| Quick Tips Quick Tips for Classroom Management: ? Start with a positive attitude. ? Establish a routine and stick to it. This will give students structure to the day and they will know what to expect next. Allow them to help set the routines. > Add more movement to the daily routine through activities. > Establish a clearly posted system of rules. > Set clear limits and boundaries. > Do not make threats or embarrass students. This will only discourage attention and participation. ? Make frequent eye contact to keep the class under control. ? Tell students in advance what they will learn. This will give students as idea of what the lesson is about and help them concentrate on the material. > Provide clear instructions. > Repeat instructions. > Give written as well as oral instructions. > Review instructions or assignments by writing them on the board. ? Increase feedback to let students know what is appropriate and what is not appropriate. > Acknowledge students for progress and for appropriate behavior. ? Get the whole class involved. > Allow students to work with partners. > Use role-playing activities. > Allow them to participate in the creation of classroom rules and procedures. ? Provide audio and visual aids to keep the attention and interest of students. ? Teach the skills of emotional intelligence. By teaching these skills to students they are able to deal with problems on their own. > Assist with memory skills. > Teach test taking skills. > Help students manage time. > Make a list of materials needed for tasks. ? Remember that quality, not quantity, is important when assigning homework. ? Get parents involved. Examples of how to inform parents are: ? Meet with parents often. > Assign home-to-school notebooks. > Give weekly progress reports. > Suggest a change in diet. ? Get help if needed. Involve counselors, healthcare professionals, community members, other teachers, administrators, and parents to get the proper help and resources needed to teach your students effectively. * Student handout from CTE 510 class at WMU |