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Top 10 Tips for Classroom Discipline and Management
This website gave me a ton of information that will help in the classroom with classroom management. I know that many new teachers are worried about discipline, but this site has very helpful tips!
1. It's Easier to Get Easier Many teachers make the mistake of starting the school year with a poor discipline plan. Students quickly assess the situation in each class and realize what they will be allowed to get away with. Once you set a precedent of allowing a lot of disruptions, it can be very hard to start better classroom management and discipline techniques. However, it is never tough to get easier as the year goes on. While you don't have to follow the adage, "Never smile until Christmas," it does have its merits.
2. Fairness is Key. Students have a distinct sense of what is and what is not fair. You must act fairly for all students if you expect to be respected. If you do not treat all students equitably, you will be labelled as unfair students will not be keen to follow your rules. Make sure that if your best student does something wrong, they too get punished for it.
3. Deal with Disruptions with as Little Interruption as Possible. When you have classroom disruptions, it is imperative that you deal with them immediately and with as little interruption of your class momentum as possible. If students are talking amongst themselves and you are having a classroom discussion, ask one of them a question to try to get them back on track. If you have to stop the flow of your lesson to deal with disruptions, then you are robbing students who want to learn of their precious in-class time.
4. Avoid Confrontations in Front of Students. Whenever there is a confrontation in class there is a winner and a loser. Obviously as the teacher, you need to keep order and discipline in your class. However, it is much better to deal with discipline issues privately than cause a student to 'lose face' in front of their friends. It is not a good idea to make an example out of a disciplinary issue. Even though other students might get the point, you might have lost any chance of actually teaching that student anything in your class.
5. Stop Disruptions with a Little Humor. Sometimes all it takes is for everyone to have a good laugh to get things back on track in a classroom. Many times, however, teachers confuse good humor with sarcasm. While humor can quickly diffuse a situation, sarcasm may harm your relationship with the students involved. Use your best judgment but realize that what some people think as funny others find to be offensive.
6. Keep High Expectations in Your Class. Expect that your students will behave, not that they will disrupt. Reinforce this with the way you speak to your students. When you begin the day, tell your students your expectations. For example, you might say, "During this whole group session, I expect you to raise your hands and be recognized before you start speaking. I also expect you to respect each other's opinions and listen to what each person has to say."
7. Overplan. Free time is something teachers should avoid. By allowing students time just to talk each day, you are setting a precedent about how you view academics and your subject. To avoid this, overplan. When you have too much to cover, you'll never run out of lessons and you will avoid free time. You can also fill up any left over time with mini-lessons as described elsewhere on this site.
8. Be Consistent. One of the worst things you can do as a teacher is to not enforce your rules consistently. If one day you ignore misbehaviors and the next day you jump on someone for the smallest infraction, your students will quickly lose respect for you. Your students have the right to expect you to basically be the same everyday. Moodiness is not allowed. Once your lose your student's respect, you also lose their attention and their desire to please you.
9. Make Rules Understandable. You need to be selective in your rules (no one can follow 180 rules consistently). You also need to make them clear. Students should understand what is and what is not acceptable. Further, you should make sure that the consequences for breaking your rules are also clear and known beforehand.
10. Start Fresh Everyday. This tip does not mean that you discount all previous infractions, i.e. if they have three tardies then today means four. However, it does mean that you should start teaching your class each day with the expectation that students will behave. Don't assume that because Julie has disrupted your class everyday for a week, she will disrupt it today. By doing this, you will not be treating Julie any differently and thereby setting her up to disrupt again (like a self-fulfilling prophecy).
http://712educators.about.com/od/discipline/tp/disciplinetips.htm
1. It's Easier to Get Easier Many teachers make the mistake of starting the school year with a poor discipline plan. Students quickly assess the situation in each class and realize what they will be allowed to get away with. Once you set a precedent of allowing a lot of disruptions, it can be very hard to start better classroom management and discipline techniques. However, it is never tough to get easier as the year goes on. While you don't have to follow the adage, "Never smile until Christmas," it does have its merits.
2. Fairness is Key. Students have a distinct sense of what is and what is not fair. You must act fairly for all students if you expect to be respected. If you do not treat all students equitably, you will be labelled as unfair students will not be keen to follow your rules. Make sure that if your best student does something wrong, they too get punished for it.
3. Deal with Disruptions with as Little Interruption as Possible. When you have classroom disruptions, it is imperative that you deal with them immediately and with as little interruption of your class momentum as possible. If students are talking amongst themselves and you are having a classroom discussion, ask one of them a question to try to get them back on track. If you have to stop the flow of your lesson to deal with disruptions, then you are robbing students who want to learn of their precious in-class time.
4. Avoid Confrontations in Front of Students. Whenever there is a confrontation in class there is a winner and a loser. Obviously as the teacher, you need to keep order and discipline in your class. However, it is much better to deal with discipline issues privately than cause a student to 'lose face' in front of their friends. It is not a good idea to make an example out of a disciplinary issue. Even though other students might get the point, you might have lost any chance of actually teaching that student anything in your class.
5. Stop Disruptions with a Little Humor. Sometimes all it takes is for everyone to have a good laugh to get things back on track in a classroom. Many times, however, teachers confuse good humor with sarcasm. While humor can quickly diffuse a situation, sarcasm may harm your relationship with the students involved. Use your best judgment but realize that what some people think as funny others find to be offensive.
6. Keep High Expectations in Your Class. Expect that your students will behave, not that they will disrupt. Reinforce this with the way you speak to your students. When you begin the day, tell your students your expectations. For example, you might say, "During this whole group session, I expect you to raise your hands and be recognized before you start speaking. I also expect you to respect each other's opinions and listen to what each person has to say."
