robbie stewart business education teacher fayetteville high school 11/14/2015 nti summer 2009 1

Robbie StewartBusiness Education Teacher

Fayetteville High School

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This session is not about how to teach. . .

It is how to manage!

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Classroom management is a task that you will face everyday.

Learning in the career technical classroom is student driven or student centered.

Without adequate planning, the classroom or lab will become chaotic, students will talk back to the teacher, and fighting or disruption may occur.

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Effective lessons Create a safe learning environment Teach students Respond to student behavior problems Keep proper records

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Trust is:◦ Showing feelings and having confidence in

others◦ Having a bond◦ Building relationships◦ Sharing◦ Relying on others

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1. Equipment and Supplies2. Facilities and Maintenance3. Safety4. Students and Behavior Management5. Budget Preparation6. Classroom/Lab Activities7. Record Keeping8. Advisory Committee/Student Organization9. Dress and Appearance10. Procedures for First Day/Week of Class

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Inventory Instructional Supplies Purchasing

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Once you assume a position at a school and walk into the classroom and shop, technically you become responsible for the inventory of that department.◦ Conduct a departmental inventory immediately◦ Ask for the latest inventory on file from school

officials◦ Compare the two inventories◦ Report immediately any discrepancies in the

two lists.◦ Begin immediately to locate any missing items

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Provides a list of all items in your department

Provides basis for equipment replacement (amortization plan)

Use a separate inventory sheet for equipment and supplies

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Check with school officials to see if there is an official inventory form

The inventory format should include:◦ Description of item◦ Model number◦ When purchased◦ Cost◦ Manufacturer◦ School inventory number◦ Condition

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Options◦ Indicate useful life of item◦ Have stock listing for each item in supplies, how

many have been used, how many are on hand

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Debit Card Check with Bookkeeper Keep Ledger of Expenditures

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Call and get prices from Vendor Prepare Purchase Requisition Obtain Purchase Order Number Call and place order or mail order Check with Bookkeeper/Turn in Invoice

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Adequate space for Students and Teacher Whiteboard/Bulletin boards Storage Areas

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Basic workstation area Traffic lanes Make a Map of Classroom

Teacher space - office

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Keep tools and supplies close to work area Distribution method

◦ Request form◦ Honor system

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Allows for orderly check-out of equipment, supplies and tools

Teaches student responsibilities Various methods available for each facility

◦ Rotation plan◦ Team plan◦ Peg board plan◦ Index Card plan

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Routine Maintenance◦ General cleanup◦ Inspection

Preventive Maintenance◦ Inspection ◦ Perform services needed◦ Replace parts and equipment periodically

Students participate in maintenance

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Accidents Cost!!!!!◦ Liability◦ Reporting student accidents

Equipment Safety Fire Safety Electrical Safety Chemical Safety

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First Aid Plan◦ Emergency numbers posted◦ Emergency procedures

Lab Safety Posters

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Is classroom prepared for an emergency? Do you have classroom rules for safety? Doors open outside? Smoke alarm? Fire alarm? Windows open? Number of exits? Master safety test!

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Selecting and Recruiting Students Brochure on department Current/Former Students School Counselor Student criteria Class selection – pre-registration

◦ Required courses◦ Career technical classes◦ Electives◦ Credits required

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Develop classroom/lab rules in conjunction with school rules

Enforce rules fairly – Students must know consequences

Stay “close” to students when teaching Let students know what is being taught Develop silent communication signals

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Positive discipline◦ Make class pleasurable◦ Be a model◦ Know how to state “I mean business”◦ Stay close to students

Assertive discipline◦ Teacher exerts discipline◦ Includes loss of privilege, detention, suspension, corporal

punishment◦ Does not work effectively with today’s student

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The Bully The Disrespectful The Destroyer The Nonparticipator The Late Arriver The Sneak The Thief The Sleeper The Unprepared

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Discipline is one of the most tedious tasks the classroom teacher faces

Document all conflicts Do not be afraid to discipline Discipline goes away when teacher learns

how to handle it Best way to manage discipline is to make

teaching exciting

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All funds are designated for specific expenditures

School budgets/Career Tech budgeting begins months prior to school beginning

Need to project income, expenditures, professional development, field trips, etc.

