Classroom Management by Michelle Kelley- Special Education Elementary https://padlet.com/mkelley41/clsrmmgmtasu en-us 2017-09-20 16:47:57 UTC 2017-09-25 02:17:11 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png Maintain a routine mkelley41 https://padlet.com/mkelley41/clsrmmgmtasu/wish/190646374 -Attempt to maintain a daily classroom schedule and give advanced notice of any expected changes (Brain Parade, 2015)
-Example: Start class everyday with a "fact of the day" or "word of the day" and end with two minutes for students to collect their belongings 
-Starting and ending class in the same way I have noticed can give a sense of comfort to students with special needs, particularly those students with Autism. Giving the two minutes at the end of class prevents students from becoming frazzled at the bell ringing and gives them a good start for the next class.
-"Unexpected changes in the routine can be difficult for the child with autism" (Brain Parade, 2015, para.10).]]> 2017-09-25 01:23:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mkelley41/clsrmmgmtasu/wish/190646374 Have clear, set of rules that all students are aware of mkelley41 https://padlet.com/mkelley41/clsrmmgmtasu/wish/190648572 -Starting at the beginning of the school year, make it clear what the class rules are and how exactly students are expected to follow them
-Example: After a long weekend or school break, take some time and have students take turns reading aloud class rules and asking any questions. Clarity and consistency are key.
-"Make sure all students understand the rules of the classroom and the consequences for not adhering to them" (Brain Parade, 2015, para. 6).]]> 2017-09-25 01:38:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mkelley41/clsrmmgmtasu/wish/190648572 De-escalate disruptive behavior or student anger mkelley41 https://padlet.com/mkelley41/clsrmmgmtasu/wish/190649583 -The goal is ultimately to teach "students to regulate their own actions and emotions" (Blewitt, 2012, para. 4) and setting an example and showing students how to appropriately handle issues in the classroom is incredibly important. 
-Example: Instead of raising my voice or calling out a student's bad behavior in front of the entire class, either hover over the student's desk and give "a sticky note, or a look that indicates the problem" (Blewitt, 2012, para. 4) or ask the student to step outside until they feel calm in enough to come back into the classroom. ]]> 2017-09-25 01:46:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mkelley41/clsrmmgmtasu/wish/190649583 Teach social skills along with curriculum mkelley41 https://padlet.com/mkelley41/clsrmmgmtasu/wish/190650307 -Part of a Special Education Teacher's job is not only to teach content curriculum to students, but also to help teach them social skills that will affect their life outside of the classroom in a positive manner.
-Example: For one of the assignments for a reading section, have the students in groups and role play a scene in the novel or short story. Not only will it require attention from the student but it has been proven to help with expressing emotions and social skills
-Teach not only the exceptional students but also help other students in class to understand students with special needs (Brain Parade, 2015)]]> 2017-09-25 01:52:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mkelley41/clsrmmgmtasu/wish/190650307 Manipulate classroom environment and seating to benefit students mkelley41 https://padlet.com/mkelley41/clsrmmgmtasu/wish/190651298 -The classroom environment and set-up should be dependent on student needs in a Special Education classroom
-Seating arrangement, types of seats, seat neighbors, proximity to teacher, are all examples of factors that can make a huge difference in a students' success in the classroom
-Example: "Students with autism need their own space. The student with ADHD is easily distracted, so a seat close to the teacher, facing forward works best. Children with special needs are easily distracted, so keep their desks away from the windows, doors and activity centers in the classroom" (Brain Parade, 2015, para. 5).]]> 2017-09-25 02:00:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mkelley41/clsrmmgmtasu/wish/190651298 References mkelley41 https://padlet.com/mkelley41/clsrmmgmtasu/wish/190651854 Blewitt, A. (2012, June).
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