Classroom Management

Fu Haiyan Ed.D.

Northside College Preparatory High School

2009

Classroom ManagementIs it a power

struggle?

What are usually the issues?

When do things go wrong?

Why?

Teacher’s role Leader vs. Manager

Role Model vs. Preacher

Facilitator vs. Controller

Communicator vs. Lecturer

Active Approach to Positive Result

Design and Create Safe Learning Environment and Atmosphere

Managing through Active and Positive Learning ExperienceProactive Preparations vs. Defensive

Strategies

Teaching and Student Learning

Fu Laoshi’s Tips:

Student learning is the goal.

Effective teaching is the way.

Student-Centered Learning Set students up for success, not for failure

Who are our students?

What are the characteristics of K-12 learners?

What are the Effective Factors for a Successful Classroom Practice

Mutual Understanding Understand your studentsStudents understand you

Fu Laoshi’s Tips:

Do you speak the same language?Cultural Issues

Social IssuesSpecial Needs

Motivate learning Engage your students

proactive approaches persistence planning better practice

Active Approaches:

3 areas of teaching and learning

3 makes

3 techniques

Three areas of teaching and learning

Content

Instruction

Assessment

Three Makes

Make it Easy

Make it Fun

Make it make sense to students

Three Techniques

Student-Centered Learning

Task-Based Activities

Structured Instructions

Scaffolding Learning Process

Scope and Sequence Review, Recycle and Spiral Cooperative Learning Learning Styles and Differentiation

Proactive Measures

Authority and Discipline Rules and Routines Responsibilities and Consequences Positive and Negative Reinforcement

Get Help and Support

It takes a village to raise a child.

Identify the Sources of Support

Classroom Culture

Student and teacher Student and student

School Culture

Student and student Teacher and other teachers Teacher and administration

Community Culture

Student and family Teacher and parents Teachers’ Network

Classroom Management within and beyond Classroom

Communication vs. Control Content of Teaching and Learning Cultural Perspective and Cultural Issues Collaboration with Parents Coordination by School Rules and with

Administration Community Support: your professional

networks

Fu Laoshi’s Tips:New teachers be aware:

How to talk to students? How to present yourself How to talk to parents? How to get support from

administration? How to legally protect yourself?

Base for Confidence:Your

Competence

Know your students Know your content Know your methods Know your rights and limits

Action Plan

Identify your strength Identify your classroom issues Identify strategies, approaches and means

to success

Resources Classroom Management Elements of Effective School Discipline The American Federation of Teachers offers some tips on

effective classroom management. Classroom Management This article by Gene Van Tassell investigates a number of classroom

management theories, including behaviorism, control theory, and assertive discipline. Ideas for Avoiding Classroom Management Mistakes This list of new teacher mistakes is a

quick-reference guide for novice instructors. Discipline Tips from a Teacher-Survivor Check out these useful tips, written by a teacher who

once needed advice. Scroll down a bit for a helpful section on the first ten minutes of class. Discipline Help "You can handle them all" Center for Effective Collaboration and Practice resources for working with youngsters with

emotional and behavioral disorders. Council for Children with Behavior Disorders provides web site links and literature on topics

including treatments and approaches for various conditions, violence prevention The Behavior Home Page resources for those who work with youngsters who display challenging

behaviors. Guidance and Discipline- articles for parenting and teaching preschoolers with emotional and

behavioral issues How to Manage Disruptive Behavior in Inclusive Classrooms   Gentle Teaching Online Articles provided by: http://www.sabine.k12.la.us/sped/classroommanagement.htm

Reading List Wiggins and McTighe, Understanding by Design Carol Ann Tomlinson and McTighe, Jay, Integrating

Differentiated Instruction & Understanding by Design (Connecting Content and Kids)

Haiyan Fu Chinese Essential: What and How. Beijing: Beijing Language and Culture University Press. 2007

Harvey E. Silver; Richard W. Strong; Matthew I. Perini, So Each May Learn. Arlington VA: ASCD. 2000

Helena Curtain; Carol A. Dahlberg, Languages and Children --- Making the Match (selective chapters) Boston: Pearson. 2004

Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century

Illinois Foreign Language Standards

Contact Information

Fu Haiyan, Ed.D.Northside College Preparatory High School

haiyan830@gmail.com