classroom organization & management part1

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Classroom Organization &

Management

PART I

PTeach I (Principles of Teaching)THELMA (MAY) RABAGO-MINGOA, PhD


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Outline

Part I (emphasis on Envi. &Routine)

y The Physical Environment

y Learning Centers

y

Groupingy Routines & Procedures

y General Rules of Conduct

y Paperwork

y Start off Right with Parents

y Planning

y Seatwork

y Time Management

y The First Day

Part II (emphasis on Behavior)

y Perspective on ClassroomManagement (What isClassroom Management? Why is itimportant?)

y Theoretical & EmpiricalSupport (principles)

y Preparing for EffectiveClassroom Management(Techniques, transition, withitness,classroom rules of conduct,Businesslike atmosphere)

y Working toward self-management (Dealing withMisbehavior, School Policies)

Thelma (May) Rabago-Mingoa, PhD 2


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Two children poke one another. Five or six

others wander aimlessly around the room. I

lean down to help a child with her writing and

she doesnt even know this it writing time. I

hear a sudden noise at my back, and some oneyells, Ouch!

- Donald Graves



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Important Beginnings To be a good teacher,

its not enough to knowthe subject matter or tolike children.

Effective teachers arethose who know how tomanage and organizeclassrooms.

Know your colleaguesbefore school starts

Read the school policymanual

Learn the physicallayout of the building

Become familiar withschoolwide objectives

Write out a detailedschedule

Stockpile materials



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The Physical Environment

Arranging spacey Kids around table or

clusters of desks (for smallgroup collaboration)

y U-shape (frequent whole

group discussion)y Learning centers (for

individualized, self-pacedcurriculum)

y Your personal touch

(plants, art, rug, posters,pillows for reading corner,functional /interactivebulletin boards)

yDisplay area for

childrens work,

found objects

Supplies

Large & small group activities

y Areas within classroomReading, music, blocks, role

playing, table blocks, art,etc.

y Classroom environmentshould inform & engagethe child



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The Physical Environment

yDesk placement y Environmental

Preferencesy Temperature

y Light

y Noise level

y Create both well-lit & dimly

lit areas

y Provide opportunities for

kids to move aroundy Establish informal furniture

arrangements

y Establish listening stations &

quiet study areas



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Learning CentersFor independent learning (decision-making, record keeping, filing, time

management, interpersonal skills)

y Full-length mirror (make-believe center)

y Book box / mini library /reading center

y Listening station

y Art cart / center

y Math path

y Big blocks

y Table blocks, puzzles

y Circle time area/ groupdiscussions

y Eating area, etc.

y Varies in Regular classroom,non-graded, progressive,Montessori, Reggio Emilia, etc.



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Grouping

When we teachers organizestudents for instruction,we are grouping them.

y Instructional groups(grouping for instructional purpose)

y Ability groups (according tosimilar levels of intelligence/skill)

y Flexible groups (allowingstudents to work in differently mixedgroups depending on the goal of thelearning task at hand); (random, ability,cooperative, interest, knowledge, skills,student choice)

y Balance in groups (gifted?; biggrp, small grp, pair, whole class)



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Routines & Proceduresy Routines are the backbone

of daily classroom life.

y Routines facilitate teaching& learning

y Routines make your life

easier & save valuableclassroom time.

y Routines eliminate potentialdisruptions & problemsituations

y

Routines facilitate transition(note: repeated warnings in time left; bell to signalpack away; chimes to signal to move to next learning

center)

y Practice makes perfect (teach& reteach routines)



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General Rules of Conduct

y Make your rule clear andspecific

y Teach rules as any subject

y Examples:

Classroom Rules

1. Treat others the same way you want tobe treated

2. Dont bother anyone

3. Dont call attention to yourself

4. Work!

Classroom Rules

1. Listen attentively

2. Participate actively

3. Eyes on teacher

4. Sit properly

Class Rules

1. Treat others as you would like to be

treated

2. Respect other peoples property and

person (no hitting or stealing)

3. Laugh with anyone but laugh at noone

4. Be responsible for your own learning

5. Come to class & hand in assignment

on time.

