This simple gesture creates that moment when you and the student make eye contact speak directly to each other (ldquogood morningrdquo) and have a connection This may be the only one-on-one you have that day with the student but it has great value When you model a respect-ful way to greet another human being you are implicitly telling each student that this is how we will communicate with each other

Get to know one another Teachers and students begin learning one anotherrsquos names the first day of school and should be able to address one another by name within two weeks Use engaging age-appropriate activities (httpwilderdomcomgamesNameGameshtml) for learning names and for getting acquainted As students learn more and more about one another connections will begin to happen This inevitably leads to more empathy and understanding and ultimately caring relationships with a lot less classroom conflict

Student photos will help you connect names and faces In this article from the NEArsquos website retired middle school teacher Phil Nast recalls some favorite photo tips such as having students create their own passports as a first-day-of-school activity httpwwwneaorgtoolsgetting-to-know-each-otherhtml

With the right app you can even set up a photo booth in a corner of your classroommdashsomething that should appeal to tweens and teens Herersquos an example using the iPad httpwwwapplecomipadbuilt-in-appsphotoboothhtml

Veteran educator Peter Pappas recommends using the first day of school to encourage teens to multitask to get students thinking at the same time theyrsquore getting acquainted He explains on his CopyPaste blog how an engaging activity like solving a mystery can deliver multiple benefits httpwwwpeterpappascom201008first-day-school-engage-problem- solve-how-to-get-students-thinkinghtml

Definitely take the time and energy to continue growing community and relationships in the classroom The payoff is worth the effort

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1

EDUTOPIAORG3 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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Check out ldquoHow Can We Improve School Disciplinerdquo from Educational Researcher httpwwwaeranetupload-edFilesPublicationsJournals Educational_Researcher3901 048-058_02EDR10pdf

Get more tips for good classroom design in this Edutopia article ldquoGive Your Space the Right Designrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-space-design- feng-shui

Download this list of effective cooperative-learning activities from the Jefferson County Public Schools httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-collaborative-cooperative-learningpdf

Design a Safe Well-Managed and Friendly Classroom EnvironmentTHE RIGHT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT helps create a positive learning community When students walk into a classroom they need to feel ownership Their writing assignments and projects should prevail on the walls and they should have easy access to supplies and handouts and a place to turn in class assignments

Ask students to be designers of their room They choose where to hang the dioramas on photosynthesis or the book reports and they get to do the hanging Also charts directionsmdashany permanent postersmdashshould be written by student hands The more they see themselves in the environment the more they feel valued (and the fewer number of conflicts we teachers will have with them)

Howrsquos the lighting in your classroom Try making small adjustments such as bringing in a few floor lamps and turning off some of the fluorescent lights This can create a calmer less institutional vibe Learn more about lighting in this Edutopia primer ldquoWhat They See Is What We Get A Primer on Lightrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgwhat-they-see-what-we-get

Moving desks and trying different table configurations can also create a more friendly setting thatrsquos better suited for collaboration Social and emotional learning emphasizes student-centered cooperative learning This means you will cluster desks into groups or move students so they face one another This may make your classroom a bit louder but it helps grow a community of learners a lot more quickly than rows of desks facing the front of the class Take the plunge and just do it

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2

EDUTOPIAORG4 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases

Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf

Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf

The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project

Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)

Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences

The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together

Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence

Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video

The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action

tip

3

EDUTOPIAORG5 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml

Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf

Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano

Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher

Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better

Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide

them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)

Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)

Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo

Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish

Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html

When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible

Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach

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4

EDUTOPIAORG6 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz

Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos

Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197

Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments

Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)

Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms

Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them

Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules

To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student

another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences

whereas routines come with reminders

Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe

Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see

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5

EDUTOPIAORG7 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education

For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm

Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf

Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges

The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml

Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum

and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and

reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming

academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of

the students she teaches

When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand

How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf

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EDUTOPIAORG8 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video

Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video

Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video

What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25

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7

EDUTOPIAORG9 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains

Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational

And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo

When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully

Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc

Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance

Related Resources

Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video

Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management

Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february

Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen

Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock

Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)

Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like

EDUTOPIAORG10 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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8

Related Resources

Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class

Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide

What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias

Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management

Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible

Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on

Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs

Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered

Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals

(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)

Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study

To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo

If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss

tip

9

EDUTOPIAORG11 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)

This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment

Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide

Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations

Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians

Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers

Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families

Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call

Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship

When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo

EDUTOPIAORG

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10

12 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

RESEARCH+++++

ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf

ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach

ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx

BOOKS+++++

Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom

The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book

The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School

Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn

Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care

Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities

WEBSITES+++++

Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg

Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning

National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg

WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg

Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg

Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg

National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml

Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom

Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

Bonus More Classroom Management Resources

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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically

create more problems than they solve

Problems with Immediate Consequences

1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching

2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child

3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset

4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response

5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out

6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up

7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences

8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence

Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how

The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

Love and Logic Solution

The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401

1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom

copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065

Student Discipline Course of Action

Student does not follow a classroom

or school rule

Is it a serious

incident

(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)

Follow established classroom

consequences

(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)

Refer student to administration with discipline referral

No

Yes

Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary

action

Student returns to class

Feedback is provided to the

staff member on action taken

A conference with administratorteacher or

administratorteacherstudent is held

Document the incident

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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM

Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn

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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you

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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit

determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and

administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to

effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know

A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently

about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to

what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen

powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along

Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the

students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising

awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest

of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic

(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)

What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works

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8313 Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas

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72313 Discipline by Design

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Techniques that Backfire

If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

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middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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Page 24: Maintaining Classroom Disciplines3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/291/tab_6-classroom_managemen… · Discipline — The LEAST Approach There are several good methods of classroom discipline

Love amp Logic Page 1

Love allows children to grow through their mistakes Logic allows children to live with the consequences of their choices The Love and Logic Process

1 Shared Control Gain control by giving away the control you donrsquot need

2 Shared Thinking and Decision-Making Provide opportunities for the child to do the greatest amount of thinking and decision-making

3 Equal Shares of Consequences with Empathy An absence of anger causes a child to think and learn from hisher mistakes

4 Maintain the Childrsquos Self Concept Increased self-concept leads to improved behavior and improved achievement

Basic Love and Logic Disciplinary Interventions 1 The Evil Eye

Could also try a smile and a wink

2 Moving in on the Student Gentle hand on shoulderno pinched nerves

o Know your student before making any contact (some prefer not to be touched)

Not meant to embarrass or overpower student If student tries to make a big deal of the contact simply move away and

continue teaching

3 Proximity No eye contact is made with student Relocate yourself during teaching toward the student

4 Eye Contact and ldquoNordquo Head Shake

Let the student know you want the behavior to stop

Love amp Logic Page 2

5 ldquoLetrsquos Talk About This Laterrdquo If none of the previous interventions have been successful or if student

wants to challenge your request to discuss it later you can schedule a time to arguehellip1215 or 315 (Let me know Thanks) Move away from the student

Power struggles are difficult when students are allowed the opportunity to make a choice

6 ldquoCan You Save That Is This the Right Place for That Thanksrdquo

Let the student know you like them but cannot allow them to continue their behavior

Smilemdashthen ask if they can save it for another time or class It is important that you not appear upset with the student

7 Changing Location

Often easier and more effective than changing behavior Approach the student with a smile on your face and say ldquoWould you mind

sitting over there Thank yourdquo If the student says ldquoNo Irsquom not movingrdquo Smile at the student and

whisper ldquoWould you humor merdquo It is important to whisper so the student knows your conversation is as

private as possible If the student remains unwilling to change locations you might add (with

a smile) ldquoDidnrsquot I ask in a nice wayrdquo ldquoAnd yoursquore still not going to do it Really Thatrsquos hard for me to believerdquo

If it appears that you will be unable to avoid a power struggle at this point say ldquoThatrsquos ok I changed my mindrdquo

By asking questions you are not commanding significantly improving the chances of a winwin situation

Do not take time out from teaching the class to focus completely on one studentrsquos behavior

When you smile and say ldquoThank yourdquo at the end of a request and then move right on to what you were doing you send the message of expected cooperation to the student

8 ldquoIrdquo Messages

Part 1 Describe what is happening Part 2 Describe how that makes you feel Part 3 Identify the tangible effect of the other personrsquos behavior

ldquoI get distracted when there are pencils tappingrdquo To have the final word in these situations a self-referencing statement

that is difficult to counter as invalid might need to be used ldquoI just wanted you to know how I felt and I hope you will give it some thought Thank yourdquo

Love amp Logic Page 3

9 Enforceable Statements

Set limits by describing what you will allow or provide ldquoI listen to people who raise their handsrdquo ldquoI give credit for all papers on my desk at 315rdquo ldquoI dismiss people as soon as I see their desks are clearedrdquo

Talk about what you will do and involve only what you have absolute control overmdashyou

10 Providing Choices

When you give choices they must be legitimate and equally acceptable to yourself

11 Removing Student to Time Out

Place in your classroom with a visual barrier for students to go and think it over

ldquoOffice of productive thinkingrdquo or have the kids name it Opportunity for students to get away from their teacher for awhile Student may return when heshe feels able to handle the limits placed

upon the group (3-4 minutes is normally enough time for the student to decide they are ready to return)

Not appropriate to prescribe an amount of time (20 minutes) or to send homework with the student

Parents should be involved when students are frequently removed to time out

12 Evaluating Time Out

To enhance the effectiveness of time out focus the studentsrsquo thinking by asking the following questions (think through answers or write them down)

1 What happened 2 How did you feel 3 What did you do 4 How did it work out 5 What are you going to do next time

13 Use of the Building Administrator

ldquoOne of the first comments I made to the kids was that they never had to worry about being sent to the principal Their only worry was that they might wind up wishing they could go to the principal We were going to solve all problems hererdquo Send students to the office for a short cool-down time long enough for

both the student and teacher to get a different perspective

Love amp Logic Page 4

Principal tells student ldquoYou got in trouble with that teacher Wow Good luck Hope you get everything worked outrdquo

Teacherrsquos goal remain the ultimate authority figure in that studentrsquos life Removing students from the classroom conveys the message that you

cannot handle the student Send the message that you consider teaching students and managing

their behavior an important part of your responsibilities in educating your class

Itrsquos alright to complain about having no support from the principal provided you can describe what support looks like to you This presents the opportunity to find out if support looks the same to the principal

14 Giving an Appointment

Effective for students who use hit-and-run techniques They shout you say ldquoStop thatrdquo they say ldquoIrsquom not doing anythingrdquo

Walk by the student in a quiet voice say ldquoWersquoll have an appointment to discuss thatrdquo Then say ldquoSchool is out at 300 and I could meet you at 315 or 330 Which would be better for yourdquo

We can outthink kids if we donrsquot do it in the heat of battle

15 Creating a New Plan Sit down with the student and have a little conference

ldquoYoursquore welcome to go back out on the playground just as soon as you have a written plan that identifies what you will do instead of hitting the next time you feel like fighting No hurry Take your time

16 Applying Consequences

If you were going to issue a negative content message (ldquoYoursquore out of schoolrdquo) balance it with a positive ego message (ldquoWersquoll miss yourdquo) and always use empathy

ldquoLooks like you got caught fighting again What a bummer Those guys must have really made you mad to fight them like that I bet I would have felt the same way A fight like that will earn you how many days suspensionrdquo

17 Informational Letters

Informational telephone calls and letters have about the same effect so it doesnrsquot matter which is used

ldquoDear Mom yoursquore right it happened again Irsquom going to get a lsquoFrsquo in French Please donrsquot blame my teacher Shersquos worked hard Irsquove just been messing around too much Irsquom going to get my act togetherrdquo Signed ldquoDaniel who loves you dearlyrdquo

+++++HOW TO

IMPROVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

and BUILD A POSITIVE

CLIMATE FOR LEARNING AND

DISCIPLINE

for CLASSROOMMANAGEMENT

TEN TIPSpresents

visit edutopiaorg

WErsquoVE ALL HEARD THIS ABOUT STUDENTS ldquoIf they are engaged they are managedrdquo And this is absolutely the truth But we still need rules routines trust and student ownership to make a classroom run smoothly and effectively This guide will address those practical aspects of managing a classroom with suggestions and resources appropriate for grades K-12

Most of these tips are applicable to students of all ages but the actual techniques will look different for the various grades For instance Build Community (tip 1) might mean playing name games with elementary students but involve setting up a photo booth for middle school students Tip 8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals may sound like itrsquos all about elementary learners but look for suggestions to make the morning meeting an important part of the day for teens and tweens too

During my first year in the classroom a seasoned teacher told me ldquoYou are as much an ethics teachers as you are an English teacherrdquo What she meant was that literature brings along life lessons and themes so itrsquos inevitable that you end up deeply discussing morals what is right and wrong and wise choices versus poor decisions Itrsquos no accident then that the ten tips offered here also give a noticeable nod to social and emotional learning or SEL (httpwwwedutopiaorgsocial-emotional-learning) an approach that teaches children how to handle challenging situations manage their emotions and form positive relationships

And finally we all know there are more than ten tips for great classroom management so be sure to visit Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

mdashRebecca Alber Edutopia blogger former high school teacher and

online education teacher at Stanford University

TIP LIST

1 Build Community

2 Design a Safe Friendly and Well-Managed Classroom Environment

3 Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and Consequences

4 Create a Variety of Communication Channels

5 Always Be Calm Fair and Consistent

6 Know the Students You Teach

7 Address Conflict Quickly and Wisely

8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals

9 Keep It Real

Partner with Parents and Guardians

10

Ten Tips for Classroom ManagementHow to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Related Resources

Read ldquoHow to Develop Positive Classroom Managementrdquo an Edutopia article on the correlation between relationships and classroom management httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management- relationships-strategies-tips

Edutopiarsquos Schools That Work series spotlights Louisville Kentuckyrsquos Jefferson County Public Schools to show how they integrate social and emotional learning into their curriculum Get suggestions for building relationships with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-how-to-build-relationships -worksheetpdf

Are you looking for more examples of effective classroom-management techniques such as hand signals to use with primary or older students Watch this Edutopia video Classroom-Management Tips for Teachers httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-teacher-tips-video

Build CommunityBUILDING CARING RELATIONSHIPS with students is the cornerstone of good classroom management Building these relationshipsmdashteacher-student student-student classroom-communitymdashand creating the time and space to do so in the beginning of the year and throughout the following months can make or break a classroom Simply put when there is care in the air there will be significantly fewer behavioral problems

Greet your students at the door This simple gesture creates that moment when you and the student make eye contact speak directly to each other (ldquogood morningrdquo) and have a connection This may be the only one-on-one you have that day with the student but it has great value When you model a respect-ful way to greet another human being you are implicitly telling each student that this is how we will communicate with each other

Get to know one another Teachers and students begin learning one anotherrsquos names the first day of school and should be able to address one another by name within two weeks Use engaging age-appropriate activities (httpwilderdomcomgamesNameGameshtml) for learning names and for getting acquainted As students learn more and more about one another connections will begin to happen This inevitably leads to more empathy and understanding and ultimately caring relationships with a lot less classroom conflict

Student photos will help you connect names and faces In this article from the NEArsquos website retired middle school teacher Phil Nast recalls some favorite photo tips such as having students create their own passports as a first-day-of-school activity httpwwwneaorgtoolsgetting-to-know-each-otherhtml

With the right app you can even set up a photo booth in a corner of your classroommdashsomething that should appeal to tweens and teens Herersquos an example using the iPad httpwwwapplecomipadbuilt-in-appsphotoboothhtml

Veteran educator Peter Pappas recommends using the first day of school to encourage teens to multitask to get students thinking at the same time theyrsquore getting acquainted He explains on his CopyPaste blog how an engaging activity like solving a mystery can deliver multiple benefits httpwwwpeterpappascom201008first-day-school-engage-problem- solve-how-to-get-students-thinkinghtml

Definitely take the time and energy to continue growing community and relationships in the classroom The payoff is worth the effort

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1

EDUTOPIAORG3 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Check out ldquoHow Can We Improve School Disciplinerdquo from Educational Researcher httpwwwaeranetupload-edFilesPublicationsJournals Educational_Researcher3901 048-058_02EDR10pdf

Get more tips for good classroom design in this Edutopia article ldquoGive Your Space the Right Designrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-space-design- feng-shui

Download this list of effective cooperative-learning activities from the Jefferson County Public Schools httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-collaborative-cooperative-learningpdf

Design a Safe Well-Managed and Friendly Classroom EnvironmentTHE RIGHT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT helps create a positive learning community When students walk into a classroom they need to feel ownership Their writing assignments and projects should prevail on the walls and they should have easy access to supplies and handouts and a place to turn in class assignments

Ask students to be designers of their room They choose where to hang the dioramas on photosynthesis or the book reports and they get to do the hanging Also charts directionsmdashany permanent postersmdashshould be written by student hands The more they see themselves in the environment the more they feel valued (and the fewer number of conflicts we teachers will have with them)

Howrsquos the lighting in your classroom Try making small adjustments such as bringing in a few floor lamps and turning off some of the fluorescent lights This can create a calmer less institutional vibe Learn more about lighting in this Edutopia primer ldquoWhat They See Is What We Get A Primer on Lightrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgwhat-they-see-what-we-get

Moving desks and trying different table configurations can also create a more friendly setting thatrsquos better suited for collaboration Social and emotional learning emphasizes student-centered cooperative learning This means you will cluster desks into groups or move students so they face one another This may make your classroom a bit louder but it helps grow a community of learners a lot more quickly than rows of desks facing the front of the class Take the plunge and just do it

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2

EDUTOPIAORG4 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases

Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf

Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf

The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project

Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)

Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences

The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together

Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence

Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video

The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action

tip

3

EDUTOPIAORG5 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml

Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf

Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano

Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher

Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better

Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide

them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)

Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)

Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo

Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish

Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html

When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible

Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach

tip

4

EDUTOPIAORG6 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz

Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos

Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197

Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments

Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)

Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms

Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them

Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules

To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student

another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences

whereas routines come with reminders

Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe

Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see

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5

EDUTOPIAORG7 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education

For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm

Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf

Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges

The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml

Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum

and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and

reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming

academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of

the students she teaches

When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand

How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf

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Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video

Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video

Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video

What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25

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7

EDUTOPIAORG9 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains

Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational

And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo

When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully

Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc

Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance

Related Resources

Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video

Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management

Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february

Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen

Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock

Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)

Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like

EDUTOPIAORG10 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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8

Related Resources

Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class

Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide

What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias

Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management

Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible

Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on

Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs

Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered

Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals

(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)

Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study

To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo

If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss

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9

EDUTOPIAORG11 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)

This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment

Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide

Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations

Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians

Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers

Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families

Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call

Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship

When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo

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RESEARCH+++++

ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf

ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach

ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx

BOOKS+++++

Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom

The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book

The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School

Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn

Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care

Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities

WEBSITES+++++

Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg

Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning

National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg

WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg

Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg

Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg

National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml

Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom

Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

Bonus More Classroom Management Resources

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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically

create more problems than they solve

Problems with Immediate Consequences

1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching

2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child

3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset

4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response

5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out

6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up

7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences

8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence

Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how

The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

Love and Logic Solution

The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401

1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom

copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065

Student Discipline Course of Action

Student does not follow a classroom

or school rule

Is it a serious

incident

(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)

Follow established classroom

consequences

(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)

Refer student to administration with discipline referral

No

Yes

Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary

action

Student returns to class

Feedback is provided to the

staff member on action taken

A conference with administratorteacher or

administratorteacherstudent is held

Document the incident

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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM

Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn

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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you

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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit

determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and

administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to

effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know

A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently

about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to

what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen

powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along

Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the

students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising

awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest

of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic

(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)

What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works

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8313 Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas

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Do your students have SWAG

(Success willpower attitude and

goals)

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One and Only Rule

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Create a conspiracy of kindness--

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Nice rules for board games

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classroom rules - love this poster

