It’s important to create the building blocks for an effective system
of classroom management before the school year begins. As you brainstorm
ideas, remember to keep three goals in mind. First, effective
management techniques seek to establish mutual trust between students
and the teacher. Second, they provide explicit guidelines regarding
acceptable classroom behavior and scholastic expectations. Third, a
well-planned management system creates an environment that promotes
learning.
Establishing A Code Of Conduct
At the beginning of each year, students and teachers are supplied
with a revised institutional code. In it, you will find the district’s
policies for student behavior and discipline. Using this as a guide,
prepare a behavioral code of conduct that can be discussed and posted in
your classroom. This exercise will even benefit a classroom of younger
students who have not yet learned to read if you ‘translate’ each rule
into simple, easy to remember words, and recite them together. Be
prepared to answer any questions your student might have, as well as,
discuss why each guideline is important.
Dealing With Discipline
You will inevitably be faced with disciplinary problems. While
establishing a classroom code of conduct each school year, make certain
your students understand the consequences of misbehavior. Discipline
procedures are, of course, governed by district policies, so become
familiar with appropriate measures for dealing with disturbances and
unacceptable behavior. As you get to know the dynamic of your class,
you’ll be better able to design a plan of action that is tailored to
their needs.
While a second chance can be warranted in certain circumstances, not
following through with stated consequences will only undermine your
authority. It is also important to remember to discipline consistently
for every infraction no matter when it happens or who has behaved
inappropriately. It is never okay to show favoritism to any student.
Establishing A Routine
Children thrive in structured environments. If you don’t allow time
between activities for their mind to wander, you’ll have a better chance
of keeping them focused on you and engaged in the lesson. Start each
morning by meeting your students at the door and welcoming them to
class. For those who arrive early, encourage them to try a puzzle or
coloring page you’ve set out for them. At the beginning of each class,
go over the schedule for the day so that your students know what to
expect. In these instances, routine doesn’t equate to boring, but offers
your students a sense of security in knowing what to expect.
Keeping Busy
With a new group of students, each with unique skills and at
different stages of development, it’s sometimes difficult to determine
how long a lesson or activity will take. Because of this, it is
beneficial to over-plan. Print off some extra worksheets that supplement
the material being learned. Design a short PowerPoint quiz that
summarizes key concepts in the lesson. Plan an extra craft to keep
students interested in the unit. However you decide to accomplish this,
be prepared for the unexpected.
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