Transcript Classroom Management

Classroom Management for the High
School Business Education Teacher
A Focus on Communicating with
Students and Parents
Sonya Shockley
EDTC 5630
Terms
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Classroom Management
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ways of organizing the resources, pupils
and helpers in your classroom so that
teaching and learning can proceed in an
efficient and safe manner.
Communication
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the exchange of thoughts, messages, or
information, as by speech, signals, writing,
or behavior.
The Five P's of Classroom
Management
 Powerful
curriculum all planned and
ready to go
 Prerequisites are in place
 Parameters are clear at all times
 Participation is expected and
nurtured
 Positive attitude
Source: http://www.todaysteacher.com/ClassroomManagement.htm#five%20p
What is an Effective Business
Teacher?
Roles and Responsibilities
 Good Communication with Students and
Parents
 Motivate Learners
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Classroom Management Topics
Beginning of the Year
 Communication
 Motivation
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Objectives
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Upon completion of this project the student will:
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demonstrate understanding of the components that
make up classroom management for the high school
business classroom
acquire more information about effective classroom
management practices of the high school business
classroom
acquire beginning of year practices and plans
understand good communication with students and
parents is essential to success in the classroom
develop teaching strategies for the high school business
curriculum
Assessment
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Assessment will be based on the
following criteria:
Refer to journal and discuss findings with
classmates
 Binder will be assessed according to
findings and guidelines
 Bookmarks list will be sent to instructor for
evaluation and shared with classmates
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Ways to Communicate with
Students
Deal in the present.
 Talk directly to students rather than
about them.
 Speak courteously.
 Take responsibility for statements by
using the personal pronoun ``I.''
 Make statements rather than asking
questions.
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How to Listen to Students
Use empathic, nonevaluative listening.
 Use paraphrasing, active listening, or
reflecting
 Make eye contact and be aware of
nonverbal messages.
 Suggest strong leadership by using body
carriage, facial expressions, and
gestures.
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Ways to Keep in Touch With
Parents
Web Site
 E-mail
 Phone
 Newsletters
 Academic Calendar
 Note-cards/Letters
 Parent-Teacher Conferences
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Ways to Involve Parents in the
Classroom
Guest Speaker
 Model real-life applications of concepts
learned
 Help with school-wide events/projects
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Good Luck!