Management
Management
should apply; although, I will have guidelines that will be known. Therefore students will not be confused on what is expected when they are in their classroom. Listen Treat others kindly Stay positive Always try your hardest Be yourself Practice, Practice, Practice Have fun!
L- listen closely E- encourage everyone A- act wisely R- respect everyone N- never quite Above are two examples of expectations and/or guidelines. Procedures Asking questions: 1. Raise your hand 2. Wait your turn 3. You will be called on 4. Ask your questing 5. Listen to response 6. If the answer is not understood try again 7. Listen/watch for cues (verbal or signals)
Class work: 1. Place your name, date, and assignment number on the top of the page. 2. Read directions (may be done as a class) 3. Work with diligence. 4. Ask questions. 5. Check answers
6. Recheck answers 7. Turn assignment into your box. 8. If you are finished early look at If I finish early poster.
If you finish early: 1. Check over your assignment several times. 2. Next, turn your assignment into your box. 3. Then, look at If I finish early poster to find an activity to do. (Ask for extension activity, read your library book, study vocabulary words, ask if Mrs. S needs help, write a letter to mom, dad, sibling, or Mrs. S about your week.) 4. Ideas will change daily/weekly/monthly, so be sure to check. 5. Work quietly until we move to the next activity.
If you are absent 1. Call the office. 2. They will inform me, your teacher. 3. I will place numbered assignments in your folder. 4. Mom and/or dad will pick up materials. 5. Bring finished assignments to school when you return. 6. Place your absent folder in you assignment box
Teaching Rules and Procedures Opening the day: As the day begins, I will stand at the door to welcome each and every child. Students will hand in any assignments they took home for homework, switch their names if they are having lunch, and go to their desks, unless directed otherwise, and attend to morning opener, which will be posted on the board at the front of the room; if students complete this work they will then read silently until we are ready to start the day. Once the bell has rung, I will return to the room, take attendance, and check lunch cards. After about ten minutes I will move to the front of the room, call them over the rug, or line them up to go to library/physical education. By doing this our day should move smoothly because they have time to get their things together and feel comfortable in looking ahead; they will also know what is expected for the day because it will be posted underneath their morning opener.
Closing the day: To close the day we will gather at one of our rugs and discuss the day; all students will be given the chance to express any positives or enjoyable tasks. This leaves the day on a positive note and they will be ready to continue the next day. If there are any
problems students will, also, bring this to attention and we will address the matter so it is not hanging over their heads the next day. Once the children and I have talked about our day we will check to make sure the classroom is tidy and neat. Lastly my students will gather their belongings, including homework, and move towards the door to head outside for recess, get in line for the bus, or go to the after school program. Classroom Behavior Promote. Encourage. Model. Three simple ideas to use when beginning the year, let students know what is expected of them, but also give them some choice when setting guidelines. As the head of the class, it is important to encourage students to encourage others, by doing this the classroom will be working towards the same end accomplishment or goals. Lastly, act the way you want your students to act. They will quickly pick up on the gestures, sayings, and moods you have, and will then model these same ideas. As a teacher I may still run into some problems with students; consequently, I have consequences to fall back on. First, I want the students to understand what they chose to do may cause them to have a negative consequence. They will then have to opportunity to try again, yet if the child or children choose not to, I will then assist them in doing it over on their time. By showing the students what should be done, they will remember and next time think before they act. If the behavior continues- we will talk when class is not in session (during recess or another time when the classroom is empty), see if there is middle ground, and make a list of different reactions- therefore, they have choice in what may or may not happen. Moreover, I will use verbal messages, facial expressions, and body movement to promote actions that I agree with or disagree with. Students should be aware of my movement around the classroom and then can better adjust themselves to the tasks at hand.