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GROUPS Acronym

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BE Might do with goal setting for

next year

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adore these classroom rules

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1 minute dismissal checklist

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before bedtime check list for home

Robin ZarubaAnd set your classroom computer

(task scheduler) to play a little tune

to alert them they have one minute

Keeps kids from packing up early

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Overview

Teacher Resources

11 Discipline Techniques

Techniques that Backfire

Stages of Discipline

Better Discipline

Proactive Discipline

HLS Schools

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Latest Update

FREE Trial Softw are

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Techniques that Backfire

If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

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middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

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Backf ire

Stages of Discipline

Better Discipline

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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Page 25: Maintaining Classroom Disciplines3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/291/tab_6-classroom_managemen… · Discipline — The LEAST Approach There are several good methods of classroom discipline

Love amp Logic Page 2

5 ldquoLetrsquos Talk About This Laterrdquo If none of the previous interventions have been successful or if student

wants to challenge your request to discuss it later you can schedule a time to arguehellip1215 or 315 (Let me know Thanks) Move away from the student

Power struggles are difficult when students are allowed the opportunity to make a choice

6 ldquoCan You Save That Is This the Right Place for That Thanksrdquo

Let the student know you like them but cannot allow them to continue their behavior

Smilemdashthen ask if they can save it for another time or class It is important that you not appear upset with the student

7 Changing Location

Often easier and more effective than changing behavior Approach the student with a smile on your face and say ldquoWould you mind

sitting over there Thank yourdquo If the student says ldquoNo Irsquom not movingrdquo Smile at the student and

whisper ldquoWould you humor merdquo It is important to whisper so the student knows your conversation is as

private as possible If the student remains unwilling to change locations you might add (with

a smile) ldquoDidnrsquot I ask in a nice wayrdquo ldquoAnd yoursquore still not going to do it Really Thatrsquos hard for me to believerdquo

If it appears that you will be unable to avoid a power struggle at this point say ldquoThatrsquos ok I changed my mindrdquo

By asking questions you are not commanding significantly improving the chances of a winwin situation

Do not take time out from teaching the class to focus completely on one studentrsquos behavior

When you smile and say ldquoThank yourdquo at the end of a request and then move right on to what you were doing you send the message of expected cooperation to the student

8 ldquoIrdquo Messages

Part 1 Describe what is happening Part 2 Describe how that makes you feel Part 3 Identify the tangible effect of the other personrsquos behavior

ldquoI get distracted when there are pencils tappingrdquo To have the final word in these situations a self-referencing statement

that is difficult to counter as invalid might need to be used ldquoI just wanted you to know how I felt and I hope you will give it some thought Thank yourdquo

Love amp Logic Page 3

9 Enforceable Statements

Set limits by describing what you will allow or provide ldquoI listen to people who raise their handsrdquo ldquoI give credit for all papers on my desk at 315rdquo ldquoI dismiss people as soon as I see their desks are clearedrdquo

Talk about what you will do and involve only what you have absolute control overmdashyou

10 Providing Choices

When you give choices they must be legitimate and equally acceptable to yourself

11 Removing Student to Time Out

Place in your classroom with a visual barrier for students to go and think it over

ldquoOffice of productive thinkingrdquo or have the kids name it Opportunity for students to get away from their teacher for awhile Student may return when heshe feels able to handle the limits placed

upon the group (3-4 minutes is normally enough time for the student to decide they are ready to return)

Not appropriate to prescribe an amount of time (20 minutes) or to send homework with the student

Parents should be involved when students are frequently removed to time out

12 Evaluating Time Out

To enhance the effectiveness of time out focus the studentsrsquo thinking by asking the following questions (think through answers or write them down)

1 What happened 2 How did you feel 3 What did you do 4 How did it work out 5 What are you going to do next time

13 Use of the Building Administrator

ldquoOne of the first comments I made to the kids was that they never had to worry about being sent to the principal Their only worry was that they might wind up wishing they could go to the principal We were going to solve all problems hererdquo Send students to the office for a short cool-down time long enough for

both the student and teacher to get a different perspective

Love amp Logic Page 4

Principal tells student ldquoYou got in trouble with that teacher Wow Good luck Hope you get everything worked outrdquo

Teacherrsquos goal remain the ultimate authority figure in that studentrsquos life Removing students from the classroom conveys the message that you

cannot handle the student Send the message that you consider teaching students and managing

their behavior an important part of your responsibilities in educating your class

Itrsquos alright to complain about having no support from the principal provided you can describe what support looks like to you This presents the opportunity to find out if support looks the same to the principal

14 Giving an Appointment

Effective for students who use hit-and-run techniques They shout you say ldquoStop thatrdquo they say ldquoIrsquom not doing anythingrdquo

Walk by the student in a quiet voice say ldquoWersquoll have an appointment to discuss thatrdquo Then say ldquoSchool is out at 300 and I could meet you at 315 or 330 Which would be better for yourdquo

We can outthink kids if we donrsquot do it in the heat of battle

15 Creating a New Plan Sit down with the student and have a little conference

ldquoYoursquore welcome to go back out on the playground just as soon as you have a written plan that identifies what you will do instead of hitting the next time you feel like fighting No hurry Take your time

16 Applying Consequences

If you were going to issue a negative content message (ldquoYoursquore out of schoolrdquo) balance it with a positive ego message (ldquoWersquoll miss yourdquo) and always use empathy

ldquoLooks like you got caught fighting again What a bummer Those guys must have really made you mad to fight them like that I bet I would have felt the same way A fight like that will earn you how many days suspensionrdquo

17 Informational Letters

Informational telephone calls and letters have about the same effect so it doesnrsquot matter which is used

ldquoDear Mom yoursquore right it happened again Irsquom going to get a lsquoFrsquo in French Please donrsquot blame my teacher Shersquos worked hard Irsquove just been messing around too much Irsquom going to get my act togetherrdquo Signed ldquoDaniel who loves you dearlyrdquo

+++++HOW TO

IMPROVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

and BUILD A POSITIVE

CLIMATE FOR LEARNING AND

DISCIPLINE

for CLASSROOMMANAGEMENT

TEN TIPSpresents

visit edutopiaorg

WErsquoVE ALL HEARD THIS ABOUT STUDENTS ldquoIf they are engaged they are managedrdquo And this is absolutely the truth But we still need rules routines trust and student ownership to make a classroom run smoothly and effectively This guide will address those practical aspects of managing a classroom with suggestions and resources appropriate for grades K-12

Most of these tips are applicable to students of all ages but the actual techniques will look different for the various grades For instance Build Community (tip 1) might mean playing name games with elementary students but involve setting up a photo booth for middle school students Tip 8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals may sound like itrsquos all about elementary learners but look for suggestions to make the morning meeting an important part of the day for teens and tweens too

During my first year in the classroom a seasoned teacher told me ldquoYou are as much an ethics teachers as you are an English teacherrdquo What she meant was that literature brings along life lessons and themes so itrsquos inevitable that you end up deeply discussing morals what is right and wrong and wise choices versus poor decisions Itrsquos no accident then that the ten tips offered here also give a noticeable nod to social and emotional learning or SEL (httpwwwedutopiaorgsocial-emotional-learning) an approach that teaches children how to handle challenging situations manage their emotions and form positive relationships

And finally we all know there are more than ten tips for great classroom management so be sure to visit Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

mdashRebecca Alber Edutopia blogger former high school teacher and

online education teacher at Stanford University

TIP LIST

1 Build Community

2 Design a Safe Friendly and Well-Managed Classroom Environment

3 Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and Consequences

4 Create a Variety of Communication Channels

5 Always Be Calm Fair and Consistent

6 Know the Students You Teach

7 Address Conflict Quickly and Wisely

8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals

9 Keep It Real

Partner with Parents and Guardians

10

Ten Tips for Classroom ManagementHow to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Related Resources

Read ldquoHow to Develop Positive Classroom Managementrdquo an Edutopia article on the correlation between relationships and classroom management httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management- relationships-strategies-tips

Edutopiarsquos Schools That Work series spotlights Louisville Kentuckyrsquos Jefferson County Public Schools to show how they integrate social and emotional learning into their curriculum Get suggestions for building relationships with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-how-to-build-relationships -worksheetpdf

Are you looking for more examples of effective classroom-management techniques such as hand signals to use with primary or older students Watch this Edutopia video Classroom-Management Tips for Teachers httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-teacher-tips-video

Build CommunityBUILDING CARING RELATIONSHIPS with students is the cornerstone of good classroom management Building these relationshipsmdashteacher-student student-student classroom-communitymdashand creating the time and space to do so in the beginning of the year and throughout the following months can make or break a classroom Simply put when there is care in the air there will be significantly fewer behavioral problems

Greet your students at the door This simple gesture creates that moment when you and the student make eye contact speak directly to each other (ldquogood morningrdquo) and have a connection This may be the only one-on-one you have that day with the student but it has great value When you model a respect-ful way to greet another human being you are implicitly telling each student that this is how we will communicate with each other

Get to know one another Teachers and students begin learning one anotherrsquos names the first day of school and should be able to address one another by name within two weeks Use engaging age-appropriate activities (httpwilderdomcomgamesNameGameshtml) for learning names and for getting acquainted As students learn more and more about one another connections will begin to happen This inevitably leads to more empathy and understanding and ultimately caring relationships with a lot less classroom conflict

Student photos will help you connect names and faces In this article from the NEArsquos website retired middle school teacher Phil Nast recalls some favorite photo tips such as having students create their own passports as a first-day-of-school activity httpwwwneaorgtoolsgetting-to-know-each-otherhtml

With the right app you can even set up a photo booth in a corner of your classroommdashsomething that should appeal to tweens and teens Herersquos an example using the iPad httpwwwapplecomipadbuilt-in-appsphotoboothhtml

Veteran educator Peter Pappas recommends using the first day of school to encourage teens to multitask to get students thinking at the same time theyrsquore getting acquainted He explains on his CopyPaste blog how an engaging activity like solving a mystery can deliver multiple benefits httpwwwpeterpappascom201008first-day-school-engage-problem- solve-how-to-get-students-thinkinghtml

Definitely take the time and energy to continue growing community and relationships in the classroom The payoff is worth the effort

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1

EDUTOPIAORG3 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Check out ldquoHow Can We Improve School Disciplinerdquo from Educational Researcher httpwwwaeranetupload-edFilesPublicationsJournals Educational_Researcher3901 048-058_02EDR10pdf

Get more tips for good classroom design in this Edutopia article ldquoGive Your Space the Right Designrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-space-design- feng-shui

Download this list of effective cooperative-learning activities from the Jefferson County Public Schools httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-collaborative-cooperative-learningpdf

Design a Safe Well-Managed and Friendly Classroom EnvironmentTHE RIGHT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT helps create a positive learning community When students walk into a classroom they need to feel ownership Their writing assignments and projects should prevail on the walls and they should have easy access to supplies and handouts and a place to turn in class assignments

Ask students to be designers of their room They choose where to hang the dioramas on photosynthesis or the book reports and they get to do the hanging Also charts directionsmdashany permanent postersmdashshould be written by student hands The more they see themselves in the environment the more they feel valued (and the fewer number of conflicts we teachers will have with them)

Howrsquos the lighting in your classroom Try making small adjustments such as bringing in a few floor lamps and turning off some of the fluorescent lights This can create a calmer less institutional vibe Learn more about lighting in this Edutopia primer ldquoWhat They See Is What We Get A Primer on Lightrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgwhat-they-see-what-we-get

Moving desks and trying different table configurations can also create a more friendly setting thatrsquos better suited for collaboration Social and emotional learning emphasizes student-centered cooperative learning This means you will cluster desks into groups or move students so they face one another This may make your classroom a bit louder but it helps grow a community of learners a lot more quickly than rows of desks facing the front of the class Take the plunge and just do it

tip

2

EDUTOPIAORG4 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases

Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf

Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf

The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project

Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)

Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences

The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together

Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence

Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video

The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action

tip

3

EDUTOPIAORG5 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml

Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf

Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano

Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher

Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better

Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide

them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)

Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)

Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo

Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish

Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html

When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible

Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach

tip

4

EDUTOPIAORG6 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz

Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos

Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197

Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments

Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)

Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms

Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them

Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules

To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student

another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences

whereas routines come with reminders

Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe

Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see

tip

5

EDUTOPIAORG7 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education

For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm

Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf

Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges

The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml

Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum

and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and

reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming

academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of

the students she teaches

When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand

How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf

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Related Resources

Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video

Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video

Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video

What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25

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7

EDUTOPIAORG9 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains

Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational

And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo

When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully

Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc

Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance

Related Resources

Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video

Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management

Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february

Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen

Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock

Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)

Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like

EDUTOPIAORG10 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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8

Related Resources

Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class

Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide

What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias

Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management

Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible

Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on

Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs

Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered

Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals

(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)

Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study

To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo

If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss

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Related Resources

To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)

This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment

Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide

Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations

Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians

Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers

Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families

Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call

Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship

When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo

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RESEARCH+++++

ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf

ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach

ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx

BOOKS+++++

Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom

The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book

The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School

Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn

Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care

Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities

WEBSITES+++++

Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg

Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning

National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg

WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg

Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg

Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg

National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml

Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom

Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

Bonus More Classroom Management Resources

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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically

create more problems than they solve

Problems with Immediate Consequences

1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching

2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child

3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset

4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response

5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out

6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up

7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences

8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence

Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how

The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

Love and Logic Solution

The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401

1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom

copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065

Student Discipline Course of Action

Student does not follow a classroom

or school rule

Is it a serious

incident

(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)

Follow established classroom

consequences

(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)

Refer student to administration with discipline referral

No

Yes

Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary

action

Student returns to class

Feedback is provided to the

staff member on action taken

A conference with administratorteacher or

administratorteacherstudent is held

Document the incident

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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM

Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn

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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you

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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit

determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and

administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to

effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know

A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently

about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to

what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen

powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along

Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the

students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising

awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest

of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic

(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)

What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works

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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas

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Do your students have SWAG

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Create a conspiracy of kindness--

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Overview

Teacher Resources

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Techniques that Backfire

Stages of Discipline

Better Discipline

Proactive Discipline

HLS Schools

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FREE Trial Softw are

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Techniques that Backfire

If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

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middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

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Stages of Discipline

Better Discipline

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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Page 26: Maintaining Classroom Disciplines3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/291/tab_6-classroom_managemen… · Discipline — The LEAST Approach There are several good methods of classroom discipline

Love amp Logic Page 3

9 Enforceable Statements

Set limits by describing what you will allow or provide ldquoI listen to people who raise their handsrdquo ldquoI give credit for all papers on my desk at 315rdquo ldquoI dismiss people as soon as I see their desks are clearedrdquo

Talk about what you will do and involve only what you have absolute control overmdashyou

10 Providing Choices

When you give choices they must be legitimate and equally acceptable to yourself

11 Removing Student to Time Out

Place in your classroom with a visual barrier for students to go and think it over

ldquoOffice of productive thinkingrdquo or have the kids name it Opportunity for students to get away from their teacher for awhile Student may return when heshe feels able to handle the limits placed

upon the group (3-4 minutes is normally enough time for the student to decide they are ready to return)

Not appropriate to prescribe an amount of time (20 minutes) or to send homework with the student

Parents should be involved when students are frequently removed to time out

12 Evaluating Time Out

To enhance the effectiveness of time out focus the studentsrsquo thinking by asking the following questions (think through answers or write them down)

1 What happened 2 How did you feel 3 What did you do 4 How did it work out 5 What are you going to do next time

13 Use of the Building Administrator

ldquoOne of the first comments I made to the kids was that they never had to worry about being sent to the principal Their only worry was that they might wind up wishing they could go to the principal We were going to solve all problems hererdquo Send students to the office for a short cool-down time long enough for

both the student and teacher to get a different perspective

Love amp Logic Page 4

Principal tells student ldquoYou got in trouble with that teacher Wow Good luck Hope you get everything worked outrdquo

Teacherrsquos goal remain the ultimate authority figure in that studentrsquos life Removing students from the classroom conveys the message that you

cannot handle the student Send the message that you consider teaching students and managing

their behavior an important part of your responsibilities in educating your class

Itrsquos alright to complain about having no support from the principal provided you can describe what support looks like to you This presents the opportunity to find out if support looks the same to the principal

14 Giving an Appointment

Effective for students who use hit-and-run techniques They shout you say ldquoStop thatrdquo they say ldquoIrsquom not doing anythingrdquo

Walk by the student in a quiet voice say ldquoWersquoll have an appointment to discuss thatrdquo Then say ldquoSchool is out at 300 and I could meet you at 315 or 330 Which would be better for yourdquo

We can outthink kids if we donrsquot do it in the heat of battle

15 Creating a New Plan Sit down with the student and have a little conference

ldquoYoursquore welcome to go back out on the playground just as soon as you have a written plan that identifies what you will do instead of hitting the next time you feel like fighting No hurry Take your time

16 Applying Consequences

If you were going to issue a negative content message (ldquoYoursquore out of schoolrdquo) balance it with a positive ego message (ldquoWersquoll miss yourdquo) and always use empathy

ldquoLooks like you got caught fighting again What a bummer Those guys must have really made you mad to fight them like that I bet I would have felt the same way A fight like that will earn you how many days suspensionrdquo

17 Informational Letters

Informational telephone calls and letters have about the same effect so it doesnrsquot matter which is used

ldquoDear Mom yoursquore right it happened again Irsquom going to get a lsquoFrsquo in French Please donrsquot blame my teacher Shersquos worked hard Irsquove just been messing around too much Irsquom going to get my act togetherrdquo Signed ldquoDaniel who loves you dearlyrdquo

+++++HOW TO

IMPROVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

and BUILD A POSITIVE

CLIMATE FOR LEARNING AND

DISCIPLINE

for CLASSROOMMANAGEMENT

TEN TIPSpresents

visit edutopiaorg

WErsquoVE ALL HEARD THIS ABOUT STUDENTS ldquoIf they are engaged they are managedrdquo And this is absolutely the truth But we still need rules routines trust and student ownership to make a classroom run smoothly and effectively This guide will address those practical aspects of managing a classroom with suggestions and resources appropriate for grades K-12

Most of these tips are applicable to students of all ages but the actual techniques will look different for the various grades For instance Build Community (tip 1) might mean playing name games with elementary students but involve setting up a photo booth for middle school students Tip 8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals may sound like itrsquos all about elementary learners but look for suggestions to make the morning meeting an important part of the day for teens and tweens too

During my first year in the classroom a seasoned teacher told me ldquoYou are as much an ethics teachers as you are an English teacherrdquo What she meant was that literature brings along life lessons and themes so itrsquos inevitable that you end up deeply discussing morals what is right and wrong and wise choices versus poor decisions Itrsquos no accident then that the ten tips offered here also give a noticeable nod to social and emotional learning or SEL (httpwwwedutopiaorgsocial-emotional-learning) an approach that teaches children how to handle challenging situations manage their emotions and form positive relationships

And finally we all know there are more than ten tips for great classroom management so be sure to visit Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

mdashRebecca Alber Edutopia blogger former high school teacher and

online education teacher at Stanford University

TIP LIST

1 Build Community

2 Design a Safe Friendly and Well-Managed Classroom Environment

3 Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and Consequences

4 Create a Variety of Communication Channels

5 Always Be Calm Fair and Consistent

6 Know the Students You Teach

7 Address Conflict Quickly and Wisely

8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals

9 Keep It Real

Partner with Parents and Guardians

10

Ten Tips for Classroom ManagementHow to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Related Resources

Read ldquoHow to Develop Positive Classroom Managementrdquo an Edutopia article on the correlation between relationships and classroom management httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management- relationships-strategies-tips

Edutopiarsquos Schools That Work series spotlights Louisville Kentuckyrsquos Jefferson County Public Schools to show how they integrate social and emotional learning into their curriculum Get suggestions for building relationships with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-how-to-build-relationships -worksheetpdf

