Classroom Management 101: Easy Steps to Big Success

by: Sarah Reeves Young and Mike Roberts

This chapter focuses on common classroom management techniques used by science teachers who allow for inquiry and hands-on learning in a controlled environment. The chapter looks at how young teachers can establish routines that allow them to apply the pedagogy highlighted in secondary science methods texts in a personalized and productive way. It provides suggested steps to re-emphasize and build on the lessons learned from the teacher preparation program to help find the classroom management techniques that work best.

Topics

Applies knowledge about human learning and change. (NSDC) Build on the teacher's current science understanding, ability, and attitudes. (NSES) Collaboration Collaboration among the people involved in programs, with clear respect for the perspectives and expertise of each. (NSES) Communicating Create a setting for student work that is flexible and supportive of science inquiry. Experimenting Learning Plan and develop the school science program. Scientific habits of mind Select science content and adapt and design curricula to meet the interests, knowledge, understanding, abilities, and experiences of students. Select teaching and assessment strategies that support the development of student understanding and nurture a community of science learners. Teachers of science plan an inquiry-based science program for their students Uses learning strategies appropriate to the intended goal. (NSDC)

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Type Book ChapterPub Date 9/15/2013ISBN 978-1-936959-49-5Stock # PB342X_5

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