Classroom Management Techniques

Presented by

Evan Frazer, Emily Bradvica, Nicole Carter

Important Points

It’s easier to get easier Sense of humor Fairness is key Deal with disruptions with as little interruption as

possible (ex. silence) Avoid confrontations in front of students Keep high expectations Over plan Be consistent Start Fresh everyday

Important Points continued

Be on time Dress appropriately Be flexible Plan ahead Be consistent (ex. How kids

enter the class) Start fresh everyday Positive Communication Convey confidence Group work with

presentations

First Day of Class

Share information about yourself and role as a Peace Corps volunteer

Bring photos of your life in the states Teacher in the class room

Give the teacher copies of the materials you will be using

Learn names Understand the students’ histories

First Days

Autobiography questionnaire Elect a student to take role Compromiso for each student Copies of the schedule of events and

activities

Rules and Expectations

Have the class sign the rule sheet Put up the rules each class Prize for attendance with a class trip at the end What are your expectations for the students?

Goals to reach? How to reach them?

High yet reachable expectations Make the project seem challenging however know that

each student can do it and this will raise self esteem of the class

Discipline

Positive discipline: focus on students that are doing good work with small rewards

Address negative behavior early Move around the class room Reinforce behaviors that support course

expectations and norms (respect of others)

Change seating more often Website with grades/participation posted

Discipline

Non verbal cues: model a quiet classroom Don’t yell at the class to be quiet, instead use body

language or a hand signal Write the directions on the board and if someone yells

out a question, reference what you have written by pointing

Warnings Private if possible Have the student explain to his/her teacher after class

what the problem was Be careful sending kids to the director’s office

POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT

IDEAS

Clock Idea

The class earns and loses minutes depending on behavior

Lost time Have to be silent for a certain amount of time

Good time Activities: movies, games, sports (frisbee,

American football, etc.

Fake Money

Same idea as saving time for activities but now giving out fake money

How to use money Candy Free time Cooking day Save it for a bigger trip Ideas???

Participation

Dinamicas Musical Chairs Hot potato Throwing a ball out to the class

Dinamicas outside of the classroom and those that don’t want to participate stay inside

Giving the students leadership roles in the class (Junta Directiva)

Being positive and in a good mood will transcend to the rest of the class

Things to always remember!

Walking back home after each class, remember the good moments!

Realize that just your presence is affecting the future of your students!

Cherish the one on one conversations! Convey positive energy and confidence! Try to find humor in the hard, awkward

moments!