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Managing for Success “Practical Classroom Strategies for Diverse Practical Classroom Strategies for Diverse Learners” Shannon Dobson Jenny Gray Winston Salem Forsyth County Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools
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Managing for Success“Practical Classroom Strategies for DiversePractical Classroom Strategies for Diverse
Learners”
Shannon DobsonJenny Gray
Winston Salem Forsyth CountyWinston-Salem Forsyth County Schools
Classroom Management“A positive approach”
• Methods and strategies used to create a classroom environment that is conducive to
A positive approach
classroom environment that is conducive to student learning and success
• Components include: schedules routines andComponents include: schedules, routines and reinforcement
• Allows teachers to manage time, resources,Allows teachers to manage time, resources, students and behaviors
• Creates a positive learning environment and p gfosters student growth
Schedules“Teaching routines and flexibility in the
classroom.”
• Define the daily events/activitiesDefine the daily events/activities • Identify the sequence of activities• Teach flexibility and ease transitions• Teach flexibility and ease transitions• Promote organization• Facilitate student understanding of “what is to• Facilitate student understanding of what is to
come”
Schedule Components• Clearly established time frames for completing
activities• Visual Icons (true objects, Boardmaker, clipart,
photographs)• Written Format• Individualized or whole class• Portable or stationary
Whole Class PicturePicture
Schedule
Top to Bottom
Individual Picture
Schedule
Top to Bottom
Schedule usingusing
Boardmaker Icons
Tr e Object Based Icon S stemTrue Object Based Icon System
“TOBI” Left to Right
Individual Student Schedule
Handout 1
Whole Class Schedule
Handout 1
Whole Class Schedule Visuals paired with Written
Routines“Establishing systematic procedures in the
classroom.”
• A prescribed way of doing things in the classroomA prescribed way of doing things in the classroom• Rituals that must be TAUGHT and reinforced until
every student knows the proper procedure forevery student knows the proper procedure for each
• CONSISTENCY and ORGANIZATION are key!y• Procedures + Routines = Structure
TaskAnalysis
Task
StripsOrganizationPractice& Review
Teaching &Planning
Handout 2
RoutinesCue
First/Then
Visual Aids
Cards
Functional and & Supports
Social
Developmental Expectations
Social
Stories Schedules Communication Motor
Skills
Examples ofExamples of Classroom R tiRoutines
Reinforcement“Developing positive supports in the
classroom.”• Increases and strengthens the likelihood that a
b h i illbehavior will occur• Contingent upon behavior• Deliver immediately and frequently• Must be given to all students, not just the well
b h dbehaved• Varies based on student’s age, desires and
t t d b h itargeted behaviorHandout 3
R i f tReinforcementVerbal Praise
Whole Group Individual• Verbal Praise• Token Board
• Verbal Praise• Token Board
Ch i B d• Student/Teacher Game
• Choice Boards• Contracts
• Class Dojo• Choice Boards
• Physical Gestures
• Physical Gestures
Handouts 4-6
First Then BoardBoard
Choice Board Group Incentive
Individual Certificates
Super CCones
Reward Coupons
Best Wishes for a SUCCESSFUL, WELL MANAGED
CLASSROOM!
Contact Information
Shannon Dobson [email protected]
Jenny Grayjlgray@wsfcs k12 nc [email protected]