Are you looking for more examples of effective classroom-management techniques such as hand signals to use with primary or older students Watch this Edutopia video Classroom-Management Tips for Teachers httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-teacher-tips-video

Build CommunityBUILDING CARING RELATIONSHIPS with students is the cornerstone of good classroom management Building these relationshipsmdashteacher-student student-student classroom-communitymdashand creating the time and space to do so in the beginning of the year and throughout the following months can make or break a classroom Simply put when there is care in the air there will be significantly fewer behavioral problems

Greet your students at the door This simple gesture creates that moment when you and the student make eye contact speak directly to each other (ldquogood morningrdquo) and have a connection This may be the only one-on-one you have that day with the student but it has great value When you model a respect-ful way to greet another human being you are implicitly telling each student that this is how we will communicate with each other

Get to know one another Teachers and students begin learning one anotherrsquos names the first day of school and should be able to address one another by name within two weeks Use engaging age-appropriate activities (httpwilderdomcomgamesNameGameshtml) for learning names and for getting acquainted As students learn more and more about one another connections will begin to happen This inevitably leads to more empathy and understanding and ultimately caring relationships with a lot less classroom conflict

Student photos will help you connect names and faces In this article from the NEArsquos website retired middle school teacher Phil Nast recalls some favorite photo tips such as having students create their own passports as a first-day-of-school activity httpwwwneaorgtoolsgetting-to-know-each-otherhtml

With the right app you can even set up a photo booth in a corner of your classroommdashsomething that should appeal to tweens and teens Herersquos an example using the iPad httpwwwapplecomipadbuilt-in-appsphotoboothhtml

Veteran educator Peter Pappas recommends using the first day of school to encourage teens to multitask to get students thinking at the same time theyrsquore getting acquainted He explains on his CopyPaste blog how an engaging activity like solving a mystery can deliver multiple benefits httpwwwpeterpappascom201008first-day-school-engage-problem- solve-how-to-get-students-thinkinghtml

Definitely take the time and energy to continue growing community and relationships in the classroom The payoff is worth the effort

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1

EDUTOPIAORG3 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Check out ldquoHow Can We Improve School Disciplinerdquo from Educational Researcher httpwwwaeranetupload-edFilesPublicationsJournals Educational_Researcher3901 048-058_02EDR10pdf

Get more tips for good classroom design in this Edutopia article ldquoGive Your Space the Right Designrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-space-design- feng-shui

Download this list of effective cooperative-learning activities from the Jefferson County Public Schools httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-collaborative-cooperative-learningpdf

Design a Safe Well-Managed and Friendly Classroom EnvironmentTHE RIGHT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT helps create a positive learning community When students walk into a classroom they need to feel ownership Their writing assignments and projects should prevail on the walls and they should have easy access to supplies and handouts and a place to turn in class assignments

Ask students to be designers of their room They choose where to hang the dioramas on photosynthesis or the book reports and they get to do the hanging Also charts directionsmdashany permanent postersmdashshould be written by student hands The more they see themselves in the environment the more they feel valued (and the fewer number of conflicts we teachers will have with them)

Howrsquos the lighting in your classroom Try making small adjustments such as bringing in a few floor lamps and turning off some of the fluorescent lights This can create a calmer less institutional vibe Learn more about lighting in this Edutopia primer ldquoWhat They See Is What We Get A Primer on Lightrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgwhat-they-see-what-we-get

Moving desks and trying different table configurations can also create a more friendly setting thatrsquos better suited for collaboration Social and emotional learning emphasizes student-centered cooperative learning This means you will cluster desks into groups or move students so they face one another This may make your classroom a bit louder but it helps grow a community of learners a lot more quickly than rows of desks facing the front of the class Take the plunge and just do it

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2

EDUTOPIAORG4 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases

Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf

Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf

The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project

Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)

Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences

The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together

Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence

Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video

The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action

tip

3

EDUTOPIAORG5 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml

Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf

Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano

Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher

Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better

Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide

them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)

Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)

Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo

Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish

Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html

When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible

Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach

tip

4

EDUTOPIAORG6 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz

Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos

Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197

Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments

Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)

Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms

Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them

Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules

To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student

another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences

whereas routines come with reminders

Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe

Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see

tip

5

EDUTOPIAORG7 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education

For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm

Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf

Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges

The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml

Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum

and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and

reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming

academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of

the students she teaches

When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand

How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf

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6

EDUTOPIAORG8 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video

Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video

Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video

What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25

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7

EDUTOPIAORG9 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains

Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational

And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo

When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully

Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc

Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance

Related Resources

Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video

Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management

Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february

Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen

Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock

Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)

Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like

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8

Related Resources

Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class

Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide

What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias

Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management

Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible

Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on

Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs

Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered

Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals

(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)

Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study

To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo

If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss

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Related Resources

To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)

This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment

Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide

Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations

Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians

Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers

Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families

Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call

Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship

When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo

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RESEARCH+++++

ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf

ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach

ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx

BOOKS+++++

Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom

The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book

The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School

Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn

Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care

Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities

WEBSITES+++++

Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg

Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning

National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg

WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg

Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg

Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg

National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml

Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom

Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

Bonus More Classroom Management Resources

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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically

create more problems than they solve

Problems with Immediate Consequences

1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching

2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child

3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset

4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response

5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out

6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up

7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences

8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence

Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how

The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

Love and Logic Solution

The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401

1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom

copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065

Student Discipline Course of Action

Student does not follow a classroom

or school rule

Is it a serious

incident

(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)

Follow established classroom

consequences

(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)

Refer student to administration with discipline referral

No

Yes

Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary

action

Student returns to class

Feedback is provided to the

staff member on action taken

A conference with administratorteacher or

administratorteacherstudent is held

Document the incident

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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM

Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn

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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you

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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit

determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and

administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to

effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know

A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently

about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to

what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen

powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along

Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the

students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising

awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest

of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic

(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)

What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works

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8313 Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas

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Do your students have SWAG

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Create a conspiracy of kindness--

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BE Might do with goal setting for

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Keeps kids from packing up early

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Stages of Discipline

Better Discipline

Proactive Discipline

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FREE Trial Softw are

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If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

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middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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Page 27: Maintaining Classroom Disciplines3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/291/tab_6-classroom_managemen… · Discipline — The LEAST Approach There are several good methods of classroom discipline

Love amp Logic Page 4

Principal tells student ldquoYou got in trouble with that teacher Wow Good luck Hope you get everything worked outrdquo

Teacherrsquos goal remain the ultimate authority figure in that studentrsquos life Removing students from the classroom conveys the message that you

cannot handle the student Send the message that you consider teaching students and managing

their behavior an important part of your responsibilities in educating your class

Itrsquos alright to complain about having no support from the principal provided you can describe what support looks like to you This presents the opportunity to find out if support looks the same to the principal

14 Giving an Appointment

Effective for students who use hit-and-run techniques They shout you say ldquoStop thatrdquo they say ldquoIrsquom not doing anythingrdquo

Walk by the student in a quiet voice say ldquoWersquoll have an appointment to discuss thatrdquo Then say ldquoSchool is out at 300 and I could meet you at 315 or 330 Which would be better for yourdquo

We can outthink kids if we donrsquot do it in the heat of battle

15 Creating a New Plan Sit down with the student and have a little conference

ldquoYoursquore welcome to go back out on the playground just as soon as you have a written plan that identifies what you will do instead of hitting the next time you feel like fighting No hurry Take your time

16 Applying Consequences

If you were going to issue a negative content message (ldquoYoursquore out of schoolrdquo) balance it with a positive ego message (ldquoWersquoll miss yourdquo) and always use empathy

ldquoLooks like you got caught fighting again What a bummer Those guys must have really made you mad to fight them like that I bet I would have felt the same way A fight like that will earn you how many days suspensionrdquo

17 Informational Letters

Informational telephone calls and letters have about the same effect so it doesnrsquot matter which is used

ldquoDear Mom yoursquore right it happened again Irsquom going to get a lsquoFrsquo in French Please donrsquot blame my teacher Shersquos worked hard Irsquove just been messing around too much Irsquom going to get my act togetherrdquo Signed ldquoDaniel who loves you dearlyrdquo

+++++HOW TO

IMPROVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

and BUILD A POSITIVE

CLIMATE FOR LEARNING AND

DISCIPLINE

for CLASSROOMMANAGEMENT

TEN TIPSpresents

visit edutopiaorg

WErsquoVE ALL HEARD THIS ABOUT STUDENTS ldquoIf they are engaged they are managedrdquo And this is absolutely the truth But we still need rules routines trust and student ownership to make a classroom run smoothly and effectively This guide will address those practical aspects of managing a classroom with suggestions and resources appropriate for grades K-12

Most of these tips are applicable to students of all ages but the actual techniques will look different for the various grades For instance Build Community (tip 1) might mean playing name games with elementary students but involve setting up a photo booth for middle school students Tip 8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals may sound like itrsquos all about elementary learners but look for suggestions to make the morning meeting an important part of the day for teens and tweens too

During my first year in the classroom a seasoned teacher told me ldquoYou are as much an ethics teachers as you are an English teacherrdquo What she meant was that literature brings along life lessons and themes so itrsquos inevitable that you end up deeply discussing morals what is right and wrong and wise choices versus poor decisions Itrsquos no accident then that the ten tips offered here also give a noticeable nod to social and emotional learning or SEL (httpwwwedutopiaorgsocial-emotional-learning) an approach that teaches children how to handle challenging situations manage their emotions and form positive relationships

And finally we all know there are more than ten tips for great classroom management so be sure to visit Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

mdashRebecca Alber Edutopia blogger former high school teacher and

online education teacher at Stanford University

TIP LIST

1 Build Community

2 Design a Safe Friendly and Well-Managed Classroom Environment

3 Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and Consequences

4 Create a Variety of Communication Channels

5 Always Be Calm Fair and Consistent

6 Know the Students You Teach

7 Address Conflict Quickly and Wisely

8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals

9 Keep It Real

Partner with Parents and Guardians

10

Ten Tips for Classroom ManagementHow to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Related Resources

Read ldquoHow to Develop Positive Classroom Managementrdquo an Edutopia article on the correlation between relationships and classroom management httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management- relationships-strategies-tips

Edutopiarsquos Schools That Work series spotlights Louisville Kentuckyrsquos Jefferson County Public Schools to show how they integrate social and emotional learning into their curriculum Get suggestions for building relationships with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-how-to-build-relationships -worksheetpdf

Are you looking for more examples of effective classroom-management techniques such as hand signals to use with primary or older students Watch this Edutopia video Classroom-Management Tips for Teachers httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-teacher-tips-video

Build CommunityBUILDING CARING RELATIONSHIPS with students is the cornerstone of good classroom management Building these relationshipsmdashteacher-student student-student classroom-communitymdashand creating the time and space to do so in the beginning of the year and throughout the following months can make or break a classroom Simply put when there is care in the air there will be significantly fewer behavioral problems

Greet your students at the door This simple gesture creates that moment when you and the student make eye contact speak directly to each other (ldquogood morningrdquo) and have a connection This may be the only one-on-one you have that day with the student but it has great value When you model a respect-ful way to greet another human being you are implicitly telling each student that this is how we will communicate with each other

Get to know one another Teachers and students begin learning one anotherrsquos names the first day of school and should be able to address one another by name within two weeks Use engaging age-appropriate activities (httpwilderdomcomgamesNameGameshtml) for learning names and for getting acquainted As students learn more and more about one another connections will begin to happen This inevitably leads to more empathy and understanding and ultimately caring relationships with a lot less classroom conflict

Student photos will help you connect names and faces In this article from the NEArsquos website retired middle school teacher Phil Nast recalls some favorite photo tips such as having students create their own passports as a first-day-of-school activity httpwwwneaorgtoolsgetting-to-know-each-otherhtml

With the right app you can even set up a photo booth in a corner of your classroommdashsomething that should appeal to tweens and teens Herersquos an example using the iPad httpwwwapplecomipadbuilt-in-appsphotoboothhtml

Veteran educator Peter Pappas recommends using the first day of school to encourage teens to multitask to get students thinking at the same time theyrsquore getting acquainted He explains on his CopyPaste blog how an engaging activity like solving a mystery can deliver multiple benefits httpwwwpeterpappascom201008first-day-school-engage-problem- solve-how-to-get-students-thinkinghtml

Definitely take the time and energy to continue growing community and relationships in the classroom The payoff is worth the effort

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1

EDUTOPIAORG3 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Check out ldquoHow Can We Improve School Disciplinerdquo from Educational Researcher httpwwwaeranetupload-edFilesPublicationsJournals Educational_Researcher3901 048-058_02EDR10pdf

Get more tips for good classroom design in this Edutopia article ldquoGive Your Space the Right Designrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-space-design- feng-shui

Download this list of effective cooperative-learning activities from the Jefferson County Public Schools httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-collaborative-cooperative-learningpdf

Design a Safe Well-Managed and Friendly Classroom EnvironmentTHE RIGHT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT helps create a positive learning community When students walk into a classroom they need to feel ownership Their writing assignments and projects should prevail on the walls and they should have easy access to supplies and handouts and a place to turn in class assignments

Ask students to be designers of their room They choose where to hang the dioramas on photosynthesis or the book reports and they get to do the hanging Also charts directionsmdashany permanent postersmdashshould be written by student hands The more they see themselves in the environment the more they feel valued (and the fewer number of conflicts we teachers will have with them)

Howrsquos the lighting in your classroom Try making small adjustments such as bringing in a few floor lamps and turning off some of the fluorescent lights This can create a calmer less institutional vibe Learn more about lighting in this Edutopia primer ldquoWhat They See Is What We Get A Primer on Lightrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgwhat-they-see-what-we-get

Moving desks and trying different table configurations can also create a more friendly setting thatrsquos better suited for collaboration Social and emotional learning emphasizes student-centered cooperative learning This means you will cluster desks into groups or move students so they face one another This may make your classroom a bit louder but it helps grow a community of learners a lot more quickly than rows of desks facing the front of the class Take the plunge and just do it

tip

2

EDUTOPIAORG4 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases

Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf

Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf

The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project

Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)

Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences

The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together

Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence

Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video

The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action

tip

3

EDUTOPIAORG5 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml

Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf

Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano

Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher

Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better

Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide

them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)

Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)

Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo

Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish

Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html

When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible

Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach

tip

4

EDUTOPIAORG6 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz

Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos

Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197

Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments

Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)

Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms

Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them

Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules

To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student

another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences

whereas routines come with reminders

Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe

Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see

tip

5

EDUTOPIAORG7 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education

For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm

Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf

Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges

The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml

Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum

and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and

reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming

academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of

the students she teaches

When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand

How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf

tip

6

EDUTOPIAORG8 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video

Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video

Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video

What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25

tip

7

EDUTOPIAORG9 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains

Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational

And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo

When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully

Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc

Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance

Related Resources

Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video

Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management

Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february

Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen

Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock

Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)

Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like

EDUTOPIAORG10 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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8

Related Resources

Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class

Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide

What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias

Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management

Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible

Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on

Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs

Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered

Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals

(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)

Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study

To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo

If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss

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9

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Related Resources

To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)

This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment

Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide

Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations

Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians

Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers

Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families

Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call

Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship

When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo

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10

12 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

RESEARCH+++++

ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf

ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach

ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx

BOOKS+++++

Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom

The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book

The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School

Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn

Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care

Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities

WEBSITES+++++

Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg

Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning

National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg

WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg

Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg

Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg

National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml

Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom

Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

Bonus More Classroom Management Resources

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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically

create more problems than they solve

Problems with Immediate Consequences

1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching

2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child

3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset

4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response

5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out

6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up

7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences

8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence

Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how

The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

Love and Logic Solution

The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401

1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom

copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065

Student Discipline Course of Action

Student does not follow a classroom

or school rule

Is it a serious

incident

(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)

Follow established classroom

consequences

(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)

Refer student to administration with discipline referral

No

Yes

Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary

action

Student returns to class

Feedback is provided to the

staff member on action taken

A conference with administratorteacher or

administratorteacherstudent is held

Document the incident

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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM

Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn

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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you

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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit

determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and

administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to

effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know

A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently

about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to

what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen

powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along

Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the

students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising

awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest

of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic

(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)

What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works

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8313 Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas

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Do your students have SWAG

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Create a conspiracy of kindness--

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1 minute dismissal checklist

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Better Discipline

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If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

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middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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+++++HOW TO

IMPROVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

and BUILD A POSITIVE

CLIMATE FOR LEARNING AND

DISCIPLINE

for CLASSROOMMANAGEMENT

TEN TIPSpresents

visit edutopiaorg

WErsquoVE ALL HEARD THIS ABOUT STUDENTS ldquoIf they are engaged they are managedrdquo And this is absolutely the truth But we still need rules routines trust and student ownership to make a classroom run smoothly and effectively This guide will address those practical aspects of managing a classroom with suggestions and resources appropriate for grades K-12

Most of these tips are applicable to students of all ages but the actual techniques will look different for the various grades For instance Build Community (tip 1) might mean playing name games with elementary students but involve setting up a photo booth for middle school students Tip 8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals may sound like itrsquos all about elementary learners but look for suggestions to make the morning meeting an important part of the day for teens and tweens too

During my first year in the classroom a seasoned teacher told me ldquoYou are as much an ethics teachers as you are an English teacherrdquo What she meant was that literature brings along life lessons and themes so itrsquos inevitable that you end up deeply discussing morals what is right and wrong and wise choices versus poor decisions Itrsquos no accident then that the ten tips offered here also give a noticeable nod to social and emotional learning or SEL (httpwwwedutopiaorgsocial-emotional-learning) an approach that teaches children how to handle challenging situations manage their emotions and form positive relationships

And finally we all know there are more than ten tips for great classroom management so be sure to visit Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

mdashRebecca Alber Edutopia blogger former high school teacher and

online education teacher at Stanford University

TIP LIST

1 Build Community

2 Design a Safe Friendly and Well-Managed Classroom Environment

3 Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and Consequences

4 Create a Variety of Communication Channels

5 Always Be Calm Fair and Consistent

6 Know the Students You Teach

7 Address Conflict Quickly and Wisely

8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals

9 Keep It Real

Partner with Parents and Guardians

10

Ten Tips for Classroom ManagementHow to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Related Resources

Read ldquoHow to Develop Positive Classroom Managementrdquo an Edutopia article on the correlation between relationships and classroom management httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management- relationships-strategies-tips

Edutopiarsquos Schools That Work series spotlights Louisville Kentuckyrsquos Jefferson County Public Schools to show how they integrate social and emotional learning into their curriculum Get suggestions for building relationships with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-how-to-build-relationships -worksheetpdf

Are you looking for more examples of effective classroom-management techniques such as hand signals to use with primary or older students Watch this Edutopia video Classroom-Management Tips for Teachers httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-teacher-tips-video

Build CommunityBUILDING CARING RELATIONSHIPS with students is the cornerstone of good classroom management Building these relationshipsmdashteacher-student student-student classroom-communitymdashand creating the time and space to do so in the beginning of the year and throughout the following months can make or break a classroom Simply put when there is care in the air there will be significantly fewer behavioral problems

Greet your students at the door This simple gesture creates that moment when you and the student make eye contact speak directly to each other (ldquogood morningrdquo) and have a connection This may be the only one-on-one you have that day with the student but it has great value When you model a respect-ful way to greet another human being you are implicitly telling each student that this is how we will communicate with each other

Get to know one another Teachers and students begin learning one anotherrsquos names the first day of school and should be able to address one another by name within two weeks Use engaging age-appropriate activities (httpwilderdomcomgamesNameGameshtml) for learning names and for getting acquainted As students learn more and more about one another connections will begin to happen This inevitably leads to more empathy and understanding and ultimately caring relationships with a lot less classroom conflict

