First Days of School

First Days of SchoolBased on Book: the First Days of SchoolHow to be an effective teacher by Harry K. Wong and Rosemary T. WongTable of Contents:Classroom ManagementDiscipline Plans:RulesConsequencesRewards

My Action PlanProcedures and Routines

Part 1: Rules and ProceduresClassroom ManagementRefers to all the things a teacher does to organize students, space, time and materials so student learning can take place.A well managed classroom gives students security.We manage classroom just like stores and teams. We dont discipline stores and teams.Classroom ManagementIf you do not have a plan, then you are failing to plan.Have a discipline plan and work the plan.We need a plan that prevents problems from occurring.Discipline plansThe effective teacher plans.Discipline PlansHas Rules, Consequences (Penalties, Rewards)One plan may not work for all situationsTypes of Discipline Plansa. Teacher is in chargeb. Student and Teacher are in chargec. Student is in chargeTeacher in Charge DPHas 3 parts: Rules, Consequences (Penalties, Rewards)Rules: what the student is expected to followConsequences: what the student encounters if a rule is brokenRewards: What the student receives for appropriate behavior

RulesRules are used to set limits or boundaries to maintain order.The function of a rule is to prevent or encourage behavior by clearly stating student expectations.There are two kinds of rules: General and specific.Rules deal with BEHAVIORRules must have CONSEQUENCES

Examples of RulesHands, feet and objects to yourselfBe polite and helpfulNo offensive languageRaise your hand and wait for permission to speak.Complete the morning RoutineChange tasks quickly and quietly

Procedures-A method or process for getting things done in the classroomProcedures and RoutinesIt is easier to maintain good behavior than to change an inappropriate behavior that has become established.Discipline or Manage?has rulesHas proceduresConcerns how you behaveConcerns how things are doneHas penalties and rewardsHas NO penalties and rewardsWhy students do not follow procedures?The teacher has not thought what happens in the classroom.The Students have not been taught how to follow procedures.The teacher spends no time managing the classroom with procedures. Procedures and RoutinesEveryday life is full of procedures!Steps to teach proceduresExplain

2. Rehearse

3. Reinforce

*telling is not teachingMust ProceduresStart the day/PeriodAttention GrabbersStudents seeking helpMovement of students/papersDismissal at the end of day1. Start the day/PeriodHave a Morning procedure (E,R,R)

Example:Enter the classroomTake your chair downTake your folder outCheck your calendarStart your bell work2. Attention GrabbersChoose procedure (Explain, Rehearse, Reinforce)Bell and/or hand signalGive me fiveHold Cards (bell can be used)Specific words May I have your attention?SALAME (Stop and Look At ME)e. Sing a songd. 1,2,3 Eyes on me.1,2 Eyes on you

3. Seeking helpChoose methods w/out interruption (E,R,R)Hand Signal (fingers)Toilet Tissue TubeStyrofoam CupIndex Card4. Movement Students/PapersChoose procedure (E,R,R)Example:Students should pass their papers across the rows, not up the rows.

Can designate a row leader or paper manager to pick papers.

5. DismissalInform class that bell is for teachers

Dismiss them using nice words

Goodbye Song

Student and Teacher in Charge DPIt is with a control of some kind of an agreement from the student.

Create an ACTION PLAN using Time Out Centers/Power CentersMy Action Plan3 key concepts in the value of using are:Problem SolvingResponsibilitySelf Discipline

It is a simple technique that not only addresses the specific problem but simultaneously teaches the student the three key concepts.My Action Plan - StepsStep 1: Answer QuestionWhats the problem?Step 2: Brainstorm and identify factorsWhats causing the problem? (List factors)Step 3: PlanWhat plan will you use to solve the problem?

Signing adds commitment to the plan

Student in Charge DPThe Raise Responsibility SystemTeaches that democracy and responsibility are inseparable. It is coercive but not permissive.Levels of social development1. Anarchy2. Bossing3. Cooperation4. DemocracyImplementation stages1. Teaching2. Asking3. Eliciting

End of Part 1Part 2: Consequences and REwardsConsequencesand rewardsDOCUMENTDOCUMENTDOCUMENT!ConsequencesconsequencesThere are 2 kinds:

Positive:Result when student abidesRewards

Negative:Result when student breaks the rulePenalities

Every action results in a CONSEQUENCE

Choice!

Examples of PenaltiesWhiteboardTicketPatternTraffic lightClip chartSticks1st time name on board, warning2nd -1 check, 15 min after school on (Thursday)3rd- 2 checks, 30 min after school4th -3 checks, 45 min after school, Parents called5th- 4 checks, 60 mins after school, referral written, student sent to officeSevere disruptions-Student sent immediately to office, Parents calledExamples cont.Sit out of fun activityNote for parentsThink sheet /Reflection time (other reflection sheets) Power centers/Thinking chair/Think TankConference (stu-tr, stu-parent-princi.)

Thats a very good reason to be proud ofYOURSELF.REWARDSREwardsMove towards the intrinsicMove towards intangible rewardsSelf discipline is what discipline is all about

Indicate time factor (random, daily, wkly, mthly, per term, yrly)Teacher does not give rewards, students earn them!

Choice!

Examples of Rewards 1WeeklyWeeklyRandomMonthlyWkly/mthlydailyMonthlydaily

Sit at my deskWork on a puzzlePositive note/callHomework Coupon (extra pts/half)VIP time with teacherPraiseGive me 5 ( five pts on test)The joy of learning

Examples of Rewards 2WeeklyWeeklymonthlyWkly/MthlyWkly/mthlymonthlyWeeklyweekly

Home work free weekend Switch desks w/ a friend for 1 dayGo to lunch 5 min earlyListen to CDGet silly (write with a silly pen)Choose seat for the dayLeader for the dayTake the bubble blower at break

Examples of Rewards 3WeeklyMonthlyWeeklyMonthlyWeeklyMonthlymonthly

Be the caller for multiplication bingo Furry FriendRaffle ticket for treasure boxLunch Bunch (lunch with teacher)Think Ink (Use magic pen)Stinky feetChoose a read aloud book

Examples of Rewards 4MonthlyMonthlyMonthlyMonthlyMonthly

Pick partner for group workBFF( sit with a friend for one day)Sip, Slurp (to drink anytime)Munch Munch (eat anytime snack)Swip swap (change Place)Ex of Rewards (Whole class)WeeklyMonthlyWkly/mthlyMthly/termWeekly

Whole class music or free timeEarn points for a video(educational)Afternoon of art/musicRead-in Afternoon PartyMore P.A.T (preferred Activity Time)Whole class progressTally marksMarbles in a jarRed indicators on thermometerChain linksThe great bubble gum machineUp and down bagEach child is living the only one he will ever have. The lease we can do is not diminish it. Bill Page

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