Classroom Management Strategies for DL - Orientation Training 2024 PDF

Classroom Management Strategies for DL Orientation Training 2024 participatelearning.com  2 Welcome & Icebreaker People Hunt participatelearning.com Icebreakers ⬩ Use on the first day of school...

Classroom Management Strategies for DL Orientation Training 2024 participatelearning.com  2 Welcome & Icebreaker People Hunt participatelearning.com Icebreakers ⬩ Use on the first day of school with your students. participatelearning.com  3 Structures for Simultaneous Participation Support Tools: Random number Online timer generator participatelearning.com Agenda ⬩Routines and Procedures ⬩Behaviors Systems ⬩Student Engagement https://bit.ly/4cVWMHA participatelearning.com  Bridge Course Knowledge Session Application Understanding the reality of Classroom setup children in the U.S. Incorporating global The three stages of competencies into behavior classroom management management Proactive and reactive Routines and procedures strategies Behavior systems Follow up MODEL & PRACTICE Engaging your students participatelearning.com Checkpoint Remember the behavior scenario you chose during the course? Letʼs reflect on it! What is your understanding of CM before and after the course? participatelearning.com  5 “Classroom management includes all the tasks a teacher performs to organize students, classroom space, instructional time and materials to maximize student learning.” participatelearning.com Routines and Procedures participatelearning.com Keep in mind! Investing time in the teaching of a classroom procedure is a classic example of proactive versus reactive management. As always, prevention is cheaper than remediation. participatelearning.com  6 Proactive vs. Reactive Proactive Strategies Reactive Strategies They help create the learning Interventions used only once the environment we need and can include: behavior occurs. ⬩Expectations/Norms Positive consequences reinforce behavior we ⬩Rules want to see. ⬩Procedures Negative consequences are used to cut short ⬩Routines the behavior that is distracting from learning. ⬩Student engagement strategies: Instructional practices* participatelearning.com  1. Preparation: Organize your classroom In chapter 3 of your classroom management course, we explored some considerations to keep in mind when setting up your classroom: ⬩Purposeful arrangement of seating ⬩Distinct classroom areas ⬩Supplies are organized and accessible to students ⬩The room is safe and easy to navigate participatelearning.com  2. Determine your classroom rules ⬩Create only three to five rules ⬩The rules should address common potential behaviors ⬩Rules may be specific or general ⬩Establish rules for a reason ⬩Involve your students throughout the entire process participatelearning.com 3. Establish your classroom procedures Identify the areas that need the establishment of routines and procedures: ⬩Behavior ⬩Working expectations ⬩Access to supplies ⬩Transition/movement participatelearning.com  Plan for consequences Reminders on establishing consequences: ⬩Be sure they make sense to students! ⬩Logical connection ⬩Sequence ⬩Consistency! participatelearning.com  Literacy centers procedures 7 What would happen if I told you to go work on a center and I did not explain how you need to move around? https://bit.ly/4cVWMHA Chapter 5: Proactive Strategies participatelearning.com  7 Procedure for rotations Your eyes will focus on the task you have to complete. 1. One ring = clean up and Your hands will be ready stand behind your chair to do what you are expected to do (clean, push your chair). 2. Two rings = get in line Your mouth will be 3. Three rings = move to the in silence so your ears can hear the next center bell. Your feet will move carefully to the next spot. participatelearning.com Differentiated small groups Levels Group Name Group 1 Jamaica Group 2 Colombia Group 3 United Kingdom participatelearning.com Suggested rotational order Rotation Jamaica Colombia United Kingdom Schedule 1st Rotation 9:30-10:00 Small Group Reading Writing Word Study 2nd Rotation 10:00-10:30 Writing Word Study Small Group Reading 3rd Rotation 10:30-11:00 Word Study Small Group Reading Writing participatelearning.com 1 Student’s name 1 Student’s name 1 Student’s name 2 Student’s name 2 Student’s name 2 Student’s name 3 Student’s name 3 Student’s name 3 Student’s name 4 Student’s name 4 Student’s name 4 Student’s name 5 Student’s name 5 Student’s name 5 Student’s name 6 Student’s name 6 Student’s name 6 Student’s name 7 Student’s name 7 Student’s name 7 Student’s name 8 Student’s name 8 Student’s name 8 Student’s name participatelearning.com  8 Activity - Teaching Procedures ⬩Each group will have 5 minutes to prepare their procedure. ⬩Everyone should be involved either as the teacher or as the students. ⬩Prepare your plan with the steps for the procedure and how you will teach it to your students. Specify what their body parts will be doing (extremely important especially in lower grades!) ⬩The rest of the group will be using this form to focus their attention on how the procedure is being taught. ⬩Each group will have 5 minutes to teach/model the procedure. ⬩At the end, we will have 2 minutes to provide feedback. participatelearning.com Procedures Procedure Group Seats > carpet & carpet > lining up to go out of the 1 classroom Whole group > Partner work & back to whole group 2 Handing out and picking up materials 3 participatelearning.com  9 Observer Notes Look for… Notes ❏ The teacher explained the importance of this procedure ❏ The teacher explained moments when students will use this procedure ❏ The teacher modeled the procedure (I do) ❏ The teacher allowed for guided practice (we do) ❏ The teacher allowed students to follow the procedure while providing positive feedback Other notes: participatelearning.com Summarizing Strategies Behavior Working expectations Access to supplies Transition/ movement Arrival time Working in small groups Handing out supplies Lining up Packing up and getting Working