The Art of Control Executive function — our ability to remember and use what we know, defeat our unproductive impulses, and switch gears and adjust to new demands — is increasingly understood as a key element not just of learning but of lifelong success. Researchers at the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University describe executive function as an air traffic control system for the mind — helping us manage streams of information, revise plans, stay organized, filter out distractions, cope with stress, and make healthy decisions. Children learn these skills first from their parents, through reliable routines, meaningful and responsive interactions, and play that focuses attention and stirs the beginnings of self-control. But when home is not stable, or in situations of neglect or abuse, executive function skills may be impaired, or may not develop at all, limiting a child’s success in elementary school and later life. Imaginary Play Support it by: Storytelling “Children love to tell stories.
Classroom Management Plans Introduction: It is extremely important to have a classroom management plan for a group of diverse learners because students want and deserve a safe and nurturing environment. To have this environment it is imperative that you have a classroom management plan. Students will only learn if they feel comfortable in the classroom and they will only feel comfortable if there are procedures and rules that diminish behavioral issues and make the class run smoothly and easily. It is a proven fact that the most important factor governing student learning is Classroom Management (Wong & Wong, 2009). It is first and foremost important to prevent academic and behavioral problems. Whole Group Prevention Plan: You should prevent problems from happening in your classroom by establishing clear rules and procedures and making sure that the students understand these rules and procedures. On the first day of school, it is important to teach your students basic procedures for a well-managed classroom.
5 Innovative Elementary Classroom Management Ideas Before learning can take place, young students must be helped to settle down and be ready to listen. Disruptions are a constant challenge in any room that’s full of children, and over the years certain elementary classroom management ideas have evolved. According to Kate Ortiz, the National Education Association‘s classroom management expert, the following five tips can give any teacher a great start on creating a productive classroom environment: 1. Keep parents engaged This may seem surprising as a tip for managing classrooms, since parents aren’t there with you in the class. Methods of engaging parents recommended by the NEA include sending home bright postcards showing student decorations at the school, providing parents with treats in order to make school conferences a pleasant experience, and meeting parents out in the community where they shop. 2. Even though teachers may not be aware of practicing favoritism, it must be guarded against on an ongoing basis. 3. 4. 5.
The Paradigm Challenge About Project Paradigm And The Paradigm Challenge Project Paradigm’s mission is to identify, support, and collaborate with passionate individuals and organizations to inspire, lead, and facilitate paradigm shifts in the approaches to global challenges. The Paradigm Challenge invites students aged 4 to 18 around the world to use kindness, creativity, and collaboration to help address real-life problems. The top 100 entries win up to $100,000 and the first place winners in each age division (4-8, 9-13, 14-18) win a 4-day/ 3-night trip to Los Angeles to attend The Paradigm Challenge Prize Ceremony. Teachers associated with the top 100 entries win grants up to $5,000. The Paradigm Challenge is an annual global competition created by Project Paradigm in collaboration with the American Red Cross and a wide coalition of partners. The Paradigm Challenge presents multiple high quality project based learning opportunities for students pre-K through 12.
This ‘Kindness Curriculum’ Is Free And Should Be Used In Every Classroom Imagine living in a world that valued kindness enough to teach it along with academics. Educators would teach kids to manage their emotions in addition to standard curriculum such as math and science. Sounds pretty amazing, doesn’t it? Well, the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has created a free “kindness curriculum” for kids, designed to do just that. “Faced with mental and physical health challenges at a global scale, we conduct rigorous scientific research to bring new insights and tools aimed at improving the wellbeing of people of all backgrounds and ages,” states the Center’s mission statement. So how exactly does that work? Using “Peace Wands” The children in this program use peace wands to help with conflict resolution. The child with the heart wand describes what they’re feeling “in their heart.” Creating ‘Kindness Gardens’ “Belly Buddies” During this activity, kids listen to music while lying on their back, and rest a small stone on their stomach.
20 Classroom Management Strategies Paper airplanes fly across the room. Students race between desks. You can’t get a word in, as they yell over you. It doesn’t have to be this dramatic, like a movie scene you’d watch in a media literacy lesson, but poor classroom management will almost assuredly elevate your stress and burnout rates. Unfortunately, 2006 research indicates that teachers overwhelmingly report lack of professional development support in improving classroom management. Despite this unideal situation, there are straightforward approaches you can implement by yourself. Available as a downloadable list to keep at your desk, below are 20 research-backed classroom management strategies and techniques. Use the ones that best appeal to your situation and teaching style. Universal classroom management strategies 1. Make a habit of demonstrating behavior you want to see, as many studies show that modeling effectively teaches students how to act in different situations. 2. 3. 4. “Do you have a question?” 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 11.
