The Well-Managed The Well-Managed ClassroomClassroom

The Well-Managed The Well-Managed ClassroomClassroom

Class-Wide (Universal) Structures

Alan Robinson, CPS-OST

Maximize Structure Arrange the physical structure for

safety, movement, observation, and learning.

Arrange behavioral structure to maximize compliance for increased teaching and learning time.

Post, teach, review, monitor, & reinforce

expectations

• Positively worded and observable• Taught exactly like academics• Reviewed often (pre-corrects)• Reinforce and expect 100%

compliance

Classroom Rules

Examples Non-examples

•    Turn in completed assignments on time.•    Walk at all times in the classroom.•    Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.•    Raise your hand and wait for permission to speak.•    Do what your teacher asks immediately.•    Be in your seat when the bell rings.•    Keep your hands, feet and objects to yourself. •    Be on task during work times.

•    Be responsible.•    Be a good citizen.•    Respect authority.•    Pay attention.•    Be ready to learn.•    Do your best.•    Be kind to others.•    Be polite.•    Be safe.

Small  Group ActivityIndependent Seat

WorkTransitions

Respectful• Listen to others• Accept each other’s answers and opinions

• Raise hand before talking• Work quietly

• Hands to self• Move quietly• Keep space between you and others in line

Responsible

• Follow directions• Stay on task• Stay with your group• Use time wisely

• Stay on task• Manage time wisely• Remain in seat unless you have permission to be up

• Put materials away• Get required materials ready• Follow directions

Cooperative

• Do your share of the work• Everyone participates

• Wait quietly if the teacher is assisting a classmate

• Leave the area clean and orderly• Help your neighbor

Expectations for Classroom Routines

Actively engage students in observable

ways

Actively engaged students

Cold Calling

Read Aloud Techniques

Teaching Techniques Videos

Think (write) – Pair – Share

Response Logs / Journal Entries

Quick Reply: Whiteboards

Thumbs Up / Thumbs Down / Wavy Palm

Windshield: Clear…Bugs…Mud

Road Map:

I Know the Way… I Need to Follow

You

…I’m Lost!

Use a continuum of strategies for responding to

appropriate behaviors

Character Bingo! and

Low- and No-Cost Student Rewards:

Rewards list

Use a continuum of strategies to respond

to inappropriate behaviors.

Sample: Hierarchy of Classroom Consequences

Lori NewcomerUniversity of Missouri

Geoff ColvinUniversity of Oregon

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