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Time must be organized◦ Classroom/ Lab activities◦ Activities must be planned◦ Equipment and supplies out in advance◦ Plan for cleanup◦ Evaluation needs to be planned

How much time to allow◦ How long to allow for practice◦ Deciding at what point to evaluate◦ How many times can performance be failed◦ How are special needs students handled

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Can be used anytime◦ Begin class, end class, break monotony,

beginning of year Can be used in groups or entire class Can be fun Usually are not related to instructional

material or lessons, but encourage group participation (community, school activities, work)

Sponge activities www.teachervision.fen.com

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Definition of Transition◦ Transition is the in-between time when students

are not directly engaged in a planned lesson

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Transition SituationsEntering classroom/labWhile in classroom/labExiting Classroom/lab

Pass out an assignment sheet as students enter

Place assignment sheet on everyone’s desk before they enter

Write assignment on board Place on class website

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Review previous lesson Read preview of today’s lesson React to a local situation Conduct an Internet search Work student guide assignment Pick a “Sponge activity” Work on areas of weakness

◦ AHSGE◦ Math◦ Communication

Instructor developed activities

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Beginning class Moving from class to lab Moving from whole class to groups Ending class

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Go-silent transition Time-limit transition Have assignments ready Be in the middle Move about

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Do not end class early Utilize a “Head Problem” If students are returning make sure they are

ready for next lesson Be in the area, not at your desk Create your own exit procedure

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Student Records Business-Industry Records Teaching Records Student Organization Records Financial Records Other Records

◦ Computer Software◦ Resource File

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Occupational Objective Personal Data Sheet Tests, Projects, Papers Career Profile Placement/Follow up Applications Four-Year Plan Other records

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BIC

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Students Grades Lesson Plans Professional Development Activities Instructional Schedule

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Program Budget Record of Expenditures Invoices and Receipts Bill of Sales/Live Work Travel Budget

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Program Inventory Amortization of Equipment Schedule Computer Software Resource File

◦ Vendors/Suppliers◦ Community resources◦ Partnerships

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Who should serve When to meet Duties of committee Records of meetings

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Advise and counsel with the faculty and staff in planning, implementing, and maintaining the program.

To build and promote interest in the program.

To give recognition and support to all functions or services performed by members of the committee in the advisory capacity.

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Membership Drive – end of year or beginning of current school year

Dues Officers Meetings Fundraisers Competitions Leadership conferences Co-curricular – integrated into instruction

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Chapter Charter/Creed Chapter Members/Roster Chapter Minutes of Meetings Local, State, and National Activities Competitive Events Resources Budget

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Dress does not make a teacher Impressions make a teacher Students decide quickly Leave industry dress at the worksite Vary dress Community will judge you by dress Peers will judge you by dress

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Most schools have a dress code Dress does gain respect Basic dress is business casual

◦ Jeans are out◦ Women-Business dress/suit No skimpy tops No short skirts No flip flops◦ Men-Khakis with dress shirt/sport shirt Occasional tie if not required No sneakers No flip flops No caps/hats

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1. Assemble students in classroom2. Write name on board and how you are to be

addressed, a little bit of info about yourself3. Check names and pronunciation4. Make announcements5. Give each student handouts, handbook, syllabus:

Attendance Absences Make-up work Grading system Discipline Dues

6. Allow students to ask questions7. Send information home for parents to read and sign.

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12 questions – intent is to inform you and arouse your curiosity regarding classroom management styles.

___________________________ 1 = strongly disagree 2 = disagree 3 = neutral 4 = agree 5 = strongly agree

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Places firm limits and controls on students Assigns seats Desks in straight rows and no deviations Rarely gives hall or restroom passes Quiet classroom Vigorous discipline and swift obedience No indication of caring for students

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Places limits and controls students but simultaneously encourages independence

Explains reason behind rules Is student is disruptive, offers a polite, but

firm reprimand Verbal interaction Environment offers opportunity to learn and

practice communication skills

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Places few demands or controls on students “Do your own thing” describes classroom Not likely to monitor behavior Difficulty saying “NO” to students Discipline is likely to be inconsistent Very involved and cares about students

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Not very involved in classroom Places few demands, if any, on students Appears uninterested Doesn’t want to impose on students Class preparation is not worth the effort Use same material year after year Discipline is lacking

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1. Sense of Humor2. Positive Attitude3. High Expectations4. Consistency5. Fairness6. Flexibility

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1. Avoid smiling and being friendly with your students.

2. Becoming friends with students while they are in class.

3. Stop your lesson and confront students for minor infractions in class

4. Humiliate students to try and get them to behave.

5. Yell.6. Give your control over to the

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7. Treat students differently based on personal likes and dislikes.

8. Create rules that are essentially unfair.9. Gossip and complain about other

teachers.10. Be inconsistent with grading and/or

accepting late work.11. Come to class without a plan.12. Teach using only one method (only

copies, lecture, etc.)

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Top 12 Worst Things Top 12 Worst Things a Teacher Can Doa Teacher Can Do

Managing Your Classroom No one can do it for you Listen to experience Be open-minded Be professional Work constantly at improvement Be a team member

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