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Three Simple Classroom Rules and How to Enforce Them

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Classroom Management : Building Relationships

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Classroom Management : Building Relationships

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Classroom Management: procedures and Routines

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Classroom Management: procedures and Routines

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10 Easy Classroom Management Hacks | That Teacher Life Ep 47

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Management from Day 1- Harry and Rosemary Wong

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Megan Toujouse took her classroom management plan to her first interview and was hired immediately. Toujouse had developed the plan, step by step, piece by piece, in a course taught by Elecia Lathon at Louisiana State University. Lathon instructed Toujouse and her classmates to develop a plan that they could take to job interviews, share with colleagues, and use for years to avoid becoming a stressed-out disciplinarian.

Amanda Brooks, a fifth-grade teacher in Dyersburg, Tennessee, began her first day of teaching with a PowerPoint presentation that explained her classroom plan to students. She says that first day went like clockwork and was practically flawless.

At the end of her first year of teaching, Brooks wrote, "I am so thankful for that first day, when I had my students practice our classroom procedures. I never had to waste time repeating what they should be doing or reprimanding them for bad behavior. I simply taught and enjoyed my students."

At the end of Brooks's fourth year, the district hired her to teach incoming teachers how to manage their classrooms. To do this, Brooks used her "Go-To Management Guide" to instruct them how to get it right on the first day and then enjoy the rest of the year.

Classroom Management Is About Organization

When it comes to giving directions, it's always best to start at the beginning. If a stranger stops and asks you how to get from point A to point B, you don't begin by telling the person what the destination will look like. You start by reminding the stranger where he is. Then you offer step-by-step instructions on how to reach his destination.

So it is with teachers when they develop an effective classroom management plan and have it in place before the school year begins. The plan outlines classroom procedures and ensures the class runs smoothly.

Classroom management is not about discipline. It is about organization and consistency. Store managers manage a store; they do not discipline the customers. Team managers manage a team; they do not discipline the players. Likewise, effective teachers have a classroom management plan consisting of a series of practices and procedures that are used to maintain an environment in which instruction and learning can take place. It's an operational manual for the classroom. It's a step-by-step guide on how to run a classroom.

Teachers who incorrectly define classroom management as discipline create a self-fulfilling prophecy for themselves and their students. They find that disciplinary actions become the focus of their daily routine, starting on the first day of school. Teachers who try to control their classrooms by emphasizing discipline are likely to join the ranks of the thousands who quit the education profession after their first few years on the job.

Effective teachers prevent problems with a plan that keeps their students focused and on task from the moment the opening bell sounds until the end of each day. This is done with procedures, which simplify the tasks students must accomplish to increase learning and achieving. Once taught, procedures become the responsibility of the students to carry out at the appropriate times. A well-managed classroom is safe, predictable, nurturing, and focus-driven. The classroom management plan ensures learning takes place efficiently, with minimal stress. When you have an organized classroom, you avoid the pitfalls of becoming a disciplinarian.

Children Crave Structure

It is extremely important to realize that many students come from disorganized, unstructured home environments, where chaos abounds. Neglected children crave structure and guidance. Give them a well-managed, organized classroom with clear daily practices and routine procedures, and they will respond positively.

Teachers who develop a classroom management plan and implement it on the first days of school are more likely to enjoy long careers in education. It is important to acknowledge that successful teachers are career-oriented professionals. They did not enter teaching to become disciplinarians. When creating a classroom management plan, we advise new teachers to ask themselves two simple questions:

* What do I expect to accomplish this year?
* What plan do I have to achieve my goals?

With these vital components in place, learning can begin. With learning comes achievement - and where achievement occurs, success is sure to follow.

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Harry K. Wong and Rosemary T. Wong are coauthors of the bestselling book The First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher and the recently published THE Classroom Management Book.
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Discussion and Supporting Materials

Thought starters

1. How do students react when Ms. V redirects them with a whisper?

2. Do you see a difference when she tries positive narration?

3. What advice would you give Ms. V to continue improving her practice?

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New Teacher Survival Guide: Classroom Management

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Ms. Vreeland is a new teacher working to improve the management of her classroom. She shares a video of her class with management expert Jackie Ancess. Mrs. V takes what she's learned and tries it out in her class. Watch the before and after.

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Classroom Management Strategies for Teachers K-12 -TeacherVision

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Classroom Management Strategies (Grades K-12)

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Get instant ideas on how to manage your toughest behavior challenges. Being able to effectively manage behavior can be one of the biggest challenges for teachers. These strategies will help you improve behavior management in your classroom.

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Teachers concerned with classroom management typically need help with two issues: preventing discipline problems and dealing with current discipline problems. Researchers have established two systems to help promote an orderly learning environment: positive behavior support, and social and emotional learning.

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