Classroom Management Tips by richburgk@nefec.org

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richburgk — 2024-02-18 22:22:45 UTC

De-escalating Disruptive Student Behavior by anticipating disruptive behaviors and identifying strategies for preventing escalation.

Submitted by Kristi Richburg

2024-02-18 22:33:24 UTC

I like the idea of using a academic concept to gamify classroom management.

Classroom Transitions

richburgk — 2024-02-18 22:59:56 UTC

This is a great video with tips to help you with transitions.

Modeling to Students

richburgk — 2024-02-18 23:06:38 UTC

Classroom Management Ideas to Incorporate

2024-03-06 01:00:13 UTC

Allow Students to Participate in Rule-Making

Most humans, from employees to students, comply better to set rules when involved in decision-making. Teachers can use this classroom management technique to ensure willful rather than forced compliance with classroom rules throughout the calendar year.

Write Down the Rules Down

For the rules to work, students should be able to see them every time they enter the classroom. Teachers should create professional charts with all rules typed and stick them in a visible place to ensure they remain on top of each student’s mind.

Lloyd Parrish

2024-03-08 15:38:39 UTC

I watched this video on different attention-getting signals. I liked quite a few ways that this person recommended getting the attention of the class, and the reasons for doing so were aligned to our reading. It also reinforced the idea that this is something that you should ingrain in the students during the first week of school, as he says in the video.

Submitted by me (Jhansi Bai Thakur)

2024-03-09 17:17:02 UTC

Better late than never. I would like to start building my relationships with my students in a positive way. It starts with they being given a chance to be heard and given an opportunity to frame the rules. I will also get them posted at several places for them. I do have them in my class but now I will frame them afresh with their invilvement. In this way they feel responsible.

Submitted by me (Jhansi Bai Thakur)

2024-03-09 17:20:48 UTC

I really liked the way the behavior aspect was presented using an equation.

I will follow the STP model to correct the behavior of students.

I will also take time to think that these students are not brought up in the way that I was. So, I shouldn't take their misbehavior as personal nor get emotional. We should take a break, pull ourselves up and talk to the concerned students.

Submitted by me (Jhansi Bai Thakur)

2024-03-09 17:24:13 UTC

I loved this video. There are a lot of suggestions. I would go with call and response and stretching/ jumping jacks to get their attention.

Submitted by me (Jhansi Bai Thakur)

2024-03-09 17:26:11 UTC

I usually change the seat of the student as mentioned here in this video. I can talk to that student and also provide a 2 minute break.

Thank you for sharing all these wonderful tips.

Elizabeth Rogers

erogers123 — 2024-03-09 19:58:03 UTC

I have thought about getting a doorbell as an attention-getter to help the class quiet down when the volume gets too loud. I also like how the teacher modeled what the students were supposed to do when they heard the doorbell chime. Getting the class to be quiet is one of the things I struggle with.

Elizabeth Rogers

erogers123 — 2024-03-09 20:07:36 UTC

My class came up with the rules together, and we have them posted beside the carpet. We go over them daily and sometimes multiple times a day. In the video, he said to change it as needed. Thinking about our classroom rules, there is one in particular we may need to change (Stay in your seat.) While on the carpet, I have had a few argue that they’re not breaking the rule when they move because they don’t have chairs, so it seems we need to include chairs and the carpet specifically in that rule.

Attention getters

2024-03-09 20:42:00 UTC

https://youtu.be/vK6EKSUJ6Wg?si=abSs76EjCZp-faMB

I thought this video was very helpful with getting student's attention. I find it fun how they use the hand motions as well which gets their attention right away.

2024-03-09 20:49:00 UTC

I like how this video models appropriate behavior of hand washing and the importance of it. I find it is important to show students how to wash their hands appropriately, especially when working with younger students.

Visual Schedule

2024-03-09 21:02:33 UTC

I use a visual schedule in my classroom because I have students with ASD and they are visual learners. Keeping a schedule allows students to transition easily and helps students become less anxious. I used a visual schedule when I was teaching neurotypical students as well.

Submitted by Byron Delaney

2024-03-09 21:03:02 UTC

This article discusses how to use Gentle Guidance Interventions (GGIs) to de-escalate behavior that is somewhat disruptive. As such, this intervention may not work with excessively disruptive behavior. The intervention is used as an alternative to declarative statements, which may result in worse behavior. I will implement a GGI by using statements that assume that the students are intelligent and understand what they need to do. This involves simply telling a student who is exhibiting a somewhat disruptive behavior that they "know what to do." I assume that this strategy will only work if the students indeed do already know what to do, and will not work if rules, routines, and procedures have not been learned.