independently Collecting and putting Walking in line ready for home Working in partners away supplies Fire drill/ Dismissal/bus How to perform Proper usage of emergencies Noise level during classroom jobs classroom supplies Movement between different activities Desk organization Using computer/ activities How to sit in the Handing in completed technology Using the restroom gathering area work Classroom library Teacher signals What to do if finished checkout/sign-in Proper listening early Sharpening pencils Lunch/playground Being prepared for class Using materials in behavior centers Asking for help participatelearning.com Handbook of Routines and Procedures Needs QR code https://bit.ly/3M1jm6j participatelearning.com Brain Break Jeopardy participatelearning.com Behavior Systems participatelearning.com  Turn and talk Turn to your shoulder partner and talk to them: How did you approach the behavior scenario BEFORE the course? Sentence stem: “I approached this behavior scenario by ________.” participatelearning.com Proactive vs. Reactive Proactive Strategies Reactive Strategies They help create the learning Interventions used only once the environment we need and can include: behavior occurs. Expectations/Norms Positive consequences reinforce behavior we Rules want to see. Procedures Negative consequences are used to cut short Routines the behavior that is distracting from learning. Student engagement strategies: Instructional practices* participatelearning.com Whole Group Strategies participatelearning.com Small Group Strategies participatelearning.com Strategies for Individual Students participatelearning.com  12 Behavior Scenarios K-1 3-5 Watch 0:33-3:40 participatelearning.com  Turn and talk Looking at the AFTER the course section in your chart, turn to your shoulder partner and discuss: Are there any proactive Are there any reactive strategies that could prevent strategies that could help What are some positive and this behavior? (procedures, manage this behavior? negative consequences? routines, etc) (behavior systems) “Some strategies that prevent this “Reactive strategies that could help “Some positive consequences are____” behavior are____” manage this behavior are____” “Some negative consequences are____” participatelearning.com Behavior Strategies Whole group Small group Individual Class Dojo Classroom jobs Class Dojo Attention getters Team leaders Behavior folders Classroom Team manager Behavior cards behavior jar Voice level charts Individual colors Score board Clip chart Self management (Teacher vs Individual charts corners Students) Intervention plans Ticket reward system School-wide incentives (PBIS) Prize paper links participatelearning.com Brain Break Jeopardy participatelearning.com Student Engagement participatelearning.com  14 Student Engagement The level of engagement of your students will depend on the following: ⬩The consistency of your procedures and routines ⬩The efficiency of your behavior systems ⬩Classroom activities ⬩Community building and SEL activities participatelearning.com Classroom Activities ⬩Meaningful and relevant activities ⬩Fun games ⬩Scaffolds and differentiation as needed ⬩Not too easy, not too difficult ⬩Promote student agency and make them responsible for their learnings* participatelearning.com Classroom Activities: Simultaneous Participation ⬩Dry erase boards ⬩Simultaneous answers cards ⬩Finger answers ⬩Round Robin ⬩Think-Pair-Share ⬩Turn and Talk ⬩Online/live apps participatelearning.com  14 Community Building: What does SEL Look Like? Give Show students Get to Decrease anxiety students a voice know you care and your students space to inquire participatelearning.com  Additional Ideas Decrease anxiety Provide explicit guidance for everything Establish rules and procedures for every task and moment of the schedule As detailed as tell them where to click! Show them you care Check in with each student every day (how are you feeling? How was the basketball game? How is your baby sister doing?) Greet them at the door and be intentional about calling them by their name and making eye contact Pay attention to their interests and include aspects from their lives and environment in your daily conversations and instruction (Create Math problems that include your students, comment on a sports team you know someone likes, mentioned that you had someone’s favorite food last weekend) Give them a voice and space Create a “Wonder wall” where students can post a question about you, your class or to inquire anything that is on their mind Allow opportunities for student interaction and collaboration Include them in some decision making processes Get to know your students Question of the day (Great for morning meeting topics or quick check-ins) Daily emotional check-ins participatelearning.com  14 Community Building: Global Competencies participatelearning.com  14 Community Building: Morning Meetings Students will thrive and SEL instruction of competencies will be most effective in nurturing, safe environments: ⬩Positive, caring relationships ⬩Genuine interest ⬩Culturally responsive instruction ⬩Unique strengths and needs of each student and support student’s identities ⬩Inclusive classroom environment ⬩Strong relationships participatelearning.com  Summary Characteristics of a well-behaved classroom: 1. Students are deeply involved in their work. 2. Students know what is expected of them and are generally successful. 3. There is minimal wasted time, confusion or disruptions. 4. Classrooms feel relaxed and pleasant, while still work-oriented. participatelearning.com Whatʼs Next? participatelearning.com Next Steps participatelearning.com Save the Date Fall Orientation 2024 NORTH CAROLINA—October 18-20, 2024 VIRGINIA—OCTOBER 25-27, 2024 participatelearning.com  Your Feedback Makes Us Better! ⬩Scan this QR Code to access a brief survey about your experience. Your honest feedback is invaluable in helping us improve! participatelearning.com  Thank you! DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS? participatelearning.com