Classroom Management Strategies for Effective Instruction

Descriptors of the Ideal Classroom that Reflects Excellent Instruction in the Area of Behavior Management

• There is an established communication between home and school
• Students receive constant positive reinforcement for doing good work and encouragement to do better
• Student work is displayed throughout the classroom and behavior and learning reinforcers are visible throughout the room

Descriptors of a Teacher Who is Successful at Behavior Instruction and Reinforcement

• The teacher has the ability to KNOW and effectively RELATE to his/her students
• Establishes rapport and trust
• Separates unacceptable behavior from student as a person
• Knows total student in and out of school
• Knows student’s interests/likes/dislikes

Descriptors of a Teacher Who is Successful at Behavior Instruction and Reinforcement

• The teacher has practical and current KNOWLEDGE of behavior management strategies
• Classroom design
• Classroom management
• Establishing baseline data
• Developing a behavior plan

Descriptors of a Teacher Who is Successful at Behavior Instruction and Reinforcement

• The teacher APPLIES behavior management strategies in a FLEXIBLE and TIMELY manner
• Ability to quickly analyze situation and appropriately apply techniques
• Has good timing-when and where to react and respond

Descriptors of a Teacher Who is Successful at Behavior Instruction and Reinforcement

• The teacher is CONSISTNET, has good FOLLOW-THROGUH, and FOLLOW-UP WITH STUDENTS
• Is clear and predictable from day 1
• Communicates expectations often
• Can re-establish respect after encounters
• constantly reinforces expected behavior

Teachers who are successful at behavior instruction and reinforcement…

• Have a keen AWARENESS of the classroom
• ATTEND to more than one matter at a time
• Train students to follow established classroom PROCEDURES/ROUTINES without disturbing others
• PACE their instruction without unnecessary delays
• Use a variety of techniques to keep students INTERESTED and INVOLVED
• Use various techniques to check student INVOLOVEMNT, LEARNING, and ATTENTION
• Use EFFECTIVE TECHNIQUES with individual students that guide other student’s behavior