Top 10 Proven Classroom Management Tips for Teachers

Tweet this Video: http://clicktotweet.com/UfFee http://www.ampli.com/ Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AmplivoxPortableSoundSystemsandLecterns Classroom management Definition: "A term used by teachers to describe the process of ensuring that classroom lessons run smoothly despite disruptive behavior by students." Listed below are several techniques, ideas, resources, and tips for teachers to hone the right skills to conquer their classroom: 1. Start the year tough. Many teachers make the mistake of starting the school year with a poor discipline plan or without any classroom management plan at all. It is so much easier to start tough and then lighten up, then to start light and discipline more. At the beginning of the year, students quickly assess the situation and realize what they will be allowed to get away with. Starting the year tough will give you control and flexibility. 2. Be fair to all students. 3. Be prepared for disruptions---and don't let them phase you. Students often amplify their teacher's reaction to disruptions—be ready for them and be ready to calmly and quickly pick up where you left off. Having a joke or interesting comment ready to bring attention back to you will allow you to transition back to the material. 4. Instill high expectations 5. Incentivize good behavior. Motivating students though rewards like no homework, watching a video, ice cream, or free-activity time can help students by giving them a goal. This can also help students hold each other accountable to class goals and stigmatize negative behavior even more. 6. Overplan. 7. Have a clearly expressed disciplinary plan...with consequences! Make sure students know the disciplinary ladder well. Any hint of ambiguity can leave a loophole for excuses (and students are great at making excuses!). Warn students when they are close to breaking a rule so there will be no ambiguity when that line is crossed. If you constantly raise your voice to get the attention of the class, consider investing in a classroom amplification system which can save your voice by projecting it. The iPod Portable PA system is a great system for classrooms because it features an iPod dock that simultaneously plays and charges your iPod and also has outputs for a projector. 8. Focus on relationships. A teacher than can connect positively with their students will make students behave and easier to manage because students will regard the teacher much like a friend. Using positive reinforcement to build a positive reputation for the child gives the student confidence that their teacher believes in them and will make it harder to disappoint the teacher with bad behavior or work ethic. 9. Be careful about confrontation 10. Be patient and keep practicing. Don't worry if things don't go well right away...controlling your classroom is learn-able but will always be a challenge with some students. Whether you are teach a kindergarten class, at an elementary school, middle school, or high school, it is best to "Expect the Unexpected" and be ready for adversity! For more information on classroom discipline, classroom behavior management, or organization please check back at blog.ampli.com or visit the AmpliVox YouTube Channel. Tags: "classroom management" tips suggestions "tips for teachers" Classroom management Definition techniques ideas resources skills plan teaching "methods and strategies" disciplinary plan discipline amplified amplification system speakers speaker microphone wireless kindergarten class elementary school middle high college university small group Sunday practice training learning environment theory rules climate new educational importance effective arrangement motivating problems new teachers first second third fourth fifth sixth seventh eighth ninth tenth high school junior 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th

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1. One strategy I have found to be very effective is "the guilt trip." For a student who is acting out, I will say something like, "I'm sure your parents train you so much better than what you are demonstrating right now. How do you think they'd feel if they were to see this behavior?" So far, this has never failed to get the child in question to get back on the right track. After all, who wants to be perceived as coming from a home where there is no training (Devious, I know.)? :)
   Alternatively, I'll further use the guilt trip to my advantage by saying something like: "Do you know how that makes me feel when you act that way? You hurt my feelings when you're being disrespectful, and you make me feel like you just don't care. Works for me. :)
2. i dont think that we would be allowed to have a voice amp
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4. what is the teacher using in 1:27 as game of teach?
5. Reconsider the first 2 tips.
   1) Be tough - Students need to feel welcome and valued from the first day. Teachers need to start the year smiling, and welcoming students while being clear about their expectations and consistent in enforcing them.
   2) Be fair - We should not treat every student the same way. It is our job to make sure students get what they need. That can vary from student to student.
   
   Also do not raise voice or use amplification system. Better to turn lights on and off or clap to get everyone's attention (Clap once if you hear my voice, clap twice if you hear my voice, keep going until you have silence. Tell students they need to get quiet and STAY quiet.
   
   Most of the other tips will help. Good luck, teaching is one of the most demanding, exhausting, rewarding and important jobs in the world.
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7. nice
8. very gentle transition to advertisement lol
9. I like the "idea" of your list...however some of it seems outdated... I think being "tough" at the beginning means to have high standards. Maybe this is more directed toward secondary?
10. this was not written by a secondary person
11. Classroom management is about relationships with and expectations of students.  Expect the best from all students.
12. I don't really agree with the award thing but with motivation instead of rewards unless it's little candys, but only on certain days, start off the day by saying its treat day and that the more you work, pay attention and stay on your best behaviour you will get a treat but don't tell them when they will get that treat
13. I don't really agree with the award thing but with motivation instead of rewards unless it's little candys, but only on certain days, start off the day by saying its treat day and that the more you work, pay attention and stay on your best behaviour you will get a treat but don't tell them when they will get that treat
14. Model, model, model! Practice in the classroom, demonstrate what to do, show and model. Often. After vacations, review and model again. i.e. :  If someone interrupts, say, "We raise our hands in class... Let's practice."  
15. Ajg
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17. Very useful for teachers educators.
18. good tips
19. #3 is a great tip! I always try to have a joke on hand when there is a small disruption.
20. I believe that you shouldn't be using "no homework" as an incentive to do well in the class.. Instead, you should be making "homework" seem more as a "learning opportunity". Homework has been given a such a bad connotation to the point where teachers use this "no homework" idea as a good thing. Instead, make homework have a good connotation, have the students feel that by doing the homework, they are getting a better opportunity to learn something.