Creating and Maintaining Classroom Management

ETAP 623 Fall 2012

Introduction

Hey there and welcome to Creating and Maintaining Classroom Management!

You are probably here because when it comes to classroom management, you realized that textbooks just don’t do the trick by adequately preparing you (or because this is an assignment). Personally, I know that I never read or learned about all the different routines and plans that a teacher needs to set in place so that the classroom does not become a zoo! How could you know without firsthand experience? After all, with each new day comes new challenges, obstacles and situations! In my experience, I have taught mostly in the elementary grades and some high school special education classes. However, classroom management is important for teachers of all grades. Therefore, I want to introduce a course specifically about the dreaded topic of ♥Classroom Management♥

I know how you are feeling, but don't worry! We will get through this together!

Before we begin this course, let's take a look at a short video which both demonstrates the struggles that may occur within a classroom and attempts to create an ideal representation of classroom management: David Spade on managing classroom behavior

Performance Objectives

Learners will be able to articulate the importance of developing a classroom management plan.
Learners will be able to describe the function of creating and maintaining classroom management.
Learners will be able to identify the signs of poor classroom management and ways to change it.

Unit 1: Classroom Management and Its Importance

Target Objective:

Learners will be able to define, in text, the meaning of classroom management.

Unit 2: Strategies and Methods

Target Objective:

Learners will be able to compile a list of effective classroom management strategies verses ineffective classroom management strategies.

Unit 3: Re-establishing Classroom Management

Target Objective:

Learners will be able to choose the moment a teacher has lost classroom management after listening to different scenarios.

Learners will be able to design their own classroom management plan that addresses a variety of situations.

Article References

Erdogan, M., Kursun, E., Tan Sisman, G., Saltan, F., Gok, A. & Yildiz, I. 2010. "A Qualitative Study on Classroom Management and Classrooin Discipline Problems, Reasons, and Solutions: A Case of Information Technologies Class," Educational Sciences:Theory & Practice, 10, (2): 881-891.

MacSuga, A. & Simonsen, B. 2011. "Increasing Teachers' Use of Evidence-based Classroom Management Strategies Through Consultation: Overview and Case Studies," Beyond Behavior, 4-12.

Reglin, G., Akpo-Sanni, J. & Losike-Sedimo, N. 2012. "THE EFFECT OF A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT MODEL ON AT-RISK ELEMENTARY STUDENTS' MISBEHAVIORS," Education, 133, (1): 3-18.

Sayeski, K. & Brown, M. 2011. "Developing a Classroom Management Plan Using a Tiered Approach," Teaching Exceptional Children, 44, (1): 8-17.

Unal, Z. & Unal A. 2012. "THE IMPACT OF YEARS OF TEACHING EXPERIENCE ON THE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT APPROACHES OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS," International Journal of Instruction, 5, (2): 41-60.

Wong, H., Wong,R., Rogers, K. & Brooks, A. 2012. "Managing Your Classroom for Success," Science and Children, 60-64.