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Re: The perception of Classroom Management

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From: Kay Savay (kay.savay_at_TeacherArtExchange)
Date: Wed Apr 04 2001 - 09:06:20 PDT

I have been asked to perform similar "miracles" with both new teachers and
experienced teachers. I have observed that teachers who do not have "out
of control" classes during clean up follow common rules of classroom
organization: 1) they set a routine for clean up at the first of the year
and that routine is followed in every class (Have them read Harry Wong).
2) They limit the number of students who can be out of their seats at one
time. 3) They monitor the amount of time students are at the sink. 4)
They limit the talking.

These procedures work from elementary to high school.

If you have teachers who don't improve, video their class so that you can
show them where problems exist. Have them visit teachers who have good
management skills. Be kind but persistent and recognize when they make
improvement. Expect some backsliding but don't wait until all the old
behaviors return before you say something. 

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