Student photos will help you connect names and faces In this article from the NEArsquos website retired middle school teacher Phil Nast recalls some favorite photo tips such as having students create their own passports as a first-day-of-school activity httpwwwneaorgtoolsgetting-to-know-each-otherhtml

With the right app you can even set up a photo booth in a corner of your classroommdashsomething that should appeal to tweens and teens Herersquos an example using the iPad httpwwwapplecomipadbuilt-in-appsphotoboothhtml

Veteran educator Peter Pappas recommends using the first day of school to encourage teens to multitask to get students thinking at the same time theyrsquore getting acquainted He explains on his CopyPaste blog how an engaging activity like solving a mystery can deliver multiple benefits httpwwwpeterpappascom201008first-day-school-engage-problem- solve-how-to-get-students-thinkinghtml

Definitely take the time and energy to continue growing community and relationships in the classroom The payoff is worth the effort

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1

EDUTOPIAORG3 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Check out ldquoHow Can We Improve School Disciplinerdquo from Educational Researcher httpwwwaeranetupload-edFilesPublicationsJournals Educational_Researcher3901 048-058_02EDR10pdf

Get more tips for good classroom design in this Edutopia article ldquoGive Your Space the Right Designrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-space-design- feng-shui

Download this list of effective cooperative-learning activities from the Jefferson County Public Schools httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-collaborative-cooperative-learningpdf

Design a Safe Well-Managed and Friendly Classroom EnvironmentTHE RIGHT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT helps create a positive learning community When students walk into a classroom they need to feel ownership Their writing assignments and projects should prevail on the walls and they should have easy access to supplies and handouts and a place to turn in class assignments

Ask students to be designers of their room They choose where to hang the dioramas on photosynthesis or the book reports and they get to do the hanging Also charts directionsmdashany permanent postersmdashshould be written by student hands The more they see themselves in the environment the more they feel valued (and the fewer number of conflicts we teachers will have with them)

Howrsquos the lighting in your classroom Try making small adjustments such as bringing in a few floor lamps and turning off some of the fluorescent lights This can create a calmer less institutional vibe Learn more about lighting in this Edutopia primer ldquoWhat They See Is What We Get A Primer on Lightrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgwhat-they-see-what-we-get

Moving desks and trying different table configurations can also create a more friendly setting thatrsquos better suited for collaboration Social and emotional learning emphasizes student-centered cooperative learning This means you will cluster desks into groups or move students so they face one another This may make your classroom a bit louder but it helps grow a community of learners a lot more quickly than rows of desks facing the front of the class Take the plunge and just do it

tip

2

EDUTOPIAORG4 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases

Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf

Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf

The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project

Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)

Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences

The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together

Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence

Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video

The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action

tip

3

EDUTOPIAORG5 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml

Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf

Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano

Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher

Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better

Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide

them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)

Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)

Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo

Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish

Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html

When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible

Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach

tip

4

EDUTOPIAORG6 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz

Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos

Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197

Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments

Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)

Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms

Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them

Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules

To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student

another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences

whereas routines come with reminders

Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe

Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see

tip

5

EDUTOPIAORG7 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education

For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm

Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf

Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges

The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml

Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum

and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and

reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming

academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of

the students she teaches

When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand

How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf

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EDUTOPIAORG8 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video

Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video

Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video

What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25

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7

EDUTOPIAORG9 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains

Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational

And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo

When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully

Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc

Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance

Related Resources

Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video

Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management

Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february

Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen

Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock

Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)

Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like

EDUTOPIAORG10 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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8

Related Resources

Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class

Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide

What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias

Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management

Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible

Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on

Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs

Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered

Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals

(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)

Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study

To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo

If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss

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EDUTOPIAORG11 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)

This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment

Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide

Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations

Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians

Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers

Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families

Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call

Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship

When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo

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RESEARCH+++++

ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf

ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach

ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx

BOOKS+++++

Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom

The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book

The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School

Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn

Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care

Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities

WEBSITES+++++

Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg

Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning

National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg

WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg

Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg

Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg

National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml

Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom

Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

Bonus More Classroom Management Resources

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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically

create more problems than they solve

Problems with Immediate Consequences

1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching

2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child

3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset

4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response

5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out

6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up

7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences

8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence

Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how

The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

Love and Logic Solution

The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401

1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom

copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065

Student Discipline Course of Action

Student does not follow a classroom

or school rule

Is it a serious

incident

(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)

Follow established classroom

consequences

(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)

Refer student to administration with discipline referral

No

Yes

Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary

action

Student returns to class

Feedback is provided to the

staff member on action taken

A conference with administratorteacher or

administratorteacherstudent is held

Document the incident

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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM

Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn

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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you

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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit

determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and

administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to

effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know

A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently

about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to

what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen

powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along

Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the

students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising

awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest

of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic

(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)

What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works

Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet

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8313 Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas

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72313 Discipline by Design

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If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

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middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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WErsquoVE ALL HEARD THIS ABOUT STUDENTS ldquoIf they are engaged they are managedrdquo And this is absolutely the truth But we still need rules routines trust and student ownership to make a classroom run smoothly and effectively This guide will address those practical aspects of managing a classroom with suggestions and resources appropriate for grades K-12

Most of these tips are applicable to students of all ages but the actual techniques will look different for the various grades For instance Build Community (tip 1) might mean playing name games with elementary students but involve setting up a photo booth for middle school students Tip 8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals may sound like itrsquos all about elementary learners but look for suggestions to make the morning meeting an important part of the day for teens and tweens too

During my first year in the classroom a seasoned teacher told me ldquoYou are as much an ethics teachers as you are an English teacherrdquo What she meant was that literature brings along life lessons and themes so itrsquos inevitable that you end up deeply discussing morals what is right and wrong and wise choices versus poor decisions Itrsquos no accident then that the ten tips offered here also give a noticeable nod to social and emotional learning or SEL (httpwwwedutopiaorgsocial-emotional-learning) an approach that teaches children how to handle challenging situations manage their emotions and form positive relationships

And finally we all know there are more than ten tips for great classroom management so be sure to visit Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

mdashRebecca Alber Edutopia blogger former high school teacher and

online education teacher at Stanford University

TIP LIST

1 Build Community

2 Design a Safe Friendly and Well-Managed Classroom Environment

3 Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and Consequences

4 Create a Variety of Communication Channels

5 Always Be Calm Fair and Consistent

6 Know the Students You Teach

7 Address Conflict Quickly and Wisely

8 Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals

9 Keep It Real

Partner with Parents and Guardians

10

Ten Tips for Classroom ManagementHow to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Related Resources

Read ldquoHow to Develop Positive Classroom Managementrdquo an Edutopia article on the correlation between relationships and classroom management httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management- relationships-strategies-tips

Edutopiarsquos Schools That Work series spotlights Louisville Kentuckyrsquos Jefferson County Public Schools to show how they integrate social and emotional learning into their curriculum Get suggestions for building relationships with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-how-to-build-relationships -worksheetpdf

Are you looking for more examples of effective classroom-management techniques such as hand signals to use with primary or older students Watch this Edutopia video Classroom-Management Tips for Teachers httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-teacher-tips-video

Build CommunityBUILDING CARING RELATIONSHIPS with students is the cornerstone of good classroom management Building these relationshipsmdashteacher-student student-student classroom-communitymdashand creating the time and space to do so in the beginning of the year and throughout the following months can make or break a classroom Simply put when there is care in the air there will be significantly fewer behavioral problems

Greet your students at the door This simple gesture creates that moment when you and the student make eye contact speak directly to each other (ldquogood morningrdquo) and have a connection This may be the only one-on-one you have that day with the student but it has great value When you model a respect-ful way to greet another human being you are implicitly telling each student that this is how we will communicate with each other

Get to know one another Teachers and students begin learning one anotherrsquos names the first day of school and should be able to address one another by name within two weeks Use engaging age-appropriate activities (httpwilderdomcomgamesNameGameshtml) for learning names and for getting acquainted As students learn more and more about one another connections will begin to happen This inevitably leads to more empathy and understanding and ultimately caring relationships with a lot less classroom conflict

Student photos will help you connect names and faces In this article from the NEArsquos website retired middle school teacher Phil Nast recalls some favorite photo tips such as having students create their own passports as a first-day-of-school activity httpwwwneaorgtoolsgetting-to-know-each-otherhtml

With the right app you can even set up a photo booth in a corner of your classroommdashsomething that should appeal to tweens and teens Herersquos an example using the iPad httpwwwapplecomipadbuilt-in-appsphotoboothhtml

Veteran educator Peter Pappas recommends using the first day of school to encourage teens to multitask to get students thinking at the same time theyrsquore getting acquainted He explains on his CopyPaste blog how an engaging activity like solving a mystery can deliver multiple benefits httpwwwpeterpappascom201008first-day-school-engage-problem- solve-how-to-get-students-thinkinghtml

Definitely take the time and energy to continue growing community and relationships in the classroom The payoff is worth the effort

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1

EDUTOPIAORG3 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Check out ldquoHow Can We Improve School Disciplinerdquo from Educational Researcher httpwwwaeranetupload-edFilesPublicationsJournals Educational_Researcher3901 048-058_02EDR10pdf

Get more tips for good classroom design in this Edutopia article ldquoGive Your Space the Right Designrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-space-design- feng-shui

Download this list of effective cooperative-learning activities from the Jefferson County Public Schools httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-collaborative-cooperative-learningpdf

Design a Safe Well-Managed and Friendly Classroom EnvironmentTHE RIGHT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT helps create a positive learning community When students walk into a classroom they need to feel ownership Their writing assignments and projects should prevail on the walls and they should have easy access to supplies and handouts and a place to turn in class assignments

Ask students to be designers of their room They choose where to hang the dioramas on photosynthesis or the book reports and they get to do the hanging Also charts directionsmdashany permanent postersmdashshould be written by student hands The more they see themselves in the environment the more they feel valued (and the fewer number of conflicts we teachers will have with them)

Howrsquos the lighting in your classroom Try making small adjustments such as bringing in a few floor lamps and turning off some of the fluorescent lights This can create a calmer less institutional vibe Learn more about lighting in this Edutopia primer ldquoWhat They See Is What We Get A Primer on Lightrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgwhat-they-see-what-we-get

Moving desks and trying different table configurations can also create a more friendly setting thatrsquos better suited for collaboration Social and emotional learning emphasizes student-centered cooperative learning This means you will cluster desks into groups or move students so they face one another This may make your classroom a bit louder but it helps grow a community of learners a lot more quickly than rows of desks facing the front of the class Take the plunge and just do it

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EDUTOPIAORG4 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases

Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf

Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf

The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project

Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)

Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences

The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together

Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence

Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video

The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action

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3

EDUTOPIAORG5 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml

Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf

Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano

Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher

Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better

Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide

them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)

Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)

Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo

Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish

Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html

When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible

Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach

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4

EDUTOPIAORG6 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz

Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos

Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197

Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments

Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)

Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms

Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them

Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules

To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student

another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences

whereas routines come with reminders

Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe

Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see

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5

EDUTOPIAORG7 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education

For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm

Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf

Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges

The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml

Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum

and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and

reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming

academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of

the students she teaches

When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand

How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf

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Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video

Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video

Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video

What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25

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7

EDUTOPIAORG9 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains

Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational

And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo

When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully

Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc

Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance

Related Resources

Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video

Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management

Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february

Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen

Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock

Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)

Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like

EDUTOPIAORG10 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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8

Related Resources

Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class

Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide

What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias

Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management

Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible

Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on

Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs

Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered

Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals

(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)

Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study

To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo

If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss

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Related Resources

To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)

This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment

Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide

Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations

Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians

Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers

Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families

Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call

Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship

When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo

EDUTOPIAORG

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RESEARCH+++++

ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf

ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach

ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx

BOOKS+++++

Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom

The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book

The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School

Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn

Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care

Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities

WEBSITES+++++

Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg

Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning

National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg

WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg

Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg

Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg

National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml

Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom

Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically

create more problems than they solve

Problems with Immediate Consequences

1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching

2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child

3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset

4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response

5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out

6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up

7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences

8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence

Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how

The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

Love and Logic Solution

The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401

1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom

copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065

Student Discipline Course of Action

Student does not follow a classroom

or school rule

Is it a serious

incident

(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)

Follow established classroom

consequences

(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)

Refer student to administration with discipline referral

No

Yes

Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary

action

Student returns to class

Feedback is provided to the

staff member on action taken

A conference with administratorteacher or

administratorteacherstudent is held

Document the incident

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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM

Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn

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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you

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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit

determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and

administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to

effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know

A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently

about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to

what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen

powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along

Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the

students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising

awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest

of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic

(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)

What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works

Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet

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8313 Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas

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72313 Discipline by Design

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Introduction

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11 Discipline Techniques

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Techniques that Backfire

If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

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middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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Read ldquoHow to Develop Positive Classroom Managementrdquo an Edutopia article on the correlation between relationships and classroom management httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management- relationships-strategies-tips

Edutopiarsquos Schools That Work series spotlights Louisville Kentuckyrsquos Jefferson County Public Schools to show how they integrate social and emotional learning into their curriculum Get suggestions for building relationships with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-how-to-build-relationships -worksheetpdf

Are you looking for more examples of effective classroom-management techniques such as hand signals to use with primary or older students Watch this Edutopia video Classroom-Management Tips for Teachers httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-teacher-tips-video

Build CommunityBUILDING CARING RELATIONSHIPS with students is the cornerstone of good classroom management Building these relationshipsmdashteacher-student student-student classroom-communitymdashand creating the time and space to do so in the beginning of the year and throughout the following months can make or break a classroom Simply put when there is care in the air there will be significantly fewer behavioral problems

Greet your students at the door This simple gesture creates that moment when you and the student make eye contact speak directly to each other (ldquogood morningrdquo) and have a connection This may be the only one-on-one you have that day with the student but it has great value When you model a respect-ful way to greet another human being you are implicitly telling each student that this is how we will communicate with each other

Get to know one another Teachers and students begin learning one anotherrsquos names the first day of school and should be able to address one another by name within two weeks Use engaging age-appropriate activities (httpwilderdomcomgamesNameGameshtml) for learning names and for getting acquainted As students learn more and more about one another connections will begin to happen This inevitably leads to more empathy and understanding and ultimately caring relationships with a lot less classroom conflict

Student photos will help you connect names and faces In this article from the NEArsquos website retired middle school teacher Phil Nast recalls some favorite photo tips such as having students create their own passports as a first-day-of-school activity httpwwwneaorgtoolsgetting-to-know-each-otherhtml

With the right app you can even set up a photo booth in a corner of your classroommdashsomething that should appeal to tweens and teens Herersquos an example using the iPad httpwwwapplecomipadbuilt-in-appsphotoboothhtml

Veteran educator Peter Pappas recommends using the first day of school to encourage teens to multitask to get students thinking at the same time theyrsquore getting acquainted He explains on his CopyPaste blog how an engaging activity like solving a mystery can deliver multiple benefits httpwwwpeterpappascom201008first-day-school-engage-problem- solve-how-to-get-students-thinkinghtml

Definitely take the time and energy to continue growing community and relationships in the classroom The payoff is worth the effort

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Check out ldquoHow Can We Improve School Disciplinerdquo from Educational Researcher httpwwwaeranetupload-edFilesPublicationsJournals Educational_Researcher3901 048-058_02EDR10pdf

Get more tips for good classroom design in this Edutopia article ldquoGive Your Space the Right Designrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-space-design- feng-shui

Download this list of effective cooperative-learning activities from the Jefferson County Public Schools httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-collaborative-cooperative-learningpdf

Design a Safe Well-Managed and Friendly Classroom EnvironmentTHE RIGHT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT helps create a positive learning community When students walk into a classroom they need to feel ownership Their writing assignments and projects should prevail on the walls and they should have easy access to supplies and handouts and a place to turn in class assignments

Ask students to be designers of their room They choose where to hang the dioramas on photosynthesis or the book reports and they get to do the hanging Also charts directionsmdashany permanent postersmdashshould be written by student hands The more they see themselves in the environment the more they feel valued (and the fewer number of conflicts we teachers will have with them)

Howrsquos the lighting in your classroom Try making small adjustments such as bringing in a few floor lamps and turning off some of the fluorescent lights This can create a calmer less institutional vibe Learn more about lighting in this Edutopia primer ldquoWhat They See Is What We Get A Primer on Lightrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgwhat-they-see-what-we-get

Moving desks and trying different table configurations can also create a more friendly setting thatrsquos better suited for collaboration Social and emotional learning emphasizes student-centered cooperative learning This means you will cluster desks into groups or move students so they face one another This may make your classroom a bit louder but it helps grow a community of learners a lot more quickly than rows of desks facing the front of the class Take the plunge and just do it

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Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases

Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf

Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf

The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project

Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)

Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences

The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together

Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence

Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video

The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action

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Related Resources

Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml

Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf

Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano

Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher

Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better

Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide

them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)

Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)

Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo

Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish

Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html

When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible

Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach

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How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz

Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos

Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197

Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments

Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)

Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms

Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them

Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules

To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student

another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences

whereas routines come with reminders

Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe

Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see

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Related Resources

Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education

For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm

Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf

Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges

The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml

Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum

and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and

reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming

academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of

the students she teaches

When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand

How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf

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Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video

Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video

Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video

What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25

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Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains

Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational

And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo

When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully

Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc

Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance

Related Resources

Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video

Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management

Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february

Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen

Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock

Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)

Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like

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Related Resources

Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class

Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide

What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias

Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management

Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible

Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on

Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs

Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered

Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals

(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)

Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study

To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo

If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss

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To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)

This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment

Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide

Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations

Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians

Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers

Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families

Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call

Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship

When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo

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RESEARCH+++++

ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf

ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach

ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx

BOOKS+++++

Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom

The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book

The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School

Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn

Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care

Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities

WEBSITES+++++

Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg

Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning

National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg

WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg

Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg

Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg

National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml

Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom

Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

Bonus More Classroom Management Resources

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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically

create more problems than they solve

Problems with Immediate Consequences

1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching

2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child

3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset

4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response

5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out

6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up

7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences

8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence

Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how

The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

Love and Logic Solution

The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401

1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom

copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065

Student Discipline Course of Action

Student does not follow a classroom

or school rule

Is it a serious

incident

(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)

Follow established classroom

consequences

(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)

Refer student to administration with discipline referral

No

Yes

Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary

action

Student returns to class

Feedback is provided to the

staff member on action taken

A conference with administratorteacher or

administratorteacherstudent is held

Document the incident

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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM

Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn

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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you

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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit

determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and

administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to

effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know

A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently

about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to

what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen

powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along

Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the

students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising

awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest

of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic

(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)

What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works

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8313 Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas

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72313 Discipline by Design

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Introduction

Overview

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11 Discipline Techniques

Techniques that Backfire

Stages of Discipline

Better Discipline

Proactive Discipline

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Techniques that Backfire

If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

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middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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Page 31: Maintaining Classroom Disciplines3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/291/tab_6-classroom_managemen… · Discipline — The LEAST Approach There are several good methods of classroom discipline

Related Resources

Check out ldquoHow Can We Improve School Disciplinerdquo from Educational Researcher httpwwwaeranetupload-edFilesPublicationsJournals Educational_Researcher3901 048-058_02EDR10pdf

Get more tips for good classroom design in this Edutopia article ldquoGive Your Space the Right Designrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-space-design- feng-shui

Download this list of effective cooperative-learning activities from the Jefferson County Public Schools httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-collaborative-cooperative-learningpdf

Design a Safe Well-Managed and Friendly Classroom EnvironmentTHE RIGHT PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT helps create a positive learning community When students walk into a classroom they need to feel ownership Their writing assignments and projects should prevail on the walls and they should have easy access to supplies and handouts and a place to turn in class assignments

Ask students to be designers of their room They choose where to hang the dioramas on photosynthesis or the book reports and they get to do the hanging Also charts directionsmdashany permanent postersmdashshould be written by student hands The more they see themselves in the environment the more they feel valued (and the fewer number of conflicts we teachers will have with them)

