Over the past couple of years, we've been focusing on STUDENT ENGAGEMENT. All of the "strategies" you've been implementing to help all of your students, especially your English Learners, cannot be effective if you do not have strong classroom management. I took away four main componets -
1.) 100% is non-negotiable! - you must have the attention of every single student, every single time!
2.) The goal of compliance is student success.
3.) You must make sure there are CLEAR EXPECTATIONS - post your daily objective with language objectives ( more training to come!) and refer to it! It doesn't do a damn bit of good if you write it on the board but never refer to it. Make sure your students know what they are doing while they're in your class, every single time!
4.) The culture of compliance is both positive and most importantly, invisible. Once you establish this positive culture, students will follow along unconsciously!
Thanks for participating! I look forward to reading your opinions and ideas! This is a safe environment - please be honest! The point here is to talk about teaching!!! Thanks, again, folks!!! Jon P
