Elementary Classroom Management

by Charles, Carol M; Senter, Gail W.

• ISBN13: 9780205343423
• ISBN10: 0205343422
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-01-01
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Summary

Elementary Classroom Management, 3/e,offers teachers a concise and applied guide to successfully managing the elementary school classroom. Well-conceived classroom management helps establish positive environments and programs where communication, cooperation, and dedication to learning prevail. This book is designed to assist teachers, both novice and experienced, in developing and refining management skills that lead to learning and enjoyment in the classroom. While based upon proven research methods, the aim of the book is to provide clear, practical advice.

Table of Contents

Introduction	xiii
Classroom Management: Problems and Promises	1	(15)
Anticipation-Reaction Guide	1	(1)
The Case of Janna Smart	2	(3)
The Weight of Minor Details	5	(1)
What Teachers Try to Accomplish, and How	6	(1)
The Instructional Package: Content, Instruction Through Experience, and Management	7	(2)
Janna Smart Revisited	9	(5)
Before the School Year Begins	9	(1)
The First Day and the First Week	10	(2)
Managerial Matters That Require Ongoing Attention	12	(2)
Summary Self-Check	14	(1)
Activities for Reflection and Growth	15	(1)
References and Recommended Readings	15	(1)
Laying Out the Year	16	(17)
Anticipation-Reaction Guide	16	(1)
How To Lay Out the Year	17	(6)
Anticipating Upcoming Events	17	(4)
Laying Out the Day	21	(2)
Curriculum from the Management Perspective	23	(1)
Mapping the Big Picture	24	(1)
A Word About Standards	25	(1)
The Goals of the School Curriculum	26	(1)
Implementing the Curriculum	26	(3)
The Organization of Units	26	(1)
The Way Many Teachers Organize Units	27	(1)
Organizing Thematic Units of Instruction	28	(1)
Smoothing and Sparkling	29	(1)
A Word about Individual Lessons	30	(1)
Summary Self-Check	30	(1)
Activities for Reflection and Growth	31	(1)
References and Recommended Readings	32	(1)
Managing the Physical Environment	33	(14)
Anticipation-Reaction Guide	33	(1)
The Pictures We Hold In Our Heads	34	(1)
Six Facets of the Physical Environment	35	(9)
Floor space	36	(3)
Wall space	39	(3)
Countertop space	42	(1)
Shelf space	42	(1)
Cupboard and closet space	43	(1)
Ambience	44	(1)
Mass of Confusion?	44	(1)
Summary Self-Check	45	(1)
Activities for Reflection and Growth	45	(1)
References and Recommended Readings	46	(1)
Managing the Psychosocial Environment of the Classroom	47	(18)
Anticipation-Reaction Guide	47	(1)
The Positive and Negative Sides of the Psychosocial Environment	48	(1)
Toward an Optimal Psychological Environment	48	(2)
A Quick Look at Looping	50	(1)
Factors That Contribute to the Psychosocial Environment	50	(1)
Human Relations Skills	50	(6)
General Human Relations Skills	50	(1)
Human Relations Skills with Students	51	(1)
Human Relations Skills with Colleagues	52	(2)
Human Relations Skills with Parents	54	(2)
Responsibilities in the Psychosocial Environment	56	(5)
Teacher Responsibilities	56	(3)
Student Responsibilities	59	(2)
Maintaining the Psychosocial Environment	61	(1)
Summary Self-Check	62	(1)
Activities for Reflection and Growth	63	(1)
References and Recommended Readings	63	(2)
Managing Student Motivation to Learn	65	(21)
Anticipation-Reaction Guide	65	(1)
What Is Meant by Motivation?	66	(1)
Why People Don't Do What We Want Them To	66	(1)
How Can Teachers Influence Student Motivation?	67	(1)
Motivation and Lessons	67	(1)
What Does Motivate Students to Learn?	68	(5)
Motivation for Elementary Classrooms	68	(5)
William Glasser's Contributions	73	(2)
Five Human Needs	73	(1)
Lead-Manager versus Boss-Manager	74	(1)
Howard Gardner's Contributions	75	(1)
Fredric Jones's Contributions	76	(1)
Spencer Kagan's Contributions	77	(5)
Personality Traits of Teachers Good at Motivation	78	(1)
Good Motivators---What Do They Do?	79	(2)
What Good Classroom Motivators Don't Do	81	(1)
What Are the Dangers in Motivation?	82	(1)
Summary Self-Check	83	(1)
Activities for Reflection and Growth	84	(1)
References and Recommended Readings	85	(1)
Managing Instruction	86	(22)
Anticipation-Reaction Guide	86	(1)
An Interlude for Terminology	87	(1)
Three Instructional Approaches	88	(14)
Instructional Approach: Direct Teaching	88	(8)
Instructional Approach: Facilitative Teaching	96	(6)
