Behav IOR Mana Gmen T
Behav IOR Mana Gmen T
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Most of what happens in a
classroom must be closely
controlled by a caring,
trustworthy adult. Order, limit
setting, and structure are
essential in a classroom setting.
EFFECTIVE BEHAVIOR MANAGERS:
Respect their own strengths and weaknesses
as seriously as those of their students.
Understand that social-emotional growth is a
never-ending process.
Clearly communicate rules, goals, and
expectations.
Respond to behaviors consistently and
predictably.
Discriminate between issues of responsibility
and problem ownership.
Exhibit high degrees of empathy and self-
efficacy.
BEHAVIORS TEACHERS EXHIBIT THAT
CONTRIBUTE TO SUCCESSFUL CLASSROOM
MANAGEMENT INCLUDE:
having materials organized
using a pleasant tone of voice
being aware of multiple elements of group functioning
simultaneously
being able to anticipate possible problems and react quickly
to avoid them.
High levels of self-efficacy have a positive effect on
behavior management as well as academic achievement.
Teachers who exhibit high levels of self-efficacy use more
positive reinforcement, prefer to work with the whole
group, and persist with students who are experiencing
difficulty, rather than ignoring or giving up on them. The
teacher's ability to be empathetic can also be associated
with student success
BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT TIPS
FOR THE CLASSROOM
Don't make any rules for your class that you are not
willing to follow through with.
Always be consistent and fair and let your students know
that you mean what you say.
It'snot what you teach, but how you teach it that makes all the
difference.
If what you are doing in your classroom is exciting and motivational,
classroom discipline problems disappear. Students do not want to get
in trouble because they do not want to miss out on what is going on in
your room.
Not every student will like you. And, you won't like every student.
Try to find at least one thing you can respect each student for - even
if it's just showing up at school.
Children
will quiet down when the teacher is quiet and
waiting for their attention.
Ilost my voice the first year trying to focus their attention on
me. Now, I simply wait for the attention I deserve before
moving on to the next lesson or set of instructions
Watch
the body language for both yourself and the
students.
With the student, it can give you clues as to what the real
problem is; for the teacher, you need to convey that not only
are you listening but you are hearing what the student is
saying. Then have them help in the solution.
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
Annoying classroom distractions Demanding students
Antagonism with authority Failure to ask for help
Argumentative student Hyperactivity – shift in attention
Behavior problems Hyperactivity and distractibility
Boastful, attention-seeking Lack of motivation – response 1
student
Lack of motivation – response 2
Calling out in class – response #l
Lack of respect
Calling out in class – response #2
Negative response to requests
Class clown and rules