Classroom Management

Checklist for essential practices in classroom management.  Teachers self-assess their classroom management skills.

The Key to Classroom Management focuses on the most effective teacher-student relationships, which are characterized by specific teacher behaviors: exhibiting appropriate levels of dominance; exhibiting appropriate levels of cooperation; and being aware of high-needs students. The article provides categories of high-needs students.

Classroom jobs give students a sense of importance and responsibility. 

Classroom management strategies should be applied from day one. 

These are the main concepts of classroom management. 

Students should sign a social contract at the beginning of the year to inform them of the importance of classroom community. 

These are the basic concepts of classroom management in the form of a bubble map.

References:

1. Borgmeier, C. (2001). Classroom Management Checklist. Sugai & Calvin. 

2. Reese, J. (2007). The four Cs of successful classroom management. Music Educators Journal, 94(1), 24.

3. Marzano, R., & Marzano, J. (2003). The key to classroom management. Educational Leadership, 61(1), 6.

Pictures:

1. Summer. (2012). Teachers Land. http://teachersland.com/classroom-management-classroom-jobs-part-2/

2. Schricker, Shannon. http://shannonschricker.com/classroom_management/start.html

3. Education World. (2013). Classroom Management 101. http://www.educationworld.com/a_special/classroom_mgt.shtml

4. 12 Simple Rules of Classroom Management. (2012). Blog.  http://homeroomteacher.wordpress.com/2012/06/17/12-simple-rules-of-classroom-management/

5. Ginsburg, David. (2011). Behavior Management Classroom Management. Education Week Teacher. http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/coach_gs_teaching_tips/2011/04/behavior_management_classroom_management.html