Classroom management for academics success

304 Pages·2014·2.416 MB·English

by  Canter, Lee

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Dedication
To Leticia Rodriguez
Your dedication to making a difference in the lives of
underserved children is an inspiration to me!
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Table of Contents
Acknowledgements ...................................................................... xi
About the Author .......................................................................xiii
Introduction ........................................................................... xv
PART 1: OVERVIEW OF CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS ...... 1
Chapter 1: Classroom Management: The Key to Improving Academic Performance .....3
The Importance of Classroom Management Skills ...............................3
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Teachers Do Not Receive Effective Classroom Management Training ..............4
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You Can Learn to Be an Effective Classroom Manager ...........................5
Characteristics of Effective Classroom Managers ................................6
You Can Do It! .............................................................7
PART 2: EMPOWERING BELIEFS AND EXPECTATIONS .................................9
Chapter 2: I Can Transform My Classroom Management Efforts ........................11
Chapter 3: My Students Can Behave Appropriately .....................................15
Problem Categories ........................................................15
Systematically Question Your Beliefs .........................................17
Your Students Can Behave! ..................................................19
Chapter 4: I Can Influence My Students to Behave Appropriately ......................21
Raising the Bar ............................................................21
Why Are You Effective Some of the Time? .....................................23
Why Not Be More Effective All of the Time? ...................................24
Chapter 5: It Is Okay to Expect Appropriate Behavior ..................................25
Unrealistic Assumptions ....................................................25
Pulling It All Together: Empowering Beliefs and Expectations ...................28
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements ...................................................................... xi
About the Author .......................................................................xiii
Introduction ........................................................................... xv
PART 1: OVERVIEW OF CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS ...... 1
Chapter 1: Classroom Management: The Key to Improving Academic Performance .....3
The Importance of Classroom Management Skills ...............................3
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Teachers Do Not Receive Effective Classroom Management Training ..............4
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You Can Learn to Be an Effective Classroom Manager ...........................5
Characteristics of Effective Classroom Managers ................................6
You Can Do It! .............................................................7
PART 2: EMPOWERING BELIEFS AND EXPECTATIONS .................................9
Chapter 2: I Can Transform My Classroom Management Efforts ........................11
Chapter 3: My Students Can Behave Appropriately .....................................15
Problem Categories ........................................................15
Systematically Question Your Beliefs .........................................17
Your Students Can Behave! ..................................................19
Chapter 4: I Can Influence My Students to Behave Appropriately ......................21
Raising the Bar ............................................................21
Why Are You Effective Some of the Time? .....................................23
Why Not Be More Effective All of the Time? ...................................24
Chapter 5: It Is Okay to Expect Appropriate Behavior ..................................25
Unrealistic Assumptions ....................................................25
Pulling It All Together: Empowering Beliefs and Expectations ...................28
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PART 3: TEACH RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOR FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS
AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR ..........................................29
Chapter 6: Part One: Conducting a Lesson on Appropriate Behavior ...................31
Introduction to Teaching Responsible Behavior ................................31
Planning to Teach a Responsible Behavior Lesson ..............................32
Responsible Behavior Lesson Plan Format .....................................33
Practice and Monitor .......................................................36
Chapter 7: Part Two: Create and Use a Beginning of the Year
Responsible Behavior Curriculum .......................................................37
Sample 2-Week Curriculum .................................................39
Planning Your 2-Week Curriculum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Reproducibles
Typical Policies and Procedures ...........................................38
Sample 2-Week Curriculum ..............................................41
Teaching Responsible Behavior Daily Planning Sheet ........................45
Teaching Responsible Behavior Lesson List .................................46
PART 4: THE BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT CYCLE ......................................47
Chapter 8: The Behavior Management Cycle:
Step One—Effectively Communicate Explicit Directions ................................49
The Behavior Management Cycle .............................................50
Step One: Effectively Communicate Explicit Directions .........................50
Pulling It All Together ......................................................56
Chapter 9: The Behavior Management Cycle:
Step Two—Using Behavioral Narration .................................................57
Realistic Expectations ......................................................57
Behavioral Narration .......................................................58
Pulling It All Together ......................................................68
Chapter 10: The Behavior Management Cycle:
Step Three—Take Corrective Action ....................................................69
How to Effectively Take Corrective Action ....................................69
Be Prepared for Students to Test You .........................................74
Pulling It All Together: Corrective Actions ....................................78
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Chapter 11: Using the Behavior Management Cycle ....................................79
