Classroom Management
Today's topic: It Takes A Tribe.....
Classroom Management: When I think of Classroom Management immediately I think of one of the very first true rock and roll psychedelic songs I remember hearing as a child. I am not counting my parent's music: Barry Manilow, John Denver, and Anne Murray. No folks, I am thinking of Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2)" released in 1975 when Water's sang, " Hey! Teacher's! Leave them kid's alone." I was 5 years old when I heard it at my Aunt's house on the turntable blasting from the record player within the recesses of her high-schooler's room--which was totally off limits. It freaked me out and at the same time, totally cool. Here's the thing: strong positive classroom management is the key to the success of the student. The first thing to address, prior to student's returning in August, is organization and planning! Although my class size is typically between 5-10 students, I try to model my room after this teacher's idea: |
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Classroom Policies
What I wish to create for my students is a warm, open classroom climate. Arranging desks and alternative seating in 'cluster arrangements' fosters small group collaboration to support each other's learning. Next, every item in my classroom has a home and is clearly labeled. I also believe in alternative seating for our more wiggly students who focus better when they are moving: wobbly chairs, sensory seats, low table, ball chairs, and independent work spaces .
Next, it is important for me to establish a comprehensive behavior management plan. This is a fancy teacher term for explicitly stating the rules, expectations and routines of the classroom. These rules (top left), in addition to school-wide rules, are stated in a positive manner that apply to all my students. There are also a clear list of consequences (top right) and I love to look for ways to recognize and thank my students for their efforts. I will demonstrate and model respectful behavior and teach all classroom rules. This is carefully constructed behavior management plan is implemented with consistency and predictability so as a whole, we can maintain a strong learning environment. |
Positive Behavior Intervention and Support-- PBIS
What is it? PBIS is a school-wide approach that teaches students how increase their focus on classroom instruction, minimize misbehavior and distractions and increase their academic outcomes.
What does it mean? This means that proactive and positive practices, from evidence-based practices, are implemented in classrooms to effectively support the classroom with behavior management. For example, clear and positive expectations are created, routines are consistently implemented, expectations and routines are posted around the classroom as well as revisited throughout the year.
How does it effect my child? This effects your child by supporting him/her in the areas of challenge--academic or social. The classroom teacher provides explicit instruction around positive supports to foster positive behavior patterns thereby increasing academic outcomes as an inclusive community.
Here are a few examples of what PBIS could look like in your child's school/ classroom: explore both websites as incredible resources. There are a ton of resources in Tier 1 (universal), Tier 2 (targeted), and tier 3 (indicated) PBIS from off-task disruptions to daily behavior forms to teaching coping skills.
Please Visit :
What does it mean? This means that proactive and positive practices, from evidence-based practices, are implemented in classrooms to effectively support the classroom with behavior management. For example, clear and positive expectations are created, routines are consistently implemented, expectations and routines are posted around the classroom as well as revisited throughout the year.
How does it effect my child? This effects your child by supporting him/her in the areas of challenge--academic or social. The classroom teacher provides explicit instruction around positive supports to foster positive behavior patterns thereby increasing academic outcomes as an inclusive community.
Here are a few examples of what PBIS could look like in your child's school/ classroom: explore both websites as incredible resources. There are a ton of resources in Tier 1 (universal), Tier 2 (targeted), and tier 3 (indicated) PBIS from off-task disruptions to daily behavior forms to teaching coping skills.
Please Visit :
http://www.pbis.org/
