So as of lately, I have been reading my professional teacher book called The First Days of School : How to be an Effective Teacher. This next part of my reading deals with classroom management. I have a HUGE problem with classroom management because I wasn't given enough practice in that general area. However I was able to overcome it and learn from the teachers at Hagerty in my internship. Anyways, this chapter is very useful to student-teachers and anyone in general who needs help in developing or learning about classroom management.
Golden Lines
"Classroom management refers to all of the things that a teacher does to organize students, space, time, and materials so that instruction in content and student learning can take place." (p. 84)
A well-managed classroom is a task-oriented environment where students know what it is expected of them and how to succeed." (p. 88)
"Have your classroom ready, every single day, especially the first days of school."(p.93)
Strategies
In order to have control of a classroom, you need have the following characteristics in your classroom:
According to the text, in order to have your classroom ready, you need to have the work, room, and yourself ready for your students to learn successfully. I want to use this in order to be more prepared in the future with my future students.
Questions
What else can I do to be more prepared for my students in the future?
How will I know that my students are learning successfully?
"Classroom management refers to all of the things that a teacher does to organize students, space, time, and materials so that instruction in content and student learning can take place." (p. 84)
A well-managed classroom is a task-oriented environment where students know what it is expected of them and how to succeed." (p. 88)
"Have your classroom ready, every single day, especially the first days of school."(p.93)
Strategies
In order to have control of a classroom, you need have the following characteristics in your classroom:
- The store: layout, organization, and cleanliness
- The merchandise: display, accessibility, and availability
- The help: their management, efficiency, knowledge, and friendliness
According to the text, in order to have your classroom ready, you need to have the work, room, and yourself ready for your students to learn successfully. I want to use this in order to be more prepared in the future with my future students.
Questions
What else can I do to be more prepared for my students in the future?
How will I know that my students are learning successfully?