Key insights

• ⭐ Use a seating chart on day one and be open to adjusting it based on classroom dynamics.
• ⏸️ Incorporate short breaks for classes longer than 45-50 minutes to maintain student engagement.
• 🧠 Implement brain breaks to make the class more productive.
• 🚪 Greet students at the door to create a positive interaction.
• 🔇 Avoid redirecting students publicly to maintain a smoother class dynamic.
• ☕ Implement Starbucks mode to give students more autonomy in choosing their workspace and tasks.
• 🔄 Encourage students to engage through 'think-pair-share' activity.
• ⚠️ Handle disrespectful behavior outside the class to avoid escalation.

Q&A

• What steps can be taken to efficiently manage classroom behavior?

  Efficient classroom behavior management can involve using a Hall refocus sheet for students, documenting incidents, and accessing additional educational resources by subscribing for more resources.

• How should disrespectful behavior in the classroom be handled?

  Dealing with disrespectful behavior outside the class to avoid escalation is important. It is crucial to address the issue calmly and have a respectful conversation with the student to understand their behavior and expectations.

• What are some strategies for managing classroom dynamics?

  Strategies include implementing brain breaks, greeting students at the door, waiting for silence before giving instructions, managing group work noise with a visual cue, and having a plan for silent work time during group activities. Additionally, avoiding redirecting students publicly, considering implementing Starbucks mode for increased student autonomy, and using turn and talk/think pair share activities frequently to promote engagement.

• How can teachers manage classes longer than 45-50 minutes?

  Teachers can incorporate short breaks to maintain students' focus and productivity during longer classes.

• What is the first tip for creating a positive classroom culture?

  The first tip is to use a seating chart on day one and be open to adjusting it based on classroom dynamics. This helps in organizing the classroom and adapting to student interactions.

• 00:00 Tom Gibson shares 10 classroom management tips to create a positive classroom culture. Tip 1: Use a seating chart on day one and be open to adjusting it. Tip 2: Incorporate short breaks for classes longer than 45-50 minutes.
• 01:44 Implement brain breaks, greet students at the door, wait for silence before giving instructions, manage group work noise with a visual cue, and have a plan for silent work time.
• 03:39 Tips for managing classroom dynamics: avoid redirecting students publicly, consider implementing Starbucks mode for increased student autonomy, and use turn and talk/think pair share activities frequently to promote student engagement.
• 05:20 Encourage students to engage through 'think-pair-share' activity, handle disrespectful behavior outside the class to avoid escalation.
• 07:10 Dealing with student disrespect in the classroom can lead to a difficult situation. It is important to address the issue outside the classroom, remain calm, and have a respectful conversation with the student to understand their behavior and expectations. Restoring the classroom dynamic takes time and effort.
• 08:48 Tips for managing classroom behavior efficiently, including using a Hall refocus sheet for students, documenting incidents, and subscribing for more resources. 🍎