Assignment:
Observe classroom management in an elementary school classroom. During your observation, look for the following:
o Teacher's management style
o How the teacher interacts with students
o Classroom arrangement
o Examples of mutual respect
o Enforcing and reinforcing classroom expectations
o Preventative procedures and activities
Interview the teacher and ask the following questions:
o What classroom management theory do you use?
o What are the expectations of your administration and district in building your classroom management plan?
o Does the discipline model of the school and district vary from yours? Explain.
o What has been the most effective way to communicate with a disruptive child's parent or guardian?
o Do you communicate with families of students who have positive behaviors? How often?
o What training, workshop, article, or book would you recommend to a new teacher that would help them be successful in classroom management?