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Classroom Management
Instructional Module Three:
Effective Classroom Response
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Pre-Instructional Questions
• Do you find yourself raising your voice in class?
• Do minor incidents sometimes escalate in your
classroom?
• Do you have recurring behavior problems from the
same students?
• Have you tried discipline strategies and only
achieved short-term results?
• Do you find yourself exhausted and drained after
battling your way through another day of
teaching?
A Question of Discipline…
How do I respond to
disruptive or inappropriate
behavior?
Consider the following…
A student sitting in the middle of
the class has to be constantly
reminded to stop talking. When this
is addressed with him, he argues
with you and states that he was just
asking a question.
How would you handle this behavior?
Retrieved from Virginia Commonwealth University
How would you respond?
Take a few minutes to write down
how you would respond to this
situation in your classroom.
Techniques That Backfire
If your answer included any of the following commonly
used discipline strategies, you have most likely not
handled the situation effectively in the long run:
• Reprimanding the student
• Changing the student’s seat
• Writing a discipline referral and/or sending student
to principal
Common Mistakes…
Could I be making the
situation worse?
The following is a list
of common classroom
mistakes:
•preaching
•making assumptions
•backing the student into a corner
•pleading or bribing
•bringing up unrelated events
•generalizing about students by making remarks
such as “All you kids are the same”
•making unsubstantiated accusations
•holding a grudge
•nagging
•throwing a temper tantrum
•mimicking the student
•making comparisons with siblings or other students
•commanding, demanding, dominating
•rewarding the student
Retrieved from Budd Churchward (www.honorlevel.com)
•raising my voice
•yelling
•saying “I’m the boss here”
•insisting on having the last word
•using tense body language, such as rigid posture or
clenched hands
•using degrading, insulting, humiliating, or
embarrassing put-downs
•using sarcasm
•attacking the student’s character
•acting superior
•using physical force
•drawing unrelated persons into the conflict
•having a double standard — making students do
what I say, not what I do
•insisting that I am right
Retrieved from Budd Churchward (www.honorlevel.com)
These responses can often
make the situation worse,
causing small incidents to
escalate unnecessarily.
Positive Discipline
How can I control or
prevent behavior problems
in class?
What is positive discipline?
• Emphasize positive behaviors, not
negative
• Remind students of what you expect
them to be doing, not what they are
doing wrong
• Remain calm and non-confrontational at
all times
• Lead by example
Techniques That Work
#1: Focusing
• Make sure every student is paying
attention before you speak.
• Do not talk over student chatter.
Adapted from Budd Churchward (www.honorlevel.com)
Techniques That Work
#2: Clear Objectives
• Begin class by telling students
exactly what is happening and what
is expected of them.
• Set time limits for tasks.
Adapted from Budd Churchward (www.honorlevel.com)
Techniques That Work
#3: Monitoring
• Circulate throughout the room
while students are working on
assignments.
• Give students individual attention.
Adapted from Budd Churchward (www.honorlevel.com)
Techniques That Work
#4: Modeling
• Behave the way you expect your
students to behave.
• If you want your students to speak
quietly, use a soft voice.
Adapted from Budd Churchward (www.honorlevel.com)
Techniques That Work
#5: Non-verbal Cueing
• Explain to students what they
should do when they see the nonverbal cue.
• Use the same cues consistently.
Adapted from Budd Churchward (www.honorlevel.com)
Techniques That Work
#6: Environmental Control
• Make the classroom an inviting and
engaging place to be.
• Set up a quiet area with minimal
distractions for students who need
to take a break.
Adapted from Budd Churchward (www.honorlevel.com)
Techniques That Work
#7: Physical Proximity
• Move closer to students who are
starting to get off-task.
• Stay near individuals or groups who
need more consistent reminders.
Adapted from Budd Churchward (www.honorlevel.com)
Techniques That Work
#8: Low-Profile Intervention
• Speak privately and quietly to
students about behavioral issues.
• Do not make misbehavior the
focus of attention.
Adapted from Budd Churchward (www.honorlevel.com)
Techniques That Work
#9: Positive Classroom Rules
• Phrase rules to emphasize behavior
that is expected rather than
behavior that is not permitted.
• Post rules prominently in the
classroom.
Adapted from Budd Churchward (www.honorlevel.com)
Techniques That Work
#10: Expectations
• Consistently remind students of the
behavior that you expect from
them.
• Do not remind students of what
they are doing wrong.
Adapted from Budd Churchward (www.honorlevel.com)
Classroom Scenarios
What would I do in these
situations? How would my
colleagues respond?
Discussion Blog
• At the end of each scenario, you will
be asked to post your thoughts on
the Classroom Response Discussion
Blog.
• When you have completed your
own response, read your colleagues’
posts and reply to at least two of
them.
Let’s revisit your first response…
How did you respond to the first
scenario? Read your response and
decide if you would change anything
now.
Here’s another look at the scenario…
Scenario #1
A student sitting in the middle of
the class has to be constantly
reminded to stop talking. When this
is addressed with him, he argues
with you and states that he was just
asking a question.
How would you handle this behavior?
Retrieved from Virginia Commonwealth University
Post your response to the blog
Click here to post your response to
Scenario #1 on the Classroom Response
Discussion Blog.
Remember to read your colleagues’
responses and reply to at least two of
them.
Scenario #2
You are giving directions 4 to 5
times before the students are
complying with the instructions.
Why might this be occurring?