7. Overplan. Free time is something teachers should avoid. By allowing students time just to talk each day, you are setting a precedent about how you view academics and your subject. To avoid this, overplan. When you have too much to cover, you'll never run out of lessons and you will avoid free time. You can also fill up any left over time with mini-lessons as described elsewhere on this site.
8. Be Consistent. One of the worst things you can do as a teacher is to not enforce your rules consistently. If one day you ignore misbehaviors and the next day you jump on someone for the smallest infraction, your students will quickly lose respect for you. Your students have the right to expect you to basically be the same everyday. Moodiness is not allowed. Once your lose your student's respect, you also lose their attention and their desire to please you.
9. Make Rules Understandable. You need to be selective in your rules (no one can follow 180 rules consistently). You also need to make them clear. Students should understand what is and what is not acceptable. Further, you should make sure that the consequences for breaking your rules are also clear and known beforehand.
10. Start Fresh Everyday. This tip does not mean that you discount all previous infractions, i.e. if they have three tardies then today means four. However, it does mean that you should start teaching your class each day with the expectation that students will behave. Don't assume that because Julie has disrupted your class everyday for a week, she will disrupt it today. By doing this, you will not be treating Julie any differently and thereby setting her up to disrupt again (like a self-fulfilling prophecy).
http://712educators.about.com/od/discipline/tp/disciplinetips.htm
Major: Elementary Education
This article I found explains what is involved when becoming an Elementary Education major. I am loving this major and I thought that with this information, people could figure out if that is what is for them.
Basic Information
The Elementary Education major learns how to preside over what is essentially a one-room schoolhouse. In the early grades, teachers are responsible for giving instruction in all the basic subjects (reading, writing, ‘rithmetic—plus science, social studies, and the basics of health and physical education), as well as overseeing the general development of each of his or her charges. It’s a challenging and very rewarding field.Some programs offer (or require) an area of specialization, such as early childhood, language arts, mathematics, or middle school instruction. When the academic work is complete, Elementary Education majors move into the classroom for the trial by fire known as student teaching. This practicum lasts at least one semester, but could go on for a full academic year. The requirements for teacher certification vary from state to state. Check with the education department of your college to see if their requirements meet the standards of the state in which you want to reside and work. When you successfully complete the Elementary Education program, you have to take any certification examinations required by the state in which you want to work. Again, your school should help you make these transitions.
Basic Information
The Elementary Education major learns how to preside over what is essentially a one-room schoolhouse. In the early grades, teachers are responsible for giving instruction in all the basic subjects (reading, writing, ‘rithmetic—plus science, social studies, and the basics of health and physical education), as well as overseeing the general development of each of his or her charges. It’s a challenging and very rewarding field.Some programs offer (or require) an area of specialization, such as early childhood, language arts, mathematics, or middle school instruction. When the academic work is complete, Elementary Education majors move into the classroom for the trial by fire known as student teaching. This practicum lasts at least one semester, but could go on for a full academic year. The requirements for teacher certification vary from state to state. Check with the education department of your college to see if their requirements meet the standards of the state in which you want to reside and work. When you successfully complete the Elementary Education program, you have to take any certification examinations required by the state in which you want to work. Again, your school should help you make these transitions.
Top 8 Components of a Well-Written Lesson Plan
I found this on the internet and thought there are some very good points discussed!
1. Objectives and GoalsThe lesson's objectives must be clearly defined and in lined with district and/or state educational standards.
2. Anticipatory SetBefore you dig into the meat of your lesson's instruction, set the stage for your students by tapping into their prior knowledge and giving the objectives a context.
3. Direct InstructionWhen writing your lesson plan, this is the section where you explicitly delineate how you will present the lesson's concepts to your students.
4. Guided PracticeUnder your supervision, the students are given a chance to practice and apply the skills you taught them through direct instruction.
5. ClosureIn the Closure section, outline how you will wrap up the lesson by giving the lesson concepts further meaning for your students.
6. Independent PracticeThrough homework assignments or other independent assignments, your students will demonstrate whether or not they absorbed the lesson's learning goals.
7. Required Materials and EquipmentHere, you determine what supplies are required to help your students achieve the stated lesson objectives.
8. Assessment and Follow-UpThe lesson doesn't end after your students complete a worksheet. The assessment section is one of the most important parts of all.
http://k6educators.about.com/od/lessonplanheadquarters/tp/8_steps_lp.htm
1. Objectives and GoalsThe lesson's objectives must be clearly defined and in lined with district and/or state educational standards.
2. Anticipatory SetBefore you dig into the meat of your lesson's instruction, set the stage for your students by tapping into their prior knowledge and giving the objectives a context.
3. Direct InstructionWhen writing your lesson plan, this is the section where you explicitly delineate how you will present the lesson's concepts to your students.
4. Guided PracticeUnder your supervision, the students are given a chance to practice and apply the skills you taught them through direct instruction.
5. ClosureIn the Closure section, outline how you will wrap up the lesson by giving the lesson concepts further meaning for your students.
6. Independent PracticeThrough homework assignments or other independent assignments, your students will demonstrate whether or not they absorbed the lesson's learning goals.
7. Required Materials and EquipmentHere, you determine what supplies are required to help your students achieve the stated lesson objectives.
8. Assessment and Follow-UpThe lesson doesn't end after your students complete a worksheet. The assessment section is one of the most important parts of all.
http://k6educators.about.com/od/lessonplanheadquarters/tp/8_steps_lp.htm
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