Show-Me Conference 2015
A recap by: Deanna Ginther
Authors: Harry & Rosemary Wong
-Effective Classroom Teachers-
PROCEDURES, PROCEDURES, PROCEDURES
"The single greatest effect of achievement is having effective teachers."
Difference Between Classroom Management & Discipline
-Classroom Management is NOT about DISCIPLINE.
-Classroom Management is about ORGANIZATION and CONSISTENCY.
DISCIPLINE: Concerns how students BEHAVE
PROCEDURES: Concerns how things are DONE
DISCIPLINE: HAS penalties and rewards
PROCEDURES: Have NO penalties or rewards
Effective Teachers:
MANAGE their classrooms (with procedures)
Ineffective teachers:
DISCIPLINE their classes (with threats and coercion).
3 Steps to Teaching Classrom Procedures:
1. Teach
2. Rehearse
3. Reinforce
Procedures EMPOWER and TEACH RESPONSIBILITY!
"We don't make a difference in the life of kids; we ARE the difference in the life of kids!"
The greatest asset of a school district is its teachers!
"Greeting students at the door increases engagement by 27%."
First Five Minutes
- Students are greeted at the door.
- They take their seats.
- The agenda is posted.
- They do the "bellwork".
Technology in the Classroom
Plickers
Kahoot!
FREE Rubric Maker
Do you want to increase student achievement? It's easy with stating clear objectives and then giving feedback. Rubistar is a tool to create your very own class rubrics. Free, pre-made rubrics are available as well.
Deanna Ginther
Email: dginther@sikeston.k12.mo.us