1. After taking my class this summer, the first thing I implemented from my lessons was changing the entire seating arrangement of my class. previously, I had tables in an end to end fashion and had students sitting conference room style. I arranged my class in rows of tables due to space limitations.
I currently have over 30 students sitting in an area designed for about 20, so my administration is now looking into shifting some of my classes.
2. I implemented a bulletin board with my class rules on it.
3. I made sure I stood at my door to greet students.
4. I had mood music playing at the onset with an electronic billboard welcoming students.
5. I had a set induction (although we we just getting started) and closed out with what we will do tomorrow.
6. I have lesson plans for the week.
7. I have also stopped (almost entirely) being sarcastic.
8. I have already started developing my advisory committee.
9. I have used the "eye" approach to stopping a behavior.
All changes were instantly effective!!!
I am still very nervous about this year in maintaining control over my classes.
Hey Tracy, I am glad to hear about your first day. I assume your schedules were okay. Eschool plus is a beast, but I think I'll like it better than SaSi.
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Have a great week!
I think you'll do fine with managing your classroom. My classes are pretty full. I too, rearranged the classroom. The students have had a positive response to the new setup and my new attitude. It is very hard to stop the sarcasm. They also say that I have a smart mouth!
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