Those Who Can, Teach 10th Edition Kevin Ryan and James M. Cooper

CHAPTER 9Collin CollegeEDUC 1301

The Classroom as Community

1What is classroom management?Cooperation and shared purpose are best established through the quality of the learning experience.

Show genuine interest in your students learningEngage your students in meaningful experiencesUse your authority appropriately, to set boundaries-with the students- that guide the way the classroom operates2Management ApproachesClassroom management: Teacher creates good learning environment through rules and control of conditionsClassroom community: Teachers work with students to create shared conditions for learning. Rules are established by the groupThere is a shared purpose and common values3Management PrinciplesHow they learn is as important as what they learnTo succeed academically, students must develop social skills:CooperationAssertionResponsibility EmpathySelf-control4What is a well-run class?Responsible, calm adult in chargeSensible, consistent rules & routinesActive, lively, and naturalNoise level matches activityInappropriate behaviors are redirectedStudents learn and grow5To Learn, Students Must Feel SafeEmotional safetyIndividuals treat each other with respectTeacher is confident, warm, happy- a centered presence in the classroomRules are enforced fairly and consistentlyCreate a sense of belonging Share personal stories, connectGive students responsibility (class jobs)6Behavior Management Techniques (Practical Parent Education)Distraction (1 2 1/2 Yrs)Anticipation and Avoidance (1 2 )Removal from Activity (1 5 Yrs)Positive Reinforcement (1 18 Yrs)Time Out (2 12 Yrs)Natural/Logical Consequences (2-18)Negotiation (5 18 Yrs)Contract Agreement (10 18 Yrs)

Guidelines for Effective Classroom ManagementEstablish rules and routinesDefine them clearlyHave students help Ensure students complianceEstablish positive relationships Be willing to administer consequencesInvolve familiesCommunicateMake sure they understand rulesCopyright by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.6 - 88Making Rules that Work (Practical Parent Education)Be clear and specificState the rule positivelyState the rule so that compliance is clearly observableOnly make rules you are willing to enforce Expect resistanceIf you cannot directly observe compliance, establish consequences for discovered noncomplianceRemember, less is better or quality is better than quantityAnticipate and make rules in advanceChange rules as needInvolve children in making rulesService Learning ProjectsCommunity service is integrated with learningBenefits:Allows students to use their strengths to make a meaningful contribution;Fosters well-being and a sense of purpose;Strengthens community ties to school;Culturally relevant team work enhances personal self-esteem10Sexual HarassmentUnwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, creation of a hostile environment 80% of students are sexually harassed during their school years40% report teachers or staff sexually harass students in their schoolsSchools can be held liable for student behavior11How to Prevent Sexual HarassmentUnderstand school policyMake sure students understand and know how to report abuseEstablish a sense of community in class:If students feel responsible for one another, harassment less likelyFoster communicationDevelop specific behavioral guidelines with your students!12BullyingRepeated cruelty inflicted by a powerful person or group of people on a weaker personTypes: Intimidation, spreading rumors, name-calling, assault, blackmail, theft, isolation, cyber-bullying on Facebook and Twitter.Most common targets: GaysVictimization linked to depression, eating disorders, suicidal tendenciesMost students wont report the incidents; the teacher must create a climate where reporting is commonplace!

13Bullying and TeasingPercentage of students aged 12-18 who reported school bullying in past 6 months

Source: Data from Dinkes, R., Cataldi, E.F., Kena, G., Baum, K., & Snyder, T.D. (2006). Indicators of school crime and safety: 2006. NCES 2007-003/NCJ 214262. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office.

14Bullying and Teasing Hurts

Cyber-bullyingHarassment through electronic means (e-mail, website postings, text messaging, blogs, mobile phones, Facebook and Twitter)It is a Federal crime to anonymously abuse any person via telecommunications systemEducators Guide to Cyberbullying and Cyberthreats can be found at Beware of the Cyber Bully, iSAFE, Inc. http://www.isafe.org/imgs/pdf/education/CyberBullying.pdf16Tips for studentsDont open, read, or respond to messages from known cyber-bulliesDont erase messages Tell your school (teacher, principal, guidance counselor) if it is school-relatedIf threatened, call the policeBlock those who are using chat or instant messaging to bully. Think carefully before giving out private information online such as passwords, PINs, addresses, or phone numbers. 17What you can do.To foster a sense of a learning community:Honor diversityBe honest and show interest in their livesMake lessons and methods meaningful Work with students to create/enforce rules:Improves learningReduces chance of harassment, bullying

18Reflective Exercise: Classroom RulesIn pairs, decide upon 4-5 simple classroom rules to help ensure an orderly learning environmentShare with the class as appropriate when askedCopyright by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.6 - 19