Top Proven Classroom Management Tips - Elementary Education Degree Teaching is tough job, no doubt about it. And working with young children can be a little overwhelming at times, especially when class sizes are large. But many seasoned educators have a sixth sense when it comes to classroom management—what works and what doesn’t—and thankfully, many of their strategies are available on the web and in print to help other teachers achieve the same success. So check out our list of proven tips to help you manage your classroom more efficiently and effectively. Tip #1: Establish classroom rules immediately and enforce them consistently. Establish rules on the first day of class, and always follow through on the specified rewards for achievement and consequences for misbehavior. Tip #2: Set logical rules and consequences. Keep the goal of learning in mind and make sure students know why the rules are what they are: “We walk instead of running in the hallway because we want to make sure that everyone is safe.” Not all students learn at the same pace. [tsl]
How To Set Up A Simple, Effective Classroom Management Plan The purpose of a classroom management plan is to hold students accountable for misbehavior—without having to yell, scold, or lecture. When used correctly, a classroom management plan eliminates the need to use these and other stressful, counterproductive methods. It allows you to demand impeccable behavior without causing friction and resentment. Which then frees you to build meaningful and influential relationships with your students. To set up a classroom management plan, you must first devise a set of rules that cover every conceivable misbehavior or disruption that could crop up in your classroom. I recommend the following four rules: Listen and follow directions.Raise your hand before speaking or leaving your seat.Keep your hands and feet to yourself.Respect your classmates and your teacher. Note: For our high school classroom management plan, click here. These rules work because they make sense to students, they’re fully enforceable, and they cover all the bases. They are what they are.
Challenging Learning: Theory, effective practice and lesson ideas to create optimal learning in the classroom, 2nd Edition Description Challenging Learning offers advice and techniques for helping children of all ages develop into confident, thoughtful and independent learners. Based around the acronym ASK (Attitudes, Skills and Knowledge), this essential guide explores attitudes, skills and knowledge to learning. It considers the strategies that can help teachers to challenge their pupils to think more skilfully and logically and how to develop these techniques more effectively. Drawing on the latest research from some of the most respected experts in the field, Challenging Learning encourages independent thinking and a spirit of inquiry in pupils of all ages. Highlights include: effective teaching strategies including FACTS, the Teaching Target Model and the Learning Pit Models; up-to-date research and theory from leading experts; practical suggestions and principles to help you design and develop your own lessons. Reviews Table of Contents 1. About the Author Author Subject Categories EDUCATION / General
The Power of Classroom Routines Skip to content K-12 Resources By Teachers, For Teachers Provided by the K-12 Teachers Alliance Establishing a Smooth Flow: The Power of Classroom Routines Janelle Cox M.S. in Education Home Teacher Resources Professional Development Learners thrive in environments where there’s structure and familiarity, and implementing classroom routines provides students with a sense of predictability, where they feel safe and secure in the classroom. Routines provide a framework for structure and consistency and offer students a classroom environment where they can learn and thrive. Why Routines are Essential Classroom routines are rituals or actions that are repeated time and time again. Routines teach important life skills such as responsibility and independence. Types of Routines Classroom routines don’t have to be limited to the beginning or end of the school day. Entry and Exit Routine Transition Routine Students will move through transitions many times throughout the day. Groupwork Routine Read More
5 Effective Classroom Management Strategies That Work Wonders – Wabisabi Learning When it comes to sharing effective classroom management strategy, there are lots of different ways of thinking. Most educators believe things should be done a certain way and many of these ways are vastly different. Many of these methods have also enjoyed years of success—after all, if it works then it works. The question is, is there a comprehensive universal list of approaches regarding effective classroom management that can help all teachers? Since every classroom is vastly different, probably not. However, below we give you some ideas which are the consensus across many of the educators we've interviewed. 1. Many teachers hand out a syllabus at the start of the year detailing what students are responsible for and when. Consider drafting up and handing out a two- or three-page “student handbook” that details what students are allowed and not allowed to do and when. 2. Your learners are much more apt to follow guidelines they helped create. 3. 4. 5.
How to Create an Effective Classroom Management Plan Thinking of starting a new classroom management plan? When I was a teacher, this was the element I struggled with the most. However, after years of teaching both middle and high school students, I learned how to refine my strategies. Like me, you may enjoy teaching facts much more than setting boundaries. If you’re reading this article, you clearly already have your students in mind. Middle school classroom management plans Have classroom expectations In a previous article, I spent a lot of time talking about the importance of expectations. During the first week of school, consider having the students write down the rules they anticipate you’ll enforce. You might get that little joker who says that you should have recess all day. You may also want to have the students sign a contract once you get all the classroom rules in place. Try not to talk when students are talking One of my favorite memes is of a skeleton in front of a class with the words, “I’ll wait.” “Wait. Kids talk.