Submitted by Byron Delaney

2024-03-09 21:15:07 UTC

I plan to use at least two strategies discussed in this video. The strategies include using timers with themes, and playing a videos that signal transitions. Both of these can be shown on a SMART board. The teacher discussed using timers shown on a SMART board that have themes that correlate with seasons and holidays. This makes the timer very easy to see, but also potentially helps to keep the attention of the students. The timer lets students know when the transitions will be happening. The teacher also said that she signals transitions using videos. This would apparently give students an obvious visual cue that tells them when to transition to the next part of the activity.

2024-03-09 21:18:28 UTC

I like how the structured choice allows students to transition to the next activity before becoming too upset.

Submitted by Byron Delaney

2024-03-09 21:28:19 UTC

This video provides some basic strategies that I think are quite useful, such as using assigned seats and always having bell work. I recently began using a bell in my classroom to get students' attention. This resource describes how to count to five after using the bell. The students should be listening to the teacher by the time the teacher counts to five.

Felix Ahiaku

2024-03-10 12:04:20 UTC

I have some very useful classroom procedures and routines in this video I can implement in my classroom especially setting clear rules and expectations for routines and procedures the first day in school. Another important thing is that before the students get into class or the moment they get into class, they are met with the agenda for the day.

Felix Ahiaku

2024-03-10 12:24:30 UTC

In moments when l am escalated, l must maintain composure by keeping the tone of my voice low and the speed of my voice slow. I need to demonstrate empathy for my students in the moments of escalations.

Felix Ahiaku

2024-03-10 12:33:31 UTC

I love the way the teacher modeled the desired behavior regarding the way the student sits at the table without making noise to distract class, guided the student to practice and giving praise when the student did it right.

Joseph Yeboah

2024-03-10 17:04:52 UTC

I believe that it is very important to model student behavior as a professional educator since it helps them engage in various situations in positive ways and teaches them to watch others for appropriate behavior if they are unsure of how to act. I have outlined several strategies that I use in the document.

Submitted by Kelly Fales

2024-03-10 18:00:43 UTC

I use a door bell in my classroom as an attention getter. I love how she incorporated this into her class reward system to encourage her students to react quickly every time they hear it. I use team points and will be starting this immediately!

Joseph Yeboah

2024-03-10 18:08:20 UTC

This video provides some insightful strategies on establishing classroom procedures and routines in the class in order to have a positive learning environment.

I always make sure to involve my students when establishing rules and routines in the class. I believe that establishing classroom routines and procedures help students know what is expected, allowing them to complete daily tasks quickly and efficiently. It also create a comfortable and predictable learning environment for students. This can help build students’ confidence and reduce their anxiety. Routines and procedures are important for all students in any grade level.

I always set short- and long-term classroom routines and procedures that allow students to know what is expected of them at each point during the day for more productivity since students are creatures of different habits.

In my class, routines and procedures are clearly pasted on notice board using anchor charts and printed paper. I also have copies of them posted on all the walls. Each and every student is also having a copy of it including their parents. As a result, they are extremely careful to behave in a way which is contrary to the set routines and procedures since it comes with consequences.

Linda Wanyanga

2024-03-10 18:12:47 UTC

When the situation in my class escalates, I try to keep my cool by remaining silent. Once I have told the student to stop immediately whatever wrong they are doing, I remain sober, take deep breaths and continue teaching the other students. i later tell the student to remain a little while as the others leave so that I can address the misbehavior. If it is a fight or outbursts towards me or another student, I call the administrator to take the student out of class for the others to enjoy their learning time

Linda Wanyanga

2024-03-10 18:21:17 UTC

Routines and procedures are vital when it comes to classroom management.I involve my students in establishing the routines and procedures. I have short and long term procedures which students are required to adhere to. I go through the procedures with them in class, model the procedures for them so that it can stick in their minds. I also allow them to practice the procedures as we correct the areas they don't do well. This I do until I am sure all of them have understood them. This is not to say that some of them will not break the rules and procedures. Of course they will so the procedures come with consequences that are met. So for any routine that is broken, the students know the consequence to be meted on them

Submitted by Katlyn Dekle

2024-03-10 20:38:39 UTC

I liked the last section of her video the most. She spoke about providing students alternative replacement behaviors to match their skillset. My classroom has a wide range of skillsets between students and I struggle to find task that provide for each students skill set! Sometimes providing the student with an expected behavior is not enough and they may need more guidance.

Submitted by Katlyn Dekle

2024-03-10 21:31:31 UTC

I love the part of the post on precorrectives. I think the providing students with precorrectives and giving a student the opportunity to model wanted behavior would be another way to incorporate more opportunities for genuine positive praise throughout the day!

Pybas, Cheyenne

2024-03-10 21:39:36 UTC

While this video is very short, and does not go over the resources I like the variety of different visuals it shows for transitions. As a special education teacher, I use a lot of visuals in my classroom but it can be a struggle sometimes to find or make ones that fit both mine and my students needs.

