Posts Tagged Classroom Management

Classroom Management

On January 29, 2008 / Learning

Unfortunately, any educators confuse “classroom management” with “discipline.”

The essential differences between curriculum, instruction, classroom management, and discipline is important. A clear understanding of the the differences between each assists in teachers’ becoming more effective and efficient in each category. Most importantly, understanding the differences between the four areas can pinpoint the cause of problems.

Rules are meant to control, not inspire. They aim at teaching obedience—rather than promoting responsibility. Rules are necessary in games, but between people rules create adversarial relationships due the enforcement mentality. Learn a much more effective approach to promote responsible behavior and reduce discipline problems.

Procedures are the key to successful classroom management.

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In just two weeks, I’m completely overwhelmed with discipline problems!

On April 21, 2007 / Discipline Answers, Importance of Classroom Mgt., Procedures in the Classroom

QUESTION: School has been in session for just two weeks. This is my first year of using the Discipline without Stress approach. Already I find myself completely overwhelmed with discipline and behavior issues. I’m actually feeling quite a bit of stress about discipline! What should I do? DR. MARSHALL’S RESPONSE: Revisit the four-part Discipline without Stress Teaching Model. Many so-called “discipline problems” can be avoided altogether by proactively teaching classroom procedures. Go back and pretend it’s the first day of school. Start teaching procedures for everything–don’t assume students know how to do anything. Process precedes product. Teaching procedures comes before attempting to teach anything else. Teach an attention management signal: Raise a hand, count, give me five, clap … >>>

The Importance of an Attention Management Signal

On April 21, 2007 / Discipline Answers, Importance of Classroom Mgt., Procedures in the Classroom

Dr. Marshall encourages teachers at any level, to establish classroom procedures as the first step in using the Discipline without Stress Teaching Model

Regardless of the age of the students, an important procedure to teach on the first day of school, or a term, is one that allows the teacher to quiet the students and gain their attention in an effective manner.

Below is an eye-opening set of calculations found on the Internet that point to the importance of establishing and teaching an attention management signal in the beginning of each new school year or semester.

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A quiet signal is critical to keep from wasting time and to keep the momentum going during cooperative activities. Suppose that you need … >>>