Howrsquos the lighting in your classroom Try making small adjustments such as bringing in a few floor lamps and turning off some of the fluorescent lights This can create a calmer less institutional vibe Learn more about lighting in this Edutopia primer ldquoWhat They See Is What We Get A Primer on Lightrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgwhat-they-see-what-we-get

Moving desks and trying different table configurations can also create a more friendly setting thatrsquos better suited for collaboration Social and emotional learning emphasizes student-centered cooperative learning This means you will cluster desks into groups or move students so they face one another This may make your classroom a bit louder but it helps grow a community of learners a lot more quickly than rows of desks facing the front of the class Take the plunge and just do it

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EDUTOPIAORG4 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases

Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf

Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf

The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project

Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)

Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences

The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together

Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence

Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video

The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action

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Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml

Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf

Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano

Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher

Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better

Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide

them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)

Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)

Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo

Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish

Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html

When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible

Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach

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4

EDUTOPIAORG6 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz

Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos

Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197

Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments

Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)

Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms

Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them

Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules

To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student

another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences

whereas routines come with reminders

Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe

Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see

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5

EDUTOPIAORG7 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education

For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm

Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf

Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges

The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml

Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum

and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and

reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming

academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of

the students she teaches

When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand

How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf

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EDUTOPIAORG8 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video

Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video

Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video

What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25

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EDUTOPIAORG9 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains

Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational

And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo

When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully

Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc

Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance

Related Resources

Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video

Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management

Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february

Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen

Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock

Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)

Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like

EDUTOPIAORG10 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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8

Related Resources

Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class

Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide

What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias

Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management

Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible

Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on

Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs

Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered

Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals

(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)

Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study

To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo

If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss

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9

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Related Resources

To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)

This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment

Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide

Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations

Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians

Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers

Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families

Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call

Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship

When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo

EDUTOPIAORG

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12 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

RESEARCH+++++

ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf

ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach

ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx

BOOKS+++++

Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom

The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book

The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School

Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn

Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care

Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities

WEBSITES+++++

Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg

Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning

National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg

WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg

Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg

Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg

National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml

Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom

Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

Bonus More Classroom Management Resources

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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically

create more problems than they solve

Problems with Immediate Consequences

1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching

2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child

3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset

4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response

5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out

6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up

7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences

8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence

Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how

The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

Love and Logic Solution

The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401

1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom

copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065

Student Discipline Course of Action

Student does not follow a classroom

or school rule

Is it a serious

incident

(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)

Follow established classroom

consequences

(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)

Refer student to administration with discipline referral

No

Yes

Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary

action

Student returns to class

Feedback is provided to the

staff member on action taken

A conference with administratorteacher or

administratorteacherstudent is held

Document the incident

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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM

Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn

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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you

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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit

determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and

administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to

effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know

A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently

about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to

what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen

powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along

Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the

students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising

awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest

of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic

(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)

What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works

Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet

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8313 Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas

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72313 Discipline by Design

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11 Discipline Techniques

Techniques that Backfire

Stages of Discipline

Better Discipline

Proactive Discipline

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If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

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middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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Page 32: Maintaining Classroom Disciplines3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/291/tab_6-classroom_managemen… · Discipline — The LEAST Approach There are several good methods of classroom discipline

Related Resources

Whether it is informal chatter or academic conversations students need examples of how to speak respectfully Provide discussion stems (httpkmssdcoenetgetvocal107html) to help scaffold this learning Also to reinforce the types of talking that are appropriate decide together on off-limit words and phrases

Learn more about the research on teacher-student relationships by reading ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Benefitsrdquo from CASEL httpcaselorgwp-contentuploads201104EDC_CA-SELSELResearchBriefpdf

Jefferson County Public Schools shares a downloadable protocol for developing a social contract with students httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstw edutopia-stw-louisville- sel-protocol-for-developing-the-social-contractpdf

The Developmental Studies Center has a good primer on developmental discipline httpwwwdevstuorgpagebuilding-community-in-school-the-child- development-project

Include Students in Creating Rules Norms Routines and ConsequencesRULES ARE DIFFERENT from routines and norms Rules come with consequences whereas routines and norms have reminders (Read Rebecca Alberrsquos Edutopia blog post for more on this httpwwwedutopiaorgblogrules-routines-school-year-start-classroom-management)

Social Contracts When establishing both rules and routines itrsquos crucial that students have a say in the matter The teacherrsquos role is to facilitate and guide students through the steps to develop social contracts Whatrsquos the result Students have full ownership in what has been decided around class norms expectations and consequences

The start of a new school year is the ideal time to draw up a social contract Start by asking kids to brainstorm about all the things they see feel and hear in a classroom that make them feel comfortable safe and happy Use this graphic organizer httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-Y-chartpdf to create a chart as a whole class and then decide on rules routines and consequences together

Developmental Discipline How often do you notice the same student arriving late to class making unkind comments to peers or repeating other negative behaviors Change the pattern with developmental discipline This is a philosophy that has the individual examine why something happened and then consider what can be done to rectify the situation and prevent it from happening again Developmental discipline encourages teachers to use community-building activities along with appropriate consequences to lead students to think about how they behave and how they treat one another Instead of detention a student may write a fix-it plan or apology letter or come up with his or her own suitable and effective consequence

Watch this Edutopia Schools That Work video that demonstrates what developmental discipline looks like in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Kentucky httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-discipline-behavior-video

The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning better known as CASEL shares links to video examples and case studies about SEL schools httpcaselorgin-schoolsselecting-programsprograms-in-action

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Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml

Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf

Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano

Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher

Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better

Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide

them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)

Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)

Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo

Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish

Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html

When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible

Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach

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How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz

Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos

Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197

Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments

Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)

Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms

Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them

Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules

To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student

another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences

whereas routines come with reminders

Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe

Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see

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Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education

For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm

Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf

Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges

The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml

Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum

and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and

reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming

academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of

the students she teaches

When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand

How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf

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Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video

Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video

Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video

What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25

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EDUTOPIAORG9 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains

Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational

And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo

When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully

Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc

Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance

Related Resources

Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video

Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management

Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february

Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen

Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock

Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)

Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like

EDUTOPIAORG10 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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Related Resources

Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class

Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide

What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias

Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management

Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible

Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on

Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs

Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered

Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals

(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)

Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study

To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo

If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss

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9

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Related Resources

To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)

This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment

Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide

Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations

Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians

Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers

Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families

Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call

Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship

When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo

EDUTOPIAORG

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10

12 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

RESEARCH+++++

ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf

ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach

ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx

BOOKS+++++

Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom

The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book

The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School

Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn

Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care

Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities

WEBSITES+++++

Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg

Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning

National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg

WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg

Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg

Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg

National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml

Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom

Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

Bonus More Classroom Management Resources

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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically

create more problems than they solve

Problems with Immediate Consequences

1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching

2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child

3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset

4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response

5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out

6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up

7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences

8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence

Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how

The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

Love and Logic Solution

The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401

1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom

copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065

Student Discipline Course of Action

Student does not follow a classroom

or school rule

Is it a serious

incident

(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)

Follow established classroom

consequences

(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)

Refer student to administration with discipline referral

No

Yes

Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary

action

Student returns to class

Feedback is provided to the

staff member on action taken

A conference with administratorteacher or

administratorteacherstudent is held

Document the incident

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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM

Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn

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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you

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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit

determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and

administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to

effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know

A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently

about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to

what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen

powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along

Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the

students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising

awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest

of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic

(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)

What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works

Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet

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8313 Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas

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72313 Discipline by Design

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Techniques that Backfire

If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

72313 Discipline by Design

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middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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Related Resources

Lisa Nielsen shares a post on the Innovative Educator blog about a first-grade teacher who uses Facebook to connect with students and their families httptheinnovativeeducatorblogspotcom2010078- real-ways-facebook-enriched-mshtml

Check out the following chart for examples of empowering teacher language httpwwwedutopiaorgpdfsstwedutopia-stw-louisville-sel-empowering-teacher-languagepdf

Edutopia blogger Nicholas Provenzano explains how he keeps issues from escalating in his high school classroom httpwwwedutopiaorg blogeffective-classroom- management-nick-provenzano

Edutopia blogger Gaetan Pappalardo shares tips on how he keeps his elementary classroom humming httpwwwedutopiaorgblogclassroom-management- strategies-elementary-teacher

Create a Variety of Communication Channels HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS do students have for communicating with you The more modes they have the better

Teacher-Student Communication Having varied and reliable options for students to talk with you will help keep your class running smoothly Here are a few ideas to try Encourage students to connect with you online Provide

them with your school email account so they can send you their questions concerns and suggestions or use social-media tools to connect with students who are old enough to have Facebook accounts To create a private back channel for real-time classroom discussions check out tools such as TodaysMeet (httptodaysmeetcom) or Chatzy (httpwwwchatzycom)

Offer a variety of times when you are available This will make certain that all students are able to come and sit down with you privately for a chat if needed (before school once a week at lunchtime any day after school)

Place a suggestion box on your desk where students can leave anonymous notes You might be surprised to get messages like these ldquoPlease turn up the heat in the morningrdquo ldquoRichard is picking on Jessica after classrdquo or ldquoPlease give more examples for writing a thesis statementrdquo

Have students turn in weekly notebooks or project logs Include one or two assignments for which students can just freewrite anything including a letter to you if they wish

Student-Student Communication Students grow emotionally and socially as they share their intellectual thoughts and ideas with one another As teachers we must explicitly integrate as much time for this as possible We can do so through such activities as think-pair-share talking-triads tea parties and Socratic seminars To learn more about various thinking routines (and the research behind them) visit the Visible Thinking website at Harvardrsquos Project Zero httppzwebharvardeduvtVisibleThinking_html_filesVisibleThinking1html

When it comes to student groups be mindful to mix them up frequently to prevent cliques from forming If you keep groups and pairs in heavy rotation then in no time all students will have spent some time with one another and the connections will be visible

Finally when yoursquore talking with the whole class use phrases that are empowering rather than defeating accusatory or negative As teachers we must continually model the behaviorsmdashand languagemdashwe wish to see in the children we teach

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Related Resources

How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz

Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos

Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197

Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments

Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)

Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms

Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them

Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules

To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student

another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences

whereas routines come with reminders

Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe

Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see

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5

EDUTOPIAORG7 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education

For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm

Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf

Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges

The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml

Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum

and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and

reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming

academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of

the students she teaches

When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand

How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf

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EDUTOPIAORG8 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video

Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video

Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video

What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25

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EDUTOPIAORG9 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains

Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational

And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo

When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully

Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc

Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance

Related Resources

Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video

Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management

Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february

Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen

Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock

Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)

Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like

EDUTOPIAORG10 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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8

Related Resources

Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class

Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide

What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias

Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management

Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible

Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on

Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs

Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered

Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals

(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)

Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study

To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo

If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss

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9

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Related Resources

To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)

This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment

Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide

Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations

Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians

Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers

Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families

Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call

Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship

When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo

EDUTOPIAORG

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10

12 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

RESEARCH+++++

ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf

ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach

ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx

BOOKS+++++

Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom

The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book

The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School

Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn

Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care

Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities

WEBSITES+++++

Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg

Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning

National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg

WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg

Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg

Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg

National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml

Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom

Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

Bonus More Classroom Management Resources

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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically

create more problems than they solve

Problems with Immediate Consequences

1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching

2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child

3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset

4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response

5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out

6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up

7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences

8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence

Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how

The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

Love and Logic Solution

The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401

1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom

copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065

Student Discipline Course of Action

Student does not follow a classroom

or school rule

Is it a serious

incident

(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)

Follow established classroom

consequences

(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)

Refer student to administration with discipline referral

No

Yes

Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary

action

Student returns to class

Feedback is provided to the

staff member on action taken

A conference with administratorteacher or

administratorteacherstudent is held

Document the incident

Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Stand and Deliver | MLivecom

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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM

Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn

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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you

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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit

determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and

administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to

effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know

A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently

about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to

what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen

powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along

Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the

students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising

awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest

of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic

(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)

What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works

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8313 Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas

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72313 Discipline by Design

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Introduction

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11 Discipline Techniques

Techniques that Backfire

Stages of Discipline

Better Discipline

Proactive Discipline

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Techniques that Backfire

If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

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middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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Page 34: Maintaining Classroom Disciplines3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/291/tab_6-classroom_managemen… · Discipline — The LEAST Approach There are several good methods of classroom discipline

Related Resources

How well do you support the social and emotional growth of your students Take this Edutopia emotional intelligence quiz to find out httpwwwedutopiaorgsel-quiz

Tribes is a research-based process for building positive respectful learning environments Watch these short videos to learn more httptribescomvideos

Want some help managing a specific classroom situation Ask the experts at the NEA and you can expect an online reply within 24 hours httppublic-groupsneaorgdiscussionforumshow162197

Edutopia blogger Ben Johnson shares more common-sense classroom-management tips in his popular post ldquoThe Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Managementrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom- management-barbed- wire-model Join the discussion by adding to the comments

Always Be Calm Fair and ConsistentTRUST IS THE BEATING healthy heart of a functioning classroom Without it classroom manage me nt is nearly impossible as is building relationships with students A calm fair and consistent teacher is a trusted one (Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber shares more insights on this topic httpwwwedutopiaorgtrusting-relationships-teachers-students)

Calm Always keep a calm and steady demeanor even if your head and heart are telling you to act differently (Donrsquot ever match a childrsquos rage sarcasm or anger) Use those acting skills we all acquire as teachers And when you feel the blood boiling remember this Kids do not trust reactive teachers and often they donrsquot respect them Fear should never be the great motivator in our classrooms

Staying calm means never raising your voice or speaking over the class If students are talking wait Wait longer Wait until it becomes so uncom-fortable that several students begin to shush the others Then even if you are feeling beyond annoyed use a calm quiet voice so they will need to lean in to listen Now yoursquove got them

Fairness Though you may not feel the same way about every student they should never know or see this Being fair means all students are under the same rulesmdashand get the same exceptions to those rules

To make sure you are being fair remind yourself to do the following Avoid calling on or selecting the same students over and overAcknowledge to the class when there has been an exception (for a student

another class period or a group) and if possible share why Keep a solid line between rules and routines Rules come with consequences

whereas routines come with reminders

Consistency If you are having an erratic day stay the course and donrsquot change that dayrsquos agenda or class structure This helps children feel safe

Modeling Positive Behavior While you are teaching you should be demonstrating compassion caring patience and self-control every chance you get Studentsrsquo eyes are on us at all times even when we think they are immersed in the task at hand They watch they listen they learn and then they repeat the behaviors they see

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5

EDUTOPIAORG7 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education

For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm

Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf

Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges

The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml

Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum

and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and

reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming

academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of

the students she teaches

When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand

How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf

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6

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Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video

Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video

Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video

What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25

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EDUTOPIAORG9 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains

Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational

And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo

When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully

Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc

Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance

Related Resources

Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video

Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management

Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february

Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen

Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock

Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)

Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like

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8

Related Resources

Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class

Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide

What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias

Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management

Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible

Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on

Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs

Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered

Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals

(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)

Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study

To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo

If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss

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9

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Related Resources

To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)

This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment

Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide

Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations

Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians

Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers

Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families

Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call

Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship

When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo

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RESEARCH+++++

ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf

ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach

ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx

BOOKS+++++

Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom

The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book

The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School

Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn

Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care

Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities

WEBSITES+++++

Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg

Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning

National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg

WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg

Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg

Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg

National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml

Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom

Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

Bonus More Classroom Management Resources

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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically

create more problems than they solve

Problems with Immediate Consequences

1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching

2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child

3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset

4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response

5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out

6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up

7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences

8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence

Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how

The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

Love and Logic Solution

The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401

1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom

copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065

Student Discipline Course of Action

Student does not follow a classroom

or school rule

Is it a serious

incident

(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)

Follow established classroom

consequences

(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)

Refer student to administration with discipline referral

No

Yes

Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary

action

Student returns to class

Feedback is provided to the

staff member on action taken

A conference with administratorteacher or

administratorteacherstudent is held

Document the incident

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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM

Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn

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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you

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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit

determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and

administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to

effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know

A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently

about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to

what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen

powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along

Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the

students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising

awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest

of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic

(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)

What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works

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8313 Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas

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Do your students have SWAG

(Success willpower attitude and

goals)

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One and Only Rule

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Create a conspiracy of kindness--

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Nice rules for board games

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classroom rules - love this poster

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GROUPS Acronym

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BE Might do with goal setting for

next year

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adore these classroom rules

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1 minute dismissal checklist

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Robin ZarubaAnd set your classroom computer

(task scheduler) to play a little tune

to alert them they have one minute

Keeps kids from packing up early

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72313 Discipline by Design

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Overview

Teacher Resources

11 Discipline Techniques

Techniques that Backfire

Stages of Discipline

Better Discipline

Proactive Discipline

HLS Schools

Download Software

Latest Update

FREE Trial Softw are

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Support

Frequently Asked

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Techniques that Backfire

If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

72313 Discipline by Design

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middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

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Teacher Resources

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Backf ire

Stages of Discipline

Better Discipline

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Great Public Schools for Every Student

Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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Related Resources

Read more about culturally responsive education in this Edutopia blog post ldquoCulturally Responsive Education Cultural Education Through Expeditionary Learningrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgculturally- responsive-education

For practical pointers on how to become a more a culturally responsive teacher read this article from the NEA website ldquoSounds Great But How Do I Do Itrdquo httpwwwneaorghome16711htm

Pedro Noguera in a thought-ful essay that draws on his own family experiences as well as academic insights concludes ldquoDifferences in race gender or sexual orientation need not limit a teacherrsquos ability to make a con-nection with a young personrdquo Download this PDF and consider discussing it with colleagues httpsteinhardtnyuedu metrocenterolderesourcesPDFJoaquin27s20 Dilemmapdf

Know the Students You TeachASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION ldquoHow well do I know myself rdquo Thinking about this question helps you to better know and understand your students By looking at your own background (economics culture education and gender) you will be able to acknowledge the lens through which you view your students For example if you grew up middle class but teach students whose families live mainly below the poverty line you can take time to learn about their specific challenges

The Education Alliance has produced an online guide to culturally responsive teaching httpwwwalliancebrownedutdltl-strategiescrt-principlesshtml

Take a moment to reflect on where you are with all this Consider the following characteristics of a culturally responsive educatorShe challenges and confronts all stereotypes in the instructional curriculum

and environmentShe strives to know her students and seeks professional development and

reading materials to learn how to better serve all of themShe helps her students gain hope and develop strategies for overcoming

academic and societal barriersShe uses texts that are relevant and speak to the lives and experiences of

the students she teaches

When we do our best to exhibit all of these qualities we are including all children especially those we most struggle to understand

How are you doing when it comes to creating a culturally responsive class-room As a way to invite feedback consider asking a colleague or mentor to observe your classroom The Coalition for Essential Schools has developed an observation tool and debriefing guide to make this process productive Download the PDF httpwwwessentialschoolsorgsystemschool_benchmarks4observation_toolsoriginalCulturally_Responsivepdf

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6

EDUTOPIAORG8 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video

Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video

Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video

What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25

tip

7

EDUTOPIAORG9 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains

Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational

And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo

When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully

Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc

Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance

Related Resources

Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video

Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management

Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february

Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen

Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock

Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)

Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like

EDUTOPIAORG10 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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8

Related Resources

Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class

Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide

What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias

Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management

Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible

Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on

Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs

Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered

Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals

(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)

Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study

To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo

If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss

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9

EDUTOPIAORG11 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)

This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment

Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide

Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations

Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians

Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers

Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families

Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call

Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship

When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo

EDUTOPIAORG

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10

12 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

RESEARCH+++++

ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf

ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach

ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx

BOOKS+++++

Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom

The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book

The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School

Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn

Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care

Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities

WEBSITES+++++

Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg

Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning

National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg

WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg

Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg

Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg

National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml

Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom

Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

Bonus More Classroom Management Resources

EDUTOPIAORG13 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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continue to do the following

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Through our award-winning website videos and growing online community Edutopia is supporting and empowering education reform by shining a spotlight on real-world solutions and providing proven strategies tools and resources that are successfully changing how our children learn

