classroom rules steve gerkey science effective classroom management and discipline is the #1 factor...
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Classroom RulesSteve Gerkey
Science
• Effective Classroom Management and Discipline is the #1 factor in student learning achievement (R. Marzano synthesis of research).
• Safety and a smoothly running classroom with clear guidelines, routines, and expectations are therefore absolutely critical for student learning, thinking, and success.
Class Rules#1
• Respect:SelfOthersProperty
Class Rules#2
•Absolutely NO Profanity in Class
Class Rules#3
• Follow Directions!• They will be
legal and proper
Class Rules#4
•Work Hard with Effort and Positive Time Management
Effort and New Learning connects Neurons in the Brain
Consequences and AccountabilityOffice, Notice Ms. O’Brien, Call Home
• F-Bomb• Harassment• Phone in Class (Mr.
Mahan announcement)
• Insubordination• Disruptive• Non-participation
• Done! Go to Office • Done! Go to Office• Office Hold (end of day-1st
offense)
• Done! Go to Office• Office
• Make-up at Lunch or Before/After School
Class ProceduresSteve Gerkey
Science
• Solid daily routines and procedures (protocols) promote a smoothly running classroom with productive learning bell to bell.
• Students learn better and are more comfortable when they know what to expect and how the class environment functions in a variety of learning activities, clear transitions, and start up and end of class protocols.
Start Up of Class
• In Seat at Bell•Do Now Quiet
Writing for 5 Minutes•No pass-10
minutes
Class Ending Procedures
• Exit Ticket or Task • Clean desk• Supplies and Journal
Put Away• Send and Save any
Electronic Work from computer to teacher website
• Log off properly• In Seat when Bell Rings• Teacher Dismiss
Listening SkillsCall to order
Looks Like:• Eyes and Ears forward• Paying attention • Computer screen lowered• Headphones off• Quiet• Questions held until end
Not Look Like:• Talking• Turned around• Headphones on• Computer screen up• Loud• No paying attention
Daily Announcements and Agenda
• Listen:Daily Agenda Instructions for next learning activity:• Seating arrangement• Learning activity details• Expectations for the assignment• Time Management ( 4 choices when finish early)
Electronics Policy
• Phones off and put away (if used, teacher will confiscate and you may claim it in office after school (1st offense) per Mr. Mahan.
• Headphones and music off to start class in order to hear directions and participate.
• During individual assignments, headphones with music are allowed with teacher permission.
• Gaming (off-task behavior) will be treated the same as phone violation above.
Independent Work1 Person per table
Looks Like • Individual work• Separate table• Quiet Focus• Journal, book, computer
open and in use
Not Look Like• Talking • Sitting with others• Not focused• Not working on assignment
Paired Work2 per Table
Looks Like• Focus on learning• Low Voice with partner• Positive and helpful
Not Look Like • Little or no focus on
learning• Loud voice (disrupt class)• No cooperation and help to
learn