This week I have dealt with a few minor classroom behavior issues. When this happens, I like to address the underlying student issues, but I also make it a point to review classroom procedures implemented by the teacher.
The following four components make-up the classroom behavior management approach:
Classroom Organization
Students need and expect routine. An organized classroom also allows the teacher to transition seamlessly between activities.
Self Management
Teaching students to manage themselves not only helps in the classroom, but also prepares him for life outside of school.
Social Development
Developing appropriate relationships with peers, teachers, and others is important. Sought by employers, social competency is a primary commodity in the American workforce.
Effective Instruction
Over all other components of classroom behavior management, effective instruction is the crux to creating an learning environment free of behavior interruptions. Included in this area: wait-time, appropriate feedback, scaffolded instruction, and organized lesson plans.
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Best Practices in a nutshell for student management. I couldn't agree more with the ideas presented here. Finding the underlying root to issues is the key to finding solutions that will survive. Will cannot put temporary band-aids on situations that continue to arise within the classroom or with a particular student. We must build positive relationships that foster growth.
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