To find and share solutions visit Edutopiaorg

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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically

create more problems than they solve

Problems with Immediate Consequences

1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching

2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child

3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset

4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response

5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out

6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up

7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences

8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence

Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how

The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

Love and Logic Solution

The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401

1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom

copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065

Student Discipline Course of Action

Student does not follow a classroom

or school rule

Is it a serious

incident

(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)

Follow established classroom

consequences

(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)

Refer student to administration with discipline referral

No

Yes

Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary

action

Student returns to class

Feedback is provided to the

staff member on action taken

A conference with administratorteacher or

administratorteacherstudent is held

Document the incident

Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Stand and Deliver | MLivecom

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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM

Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn

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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you

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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit

determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and

administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to

effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know

A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently

about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to

what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen

powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along

Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the

students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising

awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest

of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic

(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)

What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works

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8313 Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas

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72313 Discipline by Design

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Introduction

Overview

Teacher Resources

11 Discipline Techniques

Techniques that Backfire

Stages of Discipline

Better Discipline

Proactive Discipline

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Techniques that Backfire

If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

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middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

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Better Discipline

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Great Public Schools for Every Student

Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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Page 36: Maintaining Classroom Disciplines3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/291/tab_6-classroom_managemen… · Discipline — The LEAST Approach There are several good methods of classroom discipline

Related Resources

Learning to resolve conflict peacefully is a valuable life skill Watch this Edutopia video to see how students have become ldquopeace helpersrdquo httpwwwedutopiaorgconflict-resolu-tion-peace-helpers-video

Watch a series of brief Edutopia video clips that show positive discipline strategies in action httpwwwedutopiaorgclass-room-management-video

Watch an Edutopia video in which students learn the skill of conflict resolution httpwwwedutopiaorgforum-conflict-resolution-video

What do researchers suggest for addressing classroom behavior issues Explore the multimedia resources on the Doing What Works site httpdwwedgovReducing-Behavior-ProblemstopicT_ID=25

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7

EDUTOPIAORG9 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Address Conflict Quickly and WiselyDONrsquoT LET CONFLICT FESTER That means you should be sure to address an issue between you and a student or between two students as quickly as possible Bad feelingsmdashon your part or the studentsmdashcan so quickly grow from molehills into mountains

Now for handling those conflicts wisely you and the student should step away from the other students just in the doorway of the classroom perhaps Ask naive questions such as ldquoHow might I help yourdquo Donrsquot accuse the child of anything Act as if you do care even if you have the opposite feeling at that moment The student will usually become disarmed because she is expecting you to be angry and confrontational

And always take a positive approach Say ldquoIt looks like you have a questionrdquo rather than ldquoWhy are you off task and talkingrdquo

When students have conflicts with each other remain neutral Use neutral language as you act as a mediator to help them resolve the problem peacefully

Educators for Social Responsibilities maintain an Online Teacher Center with a variety of resources and classroom-ready materials (free registration required) that focus on resolving conflict httpwwwesrnationalorgotc

Not In Our School (httpwwwniotorgnios) showcases stories of students and communities that stand up to bullying and prejudice Online resources include classroom discussion guides and lesson plans designed to create safe schools free from intolerance

Related Resources

Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video

Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management

Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february

Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen

Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock

Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)

Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like

EDUTOPIAORG10 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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8

Related Resources

Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class

Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide

What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias

Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management

Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible

Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on

Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs

Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered

Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals

(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)

Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study

To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo

If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss

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9

EDUTOPIAORG11 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)

This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment

Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide

Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations

Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians

Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers

Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families

Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call

Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship

When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo

EDUTOPIAORG

tip

10

12 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

RESEARCH+++++

ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf

ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach

ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx

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Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom

The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book

The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School

Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn

Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care

Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities

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Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg

Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning

National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg

WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg

Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg

Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg

National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml

Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom

Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically

create more problems than they solve

Problems with Immediate Consequences

1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching

2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child

3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset

4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response

5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out

6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up

7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences

8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence

Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how

The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

Love and Logic Solution

The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401

1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom

copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065

Student Discipline Course of Action

Student does not follow a classroom

or school rule

Is it a serious

incident

(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)

Follow established classroom

consequences

(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)

Refer student to administration with discipline referral

No

Yes

Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary

action

Student returns to class

Feedback is provided to the

staff member on action taken

A conference with administratorteacher or

administratorteacherstudent is held

Document the incident

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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM

Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn

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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you

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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit

determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and

administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to

effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know

A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently

about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to

what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen

powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along

Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the

students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising

awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest

of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic

(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)

What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works

Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet

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8313 Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas

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72313 Discipline by Design

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If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

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middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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Related Resources

Watch this Edutopia video to see what a morning meeting looks like httpwwwedutopiaorglouisville-sel-morning- meetings-video

Go to Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Group and share what you do httpwwwedutopiaorggroups classroom-management

Watch an archived Edutopia webinar ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Making a Case in an NCLB Worldrdquo to get more practical tips for bringing social and emotional learning to your classroom httpwwwedutopiaorgwebinar-february

Integrate Positive Classroom Rituals ITrsquoS MORE COMMON in elementary grades that the day will begin with a community-building activity But getting off to a good start is important at all ages Here are some suggestions to make it happen

Morning meetings This is a brief forum during which each individual in the group is acknowledged It creates a feeling of ldquowe are all in this togetherrdquo Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss describes morning meetings at a unique school in Colorado httpwwwedutopiaorgbuilding-school-community-eagle-rock

Good things Ask for a few volunteers to share something good that has happened to them (getting an A on a test or having a new baby in the family for instance) The student can also share an upcoming event that is positive (such as a birthday or trip)

Whip around Ask students to say one word that describes how they are feeling today Start with a volunteer and then ldquowhip aroundrdquo the room Give students the option to pass if they like

EDUTOPIAORG10 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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8

Related Resources

Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class

Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide

What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias

Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management

Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible

Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on

Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs

Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered

Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals

(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)

Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study

To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo

If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss

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9

EDUTOPIAORG11 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)

This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment

Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide

Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations

Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians

Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers

Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families

Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call

Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship

When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo

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10

12 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

RESEARCH+++++

ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf

ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach

ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx

BOOKS+++++

Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom

The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book

The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School

Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn

Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care

Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities

WEBSITES+++++

Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg

Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning

National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg

WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg

Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg

Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg

National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml

Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom

Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

Bonus More Classroom Management Resources

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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically

create more problems than they solve

Problems with Immediate Consequences

1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching

2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child

3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset

4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response

5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out

6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up

7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences

8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence

Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how

The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

Love and Logic Solution

The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401

1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom

copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065

Student Discipline Course of Action

Student does not follow a classroom

or school rule

Is it a serious

incident

(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)

Follow established classroom

consequences

(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)

Refer student to administration with discipline referral

No

Yes

Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary

action

Student returns to class

Feedback is provided to the

staff member on action taken

A conference with administratorteacher or

administratorteacherstudent is held

Document the incident

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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM

Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn

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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you

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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit

determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and

administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to

effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know

A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently

about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to

what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen

powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along

Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the

students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising

awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest

of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic

(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)

What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works

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8313 Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas

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Do your students have SWAG

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One and Only Rule

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Create a conspiracy of kindness--

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classroom rules - love this poster

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BE Might do with goal setting for

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before bedtime check list for home

Robin ZarubaAnd set your classroom computer

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to alert them they have one minute

Keeps kids from packing up early

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Introduction

Overview

Teacher Resources

11 Discipline Techniques

Techniques that Backfire

Stages of Discipline

Better Discipline

Proactive Discipline

HLS Schools

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Frequently Asked

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Techniques that Backfire

If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

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middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

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Great Public Schools for Every Student

Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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              • Techniques for Maintaining Control Without Confrontation
                • General Rules Twelve steps teachers can take at the beginning of the year to promote effective classroom management are
                • Important Strategies
                • Once students are settled in the classroom youll want to continue with some of these teacher-recommended techniques for maintaining control without confrontation
                • Calming Routines
                  • 5 Classroom Management Tips For Every Teacher mdash Smart Classroom Management
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                                              • Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program
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Related Resources

Read this Edutopia article ldquoTen Takeaway Tips for Using Authen-tic Assessment in Your Schoolrdquo for more on authentic assess-ment httpwwwedutopiaorg10-assessment-tips-for-class

Download Edutopiarsquos guide to assessing project-based learn-ing httpwwwedutopiaorg10-tips-assessment-proj-ect-based-learning-resource-guide

What do other educators have to say about classroom manage-ment Join the lively discussion in response to a post by Edutopia blogger Maurice Elias httpwwwedutopiaorgbloggood-classroom-management-secret-maurice-elias

Or you can weigh in on blogger Elena Aguilarrsquos schoolroom peace plan httpwwwedutopiaorgclassroom-management

Keep it Real DISCOVER THE THINGS your students are interested inmdashtrends music TV shows and gamesmdashand incorporate those as you teach the skills concepts and knowledge they need You want to attach the learning to their lives as often as possible

Tap Into Prior Knowledge and Schema The father of critical pedagogy Paulo Freire rejected the notion that children are empty vessels Instead he promoted the belief that learners offer a wealth of knowledge mdashconven-tional and unconventionalmdashfor the teacher to build on

Kids with ldquobadrdquo behavior tend to get treated and taught as if they need to be ldquofilledrdquo with information and knowledge This tactic in fact leads to more acting out With a constructivist approach the teacher encourages the child to actively construct new ideas or concepts based upon his current and prior knowledge and beliefs

Use Essential Questions Big overarching questions are a fantastic way to launch a unit of study and to help connect learning with the lives of your students Essential questions do not have a right or wrong answer nor are they easy to respond to They give meaning and relevance to what your students are studying and they are meant to grab the attention and thoughts mdashand sometimes the heartmdashof a group of learners They are not to be solved but to be discussed and pondered

Here are some examples of essential questions (but remember to use them strategically and sparingly) In what ways are animals human and in what ways are humans animals

(science) What is love (Englishpoetry)When is it acceptable to rebel (history)What would life be like if mathematics did not exist (math)

Authentic Assessment Authentic assessment (httpwwwedutopiaorg stw-assessment-school-of-the-future-introduction-video) measures student learning with relevant high-level Bloomrsquos Taxonomy tasks mdashthe kind students might be required to do if they were actually working in the field of study

To do authentic assessment you will need to backwards plan starting with what you want the kids to know and be able to do for the assessment Grant Wiggins the acclaimed author of Understanding By Design calls this ldquostarting with the end in mindrdquo

If the start and end of a unit feel ldquorealrdquo to your students then they are more likely to be engaged during the important journey in the middle Edutopia blogger Suzie Boss explains how to get projects off to a good start httpwwwedutopiaorgblogsummer-pd-starting-projects-suzie-boss

tip

9

EDUTOPIAORG11 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Related Resources

To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)

This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment

Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide

Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations

Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians

Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers

Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families

Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call

Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship

When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo

EDUTOPIAORG

tip

10

12 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

RESEARCH+++++

ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf

ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach

ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx

BOOKS+++++

Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom

The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book

The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School

Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn

Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care

Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities

WEBSITES+++++

Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg

Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning

National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg

WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg

Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg

Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg

National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml

Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom

Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

Bonus More Classroom Management Resources

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Through our award-winning website videos and growing online community Edutopia is supporting and empowering education reform by shining a spotlight on real-world solutions and providing proven strategies tools and resources that are successfully changing how our children learn

To find and share solutions visit Edutopiaorg

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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically

create more problems than they solve

Problems with Immediate Consequences

1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching

2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child

3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset

4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response

5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out

6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up

7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences

8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence

Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how

The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

Love and Logic Solution

The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401

1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom

copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065

Student Discipline Course of Action

Student does not follow a classroom

or school rule

Is it a serious

incident

(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)

Follow established classroom

consequences

(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)

Refer student to administration with discipline referral

No

Yes

Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary

action

Student returns to class

Feedback is provided to the

staff member on action taken

A conference with administratorteacher or

administratorteacherstudent is held

Document the incident

Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Stand and Deliver | MLivecom

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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM

Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn

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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you

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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit

determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and

administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to

effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know

A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently

about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to

what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen

powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along

Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the

students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising

awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest

of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic

(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)

What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works

Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet

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8313 Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas

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Overview

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11 Discipline Techniques

Techniques that Backfire

Stages of Discipline

Better Discipline

Proactive Discipline

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If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

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middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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Related Resources

To set up a class wiki check out Wikispace (httpwwwwikispacescom) and PBworks (httppbworkscom)

This Edutopia article ldquoHow to Strengthen Parent Involvement and Communicationrdquo offers more ideas for increasing parent or guardian involvement httpwwwedutopiaorghow-to-strengthen-parent-involve-ment

Download Edutopiarsquos free ldquoHome-to-School Connections Guiderdquo httpwwwedutopiaorghome-to-school-connec-tions-guide

Partner with Parents and GuardiansTHIS IS THE LAST TIP FOR A REASON Teachers know that partnering with parents is neither easy nor completely in our control Returning a teacherrsquos call may not be the top priority for a parent or guardian They may be more concerned with paying bills putting food on the table navigating the rough waters of managing a single-parent home and so much more beyond our imaginations

Yet connecting home and school is worth the extra effort because of the benefits for students So here are some simple yet surefire ways to partner and connect with parents and guardians

Intel First Have kids fill out an ldquoAbout Merdquo index card the first week of school Ask them about their favorite books and school subjects and things they are good at Also ask for their parentsrsquo or guardiansrsquo cell phone numbers

Go Digital Consider setting up your own website wiki or page on your schoolrsquos website so parents can take a quick look and get up-to-speed with topics of study and class and homework assignments Edmodo (httpwwwedmodocom) offers a free platform for creating a secure social-networking site for your students and their families

Face to Face Make sure on open house and back-to-school night (or any other family night) that you have plenty of business cards or contact-information cards that include your email cell phone number (optional) classroom room number and the schoolrsquos phone number This may seem basic but that card not only makes it easy for parents to connect with you it shows them that that you want them to call

Calling Home Make ldquogoodrdquo calls home as often as you can There is nothing more depressing than having to sit down after a day of teaching and call five studentsrsquo homes with bad news Calling home with something positive will put a smile on your face and theirs and it opens the door for a relationship

When you do have to make that call with a concern be sure to mention something positive about the student before you say ldquoOne thing I am concerned about rdquo

EDUTOPIAORG

tip

10

12 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

RESEARCH+++++

ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf

ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach

ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx

BOOKS+++++

Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom

The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book

The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School

Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn

Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care

Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities

WEBSITES+++++

Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg

Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning

National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg

WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg

Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg

Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg

National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml

Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom

Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

Bonus More Classroom Management Resources

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Through our award-winning website videos and growing online community Edutopia is supporting and empowering education reform by shining a spotlight on real-world solutions and providing proven strategies tools and resources that are successfully changing how our children learn

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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically

create more problems than they solve

Problems with Immediate Consequences

1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching

2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child

3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset

4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response

5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out

6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up

7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences

8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence

Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how

The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

Love and Logic Solution

The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401

1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom

copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065

Student Discipline Course of Action

Student does not follow a classroom

or school rule

Is it a serious

incident

(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)

Follow established classroom

consequences

(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)

Refer student to administration with discipline referral

No

Yes

Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary

action

Student returns to class

Feedback is provided to the

staff member on action taken

A conference with administratorteacher or

administratorteacherstudent is held

Document the incident

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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM

Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn

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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you

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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit

determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and

administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to

effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know

A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently

about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to

what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen

powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along

Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the

students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising

awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest

of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic

(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)

What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works

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8313 Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas

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72313 Discipline by Design

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Introduction

Overview

Teacher Resources

11 Discipline Techniques

Techniques that Backfire

Stages of Discipline

Better Discipline

Proactive Discipline

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Techniques that Backfire

If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

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middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

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HLS Schools Introduction

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Great Public Schools for Every Student

Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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              • Techniques for Maintaining Control Without Confrontation
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Page 40: Maintaining Classroom Disciplines3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/291/tab_6-classroom_managemen… · Discipline — The LEAST Approach There are several good methods of classroom discipline

RESEARCH+++++

ldquoSocial-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School YouthrdquoThis 2011 report from the Raikes Foundation highlights ten useful instruments for assessing the social and emotional well-being of middle school students The recommendations are based on an extensive literature review as well as an evaluation of 73 different SEL assessment tools httpraikesfoundationorgDocumentsSELToolspdf

ldquoSocial and Emotional Learning Study on the Contribution of the Responsive Classroom ApproachrdquoThe article describes the Responsive Classroom approach and the research findings on the impact of the approach on social development and academic performancehttpcaselorgpublicationssocial-and-emotional-learning-study-on-the-effects-of-the-responsive-classroom-approach

ldquoThe Key to Classroom ManagementrdquoIn their article for Educational Leadership Robert J Marzano and Jana S Marzano review the research on effective classroom management and suggest strategies to improve the quality of teacher-student relationshipshttpwwwascdorgpublicationseducational-leadershipsept03vol61num01The-Key-to-Classroom-Managementaspx

BOOKS+++++

Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemovhttpteachlikeachampionwileycom

The Morning Meeting Bookby Roxann Krietehttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductmorning-meeting-book

The First Days of Schoolby Harry K Wong and Rosemary T Wonghttpwwweffectiveteachingcomproductsphpproduct=The-First-Days-of-School

Positive Discipline in the Classroomby Jane Nelsen EdD Lynn Lott MA H Stephen Glenn PhDhttpwwwrandomhousecombook120582positive-discipline- in-the-classroom-revised-3rd- edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd-lynn- lott-and-h-stephen-glenn

Teaching Children to Careby Ruth Sidney Charneyhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorgproductteaching-children-care

Reaching All by Creating Tribes Learning Communities (30th Anniversary Edition)by Jeanne Gibbshttptribescom200904reaching-all-by-creating-tribes-learning-communities

WEBSITES+++++

Collaborative for Academic Socialand Emotional Learning (CASEL) httpcaselorg

Daniel Golemanrsquos Websitehttpdanielgolemaninfotopicssocial-emotional-learning

National School Climate Centerhttpwwwschoolclimateorg

WINGS for Kidshttpwwwwingsforkidsorg

Committee for Childrenhttpwwwcfchildrenorg

Responsive Classroomhttpwwwresponsiveclassroomorg

National Education Association (Classroom Management) httpwwwneaorgtoolsClassroomManagementhtml

Tools for Teaching The Fundamental Skills of Classroom Managementhttpwwwfredjonescom

Edutopiarsquos Classroom Management Grouphttpwwwedutopiaorggroupsclassroom-management

Bonus More Classroom Management Resources

EDUTOPIAORG13 TEN TIPS FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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Through our award-winning website videos and growing online community Edutopia is supporting and empowering education reform by shining a spotlight on real-world solutions and providing proven strategies tools and resources that are successfully changing how our children learn

To find and share solutions visit Edutopiaorg

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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically

create more problems than they solve

Problems with Immediate Consequences

1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching

2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child

3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset

4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response

5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out

6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up

7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences

8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence

Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how

The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

Love and Logic Solution

The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401

1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom

copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065

Student Discipline Course of Action

Student does not follow a classroom

or school rule

Is it a serious

incident

(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)

Follow established classroom

consequences

(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)

Refer student to administration with discipline referral

No

Yes

Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary

action

Student returns to class

Feedback is provided to the

staff member on action taken

A conference with administratorteacher or

administratorteacherstudent is held

Document the incident

Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Stand and Deliver | MLivecom

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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM

Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn

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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you

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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit

determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and

administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to

effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know

A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently

about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to

what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen

powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along

Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the

students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising

awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest

of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic

(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)

What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works

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8313 Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas

