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If the classroom is out of control the learning environment is destroyed. Before your classroom reaches that point, take a moment to consider these handy and important tips for classroom management.

Classroom Management tip: Having students repeat expectations is one way to make sure they are clear on what is expected.

Example:

• Teacher: “Brian, thank you for offering to help gather the papers, but what do I expect you to do during a test?”
• Brian: “You want me to be quiet until everyone is finished.”
• Teacher: “That’s right, Brian. I expect you to be quiet, and if you have something to say, I expect you to raise your hand.”

Classroom Management tip: While most student misbehavior is inconsequential, there are inappropriate behaviors of consequence:

• Disruptive behavior that interferes or destroys the learning environment
• A student engaging in physical violence
• A student engaging in verbal abuse

Classroom Management tip: The first step in handling such unacceptable behavior is to Redirect Student Behavior.

• Say something positive: “Brian, I enjoy your art work. You’re very creative.”
• Describe the problem behavior: “Just now, when I asked you to stop talking, you continued to talk.”
• Describe the desired behavior: “When I ask you to do something, you need to look at me and say ‘Ok,’ and follow my instructions.”
• Reason the new behavior is desired: “If you stop talking, everyone, including you, will finish the assignment more quickly.”
• Have the pupil repeat the desired behavior: “Brian, what should you do when I give you instructions?” (Brian says, “Say “Ok, and then do it.) If Brian does not respond, prompt him. If he responds inappropriately, then say, “Let’s practice.” without displaying anger.
• Provide Positive Feedback: “Brian, you did a great job by saying “Ok,” and staying quiet.”

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