How to Have a Well-Managed Classroom Characteristics of Effective Teachers Managing the Classroom

How to Have a
Well-Managed Classroom
Characteristics of Effective Teachers
Managing the Classroom
by: Wanda Bradford-principal in
Bakersfield, CA
Each day begins with learning
When students come to class.
And without a lot of chatting
They start the day on task.
If daily routines are followed,
Less wasted time is spent.
Classes will run smoothly
With great class management.
With assignments clearly posted
Students need not be told,
To quiet down and get to work
While the teacher takes the roll.
Research has been proven
Achievement gains will rise,
When effective teachers start
the day
With time that's maximized.
What’s Your Teaching
Effectiveness Score?
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What’s your teaching effectiveness?
Click T or F to the statements.
At the end of the quiz, tally your score.
Pages from The First Days of School will
be referenced so you can read and correct
your answers.
• http://www.harrywong.com/quiz/index.htm
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Characteristics of Effective
Teachers
• Successful Teacher Attributes
–A-Z List
–Work with your group to
identify characteristics of
effective teachers.
Top 6 Keys (Word Cards)
8 Tips for Better Classroom Management
Sense of Humor
A Positive Attitude
High Expectations
Consistency
Fairness
Flexibility
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Top 6 Keys to Being a Successful
Teacher by Melissa Kelly
http://712educators.about.com/od/te
achingstrategies/tp/sixkeys.htm
Learn and use students’ names
Set high expectations
Model respectful language and actions
Confront bad behavior
Establish freedom within organization
Use differentiated instruction
Make the learning space visually inviting
Use positive humor
• Phi Delta Kappa International (PDK)
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• http://www.pdkintl.org/
Characteristics of Effective
Teachers
• Wong (page 82) identifies three
key characteristics of effective
teachers:
1. They have classroom
management skills.
2. They teach for lesson mastery.
3. They practice positive
expectations.
Thoughts to Ponder
• Journal Response #2: Teachers almost
never think about managing their
classroom.
– Provide three reasons to support your
position.
“Effective teachers manage their
classrooms. Ineffective teachers
discipline their classroom.”
(Wong, page 83)
Characteristics of a WellManaged Classroom
• Match the characteristics with the
descriptions of an effective teacher and
an ineffective teacher.
Using the Power of Expectations
1. Establish expectations for
behavior
2. Understand your expectations
3. Put expectations in writing
4. Don’t accept the unacceptable
5. Hold equal gender
expectations
6. Involve parents and family
members
7. Beware of the self-fulfilling
prophesy
http://www.nwmissouri.edu/MAP/PDF/
041102keepingcurrent4.pdf
http://teacher-institute.com/
Characteristics of a WellManaged Classroom
1. Students are deeply involved with their
work, especially with academic, teacher-led
instruction.
2. Students know what is expected of them
and are generally successful.
3. There is relatively little wasted time,
confusion, or disruption.
4. The climate of the classroom is workoriented but relaxed and pleasant.
*(Wong, page 86)
The Most Important Word
• Preparation
• Preparation
• Preparation
Effective Teachers
• Effective teachers have the work ready
– The desks, books, paper, assignments and
materials are ready when the bell rings.
• Effective teachers have the room ready
– The classroom has a positive climate that is
work-oriented.
• Effective teachers have themselves ready
– The teacher has a warm, positive attitude and
has positive expectations that all students
will succeed.
(Wong, page 93)
Introducing Yourself
• “How you introduce yourself on the
first day may determine how much
respect and success you will have for
the rest of the school year.” (Wong,
page 101)
• Assignment
– Personal Introductory Item
– Letter to Parents
Preparation
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Before You Move a Single Desk
Prepare the Floor Space
Prepare the Work Area
Prepare the Student Area
Prepare the Wall Space
Prepare the Bookcases
Prepare the Teaching Materials
Prepare the Teacher Area
Prepare Yourself
“Teachers who are ready
maximize student learning and
minimize student misbehavior.”
(Wong, page 100)
Your Thoughts…
Ms. Kendall is beginning her first year of teaching
fourth graders. She is writing out her plans for the
first few days of class. She has familiarized herself
with the scope and sequence of the fourth-grade
curriculum. One of the first decisions she will make
is about her class schedule. She must decide how
best to organize her students’ day. What should she
consider as she develops her daily schedule. What
long-term plans should she make to ensure that
students learn to manage their own academic work
and develop good work skills?