Retrieved from Virginia Commonwealth University
Post your response to the blog
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Scenario #2 on the Classroom Response
Discussion Blog.
Remember to read your colleagues’
responses and reply to at least two of
them.
Scenario #3
Your colleague is using check marks
on the board to track off-task
behavior. Students who have three
check marks next to their names for
misbehavior miss recess or free-time.
Behavior problems are continuing to
escalate.
Why is this system ineffective? What
might work better for this teacher?
Retrieved from Virginia Commonwealth University
Post your response to the blog
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Scenario #3 on the Classroom Response
Discussion Blog.
Remember to read your colleagues’
responses and reply to at least two of
them.
Scenario #4
There are times during the day when
students seem to be in a chaotic state
(arrival, before lunch, and at the end
of the school day). Students are
wandering around the classroom and
minor behavior problems are taking
place.
What procedures could be put in
place to alleviate these issues?
Retrieved from Virginia Commonwealth University
Post your response to the blog
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Scenario #4 on the Classroom Response
Discussion Blog.
Remember to read your colleagues’
responses and reply to at least two of
them.
Scenario #5
William is a student who attends class regularly but
struggles with the course content. He attempts to
participate in class discussions but often
interrupts the flow of thoughts and ideas by
asking irrelevant questions or questions that you
think were covered in previous courses. You have
met with him twice after class to assist him with
some of his questions yet he continues to be an
irritant to you and other students during class
discussions.
How might you handle the situation?
Retrieved from Baker College
Post your response to the blog
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Scenario #5 on the Classroom Response
Discussion Blog.
Remember to read your colleagues’
responses and reply to at least two of
them.
Scenario #6
Deidre has been a difficult student to manage all
quarter. She is rude and bossy to other students
in group projects and often rolls her eyes at you
when you give assignments or directions for
activities. You feel that she could have a lot to
contribute to the class since, but you can’t seem
to break through to her. She is openly derisive of
any other student’s contributions to the
discussion and sometimes even of your
comments. You decide to hold a private
conference with her during to see if you can work
the situation out.
How will you handle the conference?
Retrieved from Baker College
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Scenario #6 on the Classroom Response
Discussion Blog.
Remember to read your colleagues’
responses and reply to at least two of
them.
Scenario #7
A colleague tells you that he has three
students who sleep through most of
class each week. He states that he
doesn’t know what to do about this.
What advice do you give him?
Retrieved from Baker College
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Scenario #7 on the Classroom Response
Discussion Blog.
Remember to read your colleagues’
responses and reply to at least two of
them.
Scenario #8
Jane angrily enters your classroom. She has just
been scolded by another teacher for "fooling
around" and has had the privilege of eating lunch
outside at the picnic tables revoked for the rest of
the week. In your class she is refusing to do work,
calls out and continues the behavior from the
other class, adding to it her complaints of
unfairness. The class is in danger of not earning
the class reward of an extra recess period for
having completed all of your assignments.
What do you do?
Scenario by Sharon Rothberg, PhD (Retrieved from behavioradvisor.com)
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Scenario #8 on the Classroom Response
Discussion Blog.
Remember to read your colleagues’
responses and reply to at least two of
them.
Scenario #9
You teach a lesson and then give a follow-up
worksheet to be completed by all pupils
while you conduct individual student
conferences. You are frequently
interrupted with questions, and are unable
to give your undivided attention to specific
students during the individual discussion
sessions. You find yourself increasingly
angry at the class.
What do you do?
Scenario by Sharon Rothberg, PhD (Retrieved from behavioradvisor.com)
Post your response to the blog
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Scenario #9 on the Classroom Response
Discussion Blog.
Remember to read your colleagues’
responses and reply to at least two of
them.
Scenario #10
Jake is overweight and has been retained
once in the past, so he is one year
older and much taller than others. He
is used to failure and often states, "I'm
no good." He is disrespectful and
taken to muttering in the background,
counteracting any instructions you
give to the class.
How would you handle this situation?
Scenario by Betsy Weigle (Retrieved from classroom-teacher-resources.com)
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Scenario #10 on the Classroom
Response Discussion Blog.
Remember to read your colleagues’
responses and reply to at least two of
them.
You have completed
Module Three
Effective Classroom Response
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Resources
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Dealing with challenging behavior
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1Ak0oAOAuk&feature=related
Positive discipline strategies yield quick results
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5kETSAn0j8&feature=related
Positive discipline
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ajcb4bwZQnE&feature=fvwrel
Five criteria for positive discipline http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-e4H2rsEww
Classroom behavior problems (suggestions)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgS2ayIInJk
Cartoon Retrieved from http://carolread.wordpress.com/2010/01/20/b-is-forbehaviour/
Resources
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11 techniques that work http://www.honorlevel.com/x47.xml
Techniques that backfire http://www.honorlevel.com/x46.xml
Classroom Discipline Case Studies http://www.classroom-teacherresources.com/classroom-discipline-tough-cases-individual-approaches.html
Classroom Behavior Scenarios
http://www.behavioradvisor.com/DiscussionScenarios.html
Classroom Management Guide
http://www.theteachersguide.com/ClassManagement.htm
Classroom Management Activity Sheets
http://www.baker.edu/departments/etl/resources/Classroom_Mgmt_T3%20_activity
_sheets.pdf
Professional Development Toolkit
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching/career_resources/prof_dev_toolkit/project_de
scription.pdf
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