Classroom
Management Strategies
The biggest obstacle most teachers face when they first begin
teaching is classroom management. These four articles discuss a
variety of strategies to use in developing and maintaining a positive
classroom environment.
Getting
Down to Business: Tips for Starting the Day
Oh, the excitement of a new year! Everyone can probable agree that
on the first day, you might not get them quiet right away! But as the year
starts up, now is the time to get into a groove, and form habits that will
be healthy and helpful for everyone involved.
Sponges
Always have a sponge ready for a class to do when they come in
first thing in the morning. This calms them down and prepares them
mentally and physically for the days work. It may be journal work,
handouts, sentence practice, etc... These vary according to the grade.
Class
Management
Classroom Management refers to the procedures and routines that
are used to keep the daily business of the classroom running smoothly.
Creating
a Climate for Learning: Effective Classroom Management Techniques
Learn how to stop nagging and start teaching. Included: Twelve
teacher-tested tips for behavior
management!
Behavior
Influence Techniques
The following techniques are pro-active, classroom-centered, and
teacher-initiated. They are designed to avoid confrontation. They will
assist professionals in preventing the build-up of inappropriate behavior
to the point of a crisis. Many of them will be familiar to professionals
and a review of them is helpful.
Getting
Organized
When people dream of becoming teachers, the last thing they
picture is endless paperwork. Yet, as any teacher knows, administrivia
makes up a significant part of the day (and night). Here are ways to
creatively organize paperwork and materials so that you can spend more
time doing what's really important.
11 Techniques for
Better Classroom Discipline
Here are eleven techniques that you can use in your classroom that
will help you achieve effective group management and control.
List
of Procedures to Design and Teach to Students
The effective teacher spends most of the first week teaching the
students how to follow classroom procedures!
50
Opportunities to Say "You’re Terrific!"
50 opportunities to praise a student are listed here.
Behind the
Schoolhouse Door: Eight Skills Every Teacher Should Have
Behavior specialist Glenn Latham has identified eight skills every
teacher should have as they relate to effectively managing the learning
environment. As you enter a new school year, sharpen your classroom
management skills with this resource from the Mountain Plains Regional
Resource Center.
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