Instructional Approach: Computer-Assisted Teaching	102	(1)
A Second Interlude for Terminology	102	(1)
Using the Internet	103	(1)
Strengths of Computerized Teaching	103	(1)
Limitations of Computerized Teaching	103	(1)
Differentiated Instruction	104	(1)
Planning Approaches and Strategies	104	(2)
Summary Self-Check	106	(1)
Activities for Reflection and Growth	106	(1)
References and Recommended Readings	107	(1)
Managing Students at Work	108	(21)
Anticipation-Reaction Guide	108	(1)
Work Routines	109	(7)
Opening Activities	109	(2)
Instructions for Doing Assigned Work	111	(1)
Movement in the Room	111	(1)
Obtaining, Using, and Replacing Materials	112	(2)
Dealing with Completed Work	114	(1)
Homework	115	(1)
End-of-Day Clossing	116	(1)
Providing Assistance	116	(4)
Monitors	116	(1)
Providing Helpful Feedback	117	(3)
Requesting Help from Teachers and Others	120	(1)
Incidentals	120	(6)
Seating	120	(1)
Entering and Exiting the Room	121	(1)
Pencil Sharpening	121	(1)
Out-of-Room Passes	121	(1)
Signals for Attention	122	(1)
Noise Control	122	(1)
Procrastination, Tattling, and Other Annoyances	123	(3)
Summary Self-Check	126	(1)
Activities for Reflection and Growth	127	(1)
References and Recommended Readings	127	(2)
Managing Special Groups	129	(19)
Anticipation-Reaction Guide	129	(1)
Who Are the Special Groups?	130	(1)
Exceptionality	131	(7)
Students with Lower Ability	131	(1)
Students with Higher Ability	131	(2)
Students with Visual Impairments	133	(1)
Students with Hearing Impairments	133	(1)
Communication Disorders	134	(1)
Physical and Health Impairment	135	(1)
Behavior Disorders	135	(3)
Language Diversity	138	(1)
Family Diversity	139	(4)
Children of Separated or Divorced Parents, and Blended Families	139	(1)
Latchkey Children	140	(1)
Homelessness	141	(2)
Strategies for Individual Differences	143	(2)
Differentiated Instruction	143	(1)
Multi-Age Classes	143	(1)
Looped Classes	143	(1)
Team Teaching	143	(1)
Individualized Education Programs (IEPS)	143	(1)
Supplementary Pullout Instruction	144	(1)
Contracts	144	(1)
Learning Groups	144	(1)
Peer and Cross-Age Tutors and Cross-Grade Partnerships	145	(1)
Summary Self-Check	145	(1)
Activities for Reflection and Growth	146	(1)
References and Recommended Readings	146	(2)
Managing Student Behavior	148	(20)
Anticipation-Reaction Guide	148	(1)
Is Disruptive Behavior Really That Serious?	149	(1)
Is the Discipline Situation Hopeless?	150	(1)
The Movement toward New Discipline	150	(11)
Jacob Kounin	150	(1)
Rudolf Dreikurs, Linda Albert	151	(1)
Haim Ginott	152	(1)
The Neo-Skinnerians	153	(1)
Lee Canter	153	(2)
Fredric Jones	155	(2)
William Glasser	157	(1)
Patricia Kyle, Spencer Kagan, and Sally Scott	158	(2)
Barbara Coloroso	160	(1)
Building a System of Participative Discipline	161	(4)
Compiling Preferred Techniques	162	(1)
Sketching Out a Plan	162	(1)
Launching Your Plan	162	(3)
Summary Self-Check	165	(1)
Activities for Reflection and Growth	166	(1)
References and Recommended Readings	167	(1)
Managing Assessment, Record Keeping, and Reporting	168	(24)
Anticipation-Reaction Guide	168	(1)
An Overview of Assessment and Reporting	169	(1)
Standards	170	(1)
The Nature of Assessment	170	(4)
Authentic Assessment	170	(2)
Student Portfolios in Authentic Assessment	172	(1)
Rubrics	173	(1)
Records and Record Keeping	174	(2)
What Teachers Want Records to Show	174	(2)
Forms and Formats for Good Record Keeping	176	(3)
Standards and Objectives Continuums	176	(1)
Individual Student Folders	176	(3)
Records for Various Curriculum Areas	179	(8)
Mathematics	179	(1)
Reading	180	(1)
Spelling	181	(1)
Grammar and Vocabulary	181	(1)
Writing	181	(1)
Social Studies	181	(3)
Science and Health	184	(1)
Art	184	(1)
Music	184	(1)
Physical Education	184	(1)
Work Samples	184	(1)
Incentive Record Systems	185	(1)
Another Word on Projects	185	(1)
Another Word about Student Portfolios	186	(1)
Simplifying Records Management	187	(1)
Records Needed for Conferencing	187	(2)
The Individual Student Records Folder	187	(1)
Student-Involved Conferencing	188	(1)
Anciliary Materials	189	(1)
Summary Self-Check	189	(1)
Activities for Reflection and Growth	190	(1)
References and Recommended Readings	190	(2)
Managing Communication with Students, Parents, and Others	192	(24)
Anticipation-Reaction Guide	192	(1)
The Value of Communication	193	(1)
Events That Call for Especially Good Communication	193	(2)
