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Effective Learning Environments

Effective Learning Environments. By: Ashlyn Anderson Laura Fabian Sari Gerth Emily Pesek. Come up and grab a piece of paper and take out a writing utensil…. Activity. These are the main issues e ffected by unclear direction: Time Transitions Classroom Procedures Behavior.

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Effective Learning Environments

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  1. Effective Learning Environments By: Ashlyn Anderson Laura Fabian Sari Gerth Emily Pesek

  2. Come up and grab a piece of paper and take out a writing utensil… Activity

  3. These are the main issues effected by unclear direction: • Time • Transitions • Classroom Procedures • Behavior

  4. Using Time Well • Engaged Time/ Time on-task: Time spent engaged in learning. • Most important aspect of time for classroom learning • Under direct control of teacher

  5. Allocated Time • Time during which students have the opportunity to learn

  6. Maximize Allocated Time: • Preventing Lost Time • Preventing Late Starts and Early Finishes • Preventing Interruptions • Handling Routine Procedures • Minimizing Time Spent on Discipline

  7. Classroom Jobs Clean Board Line Leader “Operator” “Gopher” Paper Passer Floor Monitor

  8. Permitting Activities that Engage Students’ Minds & Imaginations The best way to increase students’ time on-task is to teach lessons that are interesting, engaging, and relevant to students’ interests so that students will pay attention.

  9. Managing Transitions 1. The teacher should give a clear signal 2. Students must be certain about what they are to do 3. Make transitions all at once

  10. Creating an Atmosphere that is Conducive to Interest • Starting the Year out Right • 6 Characteristics of Effective Classroom Managers • Establishing Caring Connections between Teachers and Students

  11. Atmosphere cont. • Setting Class Rules and Procedures • Few in Number • Fair • Clearly Explained

  12. Preventing & Responding to Misbehavior

  13. Preventing & Responding to Misbehavior • Prevention • Nonverbal Cues -Eye contact -Moving close to student -Placing hand on student’s shoulder

  14. Preventing & Responding to Misbehavior • Verbal Reminders • Praising

  15. Preventing & Responding to Misbehavior • Applying Consequences • Use when all previous steps are ineffective • Consequences include: sending the student out of class, making the student miss part of recess, or calling the students parents

  16. Preventing Serious Behavior Problems • Preventive Programs • Enforcing School Rules and Practices • Enforcing School Attendance • Check and Connect • Practicing Intervention • Requesting Family Involvement • Last Resort

  17. **THE END**

  18. Works Cited • Emmer, E. T., & Evertson, C. M. (1981, January). Research Information Service: Synthesis of Research on Classroom Management, Educational Leadership. 343. • Fielding, J. (2005, Winter). Engaging Students in Learning History. New Approaches to Teaching History, 39(2). Retrieved from http://www2.education.ualberta.ca/css/ css_39_2/ ARFielding_engaging_students.htm • McClure, C. T. (2008, July). Using Time Effectively; Essentials on education data and research analysis . District Administration. Retrieved from http:// www.districtadministration.com/viewarticle.aspx ?articleid=1637 • Motivational Climate. (2011). Classroom Management [Educational Encyclopedia ]. Retrieved March 13, 2011, from Net Industries website: http:// education.stateuniversity.com/pages/1834/Classroom-Management.html   • Slavin, R. E. (2009). Educational Psychology Theory and Practice (9th ed.). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson. (Original work published 1986)  • Wooden, S., Dr. (2011, March 1). Dr. Shannon Wooden: Engaging students' imaginations and critical minds. News and Information Services. Retrieved from http:// www.usi.edu/newsinfo/release/press_detail.asp?num=2307

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