Categorie: Tutti - strategies - classroom - behaviour - expectations

da David Chiu manca 1 anno

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Classroom management

Effective classroom management requires a blend of proactive and responsive strategies. Teachers are encouraged to incorporate principles such as Restorative Practices and Trauma-Informed Care, focusing on understanding behaviour as communication and prioritizing prevention over punishment.

Classroom management

StayQurious, 2022

Classroom management principles

Trainings

Trauma-informed care principles
Restorative Practices
Conflict de-escalation strategies
Positive Behavioural Interventions & Support (PBIS)
prevention before punishment
behaviour as form of communication

Expectations

must be defined
+ rewards/consequences
Form class norms

"Don't smile until Christmas"

Metaphor: Rock climbing coach
Not friend, but friendly
prevents students from violating boundaries
Friendly but firm

Misbehaviour

Catch it early (bud before flower)
Mindset: "How can I create a classroom environment that discourages misbehaviour in the first place?"
Focus on positive conduct
factors that teachers can control

lull times

teaching style

pace

Don't rush to punish
Shame, resistance, spotlighting
Only work in short-term

Start of class

continuous monitoring
Settling-starter activity that requires no T-intervention
• "Get to know you" Survey• Real-life application forms• Drawing and labeling a diagram • Puzzles and mind-benders• Silent reading• Mindful colouring• Writing a diary/journal entry • Cloze activities • Video + comprehension Qs
unambiguous instruction
simple, staged, easy to follow
provide time limit
comprehension check

choral cloze

clear if not done

Before class

Designated seats
Informal chit-chat
Statements reinforce desirable behaviour
positive greeting at door