I am taking credential classes and writing a paper about classroom management. Can any one tell me Procedures you have in place to effectively run your classroom, how will you structure lessons, what types of lessons you use, how will you respond to and provide encouragement for students (motivation), and your planned asessment strategies. You can pick one area and answer that, you dont have to answer everything. I am sick right now and cant interview a teacher on campus. Thanks for you help! =)
#1 by hinderamber on April 1st, 2011
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To effectively manage your class, you need to have posted rules with consequences. You need to stick to them, and the children need to thoroughly understand them. During the first couple of weeks of school, you have to practice procedures so they will become routine. Lessons should be structured using differentiated instruction. You should change activities at least every twenty minutes and accomodate different learning styles. Never stick just to direct lecture. Always encourage students by providing positive feedback….
I’m a teacher, so I could go on for days about this….
#2 by Dave B on April 1st, 2011
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you also need to build relationships and credibilty with your students. You goal should be to create an environment where every one respects one another and their surroundings…. easier said then done, but you need to be consistent with every case….good luck!
I would also let the kids make the rules (assuming they are realistic) and you monitor them… that way they have to agree to them and the ‘rules’ are easily enforced….the kids buy into them since they made them up….I would have the least amount of rules possible…My favorite rule was always –> be respectful….
#3 by Teacher on April 1st, 2011
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To teach a lesson effectively. Simply split it up into a three part lesson. “Starter”, “Main body” and “Plenary”. This will give a clear structure for you to plan to and will accommodate the students learning. People on have a 20 minute concentration span, by dividing the lesson into tangible sized pieces the students should be able to regain focus at each step of the lesson.
Also, Keep it quick. Never talk for too long, students just switch off no matter how interesting the topic is.
#4 by cty on April 1st, 2011
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I teach in a special education classroom and try to use as many high interest/hands-on lessons as possible. A lot of the motivation/rewards in our room come from a point sheet that the students use. They can use their points to buy things from the class store or buy free time where they can participate in a variety of activities.