The Well-Managed Classroom, Alan Robinson
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This document provides guidance on maximizing structure in the classroom to promote student compliance and learning. It recommends arranging the physical space for safety, movement, observation and learning. It also suggests establishing clear behavioral expectations that are positive, explicitly taught, regularly reviewed, and consistently reinforced to increase instruction time. Examples of well-written classroom rules and expectations for routines are given. The document concludes by outlining techniques for actively engaging students and using a continuum of positive and corrective strategies to respond to behaviors.
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The Well-Managed Classroom, Alan Robinson
- 1. The Well-Managed Classroom Class-Wide (Universal) Structures Alan Robinson, CPS-OST
- 2. Maximize Structure Arrange the physical structure for safety, movement, observation, and learning. Arrange behavioral structure to maximize compliance for increased teaching and learning time.
- 3. Post, teach, review, monitor, & reinforce expectations • Positively worded and observable • Taught exactly like academics • Reviewed often (pre-corrects) • Reinforce and expect 100% compliance
- 4. Classroom Rules Examples Non-examples •ÌýÌý ÌýBe responsible. •ÌýÌý ÌýTurn in completed assignments on time. •ÌýÌý ÌýBe a good citizen. •ÌýÌý ÌýWalk at all times in the classroom. •ÌýÌý ÌýRespect authority. •ÌýÌý ÌýKeep hands, feet, and objects to yourself. •ÌýÌý ÌýPay attention. •ÌýÌý ÌýRaise your hand and wait for permission to speak. •ÌýÌý ÌýBe ready to learn. •ÌýÌý ÌýDo what your teacher asks immediately. •ÌýÌý ÌýDo your best. •ÌýÌý ÌýBe in your seat when the bell rings. •ÌýÌý ÌýBe kind to others. •ÌýÌý ÌýKeep your hands, feet and objects to yourself. •ÌýÌý ÌýBe polite. •ÌýÌý ÌýBe on task during work times. •ÌýÌý ÌýBe safe.
- 5. Expectations for Classroom Routines SmallÌý Group Activity Independent Seat Work Transitions • Listen to others • Raise hand before • Hands to self Respectful • Accept each other’s talking • Move quietly answers and opinions • Work quietly • Keep space between you and others in line • Follow directions • Stay on task • Put materials away • Stay on task • Manage time wisely • Get required materials Responsible • Remain in seat unless • Stay with your group ready • Use time wisely you have permission to be • Follow directions up • Do your share of the • Wait quietly if the • Leave the area clean Cooperative work teacher is assisting a and orderly • Everyone participates classmate • Help your neighbor
- 6. Actively engage students in observable ways Actively engaged students
- 7. Cold Calling Read Aloud Techniques Teaching Techniques Videos
- 8. Think (write) – Pair – Share Response Logs / Journal Entries Quick Reply: Whiteboards
- 9. Thumbs Up / Thumbs Down / Wavy Palm Windshield: Clear… Bugs…Mud Road Map: I Know the Way… I Need to Follow You …I’m Lost!
- 10. Use a continuum of strategies for responding to appropriate behaviors Character Bingo! and Low- and No-Cost Student Rewards: Rewards list
- 11. Use a continuum of strategies to respond to inappropriate behaviors. Sample: Hierarchy of Classroom Consequences
- 12. Lori Newcomer University of Missouri Geoff Colvin University of Oregon Please be kind & ask permission before using this presentation: aerobinson1@cps.edu More information @ https://sites.google.com/site/pbis299/ aerobinson1@cps.edu
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