KSA (G): classroom management Students’ needs for physical, social, cultural and psychological security. Intern teachers know how to engage students in creating effective classroom routines. They know how and when to apply a variety of management strategies that are in keeping with the situation, and that provide for minimal disruptions to students’ learning.
Classroom Management Plan
I believe the secret to great classroom management lies in the relationships the teacher has with his or her students. The better the teacher knows them, and the more familiar he or she is with their backgrounds, experiences, likes and dislikes, the easier communication will be, and the more appropriate the teacher response to behavior will be. Students need structure and boundaries. They need to know that they are expected to work hard, that failure is not an option, and that the teacher always has their back. Students should expect to be pushed. They should know that their teacher believes they are capable of success, whatever that success may look like. Teachers should be very clear as to what their expectations for behavior are. This applies to noise, language, the treatment of others and the treatment of the teacher and staff. I appreciate the Love and Logic approach to classroom management: •When students feel respected, appreciated and even loved by their teachers, they are far more motivated and cause far fewer problems. •Students are far calmer and more motivated when their teachers allow them to make choices and solve their own problems within limits. •Successful educators focus most of their energy on simple tools for preventing misbehavior or keeping it small…rather than trying to provide consequences for every problem. When consequences are necessary, effective educators provide them with sincere empathy or compassion. https://www.loveandlogic.com/educators/what-is-love-and-logic-for-teachers Classroom Procedures Here are some examples of the classroom procedures that I have implemented and had success with:
Intervention In an effort to keep intervention positive, teachers need to focus on praise and problem-solving. Students who get anxious or upset at transition times may need ample warning that an activity is about to change. They may also benefit from having visual calendars to help prepare them for whatever may come next. Activities in a kindergarten classroom require constant change and a variety of sensory approaches. Students who are sitting too long can get easily bored or frustrated which leads to disruptive behavior. I have several activities prepared to help keep the blood flowing and keep the energy level and focus where it needs to be. Another issue to be aware of is the students basic needs. If students are coming to school hungry, it may be difficult for them to focus and attend. I must make an effort to attend to as many of the student’s basic needs as possible, in order to have a successful classroom. |