6. Do not disturb people who are

working.



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Paperwork

y Paperwork & grading isviewed as the mostoverwhelming of teachertasks:

yAttendance, lunch counts,lesson plans, subject-areatesting, report cards,homework, seatwork (tocheck & record), info. togather for emergencies,

records for PTC, students inpull-out programs you haveto keep track of, etc.

y Help form students



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Start offRight with Parents

y First impressions count

y Good public relations at thestart of the year improvescooperation & support from

parentsy Give:

y Welcome letter

y Form with list of telephonenumbers (home & office)

y Request for room-parents or

volunteersy Form to give list of medical &

other considerations

y Copy of school policies

y List of supplies children need



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Planningy

Planning is the most importantaspect of organization &management

y Your entire life as a teacherrevolves around planningy Arranging the physical

environment

y Deciding about rule & routines

y Collecting materials, supplies &ideas

y Contacting parents, etc.

y Preparation for academiccontent: planning lessons,weekly units, an entire schoolyear

yGood planning takes practice.Its the key to professionalism

y You plan not just what to do butalso where, when why & how acertain lesson is taught

y Generally, the morethoroughly you plan anactivity, the less time ittakes to complete it.



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Seatworky The tasks & assignments

students complete whileworking independently at theirdesks

y This can be a classroommanagement tool while you

work individually with studentswho need help

y Critics say this is used to killtime & keep kids under control.Some abuse this

y But we can still use thispowerful teaching aid. Identify

where it is we go wrong & try touse seatwork more effectively.

TIPS for using SEATWORK:

y Always match seatwork to thematerial already covered (not new)

y Make sure students know thepurpose for the assignment

y Guide students through 1 or 2examples

y Match seatwork with ability level

y Select seatwork that allows allstudents a 95% success rate

y Limit amount of time spent on SW

y Carefully monitor SW

y Teach students to recognize whenthey dont understand something

y Establish routines for seeking help



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Time Managementy

Increasing Teaching Timey Decrease time allotted for breaksy Find out w/c aspects of school time you can

control

y Schedule solid blocks of teaching time

y Plan smooth transition

y Assign HW to extend practice time

y Reconsider how you sched CR breaks

y Improve student attendance (tell them what

will happen next day)

y Delegating Tasksy Aides, volunteers, students

y Senior citizens, PTA members, HS & col.Students, employees in business & industry

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Managing your own timey Set goals (professional & personal)y Make a to do list everyday

y Do your toughest act early in the day

y Work within your personal time needs

y Learn to say no to committee work, volunteerwork, social functions

y Learn to concentrate

y Avoid procrastination

y Avoid perfectionismy Put to use time you spend waiting

y Set time limits for tasks

y Set deadlines for yourself & your class & stickto them

y Never do anything a student can do just as well

y Decorate classroom walls with students work

y Team up with other teachers for specialprojects/events

y Handle each piece of mail only once

y Enhance your workspace

y Make telephone calls in groups

y Energize during break periods

y Take time to play



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The First Day

TIPS for the FIRST DAY:

y Arrive early

y Write your name on the board

y Have an activity laid out whenkids arrive

yGreet students at the door

y Ask students to sit when theyarrive

y Conduct a get-acquaintedexercise

y Enjoy a god story & a good

laugh togethery present the most important

classroom routines

y Post a general schedule

y Begin with wimple academicactivities

y Monitor & maintain constantcontact with students

y Deal promptly with behavior

problemsy Generate interest &

enthusiasm

y Issue books & discuss theircare



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Classroom Part I: Summary

Effective teachers get the year off to a good

start before students enter the classroom

Factors that set the tone for the entire year: The way the classroom looks

the routines & procedures established

the learning centers prepared

The steps taken to insure students comfort

the contract made with parents & colleagues



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Classroom Part I: Summary

Well-organized classrooms:

Set the stage for teaching & learning

enhance learning

Prevent behavior problems, create a stimulating

learning environment

Help teachers make that important positive first

impression



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Classroom Part I: Questions/ Activity

Exercise:

Design your Classroom Environment Create your Routines & Procedures

Create your list of General Rules of Conduct


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