Classroom management is not new but it is IMPROVED ! I've never had problems with this area however my classroom is very organized. I implemented the 3 fingers rule, so when they have to use the restroom they raise three fingers. I find that it is less distracting for me or a speaker. I nod and they get up and use the restroom (it's in my room). I also will not dismiss my class unless all paper is picked up and chairs are pushed in when the bell rings. This saves me time between classes so I can greet my students at the door :)
I am having my first meeting with my classroom mgrs this Friday. I will have cupcakes or something and discuss some great new ideas that will make the class more challenging with fun!
I want them to be involved in their education and the development of future activites. I am so excited this year!
I think the 3 finger idea is great. Not being in the Summer NTI course, I am not familiar with this. I too have a restroom within my lab. I think this is a great way to keep students engaged without disruption from peers needing restroom breaks. I may try this out myself. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThe 3 finger rule is great. I was trying ot figure a way to keep bathroom traffic low. I have a bathroom as well in my classroom.The week started with at least 6 students lined up in the back of my room waiting for the restroom.I quickly tackled that situation because with 40 plus students for the week, organization was a must. Once it was established that every student had to be seated when that bell rang and no one was to touch my bathroom door until after the first 10 minutes of class, but then they lined up at my desk asking to go after those 10 mins were up. The 3 finger rule should take care of that. Thanks Larhonda!
ReplyDeleteThey say classroom management is half the battle, and it's certainly a losing one without any strategies like the ones we learned during NTI. I was constantly frustrated when student would ask me five thousand times "what are we supposed to doing?". Despite written instructions and respecting my auditory students by reading the directions aloud, the problem still persisted. However this year, simply asking one or two students to repeat the directions has saved me a whole lot of energy.
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