Management Techniques
Since I have taught both younger and older students, I have developed two different classroom management programs.
The ultimate purpose is to motivate my students toward self-discipline.
Within the first 2 weeks of class, I like to work with my students on establishing a Class Behavior Contract.
This is a list of expectations that all members of the class (including myself) decide to maintain throughout the school year.
All members of the class, including teachers and assistants, are asked to sign the contract as a sign of acceptance and agreement.
The ultimate purpose is to motivate my students toward self-discipline.
Within the first 2 weeks of class, I like to work with my students on establishing a Class Behavior Contract.
This is a list of expectations that all members of the class (including myself) decide to maintain throughout the school year.
All members of the class, including teachers and assistants, are asked to sign the contract as a sign of acceptance and agreement.
For Younger Grades
Each student has a stack of 4 colored cards.
Each colored card represents an established consequence. Green- Ready to Learn Yellow - Warning Orange-Written note sent home Blue - A visit to the director It very important to recognize good behavior with positive reinforcement SO Students earn a star each day that they stay on green or yellow. They can also earn extra stars for examples of outstanding actions. These stars can then be used for prize coupons when I hold a weekly store. Prize coupons are for such things as "Sit in the Teacher's Chair for a day" or "Swap Seats with a Friend". **To keep parents aware of what is taking place in the classroom, a weekly reflection sheet is completed by students addressing how they did during the week. |
For Older Grades
(the example below was implemented in my school in the USA) Each student receives a "Conduct Card" as per our school policy for upper grade students. If a student performs an action that goes against the school's mission, then they are "given a point". The number of points depends on the action. Actions are divided into either behavioral or academic conduct. I try to focus and reward for positive behaviors in my classroom.
For example, if a student completes 10 math assignments in a row they receive a homework to be used at their leisure. |
Both programs focus on primary facets:
(1) A Class Essential Agreement is established at the beginning of the year. All students help write this document and it is often referred to as situations arise.
(2) All rewards and consequences are fair, consistent and known by all
(1) A Class Essential Agreement is established at the beginning of the year. All students help write this document and it is often referred to as situations arise.
(2) All rewards and consequences are fair, consistent and known by all
