How can common classroom management problems be prevented?

1. Circulate around the class as you talk or ask questions.

2. Tell the students (orally and in writing) what your attendance and grading policies are.

3. List and discuss your classroom procedures and rules on the first day.

4. Clarify and have students understand what is acceptable and unacceptable behavior in a classroom.

5. Good eye contact6. During first class sessions or throughout

the school year:a. stress a positive “you can handle it” attitude.b. emphasize your willingness to give individual help.c. point out the relevancy of the subject matters to the concern and goals of your students.d. capitalize on opportunities to praise the abilities and contributions of your students whose status in the class is in doubt.e. urge students to talk to you about their problems in school.

7. Have the counselors visit your classes to foster an awareness of counselling.

DISCIPLINE PLAN

When you design your own behavior management plan, take a few moments to answer the following question: What role should teachers

play in the learning process? What role should the students

play in the learning process? How does a positive classroom

environment enhance student learning?

1. Ask Students to Help Write Classroom Rules

2. Be proactive and reflective teacher