TCHR 6020MAT Classroom Management

Class #7

Dr. Brian HousandEast Carolina University

Monday, March 29, 2010

Today’s Agenda

1. Classroom Meeting2. Nelsen & Lott’s Building Blocks3. RTM: Data Analysis 4. Gimme Five5. A Professional Life in Balance

Classroom Meeting AgendaWelcomeCompliments and Appreciation

CMP DebriefAll DaysUniversity SupervisorsYour Questions and Concerns

Reasons to Celebrate

Nelsen and Lott’sBuilding Blocks for Classroom

Meetings

Building Block 1:Form a Circle

Building Block 2:Practice Giving Compliments

and Showing Appreciation

Building Block 3:Create an Agenda

Building Block 4:Develop

Communication Skills

Building Block 4:Develop Communication Skills

*Taking turns speaking*I Statements

*Solution Seeking*We decided

Building Block 5:Learn about Separate Realities

Building Block 6:Recognize the Reasons People

Do What They Do

Ruldolf Dreikur’s

4 Mistaken Goals

Attention SeekingPower Seeking

Revenge SeekingInadequacy

Building Block 7:Practice Role Playing and Brainstorming

Building Block 8:Focus on Nonpunitive

Solutions

RTM: Examining DataDetails from the Course Packet

Other Options: Quantitative -Pre / Post Test with 1 Class-Pre / Post Test with 2 Classes

Qualitative

Pre / Post Test Data with 1 Class •Paired t-test (Correlated t-test)

•Comparing difference in mean scores •Is there a statistically significant

difference between the pre and post test scores?

p < .05

Also, look at information for Component C of the Portfolio: http://goo.gl/aSMJ

Pre / Post Test with Comparison Class

•Del’s Handy Guide to t-tests

http://goo.gl/D1L2

Qualitative Data

•“Thick and rich” descriptions•Coding Data and Looking for Themes•Avoid Generalizing•Tell the story

▫Beginning▫Intervention▫End Results

•Synthesize

Elements Likely to be Present 1. The setting: What is the physical environment

like? What is the context? What kinds of behavior does the setting promote or prevent?

2. The participants: Describe who is in the scene, how many people, and their roles. What brings these people together? Who is allowed here?

Merriam, S. B. (1988). Case study research in education: A qualitative approach. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Elements Likely to be Present 3. Activities and interactions: What is going on?

Is there a definable sequence of activities? How do the people interact with the activity and with one another? How are people and activities connected or interrelated?

4. Frequency and duration: When did the situation begin? How long does it last? Is it a recurring type of situation or is it unique? If it recurs, how frequently? How typical of such situations is the one being observed?

Merriam, S. B. (1988). Case study research in education: A qualitative approach. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Elements Likely to be Present 5. Subtle factors: Less obvious but perhaps as

important to the observation are:• informal and unplanned activities•symbolic and connotative meaning of words•nonverbal communication such as dress and

physical space•unobtrusive measures such as physical clues•what does not happen especially if it ought to

have happened.

Merriam, S. B. (1988). Case study research in education: A qualitative approach. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

RTM Sections

•Title Page•Abstract (150-250 Words)•Introduction / Literature Review (10-15

Sources)•Hypothesis or Research Question(s)•Methodology (Instructional Intervention)•Results (Data Analysis)•Discussion and Implications for Teaching•Bibliography in APA Format•Appendixes (if necessary)

APA Help from Purdue O.W.L.

http://goo.gl/BcNk

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Five Fabulous Tricks, Tips, and Tools for Today’s

Teacher

Today’s FiveeBooks from NYC Public LibraryGotta Keep ReadingSafeShare.tvShelfariThe Stacks

Gimme Five!

Learning to Juggle

1. Reflective Practice2. Professional

Relationships3. Professional Growth4. Personal Balance

Reflective Journal• Do not be shy! • Be honest with

yourself.• Do not put yourself

down. • Always make NEW

Mistakes.• Celebrate Successes. • Focus on the difference

that you make.

A Five Point Plan

1. Develop Your Teaching Philosophy

2. Identify Strengths and Abandon Perfectionism

3. Design a Five Year Plan4. Focus on the Positive and Treat

Yourself Well5. Blow Your Own Horn!

LOCATIONSPEOPLE

PROCEDURES

Professional OpportunitiesProfessional Development

SchoolDistrictLocalStateNationalOnline

Developing As A ProfessionalKeep Your Portfolio Up To DateJoin State and National Organizations

Read Professional JournalsPresent at Local and National Conferences

Apply For GrantsDo Not Be Afraid To PublishStart Planning for National Board Certification

Time Management At School

Time Management At Home

Ideas for Conquering Stress

Don't be afraid to fall in love with something and pursue it with intensity.

Know, understand, take pride in, practice,

develop, exploit and enjoy your greatest

strengths.

Learn to free yourself from the expectations of others and to walk away

from the games they impose on you.

Free yourself to play your own game.

Find a great

teacher or mentor who will

help you.

Don't waste energy trying to be well

rounded.

Do what you love and can do well.

Learn the skills of interdependence.

"Follow your bliss."

Find where it is, and don't be afraid to follow it.

April 12th

Open Office Hours for RTM

April 19th Charles #8 Improving Relationships and Communication

RTM: Discussion and Implications / Bibliography

CMP: Round 2

Next Time