Classroom Management Issues and Strategies

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Classroom Management Issues and Strategies

• GATO, Fall 2007
• University Teaching Center
• 621-7788
• http//www.utc.arizona.edu

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Instructional ObjectivesAt the end of this
session, Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) will
be able to

• Identify at least 4 important aspects of basic
  classroom management
• Ask basic questions and receive guidance and
  resources regarding classroom management concerns
  including
• Plagiarism,
• Disruptive classroom behaviors/events
• Threatening classroom behaviors/events

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Agenda

• Instructional Objectives
• What you can expect to learn from todays class
• Brainstorming Classroom Management Concerns
• T chart activity
• Classroom Management Strategies
• Resources for disruptive behaviors, threatening
  behaviors and plagiarism

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What is Classroom Management?

• This is a timed activity,
• You are working in pairs,
• Using a T chart
• Think of a class you attended where the
  management of the class was helpful and
  promoted positive interactions ()
• Think of a class where the management was poor
  (-)
• Jot down the salient characteristics of these
  classroom management

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Positive Classroom Management Characteristics
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Negative Classroom Management Characteristics
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Classroom Management Strategies

• Clear, concise syllabus
• Requirements Expectations
• Create Instruction that utilizes
• Repetition Use memory clues cues
• Reinforcement Praise
• Manageable, sequential chunks of information
• Tasks/Assignments that solve meaningful/authentic
  problems
• Learn use student names
• Role Modeling of discipline-specific,
  professional behaviors
• Assignments for practice of professional
  behaviors Public Speaking, Presentations
  Writing

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Plagiarism, Threatening and Disruptive Behaviors

• Dean of Students Office
• Definitions, Policies, Procedures, Guidelines
  available online at http//dos.web.arizona.edu
• In the event of an emergency situation, call 911
• TATO your online TA training modules will include
  the DOS site

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Critical Reflection The 5 minute write

• What did you learn today?
• What are you confused about?
• What would you like to tell me?
• Thank you for your participation!