Pybas, Cheyenne

2024-03-10 21:44:53 UTC

I like how this video breaks down routine and procedures, and gives a list of things to consider when creating your routines and procedures. I also really like that the teacher points out that the actual routines and procedures chosen differs between teachers, that there is no one size fits all answer. As the teacher in the video points out, students need a routine and set expectations in order to thrive.

De-escalation station. Alan Gale Hudson Jr.

2024-03-10 22:05:04 UTC

I really like the ideas presented here. Students sometimes let their emotions drive them and if we try to engage in that heightened state we inadvertently enter into a power struggle that doesn't serve either party. This strategy is about stepping back and allowing the student time to be with their emotions, re-calibrate themselves, and then come back to education. This doesn't mean that there are not consequences for actions but it provides the opportunity for those to be restorative instead of punitive.

Getting Ready to Transition. Alan Gale Hudson Jr.

2024-03-10 22:11:28 UTC

I love this example of what to do before beginning a transition. Transitions are hard and even though it is the end of the year and they should know what to do; things still seem to go wrong. By taking a minute to talk through the transitions the teacher is ensuring that the students are ready to transition. By having the student who needs to be able to point at the locations he is ensuring that all of his students are on page and providing for their needs. Now they can transition with confidence and security. Excellent example!

Marilyse Reda

2024-03-11 02:36:17 UTC

A two pronged approach of distract and give choice can be the first approach. In the comments another teacher recommended to offer cold water for the student to drink. The goal is to get their mind off the feeling they are currently having. It is then recommended to offer a choice to sit in the calm corner or read. The teacher recommends to just sit with the child, and take deep breathes, (or offer another calming technique). Offering empathetic phrases to the student, and finally give them space to calm down and regulate themselves.

Marilyse Reda

2024-03-11 03:01:37 UTC

I do not know if I will actually have such a loud transition, but she gave very direct instructions and visual cues to help her students know the prompts and expectations for transitions.

Submitted by me (Thakur Jhansi Bai)

2024-03-11 21:41:08 UTC

Thakur Jhansi Bai

2024-03-11 21:50:25 UTC

Lloyd Parrish

2024-03-12 16:57:28 UTC

This article is provided by NEA and is a very good list of things that a teacher can do to control classroom noise. I focused on classroom disruptions as this is one of the key issues I struggle with, although while my other post was put under transitions and attention-getting, this article provides some ideas for de-escalating disruptive behaviors. At the end specifically, it says the teacher could reward other students for ignoring disruptions. I also like the idea of the secret observation, where the teacher picks one student and if that student is good throughout the day, the whole class gets a reward. This could be useful so all students are conscious of their own actions throughout the day.

submitted by Kristie Meyer

2024-03-14 17:58:52 UTC

This is one of my favorite new behavior strategists. She has many tools to offer new teachers on how to work with students!

2024-03-14 18:17:47 UTC

I liked this article. It is a good resource of 14 pages on creating safe and inclusive environments for our students. It emphasizes tackling student issues with social, emotional, and behavioral aspects. The crucial part lies in stating clear positive behavior expectations, consistent routines and academic instruction. The article presents explicit information helping you navigate through phases of escalation, strategies for de escalation and on recovery and restoration.

Submitted by Thakur Jhansi Bai

2024-03-14 18:19:19 UTC

I loved the video because it highlights a few tips for some routines and procedures.

1 I really have trouble sharpening the pencils and getting markers or color pencils for students when I am busy. Miss May has presented an easy way to solve the issue. I am going to adopt this technique.

Submitted by Thakur Jhansi Bai

2024-03-14 18:20:52 UTC

Allison Quintieri

2024-03-17 14:44:30 UTC

I love this video, it has so many different ideas to incorporate within the classroom. I use a doorbell and call backs within the classroom. The kids tend to enjoy the different call backs and seem excited to be apart of them.

Allison Quintieri

2024-03-17 14:48:30 UTC

I find this video very interesting because she lays everything out. Students may not know how to properly do the skill we expect and modeling is so important to help bridge the gap. It helps set clear instructions and show them exactly what they need to do to be successful. Modeling behavior and academic skills will benefit the students and decrease the amount the teacher needs to reexplain the instructions.

Alisha Kuleski

2024-03-17 21:45:09 UTC

I like the information provided in this video especially to only give students up to 3 procedures at one time. Any procedures above 3, and they aren't going to remember.

Alisha Kuleski

2024-03-17 22:45:21 UTC

I felt like this was very good advice in understanding why not to talk louder than students to get them to quiet down.

Diamond Deal

2024-03-18 03:19:18 UTC

I really enjoyed seeing how she takes back control. I have fell victim to this before when I called the Behavior Specialist before on a student and he didn't answer. The student then stated, "Yay, now you can't do anything to me."

Diamond Deal

2024-03-18 03:24:41 UTC

I have had a student call out an answer before and when I acknowledged it, multiple students started to complain it wasn't fair.

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2024-03-27 16:01:54 UTC

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2024-03-27 16:04:49 UTC