Communicating with Students	195	(8)
Purposes	195	(1)
Using Parallel Communication	195	(1)
Contents and Style	196	(1)
Informing Students and Conducting Instruction	196	(3)
Building Positive Relationships	199	(2)
Maintaining Class Control	201	(2)
Communicating with Parents	203	(9)
What Parents Expect From Teachers	203	(1)
What Parents Will Ask (and Say) about Their Child	204	(1)
What Parents Need to Know from Teachers	204	(2)
Opportunities for Communicating with Parents	206	(5)
Forming Home Alliances and Home Action Plans	211	(1)
Keeping Track of Parent Communication	211	(1)
Communicating with Colleagues and Administrators	212	(1)
Beginning Teacher Support Providers	213	(1)
Summary Self-Check	213	(1)
Activities for Reflection and Growth	214	(1)
References and Recommended Readings	215	(1)
Managing the Work of Paraprofessionals	216	(16)
Anticipation-Reaction Guide	216	(1)
What Are Paraprofessionals	217	(1)
What Do Paraprofessionals Do?	218	(1)
What Do Student Teachers Do?	219	(1)
What Do Master Teachers Do?	220	(1)
How Are Paraprofessionals Obtained?	221	(2)
Parents and Relatives	221	(1)
Universities and High Schools	222	(1)
Older Elementary Students	222	(1)
Differentiated and Multi-Age Classrooms	222	(1)
PTA Bureaus	222	(1)
Community Agencies	222	(1)
How Do Teachers Attract Good Paraprofessionals and Volunteers?	223	(1)
What Requirements Must Be Met By Paraprofessionals and Volunteers?	223	(1)
How Many Paraprofessionals and Volunteers Are Needed?	223	(1)
What Are the Ground Rules for Paraprofessionals and Volunteers?	224	(4)
Authority	224	(1)
Reliability	225	(1)
Instruction	225	(1)
Discipline	225	(1)
Communication	226	(1)
Professionalism	226	(1)
Legal Requirements	227	(1)
Training Paraprofessionals and Volunteers	228	(1)
Assigning Space and Work Duties	228	(1)
Maintaining Paraprofessionals' Morale	229	(1)
When Paraprofessionals Must Be Absent	229	(1)
Summary Self-Check	230	(1)
Activities for Reflection and Growth	231	(1)
References and Recommended Readings	231	(1)
Managing Substitute Teachers and Substitute Teaching	232	(20)
Anticipation-Reaction Guide	232	(1)
The Teacher's Obligations	233	(3)
Discipline	233	(1)
Lessons and Curriculum	234	(1)
The Substitute Folder	234	(1)
Informing Students about Substitutes	235	(1)
The Substitute's Obligations	236	(3)
Discipline	236	(3)
Mutuality: The Ideal Relationship	239	(1)
Regimen of the Substitute	240	(5)
The Morning Phone Call	240	(1)
Checking in at the School	241	(1)
Acquainting Yourself with the School	241	(1)
Preparing for the Day	241	(1)
Expecting the Unexpected	242	(3)
Additional Advice for Substitute Teachers	245	(5)
Prepare a Prepackaged Curriculum	245	(2)
Ending the Day	247	(2)
Consider Substitute Teaching a Professional Necessity	249	(1)
Summary Self-Check	250	(1)
Activities for Reflection and Growth	250	(1)
References and Recommended Readings	251	(1)
Managing Stress Productively	252	(15)
Anticipation-Reaction Guide	252	(1)
Stress and Its Effects	253	(1)
What Bothers Teachers Most?	254	(1)
What Energizes Teachers?	255	(1)
Stress Management for Teachers	256	(7)
Prioritizing	257	(1)
``Perfection''	257	(1)
Selective Avoidance	257	(2)
Time Robbers and Time Savers	259	(3)
Discipline	262	(1)
Parent (and Other) Communication	262	(1)
Physical Well-being	263	(1)
The Uplifting	263	(2)
Group Efforts	263	(1)
Student Achievement	263	(1)
Newsletters and Literary Journals	264	(1)
Public Performances and Exhibits	264	(1)
Shared Responsibility	264	(1)
Esprit de Corps	264	(1)
Summary Self-Check	265	(1)
Activities for Reflection and Growth	266	(1)
References and Recommended Readings	266	(1)
Resources for Expanding Horizons and Opportunities	267	(1)
Anticipation-Reaction Guide	267	(1)
Education Talk	268	(4)
Teacher Resource Books	272	(2)
Additional Bits of Teacher Wisdom	274	(9)
Professional Journals	283	(1)
Journals of General Interest to All Educators	283	(1)
Journals of General Interest to Elementary Teachers	283	(1)
Journals of Topical Interest to Elementary Teachers	284	(1)
Professional Organizations	284	(2)
Other Organizations of Interest	286	(1)
Other Web Sites and Tools of interest	287	(1)
State Departments of Education	287	(10)
Overseas Teaching Opportunities	297	(1)
Activities for Reflection and Growth	298	(1)
Capstone Activity	299	(1)
Comprehensive List of References and References and Recommended Readings	299