Secondary Teaching Strategies CLASSROOM Management

Utilize an engaging curriculum -- Doing will keep students focused on learning. Domain I Competency 004 F. "Enhances learning for students by providing age-appropriate instruction that encourages…higher-order thinking skills."

Establish classroom procedures -- These will get students familiar with routines and acceptable behavior. Domain I Competency 006 A. "Analyzes the effects of classroom routines and procedures on student learning…"

Use group work -- This approach fosters an aspect of collaborative, integrative learning that is engaging. Domain I Competency 005 B. "Establishes a classroom climate that emphasizes collaboration."

CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE

Models positive behavior -- Doing so provides a model for other students to follow. Domain II Competency 006 I. "Demonstrates awareness of appropriate behavior standards…."

Curb inappropriate behavior immediately -- Doing so redirects attention back on learning. Domain II Competency 006 J. "Applies effective procedures for managing student behavior."

Remove distractions from students -- This provides a greater incentive for students to learn. Domain II Competency 006 H. "Applies theories and techniques related to managing and monitoring student behavior."

Textbook Chapter 3

Questions

1. Is not saying yes contrary to discipline?

2. Is coercing students morally acceptable?

3. Which is more effective, extrinsic or intrinsic motivation?

Quotes

1: "Teachers must be careful not to let students with behavior problems…influence teacher's behavior…" This has happened to me before, and is best to be avoided. You can't let students dictate your actions. rt s, 2nd dwn

2. "The concept of power does not itself constitute an approach to discipline…" Effective teachers must remember this fact, and utilize discipline techniques to enact discipline. lf s, 3rd dwn

3. "As far as misbehavior is concerned, charisma operates primarily as a preventive influence." There is definite wisdom in this quote. Sometimes even discipline can be effected better with finesse instead of brawn. Rt s, 3rd dwn

Reflections

1. Some students are not rational and need to be disciplined as such.

2. The most effective discipline involves engaging teaching.

3. Some students do not want to be in class; nothing can change that fact.

Textbook Chapter 2

Questions:

1.What exactly are the particulars of the direct teaching model?

2. Aren't the time allotments needed for effective student learning specific to each student?

3. Is homework truly necessary to help students improve their efficacy?

Quotes

1: "Today's teachers are advised… to reduce content coverage and focus on key concepts in more depth." I never realized that such a concern was relevant to curriculum...

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2. & #8230;the time between the bells ringing in high schools and instruction beginning averaged…9 minutes…" This statistic is fairly shocking, and emphasizes the importance of classroom management that is effective. Lt, 4th dwn

3. "Academic learning time…is that high-quality time when the student is involved with the content and is succeeding." Getting to this time is the goal of every teacher -- much of what we do is based on our attempts to get students to this point. Rt s, 4th dwn

Reflections

1. Focusing on key concepts more can give students the mental preparation to explore other content once they have learned the basics.

2. I was taught practice makes permanent, not practice makes perfect. In some instances, homework can harm the learning process.

3. The importance on group work likely reflects enterprise situations in which students will work.

Classroom Management Notes

Questions

1. What are the advantageous to original curriculum writing?

2. Is differentiated instruction needed for differentiated learning?

3. Can't classroom procedures be disengaging?

Quotes

1: "Use…nonverbal body language to communicate information." Nonverbal cues can work for many students. However, there are always those who need to be punished.

2. "Increase participation by using collaborative learning." Collaborative learning is one of the ways that better students can help struggling ones, and is usually advisable.

3. "…incorporate explicit direct instructions into each lesson." Doing so clears the room of ambiguity related to lessons and to the sort of information students need to full comprehend lessons.

Reflections

1. Disciplinary problems seemingly negate engagement attempts.

2. Discipline should be a subset of classroom management.

3. I would have never considered how to pass out papers were it not for these notes.

Classroom Discipline Notes

Questions

1. Won't private conversations with students be perceived as pejorative?

2. Can preventive discipline truly eliminate needs for the other types?

3. Are there only three types of discipline?

Quotes

1. "Make your curriculum as…enjoyable as possible." Enjoyment directly correlates to engagement and comprehension.

2. "Redirect misbehavior in positive actions." Doing so is not always possible, although it is certainly ideal.

3. "Acknowledge good behavior in appropriate ways." As students get older, such appropriate ways become less easy to find.

Reflections

1. Curriculum represents the confluence between class management and discipline.

2. The distinction between supportive and preventive discipline is slight.

3. Discipline is the least desirable aspect of…