Classroom Management Strategies for Effective Instruction Keith Lakes, Behavior Consultant Lisa Smith, Instruction/Behavior Consultant Upper Cumberland Special Education Co-operative October 2002 Today’s Agenda Welcome and Opening Activities The Characteristics of an Effective Teacher Effective Behavior Management Strategies Organizing and Managing the Learning Environment Designing Lessons to Enhance Student Learning Closing Activities Lunch is on your own Breaks will be taken as needed Goals and Objectives… To identify the characteristics of effective teachers To understand why children misbehave and identify effective strategies for dealing with student misbehavior To identify techniques for organizing and managing effective learning environments To identify characteristics of effective lesson planning To identify resources and materials dealing with positive and effective classroom management Presentation Techniques (Utilizing the Principles of Adult Learning Theory) Discussion Small and large group activities Cooperative learning strategies (i.e., jigsaw, think-pair-share) Self-Reflection Question and answer sessions Active Learning Strategies (i.e., role play, scenarios, simulations) others Classroom management is… …all of the things that a teacher does to organize students, space, time and materials so that instruction in content and student learning can take place Two major goals… To foster student involvement and cooperation in all classroom activities To establish a productive working environment -First Days of School, Wong Describe a wellmanaged classroom Characteristics of a WellManaged Classroom… Students are deeply involved with their work Students know what is expected of them and are generally successful There is relatively little wasted time, confusion, or disruption The climate of the classroom is workoriented, but relaxed and pleasant A well-managed classroom is… A task oriented environment A predictable environment Is ready and waiting for students Brainstorming Activity… Think of as many responses to the following statement as you can… An effective teacher is… 10 A Dangerous Educator… Believes that this job is not about relationships Believes that this is just a job, and when the school day is over, the work’s all done Believes that he/she can handle any situation, alone Believes that, “It was good enough for me, by golly, it oughta’ be good enough for them.” Believes that all these kids need is “a good whippin’.” 11 DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR… Refuses to work Defy authority Reinforce positive behavior Intimidates other students Use high interest personally relevant material Distract teaching through verbal or physical means Provide short successes 182 Key Ideas… 183 Descriptors of the Ideal Classroom that Reflects Excellent Instruction in the Area of Behavior Management The classroom is organized in a manner that encourages order, participation, independence, and continuous learning There is a small number of meaningful rules Students understand and enforce rules The teacher is constantly teaching independent behavior management skills The teacher spends an appropriate amount of time at the beginning of the school year establishing the culture and climate for positive acceptable behavior Student’s demonstrating appropriate behaviors constantly receive positive reinforcement 184 Descriptors of the Ideal Classroom that Reflects Excellent Instruction in the Area of Behavior Management The teacher handles inappropriate behavior in a firm, fair, consistent, and caring manner The teacher’s interactions with students are positive and reinforce the importance of student success The teacher has several motivators that reinforce and shape student positive behaviors Classroom instruction is well organized, meaningful, and allows for student differences (individual and group) Classroom management strategies are appropriate to the environment and needs of the students 185 Descriptors of the Ideal Classroom that Reflects Excellent Instruction in the Area of Behavior Management There is an established communication between home and school Students receive constant positive reinforcement for doing good work and encouragement to better Student work is displayed throughout the classroom and behavior and learning reinforcers are visible throughout the room 186 Descriptors of a Teacher Who is Successful at Behavior Instruction and Reinforcement The teacher has the ability to KNOW and effectively RELATE to his/her students     Establishes rapport and trust Separates unacceptable behavior from student as a person Knows total student in and out of school Knows student’s interests/likes/dislikes 187 Descriptors of a Teacher Who is Successful at Behavior Instruction and Reinforcement The teacher has practical and current KNOWLEDGE of behavior management strategies     Classroom design Classroom management Establishing baseline data Developing a behavior plan 188 Descriptors of a Teacher Who is Successful at Behavior Instruction and Reinforcement The teacher APPLIES behavior management strategies in a FLEXIBLE and TIMELY manner   Ability to quickly analyze situation and appropriately apply techniques Has good timing-when and where to react and respond 189 Descriptors of a Teacher Who is Successful at Behavior Instruction and Reinforcement The teacher is CONSISTNET, has good FOLLOW-THROGUH, and FOLLOW-UP WITH STUDENTS     Is clear and predictable from day Communicates expectations often Can re-establish respect after encounters constantly reinforces expected behavior 190 Teachers who are successful at behavior instruction and reinforcement… Have a keen AWARENESS of the classroom ATTEND to more than one matter at a time Train students to follow established classroom PROCEDURES/ROUTINES without disturbing others PACE their instruction without unnecessary delays Use a variety of techniques to keep students INTERESTED and INVOLVED Use various techniques to check student INVOLOVEMNT, LEARNING, and ATTENTION Use EFFECTIVE TECHNIQUES with individual students that guide other student’s behavior 191 Word Wall Activity… In your group, discuss the term(s) that you have chosen Think about what we have discussed about this item today Share:   Your thoughts and A factual statement 192 Now What? Where I go from here? 193 Resources 194 Contacting Today’s Presenters… Lisa Smith, Instruction/Behavior Consultant Upper Cumberland Special Education Cooperative Phone: 606-337-3555 Email: galasmith@jellico.net Keith Lakes, Behavior Consultant Upper Cumberland Special Education Cooperative Phone: 606-364-4673 Email: prtcnet.org 195 UPPER CUMBERLAND SPECIAL EDUCATION COOPERATIVE STAFF Ginger Brashear, Director Phone: 549-7000 ext 34 Email: gbrashear@whitley.k12.ky.us Carla Jordan, Complex Needs/AT Phone: 606-546-3111157 Email: cjordan@knox.k12.ky.us Gary Smith, Due Process Phone: 606-337-3555 Email: gsmith@jellico.com Keith Lakes, Behavior Phone: 606-364-4673 Email: prtcnet.org Angela Bray, Instruction Phone: 606-679-1123 Email: abray1@pulaski.net Lisa Smith, Instruction/Behavior Phone: 606-337-3555 Email: galasmith@jellico.net 196