CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Actions speak louder than words. When expectations are posted and consistently implemented through modeling, students have concrete examples of how to act according to classroom and school wide expectations. Students will recognize that effective management fosters their learning and social environment. *Below are the classroom expectations in the Art room.
THEORY
The classroom can easily become a chaotic place, especially an art classroom. Many teaching strategies are effective when teaching art. Instructional Theory to Practice Model (Madeline Hunter) is important in preparation for the classroom. Misbehavior may be prevented through preparations of an appealing activity, clear directions and routines. Leadership roles in the classroom not only help the teacher, but gives students a chance to self-mediate and hold responsibility. Love and Logic (Fay & Cline) empowers students to feel safe to make mistakes, in order to learn. Gentle Teaching (McGee) fuses every aspect of the classroom together. Showing care even when it is not returned, fosters future transformation.
Students want to know how much you care, not how much you know.
Show me the "Mona Lisa"
When I say, "Show me the Mona Lisa," students sit up straight, cross their hands and actively listen.
Routines!
Each table is assigned a color.
Each table is assigned a weekly job.