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Classroom Management Strategies

Classroom management Procedures used to establish and maintain a learning environment Traditionally described how to respond to problem behavior Successful classroom managers spent more time preventing problems Key issues related to classroom management The level of classroom structure should depend upon type of skills taught The key issue is how values and beliefs affect implementation Choice and self-determination are important elements in the classroom Building a positive climate is an important consideration Engaging in positive social interactions Accepting students' ideas Emphasizing enthusiastic teaching styles Creating a sense of predictability Establishing clear expectations Ensuring students experience success Modeling and providing opportunities to participate in a democratic community Values and beliefs impact classroom management strategies Specific classroom management strategies Research-based classroom management strategies Creating a comfortable pace and flow of activities Dealing with two or more situations simultaneously Maintaining a high level of awareness Intervening before a situation escalates Preparing for transitions Providing a signal before a transition occurs Describing the positive behaviors expected Establishing a routine of starting activities Arranging the classroom to decrease disruptions Designing the classroom so that visual contact is maintained Positive behavioral support and classroom management Manipulating events preceding problem behavior Incorporating student preferences Creating tasks that have a functional outcome Breaking tasks into smaller units Scheduling high preference tasks after less preferred activities Providing breaks Setting event interventions Eliminating the setting event Implementing strategies after setting events occur Teaching new skills Teaching communication Teaching social skills Improving classroom management strategies over time Practicing and gaining experience in the classroom Engaging in dialogue and collaboration with colleagues Evaluating current classroom management strategies Incorporating staff development systems