1. Classroom Management

2. What would someone see if they looked into your classroom? ? ? ?

3. nd of atmosphere do you want in your class

4. engaged and excited learnersI want..

5. learners collaboratingI want..

6. high achievement in learnersI want..

7. Before class

8. 1. Build community

9. How can we build the class community we want?

10. Whats the climate of your classroom? The Whirlwind

11. The Freeze

12. The Storm

13. Classroom Management is not about keeping students quiet.

14. Classroom Management is NOT about control Ktng shng de npi md bsh yush.

15. We need to develop a climate in the classroom that ensures learning. We want a productive climate of learning

16. Develop a Positive Climate for Learning Celebrate Learning

17. Teachers and students need to set common goals

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19. Establish a respectful classroom This is a classroom where we try new things out. We take risks using the Chinese language. "We do not put others downs, ridicule or laugh at people." We work together to meet the challenges we are given.

20. Engage students

21. Learning requires a Positive relationship with students The Affective Filter can block or enhance learning.

22. YOU set the climate of your classroom!

23. Teacher and students develop Community Agreements

24. Community Agreement

25. Give a Class Contract to students

26. Ask students to sign a Class Contract of rules.

27. What are your Expectations?

28. Classroom Expectations need to be...

29. Are your Expectations clear and specific?

30. Classroom Expectations Write them down Teach them to students Practiced by students Enforced by teacher

31. I am clear about what is expected of me in class. Classroom Expectations

32. What are your Procedures ? How do students enter your class? How do students get your attention? How does your class start? How do students work in groups? How do students work individually? How do students transition between activities? How do students manage materials? How do students leave your class? How do you manage voices?

33. Voices?

34. What if a student chooses not to follow the Classroom Expectations? Have a Plan!

35. Consequences work best when they are... (1) Logical (2) Natural to the classroom environment (3) Connected to the rule (4) Educative

36. Consequences need to be linked to Expectations.

37. Consequences Level 1 Level 4 Class reminder of rule Individual reminder of rule Parent/Student Meeting Referral Behaviour Reflection worksheet Level 2 Level 3 Level 5

38. Incentives Possible rewards, besides those used as a school-wide system are: - a note home to parents about achievements - name on a special chart which earns a later tangible reward - being given special responsibilities - being allowed to go first - having extra choices /

39. 10th Grade Incentives Class trip to Chinatown - 9th grade Karaoke night - 10th grade Monthly Chineses lunches

40. A Classroom Economy

41. The Great Wall Trek Your Power source

42. Use an informal Observation Chart to monitor students

43. Choose a Seating Plan that encourages community (working together)

44. Have a Quiet Signal Hands Up Peace

45. Minimize dead zones Students write Learning Outcomes when they enter the classroom. Date: Review last lessons vocabulary - Talk Partner Ppt - Sentence structures Practice role-play Be Super Prepared

46. Quick Translation Numbers: Write as many numbers as you can. Write all the food words you know. Write all the Chinese words with Brain Warm ups!

47. Have an Expectations and Procedures Plan Lets Review Text

48. Get students to buy into the language program! Lets Review

49. Engage students in their learning.

50. Do you know your students?

51. 5. Have a Daily Agenda Have the daily agenda written on the board or on a worksheet for students, before the lesson. For example: (9am 9:50am) 9am Enter and Greetings 9:05 Introduction Li Lao Shi 9:15 Expectations Paste into Binder 9:25 Powerpoint Show First Impressions of China 9:35 Talk Partner Discussion 9:40 Student KWL What I know, What I want to knowWhat I learned worksheet 9:45 Review 9:50 Stand behind chairs, Farewell, Leave quietly.

52. 6. Establish a routine on the first day. 1.Walk in quietly 2. Stand behind desks and Greet teacher. Sit. () 3. Do the 3-5 minute WARM UP

53. 7. Maximize the first 3-5 minutes to settle the students Mind Warm Ups - (written on board) Example: Write down everything you know about China. Example: Write 3 occupations you would like to do after you graduate. Give reasons. Example: Translate these 5 foods from Chinese to English. Example: Complete this sentence: ... 3-5

54. 8. Have a signal You need to get the attention of whole class at anytime.

55. 9. Help students become responsible for their own learning Self Assessment or a Reflection sheet at the end of every week

56. Reflection sheet at the end of every week

57. www.creativechinese.c om DropBox folder - Classroom Management