Making Decisions
When it comes to making decisions, it’s not always easy for me to decide. For example, this week, we have a great new online course that teachers in many states could use to renew their license and help teach students college and career ready skills. We have to let teachers know about this, […]
What are some class management strategies that can be used while dismissing students?
It is important to develop efficient class management strategies to deal with various aspects of the class, like dismissal of students.
Teachers need to develop a simple user-friendly system to dismiss students. The concept “ready group” or “ready student” is effective for most grades, especially middle school.
The concept of “ready” will need to be […]
Positive Classroom Management Strategy: Scanning
Teachers can maintain a positive classroom environment by constantly monitoring group behavior and intervening at the first sign of trouble. The instructor should scan the classroom frequently for any early signs of potential behavior problems (eg. a student looking out of the window during a lecture; a talkative student who has left his […]
Using Time as a Strategy for Effective Transitions in the Classroom
There are many elements that help structure transitions in the classroom. The element of time creates a smooth method, if used properly. Let me explain how.
First, give students a time warning shortly before the end of the activity to help prepare themselves mentally for the transition and to make themselves ready for an […]
Classroom Behavior Basics: Environment
A student’s classroom behavior is a product of the interaction between that student’s personal qualities, including his or her learning history, and the many factors in that student’s current instructional environment.
For example, a student may behave very differently depending on the peers with whom he or she is […]
The Behavior Stream
Individuals are always performing SOME type of behavior: watching others, sleeping, talking, drawing, writing, moving, eating, touching. This is referred to as the behavior stream.
When people are fully engaged in positive behavior, they are less likely to get ‘off-task’ or display problem behavior. Tasks most likely to capture behavior in […]
Classroom Behavior Basics: Language
Various forms of punishment, including physical, were once used widely in school settings to manage student behaviors. Today, research indicates that when used regularly to manage behaviors, punishment is often accompanied by significant negative side effects. It is recommended to provide consistent consequences that TEACH expected behaviors rather than PUNISH misbehaviors […]
