The Classroom Environment

[image]. The Classroom Environment. [image]. [image] Bella More, Educational Diagnostician Frank W. Hogan Ill, Behavioral Health Services Specialist Mario Bernal, Licensed Specialists in School Psychology Steffanie Sparrow, Licensed Specialists in School Psychology Valerie Torres, Licensed Specialists in School Psychology As of: 3/4/22.

This instructional module will cover: Setting Well-defined Limits Removing Distractions Providing a Structured Environment Establishing Consistent Routines and Task Expectations Providing a “Safe Area”.

[image]. The connection between social emotional learning and classroom management is well-documented. Classroom management is improved by combining social emotional learning with the principles of planning, environment, relationships, and observation. Effective classroom management must be planned..

[image] Keep your hands and feet to yourself. Raise your hand before leaving your seat. Follow all teacher instructions. Try to finish all assigned work. Respect school and personal property.

[image]. Practice common and consistent procedures. If students know what is expected for daily routines such as filing out for recess, unpacking books, lining up or taking a bathroom break, there will be far less chaos, confusion and disruption. It’s also a great idea to offer rewards or incentives if students consistently follow the class rules..

[image] vvvvvvvvvvyv ooo p&Æe DO NOT. Research has shown that distractions can be incredibly costly. Research suggest that it can take some students up to 23 minutes to get back on-task after being distracted. Take steps to prevent both yourself and your students from becoming distracted. Remove distracting items and post a “Do Not Disturb” sign on your classroom door during important activities such as tests or exercises that require a great deal of concentration..

[image] SHHHH!. It is inevitable that every now and then the classroom may get noisy. Often it is like a domino effect, one starts talking and then like a wave it takes over the entire classroom. The free browser app Bouncy Balls is a fun tool where students are challenged to keep a bunch of colored balls of different sizes settled/motionless just through how quiet they are in class. When students are too loud and the balls jump too high in the air, a visual and auditory warning appears across the screen telling students to settle down..

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[image] peusgul.d. Classroom routines can positively affect students’ academic performance as well as their behavior, therefore, one proactive strategy is for teachers to adopt a consistent classroom routine. A routine is simply a set of procedures for handling both daily occurrences (e.g., taking attendance, starting a class period, or turning in assignments), and managing interruptions of instruction..

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