Effectively Handling Student Behavior During Transitions ......................79
Effectively Handling Student Behavior During Instructional Activities ............81
Pulling It All Together: The Behavior Management Cycle ........................84
PART 5: BUILDING TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS .......................................85
Chapter 12: Building Trusting Relationships With Students .............................87
The Student “Trust Deficit” ..................................................87
Overcoming the Student Trust Deficit ........................................89
Pulling It All Together ......................................................96
Chapter 13: Building Trusting Relationships With Parents ..............................99
Expectations That Promote Positive Relationships With Parents .................100
Steps for Building Positive Relationships With Parents .........................102
Communicating Effectively With Parents About Student Problems ..............104
Pulling It All Together .....................................................106
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How to Build Trusting Relationships With Students and Parents
Throughout the Year ................................................107
PART 6: THE 2-WEEK TURNAROUND PROGRAM ....................................109
Chapter 14: The 2-Week Turnaround Program .........................................111
Turnaround Program Guidelines ........................................... 111
What to Do Before You Begin the Turnaround Program .......................112
Consistency Is the Key ..................................................... 114
Reproducibles
Worksheet for Rules, Corrective Actions, and Positive Feedback ..............115
Two-Week Turnaround Program Diagnostic Worksheet 1:
Pinpointing Problem Situations ....................................... 116
Two-Week Turnaround Program Diagnostic Worksheet 2:
Specifying Problem Behavior ......................................... 117
PART 7: MANAGING INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE
ACADEMIC SUCCESS ...............................................................119
Chapter 15: Introduction to Instructional Activities ....................................121
Introduction .............................................................121
Instructional Activities ....................................................121
Overview of Content for Each Instructional Activity ...........................121
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Chapter 16: Teacher-Directed Instruction ..............................................125
Chapter 17: Whole-Class Discussion ...................................................130
Chapter 18: Sitting on the Rug .........................................................134
Chapter 19: Independent Work ........................................................138
Chapter 20: Working With a Partner ...................................................142
Chapter 21: Teacher Works With a Small Group While Other
Students Work Independently .........................................................146
Chapter 22: Working in Groups ........................................................150
Chapter 23: Working at Centers .......................................................153
PART 8: MANAGING PROCEDURES FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS .......................157
Chapter 24: Introduction to Procedures ................................................159
Introduction .............................................................159
Procedures ...............................................................159
Guidelines for Successful Procedures ........................................160
Chapter 25: Attention-Getting Signal ..................................................161
Chapter 26: In-Seat Transitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163
Chapter 27: Out-of-Seat Transitions ....................................................166
Chapter 28: Lining Up to Leave the Classroom .........................................169
Chapter 29: Walking in Line ............................................................172
Chapter 30: Entering the Classroom After Recess or Lunch ............................175
Chapter 31: Students Going to Pull-Out Programs .....................................178
Chapter 32: Distributing and Collecting Materials and Papers .........................181
Chapter 33: Attending an Assembly ...................................................184
Chapter 34: Emergency Drills ..........................................................186
Chapter 35: Beginning of the Day or Period Routine ..................................188
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Reproducibles
Beginning of the Day Routine Planning Worksheet 1 .......................190
Beginning of the Day Routine Planning Worksheet 2 .......................191
Beginning of the Day Routine Planning Worksheet 3 .......................193
Chapter 36: End of the Day or Period Routine .........................................195
Reproducibles
End of the Day Routine Planning Worksheet 1 .............................198
End of the Day Routine Planning Worksheet 2 .............................199
End of the Day Routine Planning Worksheet 3 .............................201
PART 9: ESTABLISHING CLASSROOM POLICIES FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS ...........203
Chapter 37: Introduction to Policies ....................................................205
Introduction .............................................................205
Policies ..................................................................205
Guidelines for Establishing Effective Policies .................................206
Chapter 38: Classroom Rules ...........................................................207
Chapter 39: Positive Feedback .........................................................210
Chapter 40: Corrective Actions .........................................................213
Chapter 41: Bringing Appropriate Materials to Class. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218
Chapter 42: Making Up Missed Work Due to Absence .................................221
Chapter 43: Sharpening Pencils ........................................................224
Chapter 44: Using Materials on Bookshelves or in Cabinets ...........................227
Chapter 45: Individual Students Leaving Class to Go to the Restroom .................230
Chapter 46: Late or Missing Assignments ..............................................232
Chapter 47: Student Helpers ...........................................................235
Chapter 48: Taking Care of Desks, Tables, and Chairs ..................................238
Chapter 49: Using the Drinking Fountain ............................................. 240
Appendix: Overhead Transparencies ...................................................243
References .................................................................279
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