Effective Organization And Management Flashcards
Procedures and time management are especially helpful when dealing with
- Fire drills
- Assemblies
- Bad weather
- Other issues
How to approach behavior:
Observe, collect data, then collaborate with the student to devise a plan of action
Behavior tips:
Observe the behavior first.
Come up with a plan.
Contracts work! - outline a goal
Schedules
Represent the big picture - the main activities to be completed daily.
Blocks of time for classroom activities or a sequence of classroom activities
Examples of pre-k schedules:
- Group or circle time
- Activity or center time
- snack time
- outdoor time
- story time
Routines:
Represent the steps done to complete the schedule.
Activities and procedures that occur regularly and involve a series of responses.
Pre-K routines:
- Arrival time
- Bathroom time
- Clean up time
- Departure
- Nap time
- Snack time
- Story time
Classroom arrangement
Key to a positive learning experience
Cooperative learning opportunities
Student interaction is key
SAFE
Classroom arrangement considerations:
- Unobstructed view of the instructional area
- Must be able to make eye contact with students
- All areas of room are visible to teacher
- Traffic patterns must have an efficient flow and be free of obstruction
KEEP STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IN MIND