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72313 Discipline by Design

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11 Discipline Techniques

Techniques that Backfire

Stages of Discipline

Better Discipline

Proactive Discipline

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Techniques that Backfire

If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

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middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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Ten Tips for Classroom Management How to improve student engagement and build a positive climate for learning and discipline

Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically

create more problems than they solve

Problems with Immediate Consequences

1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching

2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child

3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset

4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response

5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out

6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up

7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences

8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence

Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how

The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

Love and Logic Solution

The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

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copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065

Student Discipline Course of Action

Student does not follow a classroom

or school rule

Is it a serious

incident

(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)

Follow established classroom

consequences

(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)

Refer student to administration with discipline referral

No

Yes

Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary

action

Student returns to class

Feedback is provided to the

staff member on action taken

A conference with administratorteacher or

administratorteacherstudent is held

Document the incident

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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM

Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn

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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you

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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit

determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and

administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to

effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know

A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently

about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to

what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen

powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along

Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the

students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising

awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest

of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic

(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)

What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works

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8313 Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas

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72313 Discipline by Design

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Better Discipline

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If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

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middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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Page 42: Maintaining Classroom Disciplines3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/291/tab_6-classroom_managemen… · Discipline — The LEAST Approach There are several good methods of classroom discipline

Immediate consequences work really wellwith rats pigeons mice and monkeysIn real-world classrooms they typically

create more problems than they solve

Problems with Immediate Consequences

1 Most of us have great difficulty thinkingof an immediate consequence while weare teaching

2 We ldquoownrdquo the problem rather thanhanding it back to the child In otherwords we are forced to do more thinking than the child

3 We are forced to react while we and thechild are upset

4 We donrsquot have time to anticipate how thechild hisher parents our administratorsand others will react to our response

5 We donrsquot have time to put together areasonable plan and a support team tohelp us carry it out

6 We often end up making threats wecanrsquot back up

7 We generally fail to deliver a strongdose of empathy before providing theconsequences

8 Every day we live in fear that some kid will do something that we wonrsquotknow how to handle with an immediateconsequence

Take care of yourself and give yourself abreak Herersquos how

The next time a student does somethinginappropriate experiment with sayingldquoOh no This is so sad Irsquom going to haveto do something about this But notnowhelliplater Try not to worry about itrdquo

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence allows you time to ldquoantici-paterdquo whose support you might need howthe child might try to react and how tomake sure that you can actually followthrough with a logical consequence ThisLove and Logic technique also allows thechild to ldquoanticipaterdquo or worry about awide array of possible consequences

The Love and Logic AnticipatoryConsequence technique gains its powerfrom this basic principle of conditioningWhen one stimulus consistently predicts asecond the first stimulus gains the sameemotional properties as the second Statedsimply When ldquotry not to worry about itrdquoconsistently predicts something the childreally must worry about ldquotry not to worryabout itrdquo becomes a consequence in and of itselfhellipan ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

Love and Logic Solution

The Delayed or ldquoAnticipatoryrdquo Consequence

The Love and Logic People2207 Jackson Street Golden CO 80401

1-800-338-4065wwwloveandlogiccom

copyJim Fay 1998 bull Permission granted for photocopy reproduction Please do not alter or modify contents For more information call The Love and Logic Institute Inc at (800) 338-4065

Student Discipline Course of Action

Student does not follow a classroom

or school rule

Is it a serious

incident

(Talking ExcessivelyLoudly Pushing Classroom Disruption etc)

Follow established classroom

consequences

(Fighting Dangerous Weapons Verbal Abuse Accumulated Minor Offenses)

Refer student to administration with discipline referral

No

Yes

Administrator assigns appropriate disciplinary

action

Student returns to class

Feedback is provided to the

staff member on action taken

A conference with administratorteacher or

administratorteacherstudent is held

Document the incident

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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM

Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn

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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you

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determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and

administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to

effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know

A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently

about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to

what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen

powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along

Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the

students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising

awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest

of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic

(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)

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If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

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middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM

Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn

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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you

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determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and

administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to

effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know

A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently

about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to

what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen

powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along

Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the

students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising

awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest

of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic

(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)

What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works

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8313 Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas

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72313 Discipline by Design

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11 Discipline Techniques

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If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

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middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Standand DeliverPublished Friday October 10 2008 722 AM Updated Friday October 10 2008 809 AM

Ken Tabacsko | The Saginaw News FollowShare this storyStory toolsThe best thing an educator can do is believe in their students and challenge them to succeed teacher JaimeEscalante saysEscalante inspired the 1988 film Stand and Deliver based on the steps he took to turn a failing mathcourse in an inner-city school into a successful Advanced Placement calculus class with students hungry tolearn

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Escalante spoke to Central Michigan University students in Plachta Auditorium on Wednesday and toSaginaw Valley State University students in a packed Rhea Miller Recital Hall on Thursday as part of HispanicHeritage MonthThursdays presentation was before a group of mostly students majoring in education or Spanish -- studentsthat call Escalante a role modelNobody is better than you if you expect kids to be losers they will be losers he said If you expect themto be winners they will be I believe in my studentsIt was a message that resonated well with 21-year-old Erin McMorrowThe relationship with students is always extremely important said McMorrow an SVSU Spanish educationmajor from Iron Mountain You have to make them believe they can do it or they will never succeedEscalante said parents need to get involved in that process as wellI got the class list of all the students who were going to be in my advanced class and called their parentshe said I told them we need to work together to put your kid in the best collegesOnce the parents and teachers are committed to succeed it is important the administration sees success inthe future he saidThe system had given up on the students said Escalante who taught in Los Angeles and SacramentoCalif They thought the kids were going to have lives of drugs graffiti gangs and teen pregnancyEscalante a Bolivian native who retired in 1999 after 33 years in the classroom said he knew the studentscouldnt go to college with basic mathHis advanced class began with four students and steadily grew One of Escalantes goals was to havestudents pass the Advanced Placement test the first year the four students scored threes and fours out offive points and all passedIf you flunk I flunk he saidNot flunking meant never giving up -- both for Escalante and his students Thats no easy task SVSUsJennifer Shea saidHe really helped me understand how not to be overwhelmed said Shea a 31-year-old English andSpanish education double major from Saginaw He focused on dont give up never give up Its hard to dothese daysLater his students did so well in the rigorous exams that the Educational Testing Service whichadministered the exam suspected them of cheating The administrators didnt believe that poor barriostudents had the ability to pass any college-level testThey could not substantiate any report of cheatingTo inspire his students Escalante said he used many tools He compared learning to sports stars He saidhe had photos of basketball standouts on the walls to remind students of successI was their coach and a coach is only as good as his players he saidEscalante said he also had on his wall a banner with the writing determination + discipline + hard work =the way to success He said he would explain the concept in detail until they understoodHe said he stressed The American Dream and taking from it what it has to offerI had a friend who became an American citizen he went to eat he sat and waited for the waitress No onecame A man came and sat across from him with a full tray He told him that you get up and get whateveryou want and pay in the end Escalante saidLife is like a cafeteria you can have whatever you want but you cant wait for anyone to bring it to you

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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit

determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and

administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to

effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know

A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently

about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to

what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen

powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along

Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the

students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising

awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest

of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic

(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)

What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works

Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet

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If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

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middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit

determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and

administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to

effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know

A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently

about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to

what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen

powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along

Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the

students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising

awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest

of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic

(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)

What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works

Share your thoughts in the comments or Share your thoughts in the comments or mention edudemic on Twittermention edudemic on Twitter and Irsquoll respond retweet and Irsquoll respond retweet

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Classroom Rules That Work

Classroom Rules That WorkClassroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That WorkClassroom Rules That Work

Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas

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classroom rules - love this poster

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next year

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Vanessa Van DyckLOVE IT for all year I may start my

year w ith this Love the colors

too

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adore these classroom rules

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1 minute dismissal checklist

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RandomActsofSendingI especially love the last one

Thelma Stroblbet I could turn this into a 1 minute

before bedtime check list for home

Robin ZarubaAnd set your classroom computer

(task scheduler) to play a little tune

to alert them they have one minute

Keeps kids from packing up early

Add a comment

Great for the classroom

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4 Agreements

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Bee a CEO

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Yes they are

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Nice poster )

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Excuses poster

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Great rules

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list of dodont rules

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Charts 6th-12th

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Love this Welcome Sign

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Introduction

Overview

Teacher Resources

11 Discipline Techniques

Techniques that Backfire

Stages of Discipline

Better Discipline

Proactive Discipline

HLS Schools

Download Software

Latest Update

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Frequently Asked

Questions

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Users Guide

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Techniques that Backfire

If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

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middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

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HLS Schools Introduction

Ov erv iew

Download Sof tware

Latest Update

FREE Trial

Sof tware

Extend Trial

Period

Teacher Resources

11 Discipline

Techniques

Techniques that

Backf ire

Stages of Discipline

Better Discipline

Proactiv e Discipline

Support

Frequently Asked

Questions

Setup Tutorial

Users Guide

Shared Documents

How to Send Us Data

Contact Us

Great Public Schools for Every Student

Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

  • 2-ClassroomDisciplineTip
  • 3-TIPS~1
    • Local Disk
      • Tips for Achieving and Maintaining Discipline Behavior Management Advice for Teachers (Grades K-12) - TeacherVisioncom
          • 4-NEA-Promoting Effective Classroom Management
            • Promoting Effective Classroom Management
              • Techniques for Maintaining Control Without Confrontation
                • General Rules Twelve steps teachers can take at the beginning of the year to promote effective classroom management are
                • Important Strategies
                • Once students are settled in the classroom youll want to continue with some of these teacher-recommended techniques for maintaining control without confrontation
                • Calming Routines
                  • 5 Classroom Management Tips For Every Teacher mdash Smart Classroom Management
                  • 5-Discipline by Design 2
                  • 7-Classroom Mgmt Checklist
                    • Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices
                      • 8-Top Tips for Successful Classroom Discipline and Management
                        • Local Disk
                          • Top Tips for Successful Classroom Discipline and Management
                              • 9-Accountability Checklist
                              • 10-Love and Logic
                              • 10Tips_ClassroomManagement_Edutopia
                              • 10-wwwloveandlogiccom_documents_delayed-consequence
                              • 12-Discipline Course of Action Chart
                                • No
                                • Yes
                                  • 14-Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Stand and Deliver _ MLivecom
                                    • Local Disk
                                      • Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Stand and Deliver | MLivecom
                                          • 27 Tips For Effective Classroom Management _ Edudemic
                                          • Classroom Rules That Work
                                          • Discipline by Design
                                          • NEA-Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices
                                            • Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices
                                              • Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program
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Getting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes gritGetting students to pay attention let alone actually learn something is a challenge It takes grit

determination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants anddetermination creativity and a close eye Teachers in-classroom parents assistants and

administrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes toadministrators need to be as up to speed as possible in order to be effective When it comes to

effective classroom managementeffective classroom management there are a couple dozen things you should know there are a couple dozen things you should know

A wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differentlyA wonderful visual created by Mia MacMeekin has me contemplating and thinking a bit differently

about what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students toabout what it takes to effectively manage a classroom From how to properly engage students to

what it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozenwhat it means to ldquoleadrdquo a classroom therersquos a lot to know This graphic touches on a couple dozen

powerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right alongpowerful (but brief not to worry) ways to get a classroom humming right along

Personally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows thePersonally I like the lsquosignalrsquo idea where you have a predetermined sign or signal that shows the

students are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raisingstudents are either off task or simply not paying attention By using such a signal yoursquore raising

awareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the restawareness that not only do you (the teacher in this case) notice that the room is off task the rest

of the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topicof the class notices it too Itrsquos a great way to keep students from straying too much off topic

(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)(although sometimes that can be a good thing in project-based learning or flipped classrooms)

What are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually worksWhat are your most effective ways to manage the classroom What do you do that actually works

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8313 Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That Work

Classroom Rules That WorkClassroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That WorkClassroom Rules That Work

Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas

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BE Might do with goal setting for

next year

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1 minute dismissal checklist

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before bedtime check list for home

Robin ZarubaAnd set your classroom computer

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to alert them they have one minute

Keeps kids from packing up early

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72313 Discipline by Design

wwwhonorlevelcomx46xml 12

Introduction

Overview

Teacher Resources

11 Discipline Techniques

Techniques that Backfire

Stages of Discipline

Better Discipline

Proactive Discipline

HLS Schools

Download Software

Latest Update

FREE Trial Softw are

Extend Trial Period

Support

Frequently Asked

Questions

Setup Tutorial

Users Guide

Shared Documents

How to Send Us Data

Contact Us

Techniques that Backfire

If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

72313 Discipline by Design

wwwhonorlevelcomx46xml 22

middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

copyCopyright 2009 Budd Churchw ard

HLS Schools Introduction

Ov erv iew

Download Sof tware

Latest Update

FREE Trial

Sof tware

Extend Trial

Period

Teacher Resources

11 Discipline

Techniques

Techniques that

Backf ire

Stages of Discipline

Better Discipline

Proactiv e Discipline

Support

Frequently Asked

Questions

Setup Tutorial

Users Guide

Shared Documents

How to Send Us Data

Contact Us

Great Public Schools for Every Student

Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

  • 2-ClassroomDisciplineTip
  • 3-TIPS~1
    • Local Disk
      • Tips for Achieving and Maintaining Discipline Behavior Management Advice for Teachers (Grades K-12) - TeacherVisioncom
          • 4-NEA-Promoting Effective Classroom Management
            • Promoting Effective Classroom Management
              • Techniques for Maintaining Control Without Confrontation
                • General Rules Twelve steps teachers can take at the beginning of the year to promote effective classroom management are
                • Important Strategies
                • Once students are settled in the classroom youll want to continue with some of these teacher-recommended techniques for maintaining control without confrontation
                • Calming Routines
                  • 5 Classroom Management Tips For Every Teacher mdash Smart Classroom Management
                  • 5-Discipline by Design 2
                  • 7-Classroom Mgmt Checklist
                    • Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices
                      • 8-Top Tips for Successful Classroom Discipline and Management
                        • Local Disk
                          • Top Tips for Successful Classroom Discipline and Management
                              • 9-Accountability Checklist
                              • 10-Love and Logic
                              • 10Tips_ClassroomManagement_Edutopia
                              • 10-wwwloveandlogiccom_documents_delayed-consequence
                              • 12-Discipline Course of Action Chart
                                • No
                                • Yes
                                  • 14-Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Stand and Deliver _ MLivecom
                                    • Local Disk
                                      • Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Stand and Deliver | MLivecom
                                          • 27 Tips For Effective Classroom Management _ Edudemic
                                          • Classroom Rules That Work
                                          • Discipline by Design
                                          • NEA-Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices
                                            • Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices
                                              • Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program
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in my sleep still a good reminder

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Collaborate WithCollaborate With

Another ClassAnother Class

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A DayA Day

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Tips For TeachersTips For Teachers3 Reasons To Start3 Reasons To Start

Using Video In TheUsing Video In The

ClassroomClassroom

CategoryCategory

How ToHow To

TagsTags

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Classroom Rules That Work

Classroom Rules That WorkClassroom Rules That Work

Classroom Rules That Work

Classroom Rules That WorkClassroom Rules That Work

Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas

WeAreTeachers 59 Pins59 Pins

Do your students have SWAG

(Success willpower attitude and

goals)

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We cant resist a good anagram )

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Introduction

Overview

Teacher Resources

11 Discipline Techniques

Techniques that Backfire

Stages of Discipline

Better Discipline

Proactive Discipline

HLS Schools

Download Software

Latest Update

FREE Trial Softw are

Extend Trial Period

Support

Frequently Asked

Questions

Setup Tutorial

Users Guide

Shared Documents

How to Send Us Data

Contact Us

Techniques that Backfire

If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

72313 Discipline by Design

wwwhonorlevelcomx46xml 22

middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

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HLS Schools Introduction

Ov erv iew

Download Sof tware

Latest Update

FREE Trial

Sof tware

Extend Trial

Period

Teacher Resources

11 Discipline

Techniques

Techniques that

Backf ire

Stages of Discipline

Better Discipline

Proactiv e Discipline

Support

Frequently Asked

Questions

Setup Tutorial

Users Guide

Shared Documents

How to Send Us Data

Contact Us

Great Public Schools for Every Student

Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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    • Local Disk
      • Tips for Achieving and Maintaining Discipline Behavior Management Advice for Teachers (Grades K-12) - TeacherVisioncom
          • 4-NEA-Promoting Effective Classroom Management
            • Promoting Effective Classroom Management
              • Techniques for Maintaining Control Without Confrontation
                • General Rules Twelve steps teachers can take at the beginning of the year to promote effective classroom management are
                • Important Strategies
                • Once students are settled in the classroom youll want to continue with some of these teacher-recommended techniques for maintaining control without confrontation
                • Calming Routines
                  • 5 Classroom Management Tips For Every Teacher mdash Smart Classroom Management
                  • 5-Discipline by Design 2
                  • 7-Classroom Mgmt Checklist
                    • Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices
                      • 8-Top Tips for Successful Classroom Discipline and Management
                        • Local Disk
                          • Top Tips for Successful Classroom Discipline and Management
                              • 9-Accountability Checklist
                              • 10-Love and Logic
                              • 10Tips_ClassroomManagement_Edutopia
                              • 10-wwwloveandlogiccom_documents_delayed-consequence
                              • 12-Discipline Course of Action Chart
                                • No
                                • Yes
                                  • 14-Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Stand and Deliver _ MLivecom
                                    • Local Disk
                                      • Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Stand and Deliver | MLivecom
                                          • 27 Tips For Effective Classroom Management _ Edudemic
                                          • Classroom Rules That Work
                                          • Discipline by Design
                                          • NEA-Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices
                                            • Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices
                                              • Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program
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Classroom Rules That Work

Classroom Rules That WorkClassroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That WorkClassroom Rules That Work

Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas

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Vanessa Van DyckLOVE IT for all year I may start my

year w ith this Love the colors

too

Add a comment

adore these classroom rules

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1 minute dismissal checklist

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Pinned from

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RandomActsofSendingI especially love the last one

Thelma Stroblbet I could turn this into a 1 minute

before bedtime check list for home

Robin ZarubaAnd set your classroom computer

(task scheduler) to play a little tune

to alert them they have one minute

Keeps kids from packing up early

Add a comment

Great for the classroom

82 repins 7 likes

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4 Agreements

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72313 Discipline by Design

wwwhonorlevelcomx46xml 12

Introduction

Overview

Teacher Resources

11 Discipline Techniques

Techniques that Backfire

Stages of Discipline

Better Discipline

Proactive Discipline

HLS Schools

Download Software

Latest Update

FREE Trial Softw are

Extend Trial Period

Support

Frequently Asked

Questions

Setup Tutorial

Users Guide

Shared Documents

How to Send Us Data

Contact Us

Techniques that Backfire

If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

72313 Discipline by Design

wwwhonorlevelcomx46xml 22

middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

copyCopyright 2009 Budd Churchw ard

HLS Schools Introduction

Ov erv iew

Download Sof tware

Latest Update

FREE Trial

Sof tware

Extend Trial

Period

Teacher Resources

11 Discipline

Techniques

Techniques that

Backf ire

Stages of Discipline

Better Discipline

Proactiv e Discipline

Support

Frequently Asked

Questions

Setup Tutorial

Users Guide

Shared Documents

How to Send Us Data

Contact Us

Great Public Schools for Every Student

Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

  • 2-ClassroomDisciplineTip
  • 3-TIPS~1
    • Local Disk
      • Tips for Achieving and Maintaining Discipline Behavior Management Advice for Teachers (Grades K-12) - TeacherVisioncom
          • 4-NEA-Promoting Effective Classroom Management
            • Promoting Effective Classroom Management
              • Techniques for Maintaining Control Without Confrontation
                • General Rules Twelve steps teachers can take at the beginning of the year to promote effective classroom management are
                • Important Strategies
                • Once students are settled in the classroom youll want to continue with some of these teacher-recommended techniques for maintaining control without confrontation
                • Calming Routines
                  • 5 Classroom Management Tips For Every Teacher mdash Smart Classroom Management
                  • 5-Discipline by Design 2
                  • 7-Classroom Mgmt Checklist
                    • Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices
                      • 8-Top Tips for Successful Classroom Discipline and Management
                        • Local Disk
                          • Top Tips for Successful Classroom Discipline and Management
                              • 9-Accountability Checklist
                              • 10-Love and Logic
                              • 10Tips_ClassroomManagement_Edutopia
                              • 10-wwwloveandlogiccom_documents_delayed-consequence
                              • 12-Discipline Course of Action Chart
                                • No
                                • Yes
                                  • 14-Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Stand and Deliver _ MLivecom
                                    • Local Disk
                                      • Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Stand and Deliver | MLivecom
                                          • 27 Tips For Effective Classroom Management _ Edudemic
                                          • Classroom Rules That Work
                                          • Discipline by Design
                                          • NEA-Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices
                                            • Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices
                                              • Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program
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8313 Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That Work

