Classroom management refers to everything instructors do
to ensure that their classroom runs effectively and smoothly,
so that students learn what they are required to learn.
“This workshop created the characters and story; the manual
colored in the background and highlighted the important themes.
Both are terrific.” ~Nora Cannizzo, Instructor
Christine Valmy International School
of Esthetics and Cosmetology, NJ
Faculty Development Workshop Purpose and Focus
- To develop the expertise (knowledge, skills, and dispositions) needed to create and maintain effective classroom management that helps maximize student learning.
- To explore and create classroom management strategies to enhance the teaching-learning process.
“Victoria’s communication was excellent.”
~Norma Smith, Instructor
“The most valuable idea to me was
taking control of the classroom, all the different ways
that I can actually make that happen.”
~Claritza Asencio, Instructor
Christine Valmy International School, NJ
Overview
Effective classroom management is a hallmark of highly effective teachers. The level of classroom management has a major impact on what students learn, intentionally and unintentionally, and also what they don’t learn. This workshop is designed to share research-based best practices and time-tested tips that help create a positive, productive teaching and learning process, with minimal disruption and confusion. Results will to increase the benefits and joys of teaching and learning.
Top 19 Learning Objectives
By the end of successfully completing this workshop, participants should be able to demonstrate their expertise in effective classroom management. This will be evident as participants:
- Discuss the meaning and goals of classroom management.
- Articulate personal classroom management beliefs (philosophies) including acceptable and unacceptable student behaviors.
- Establish ways to translate beliefs into a practical action plan and how to convey it to students.
- Explore various classroom management theories and their applications.
- Explore the impact that physical space and furniture arrangement has on classroom management.
- Discuss best practice for beginning each class.
- Discuss best practices for concluding each class.
- Discuss best practices for engaging students in their learning.
- Explore strategies for creating and maintaining a classroom atmosphere conducive to optimal learning.
- Develop ways to use the course syllabus as a classroom management tool.
- Share tips for handling mistakes.
- Identify strategies for creating and maintaining a positive rapport with students.
- Discuss the sources and consequences of positive and negative reactions from students.
- Propose strategies for instilling the sense of a community of learners.
- Articulate strategies for building students’ self-efficacy (“I can do it!”) levels.
- Define “disruptive student behavior”.
- Discuss various types of disruptive student behaviors.
- Explore causes for disruptive student behavior.
- Develop mental and physical strategies that prevent disruptive student behaviors and create a positive environment.
Faculty at LIM College, NYC say that this workshop:
“. . . is extremely helpful. I wish I had this workshop at the beginning of the semester. . . This should be required for all first time adjuncts at the beginning of their first semester.” ~Shelly Evans
“. . . it added new ideas that I was not aware of.” ~Sue Mookram
“I picked up many helpful tips to incorporate into my classroom.” ~Andrea DeMarco
“Great engagement; multiple lenses and perspectives.”
~Gayathri Banavara
Faculty at Christine Valmy International School of
Esthetics and Cosmetology, NJ say that this workshop:
“. . . is excellent.” ~Victor Lupinacci
“. . . helped me to open my mind.” ~Karen L. A. Kaye
“. . . helped me to be a better teacher.” ~Maria Cobo
“. . . motivated and encouraged me.” ~Norma Smith
“. . . and its classroom management pyramid. . .
reminded us of our role in the classroom . . .
I look forward to working with Victoria again.
She charged our batteries.”
~Theresa Marion, Instructor Supervisor
Faculty Development Workshop Manual Includes
74 Principles of Effective Classroom Management
500 Teaching Strategies
500 Supporting Quotations
Classroom Management Pyramid Diagram
Nomenclature: Classroom Management Definitions
Bloom’s Taxonomy
Best Practices of Classroom Management
Strategies to Prevent, Diffuse, and Manage Disruptive Student Behaviors
References and Resources: Classroom Management
Webliography: Classroom Management Internet Resources
Faculty at LIM College, NYC say that this manual:
“. . . will be an invaluable ‘tool’ to be a more effective educator.” ~Marjorie Lee Woo, Associate Department Chair
“. . . a tool which I can read to help prepare for my classes.”
~Gayathri Banavara
“. . . will use it as a guide for many years to come!”
~Andrea DeMarco
“. . .very helpful as complete guidelines. Love all the quotes too.
Will use them.” ~Marc Benhamou
Faculty at Christine Valmy International School of
Esthetics and Cosmetology, NJ say that this manual:
“. . . will be a good tool I can use going forward.” ~Eileen Madison
“. . . is comprehensive and easy to follow.” ~Theresa Marion
“. . . is organized and understandable.” ~Karen L. A. Kaye
Manuals may be purchased independent of this workshop.
This faculty development workshop is available to serve as
Professional Development Hours.
Each participant, who successfully completes this
faculty development workshop,
will be awarded a “Certificate of Completion”.
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