Dr. Brian Housand TCHR 6020 MAT Classroom Management ECU Spring 2010

1. TCHR 6020
Class 9
MAT Classroom Management
Dr. Brian Housand
East Carolina University
Monday, April 19, 2010

2. Today’s Agenda
Questions / Concerns / Comments
RTM: Rubric
CMP Round 2
Charles #8: Improving
Relationships and Communication
Create Your Own Website

3. Reflective Teaching Module
Help on APA Format is at http://goo.gl/BcNk
Submit 4 Slides on BlackBoard in Assignments by
Monday, 4/26/2010 at 9AM
Project Due April 26, 2010 11:59PM

4. CHARLES #8
Improving Relationships and Communication:
Working Toward Positive Relationships and Effective Communication
among Teacher, Students, and Parents and Guardians

5. CHARLES #8
Haim Ginott
Thomas Gordon
Communication with Parents

6. Haim Ginott
http://www.betweenparentandchild.com

7. Haim Ginott
http://www.betweenparentandchild.com

9. As a teacher I have come to the frightening conclusion
that I am the decisive element in the classroom.

10. As a teacher I have come to the frightening conclusion
that I am the decisive element in the classroom.
It is my personal approach that creates the climate.

11. As a teacher I have come to the frightening conclusion
that I am the decisive element in the classroom.
It is my personal approach that creates the climate.
It is my daily mood that makes the weather.

12. As a teacher I have come to the frightening conclusion
that I am the decisive element in the classroom.
It is my personal approach that creates the climate.
It is my daily mood that makes the weather.
As a teacher I possess tremendous power to make a
child’s life miserable or joyous.

13. As a teacher I have come to the frightening conclusion
that I am the decisive element in the classroom.
It is my personal approach that creates the climate.
It is my daily mood that makes the weather.
As a teacher I possess tremendous power to make a
child’s life miserable or joyous.
I can be a tool of torture or an instrument of
inspiration.

14. As a teacher I have come to the frightening conclusion
that I am the decisive element in the classroom.
It is my personal approach that creates the climate.
It is my daily mood that makes the weather.
As a teacher I possess tremendous power to make a
child’s life miserable or joyous.
I can be a tool of torture or an instrument of
inspiration.
I can humiliate or humor, hurt or heal.

15. As a teacher I have come to the frightening conclusion
that I am the decisive element in the classroom.
It is my personal approach that creates the climate.
It is my daily mood that makes the weather.
As a teacher I possess tremendous power to make a
child’s life miserable or joyous.
I can be a tool of torture or an instrument of
inspiration.
I can humiliate or humor, hurt or heal.
In all situations it is my response that decides whether
a crisis will be escalated or de-escalated, and a child
humanized or dehumanized.

16. Ginott says avoid:
• Labeling students by referring them
negatively.
• Asking rhetorical why questions.
• Giving moralistic lectures.
• making caustic or sarcastic remarks to
students.
• Denying student feelings.
• Demanding students’ cooperation.
• Showing that you have lost your temper and
self-control.

17. Roadblocks to Communication

18. Gordon says avoid:
• Giving Orders
• Warning
• Preaching
• Advising
• Criticizing
• Questioning

19. Gordon’s I-Messages
• When you do ______________
(nonblameful description of other’s
behavior).
• The tangible effect on me (now or in the
future) is _____________________.
• That makes me feel _______________
(name the feeling).

20. Canter’s I-Messages
• I feel ____________ (name the feeling),
• When you ___________ (state the
problem).
• I would like _______________ (say what
you want to happen to make things better).

21. Communication with
Parents

22. When Parents are involved, students have
Higher grades, test scores, and
graduation rates
Better school attendance
Increased motivation, better self-esteem
Lower rates of suspension
Decreased use of drugs and alcohol
Fewer instances of violent behavior

23. Communicating with Parents
Establish a Partnership
Make Regular Phone Calls
Peek of the Week
Weekly Folders
Website / Blog
Encourage Volunteers

24. Open House
Refreshments Email / Cellphones /
Contact Info
Student Work
Handouts
Name tags
Rules
Schedules
Grading Policies
Textbooks / Materials
Procedures
Question Box
Volunteer Signups
Student Guides

25. Parent-Teacher Conferences
Confirm date / time Think about 3 adjectives to
describe the student
Have them prepare
questions Establish waiting area
Arrange for an interpreter if Dress professionally but not
needed intimidating
Examine student’s portfolio Use Adult sized chairs
Make a list of 3-4 points to Sit side by side at a table
cover beginning with
strengths

26. Parent-Teacher Conferences
Be a gracious host.
Thank them for coming.
Start out on a positive note and find something good to
say about the student.
Begin the Six Step Process
1. Provide the data.
2. Seek information.
3. Listen actively to parents / guardians.
4. Synthesize their suggestions with your own.
5. Devise a plan of action.
6. Arrange for a follow-up.

27. http://sites.google.com/
http://www.weebly.com/
http://wordpress.com/

28. For Next Time
April 26, 2010 - 5:00 to 8:00PM
CMP Presentations / Theorist Team Trivia
Submit 4 Slides on BlackBoard by Monday at
9AM
RTM Due Monday 11:59PM
CMP Due Monday 5/3/2010