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All rights reserved. 4 Authoritarian Style A management style that seeks to control students’ behavior through many rules, procedures, and consequences Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. 5 Authoritative Style A management style that seeks to shape students’ behavior through setting high expectations, explanations, and consistent application of consequences Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. 6 Class Guidelines The guidelines for students’ behavior that is specific to a class or teacher Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. 7 Classroom Management The steps teachers take to optimize learning by shaping their classroom environment, engaging students in learning, and minimizing inappropriate behavior Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. 8 Classroom Procedures Specific guidelines that translate the class rules into concrete actions expected of students Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. 9 Nonverbal Cues Communication without words using techniques such as eye contact, body language, gestures, and physical closeness Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. 10 Permissive Style A management style that sets few expectations and rules for students and enforces them inconsistently Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. 11 School Procedures Overall guidelines that generally address major issues such as attendance and dress code Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. 12 Creating the Classroom Environment Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. 13 Creating the Classroom Environment The arrangement and look of a classroom sets the atmosphere for learning Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. 14 Guidelines for arranging the space Ease of student use Ease of teaching Ease of supervising Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. 15 Building a sense of community involves: Positive relationships Respect Student involvement Class identity Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. 16 Keeping Students Involved in Learning Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. 17 One of the biggest challenges for teachers is: Keeping everyone involved in the learning process Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. 18 When teachers present engaging lessons Students learn and remember more Students are less likely to engage in problem behaviors Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. 19 Common transitions situations include: Greeting students Class start-up assignment Transition to small groups Students who finish early Lessons that end early Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. 20 Managing Behavior Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. 21 How well teachers manage classroom behavior directly impacts how much learning can take place. Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. 22 The three general management styles Authoritarian Permissive Authoritative Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. 23 When developing a behavior management plan, key questions include What realistic expectations for student behavior should you set? How will you reward students for appropriate behavior? What steps will you take when inappropriate behavior occurs? Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. 24 Minimizing problem behaviors can be done by: A. Developing personal responsibility in students B. Utilizing routines C. Assigning seats D. Monitoring the classroom E. Using nonverbal cues Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. 25 Handling Problem Behavior Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. 26 How to respond to problem behaviors: Teacher’s behavior management plan School rules District polices Class rules and procedures Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. 27 Techniques effective when dealing with behavior problems Nonverbal cues Asking the student questions related to the lesson Inserting the student name in the lesson Stating clearly what the student should do Taking the focus off the situation Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. 28 When dealing with serious behavioral issues: Keep records Involve parents or guardians Utilize school resources Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. 29 QUESTIONS? Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. 30 References Images: o Microsoft Office Clip Art: Used with permission from Microsoft. Books: o Kato, S.L. (2010). Teaching. Tinley Park, IL: Goodheart-Willcox Company. o Henke-Konopasek, N. (2010). Student Workbook Teaching. 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