Classroom+Management

Podcast of Alfie Kohn on Classroom Management at http://feeds.feedburner.com/Technology4Teachers
 * Overall Philosophy **


 * Starting a Class **

It is important to set the tone of your class from the very beginning. Here are some good tips.

> 5-4-3-2-1. Here are some other ideas for getting the class to pay attention.
 * 1) ** Put an Outline on the Board ** - Include a title reflecting your topic, and 3-6 brief points about what will be done.
 * 2) ** Give Students "Before the Bell Work **" - Start the class with student doing work as they arrive - give them a questions, problem, practice questions. Clicker here for some Bell Work ideas
 * 3) ** Get Their Attention ** - Eventually you have to start the class (gulp) - Do this right by turning the lights on and off or counting down in a "teacher" voice


 * Transitions **

This is a big problem for newbie teachers - There are a lot of steps required to start a new activity. Click here and be prepared,


 * Suggestions for Managing a Class **

Here are some alternative approaches to using rewards and punishment to manage your class