Classroom Management Keys towards better

Classroom Character

Benjamin I. Green

EDIM 510

Bold Beginnings / Intelligent Introductions

•Think smart establish ground rules early.

•Every student is not an angel.

•Be prepared, the waters will be tested.

Familiarize yourself with School Policy

• Know the policy before greeting class.

• Know consequences for unacceptable behavior.

• Know expectations regarding teacher/ student

discipline.

Warnings

• Do not deliver warnings across the classroom.

• Warnings can be verbal or written.

• Approach the student then deliver warning.

Legendary Lesson Plans

•Prepare Lesson Plans (2wks) in advance.

•Provide work for Advanced/Problematic students.

•Allow free time only if appropriate.

Citations

Photos-Flickr Creative Commons:

(Bold Beginnings) http://www.flickr.com/photos/usnationalarchives/4726892651/sizes/m/in/photostream/

(School Policy ) http://www.flickr.com/photos/nypl/3110578334/

(Warnings) http://www.flickr.com/photos/lselibrary/3926514638/

(Lesson Plans) http://www.flickr.com/photos/nypl/3109743609/

( Firm and Consistant ) http://www.flickr.com/photos/smithsonian/4405670187/

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