Classroom Rules That WorkClassroom Rules That Work

Classroom Rules That Work

Classroom Rules That WorkClassroom Rules That Work

Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas

WeAreTeachers 59 Pins59 Pins

Do your students have SWAG

(Success willpower attitude and

goals)

125 repins 10 likes

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We cant resist a good anagram )

by sweatlee

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Pinned from

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Miss Chuckles76Do you mean mnemonic -)

Jamie Starlingor an acrostic poem

Add a comment

One and Only Rule

80 repins 10 likes

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Create a conspiracy of kindness--

yes

77 repins 9 likes

Pinned from

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Good first day of school lesson

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Pinned from

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This would be good for a classroom

door

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Pinned from

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Stop Policing Classroom Computer

Time weareteachers

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Pinned from

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A Magical Guide to Plagiarism

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Pinned from

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JMaidenExactly

Laura CarrWell done

Dana WilsonAw esome so love this =)

Add a comment

Nice rules for board games

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classroom rules - love this poster

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GROUPS Acronym

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next year

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72313 Discipline by Design

wwwhonorlevelcomx46xml 12

Introduction

Overview

Teacher Resources

11 Discipline Techniques

Techniques that Backfire

Stages of Discipline

Better Discipline

Proactive Discipline

HLS Schools

Download Software

Latest Update

FREE Trial Softw are

Extend Trial Period

Support

Frequently Asked

Questions

Setup Tutorial

Users Guide

Shared Documents

How to Send Us Data

Contact Us

Techniques that Backfire

If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

72313 Discipline by Design

wwwhonorlevelcomx46xml 22

middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

copyCopyright 2009 Budd Churchw ard

HLS Schools Introduction

Ov erv iew

Download Sof tware

Latest Update

FREE Trial

Sof tware

Extend Trial

Period

Teacher Resources

11 Discipline

Techniques

Techniques that

Backf ire

Stages of Discipline

Better Discipline

Proactiv e Discipline

Support

Frequently Asked

Questions

Setup Tutorial

Users Guide

Shared Documents

How to Send Us Data

Contact Us

Great Public Schools for Every Student

Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

  • 2-ClassroomDisciplineTip
  • 3-TIPS~1
    • Local Disk
      • Tips for Achieving and Maintaining Discipline Behavior Management Advice for Teachers (Grades K-12) - TeacherVisioncom
          • 4-NEA-Promoting Effective Classroom Management
            • Promoting Effective Classroom Management
              • Techniques for Maintaining Control Without Confrontation
                • General Rules Twelve steps teachers can take at the beginning of the year to promote effective classroom management are
                • Important Strategies
                • Once students are settled in the classroom youll want to continue with some of these teacher-recommended techniques for maintaining control without confrontation
                • Calming Routines
                  • 5 Classroom Management Tips For Every Teacher mdash Smart Classroom Management
                  • 5-Discipline by Design 2
                  • 7-Classroom Mgmt Checklist
                    • Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices
                      • 8-Top Tips for Successful Classroom Discipline and Management
                        • Local Disk
                          • Top Tips for Successful Classroom Discipline and Management
                              • 9-Accountability Checklist
                              • 10-Love and Logic
                              • 10Tips_ClassroomManagement_Edutopia
                              • 10-wwwloveandlogiccom_documents_delayed-consequence
                              • 12-Discipline Course of Action Chart
                                • No
                                • Yes
                                  • 14-Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Stand and Deliver _ MLivecom
                                    • Local Disk
                                      • Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Stand and Deliver | MLivecom
                                          • 27 Tips For Effective Classroom Management _ Edudemic
                                          • Classroom Rules That Work
                                          • Discipline by Design
                                          • NEA-Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices
                                            • Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices
                                              • Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program
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8313 Classroom Rules That Work

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Classroom Rules That Work

Classroom Rules That WorkClassroom Rules That Work

Classroom Rules That Work

Classroom Rules That WorkClassroom Rules That Work

Classroom Rules That WorkSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideasSet the tone for collaboration and communication in your classroom with these great ideas

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RandomActsofSendingI especially love the last one

Thelma Stroblbet I could turn this into a 1 minute

before bedtime check list for home

Robin ZarubaAnd set your classroom computer

(task scheduler) to play a little tune

to alert them they have one minute

Keeps kids from packing up early

Add a comment

Great for the classroom

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72313 Discipline by Design

wwwhonorlevelcomx46xml 12

Introduction

Overview

Teacher Resources

11 Discipline Techniques

Techniques that Backfire

Stages of Discipline

Better Discipline

Proactive Discipline

HLS Schools

Download Software

Latest Update

FREE Trial Softw are

Extend Trial Period

Support

Frequently Asked

Questions

Setup Tutorial

Users Guide

Shared Documents

How to Send Us Data

Contact Us

Techniques that Backfire

If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

72313 Discipline by Design

wwwhonorlevelcomx46xml 22

middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

copyCopyright 2009 Budd Churchw ard

HLS Schools Introduction

Ov erv iew

Download Sof tware

Latest Update

FREE Trial

Sof tware

Extend Trial

Period

Teacher Resources

11 Discipline

Techniques

Techniques that

Backf ire

Stages of Discipline

Better Discipline

Proactiv e Discipline

Support

Frequently Asked

Questions

Setup Tutorial

Users Guide

Shared Documents

How to Send Us Data

Contact Us

Great Public Schools for Every Student

Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

  • 2-ClassroomDisciplineTip
  • 3-TIPS~1
    • Local Disk
      • Tips for Achieving and Maintaining Discipline Behavior Management Advice for Teachers (Grades K-12) - TeacherVisioncom
          • 4-NEA-Promoting Effective Classroom Management
            • Promoting Effective Classroom Management
              • Techniques for Maintaining Control Without Confrontation
                • General Rules Twelve steps teachers can take at the beginning of the year to promote effective classroom management are
                • Important Strategies
                • Once students are settled in the classroom youll want to continue with some of these teacher-recommended techniques for maintaining control without confrontation
                • Calming Routines
                  • 5 Classroom Management Tips For Every Teacher mdash Smart Classroom Management
                  • 5-Discipline by Design 2
                  • 7-Classroom Mgmt Checklist
                    • Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices
                      • 8-Top Tips for Successful Classroom Discipline and Management
                        • Local Disk
                          • Top Tips for Successful Classroom Discipline and Management
                              • 9-Accountability Checklist
                              • 10-Love and Logic
                              • 10Tips_ClassroomManagement_Edutopia
                              • 10-wwwloveandlogiccom_documents_delayed-consequence
                              • 12-Discipline Course of Action Chart
                                • No
                                • Yes
                                  • 14-Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Stand and Deliver _ MLivecom
                                    • Local Disk
                                      • Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Stand and Deliver | MLivecom
                                          • 27 Tips For Effective Classroom Management _ Edudemic
                                          • Classroom Rules That Work
                                          • Discipline by Design
                                          • NEA-Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices
                                            • Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices
                                              • Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program
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8313 Classroom Rules That Work

pinterestcomweareteachersclassroom-rules-that-work 22

BE Might do with goal setting for

next year

254 repins 30 likes 1 comment

Pinned from

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Vanessa Van DyckLOVE IT for all year I may start my

year w ith this Love the colors

too

Add a comment

adore these classroom rules

95 repins 9 likes

Pinned from

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1 minute dismissal checklist

417 repins 80 likes

Pinned from

teachersnotebookcom

RandomActsofSendingI especially love the last one

Thelma Stroblbet I could turn this into a 1 minute

before bedtime check list for home

Robin ZarubaAnd set your classroom computer

(task scheduler) to play a little tune

to alert them they have one minute

Keeps kids from packing up early

Add a comment

Great for the classroom

82 repins 7 likes

Pinned from

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4 Agreements

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Pinned from

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Bee a CEO

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Yes they are

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Nice poster )

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Excuses poster

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Great rules

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Positive student goals instead of a

list of dodont rules

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FreeClass Expectations Anchor

Charts 6th-12th

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Love this Welcome Sign

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googlecomgooglecom

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72313 Discipline by Design

wwwhonorlevelcomx46xml 12

Introduction

Overview

Teacher Resources

11 Discipline Techniques

Techniques that Backfire

Stages of Discipline

Better Discipline

Proactive Discipline

HLS Schools

Download Software

Latest Update

FREE Trial Softw are

Extend Trial Period

Support

Frequently Asked

Questions

Setup Tutorial

Users Guide

Shared Documents

How to Send Us Data

Contact Us

Techniques that Backfire

If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

72313 Discipline by Design

wwwhonorlevelcomx46xml 22

middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

copyCopyright 2009 Budd Churchw ard

HLS Schools Introduction

Ov erv iew

Download Sof tware

Latest Update

FREE Trial

Sof tware

Extend Trial

Period

Teacher Resources

11 Discipline

Techniques

Techniques that

Backf ire

Stages of Discipline

Better Discipline

Proactiv e Discipline

Support

Frequently Asked

Questions

Setup Tutorial

Users Guide

Shared Documents

How to Send Us Data

Contact Us

Great Public Schools for Every Student

Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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If you havenrsquot already beenthere check out DisciplineTechniques on this websiteThese 11 techniques for betterdiscipline can be useful inmanaging a positive andcomfortable classroom

There are some techniqueshowever that should beavoided Linda Albert surveyeddozens of teachers asking them what methods have backfired for

them Here they are as she has presented them in her book ATeacherrsquos Guide to Cooperative Discipline (American GuidanceService 1989)

After 27 years in elementary and middle school classrooms I canhonestly say I have tried most of these techniques Linda is right Theymay work a few times but not over the long haul Techniques thatbackfire include

middot raising my voicemiddot yellingmiddot saying ldquoIrsquom the boss hererdquo

middot insisting on having the last wordmiddot using tense body language such as rigid posture or clenchedhandsmiddot using degrading insulting humiliating or embarrassing put-downs

middot using sarcasmmiddot attacking the studentrsquos charactermiddot acting superior

middot using physical forcemiddot drawing unrelated persons into the conflict

middot having a double standard mdash making students do what I say not

what I domiddot insisting that I am rightmiddot preaching

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middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

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Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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          • 4-NEA-Promoting Effective Classroom Management
            • Promoting Effective Classroom Management
              • Techniques for Maintaining Control Without Confrontation
                • General Rules Twelve steps teachers can take at the beginning of the year to promote effective classroom management are
                • Important Strategies
                • Once students are settled in the classroom youll want to continue with some of these teacher-recommended techniques for maintaining control without confrontation
                • Calming Routines
                  • 5 Classroom Management Tips For Every Teacher mdash Smart Classroom Management
                  • 5-Discipline by Design 2
                  • 7-Classroom Mgmt Checklist
                    • Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices
                      • 8-Top Tips for Successful Classroom Discipline and Management
                        • Local Disk
                          • Top Tips for Successful Classroom Discipline and Management
                              • 9-Accountability Checklist
                              • 10-Love and Logic
                              • 10Tips_ClassroomManagement_Edutopia
                              • 10-wwwloveandlogiccom_documents_delayed-consequence
                              • 12-Discipline Course of Action Chart
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                                • Yes
                                  • 14-Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Stand and Deliver _ MLivecom
                                    • Local Disk
                                      • Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Stand and Deliver | MLivecom
                                          • 27 Tips For Effective Classroom Management _ Edudemic
                                          • Classroom Rules That Work
                                          • Discipline by Design
                                          • NEA-Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices
                                            • Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices
                                              • Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program
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72313 Discipline by Design

wwwhonorlevelcomx46xml 22

middot preaching

middot making assumptionsmiddot backing the student into a corner

middot pleading or bribingmiddot bringing up unrelated eventsmiddot generalizing about students by making remarks such as ldquoAll youkids are the samerdquomiddot making unsubstantiated accusations

middot holding a grudgemiddot nagging

middot throwing a temper tantrummiddot mimicking the studentmiddot making comparisons with siblings or other students

middot commanding demanding dominatinmiddot rewarding the student

copyCopyright 2009 Budd Churchw ard

HLS Schools Introduction

Ov erv iew

Download Sof tware

Latest Update

FREE Trial

Sof tware

Extend Trial

Period

Teacher Resources

11 Discipline

Techniques

Techniques that

Backf ire

Stages of Discipline

Better Discipline

Proactiv e Discipline

Support

Frequently Asked

Questions

Setup Tutorial

Users Guide

Shared Documents

How to Send Us Data

Contact Us

Great Public Schools for Every Student

Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

  • 2-ClassroomDisciplineTip
  • 3-TIPS~1
    • Local Disk
      • Tips for Achieving and Maintaining Discipline Behavior Management Advice for Teachers (Grades K-12) - TeacherVisioncom
          • 4-NEA-Promoting Effective Classroom Management
            • Promoting Effective Classroom Management
              • Techniques for Maintaining Control Without Confrontation
                • General Rules Twelve steps teachers can take at the beginning of the year to promote effective classroom management are
                • Important Strategies
                • Once students are settled in the classroom youll want to continue with some of these teacher-recommended techniques for maintaining control without confrontation
                • Calming Routines
                  • 5 Classroom Management Tips For Every Teacher mdash Smart Classroom Management
                  • 5-Discipline by Design 2
                  • 7-Classroom Mgmt Checklist
                    • Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices
                      • 8-Top Tips for Successful Classroom Discipline and Management
                        • Local Disk
                          • Top Tips for Successful Classroom Discipline and Management
                              • 9-Accountability Checklist
                              • 10-Love and Logic
                              • 10Tips_ClassroomManagement_Edutopia
                              • 10-wwwloveandlogiccom_documents_delayed-consequence
                              • 12-Discipline Course of Action Chart
                                • No
                                • Yes
                                  • 14-Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Stand and Deliver _ MLivecom
                                    • Local Disk
                                      • Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Stand and Deliver | MLivecom
                                          • 27 Tips For Effective Classroom Management _ Edudemic
                                          • Classroom Rules That Work
                                          • Discipline by Design
                                          • NEA-Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices
                                            • Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices
                                              • Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program
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Great Public Schools for Every Student

Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program Analyze your classroom disciplinary practices with this checklist from the National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module a program developed by the California Teachers Association

Begin by placing a check in the appropriate column after each item Then add your points -- allowing 4 points for each Usually 2 points for each Sometimes and 0 points for each Never

Rate yourself as follows

bull 90-100 = Excellent bull 80-89 = Good bull 70-79 = Fair bull below 70 = Poor

Behavior Usually Sometimes Never

1 I get students attention before giving instructions

2 I wait for students to attend rather than talk over chatter

3 I quickly get students on-task

4 I give clear and specific instructions

5 I set explicit time limits for task completion

6 I circulate among students at work

7 I hold private conferencesconversations during class

8 I model courtesy and politeness

9 I use a quiet voice in the classroom

10 I use a variety of cues to remind students of expected behavior

11 I teach students my cues

12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

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      • Tips for Achieving and Maintaining Discipline Behavior Management Advice for Teachers (Grades K-12) - TeacherVisioncom
          • 4-NEA-Promoting Effective Classroom Management
            • Promoting Effective Classroom Management
              • Techniques for Maintaining Control Without Confrontation
                • General Rules Twelve steps teachers can take at the beginning of the year to promote effective classroom management are
                • Important Strategies
                • Once students are settled in the classroom youll want to continue with some of these teacher-recommended techniques for maintaining control without confrontation
                • Calming Routines
                  • 5 Classroom Management Tips For Every Teacher mdash Smart Classroom Management
                  • 5-Discipline by Design 2
                  • 7-Classroom Mgmt Checklist
                    • Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices
                      • 8-Top Tips for Successful Classroom Discipline and Management
                        • Local Disk
                          • Top Tips for Successful Classroom Discipline and Management
                              • 9-Accountability Checklist
                              • 10-Love and Logic
                              • 10Tips_ClassroomManagement_Edutopia
                              • 10-wwwloveandlogiccom_documents_delayed-consequence
                              • 12-Discipline Course of Action Chart
                                • No
                                • Yes
                                  • 14-Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Stand and Deliver _ MLivecom
                                    • Local Disk
                                      • Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Stand and Deliver | MLivecom
                                          • 27 Tips For Effective Classroom Management _ Edudemic
                                          • Classroom Rules That Work
                                          • Discipline by Design
                                          • NEA-Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices
                                            • Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices
                                              • Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program
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12 I enrich my classroom to improve students motivation

13 I impoverish my classroom to improve attention

14 I am aware of the effects of my dress voice and movements on student behavior

15 I use students names as low-profile correctors of inattention

16 I use proximity to improve classroom control

17 I communicate positive expectations of good behavior to my class

18 I have clear and specific rules that I teach my students

19 I refuse to threaten or plead with students

20 I consistently follow through with consequences to enforce rules

21 I use I messages assertively to tell students what I want them to do

22 I use I messages humanistically to communicate my feelings

23 I respond to behavior I like with specific personal praise

24 I use non-verbal social and activity reinforcers

Adapted from National Education Associations I Can Do It Classroom Management training module developed by California Teachers Association For more information about this program contact NEA Teacher Quality at (202) 822-7333

Copyright copy 1999 by the California Teachers Association Republished with permission

  • 2-ClassroomDisciplineTip
  • 3-TIPS~1
    • Local Disk
      • Tips for Achieving and Maintaining Discipline Behavior Management Advice for Teachers (Grades K-12) - TeacherVisioncom
          • 4-NEA-Promoting Effective Classroom Management
            • Promoting Effective Classroom Management
              • Techniques for Maintaining Control Without Confrontation
                • General Rules Twelve steps teachers can take at the beginning of the year to promote effective classroom management are
                • Important Strategies
                • Once students are settled in the classroom youll want to continue with some of these teacher-recommended techniques for maintaining control without confrontation
                • Calming Routines
                  • 5 Classroom Management Tips For Every Teacher mdash Smart Classroom Management
                  • 5-Discipline by Design 2
                  • 7-Classroom Mgmt Checklist
                    • Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices
                      • 8-Top Tips for Successful Classroom Discipline and Management
                        • Local Disk
                          • Top Tips for Successful Classroom Discipline and Management
                              • 9-Accountability Checklist
                              • 10-Love and Logic
                              • 10Tips_ClassroomManagement_Edutopia
                              • 10-wwwloveandlogiccom_documents_delayed-consequence
                              • 12-Discipline Course of Action Chart
                                • No
                                • Yes
                                  • 14-Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Stand and Deliver _ MLivecom
                                    • Local Disk
                                      • Believe in your students says teacher who inspired movie Stand and Deliver | MLivecom
                                          • 27 Tips For Effective Classroom Management _ Edudemic
                                          • Classroom Rules That Work
                                          • Discipline by Design
                                          • NEA-Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices
                                            • Rate Your Classroom Disciplinary Practices
                                              • Use Checklist from the I Can Do It Program
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