taming the river
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TAMING THE RIVERCreating Momentum and Flow in the Classroom
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HAVE YOU EVER
TRIED TO PUSH A
BOULDER?
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KIDS SPEND1,350 hours or
just 16% of a year in school
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G E N E R A T I O N W I L L H A V E P L A Y E D M O R E
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COLLEGE COMPLETION
19 of every 100 8th graders
complete a post-secondarycredential
11 of every 100 African-American 8th graders complete a
post-secondary credential
11 of every 100 Hispanic 8thgraders complete a post-secondary credential
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CLASSROOM MANAGEMENTCAN BE LIKE PUSHING
A BOULDER
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YOU CANNOT CONTROL ANOTHER
PERSONS BEHAVIOR BUTYOU CAN INFLUENCE IT!The Significance of Behavior
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FACEBODYVOICE
ATTITUDE
Your Classroom Management Tool Kit
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YOU GOT ATTITUDE!
Enthusiasm
Curiosity
Humility
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GO SLOW TO GO FAST
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IF YOU WANT TO GETATTENTION, PROVIDE A
CONTRAST
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PURPOSE
Ensure the safety of our students
and staffCreate a strong learningenvironment
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OUTCOMES
Students to take responsibility of
their own learningStudents engaging in self-control oftheir behavior
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CREATIVE > REACTIVEEffective classroom management is about
being creative and not reactive.
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MOVING THE BOULDER
MomentumFlow
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MOMENTUM
The development of eventsin a learning situation that lendstrength and force to instruction. Measured by
Continuity Movement
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ATTRIBUTION THEORY
Assessing what works and what doesnt work
Helping students reflect on their own work
Learning from mistakes
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THINK OF MOMENTUM AS
THE ENERGY
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FLOW
The state of involvement in an activity that nothing else
seems to matter; the experience is so enjoyable that it isdone for the sheer sake of doing it.
Measured by Pleasure Enjoyment
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THINK OF FLOW AS
THE ZONE
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GETTING TO FLOW
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DOMINANCE+ COOPERATION
COMMUNITY
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CONNECT
TrustRapport
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COMMUNITYHierarchy of Student Needs
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DOMINANCE AND COOPERATION
Dominance Cooperation
Assertive Personal Interest in Students
Clear Learning Goals Flexible Learning Goals
Equitable Classroom Behaviors
Positive Classroom Behaviors
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CONGRUENCEVisual Vocal Verbal
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TRANSITIONS
Use signals Practice how to manage transitions Create a standing spot Give no more than three directions at a time
Keep your voice low Be prepared
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INVOLVE PARENTS
Connect Communicate Collaborate
Control
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THE PARENT CONFERENCE
Send them away happy Express appreciation Address a strong point Brainstorm solutions Identify the problem Begin with a PositiveWelcome the parent
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DEALING WITH DIFFICULT BEHAVIOR
Chronic avoidance of
work
Fighting Aggressive behavior Defiance and/or hostility Rudeness
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DEALING WITH DIFFICULT BEHAVIOR
QuietlyCalmlyPrivately
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DEALING WITH DIFFICULT BEHAVIOR
SensationEscapeAttentionTangible
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DEALING WITH DIFFICULT BEHAVIOR
Antecedent Behavior Consequence Reinforcements
Student-Driven Teacher-Driven
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USE IMESSAGES
Three elements Description of behavior Effect of that behavior on the
teacher The feeling it creates for the teacher
I need for you to. . . I want you to. . .
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CREATING INTRINSIC MOTIVATION
Choice Relevance Engagement
Content*TimingWork PartnersProjects*Process*EnvironmentResources
PersonalFamilyNeighborhoodCityCultureLifestyleLife Stage
EmotionalEnergeticPhysicalLearner-Imposed DeadlinesPeer Pressure
*Differentiated Instruction
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BLOOMS TAXONOMY
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STARTSTRONG, END
STRONGPrimacy Prime TimePractice Down Time
Pre aration Prime Time 2
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MAXIMIZING THE BRAIN
Take a break from learning- the brain needs to rest
ImprintJournaling Think, Share, Pair Drawing Small Group Discussions
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REMEMBER
If a rule isnt working, change it Seek out a mentor and be a mentor Recognize positive behavior
You are the MAYORof your classroom community
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REMEMBER
You influence the behavior of others by your actions andwords
Tangible reinforcers lose their potency Plan, Plan, Plan Keep administration in the loop
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ONLINE RESOURCES
NEA Academy http://www.neaacademy.org/ NEA Lesson Plans http://www.nea.org/tools/
LessonPlans.html NEA Education Community http://public-groups.nea.org/main/summary NEA Works4Me http://www.nea.org/tools/Works4Me.html
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TAMING THE RIVERLet the rivers run, let all the dreamers wake the nation.
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BRYAN WEATHERFORD, M. ED.
Teaching and Learning SpecialistCenter for Public Affairs
Texas State Teachers Association
512-476-5355 ext. 1235 | 1-800-324-8782 ext. 1235Twitter : @TeacherChat | Skype: weather tx1
Text: 512-550-2240