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Students who complete this course will develop the skills necessary to develop a safe, caring and orderly classroom where academic and social-emotional learning can occur.

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Introduction

Dr. Tracey Garrett describes Classroom Management Essentials, a self-guided, interactive, educational course, which helps teachers learn how to effectively manage a classroom.

Get ready to begin your journey to become an effective classroom manager! Watch this video and you will learn some common misconceptions about classroom management. In addition, you will be introduced to a practical model for thinking about classroom management.

Watch this video and learn more about how the physical environment of a classroom impacts a teacher’s ability to manage his or her class and some “best practices” for designing your own classroom!

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Explore some best practices for arranging the physical environment of your classroom.
Examine the theory, pros and cons to four popular desk arrangements.

Hear why Janet likes having tables rather than traditional student desks in her classroom.

Listen to the variety of factors that Carmen considers when deciding on how to organize the physical environment of her classroom.

What are the “must haves” in your classroom? Hear what Emily has to say in response to this question!

Be sure to listen to Brian’s thoughts about how the placement of a teacher’s desk can convey various messages to the students.

In this video, you will learn all about developing rules and routines for your classroom. Questions such as - What are rules and routines? How are they different? Why do I need them? and much more will be addressed!

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Sample Rules: Take a look at many potential rules for your classroom.
Evaluate Your Rules: Use these questions to evaluate your classroom rules.
Routines: Explore the three different types of routines including class running, lesson running and interaction routines.

Hear about the routine that Janet thinks is the most essential with respect to developing an orderly environment.

Be sure to listen to why Carmen chooses to develop her classroom rules with her students.

Listen to why Emily believes that classroom rules and routines play such an integral role in her overall classroom management plan!

Hear how Brian uses brain research as a springboard to develop rules in his classroom!

Why are relationships part of classroom management? Watch this video to find out all about the role that caring relationships play in a teacher’s classroom management plan and some specific strategies to build relationships with and among your students!

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Building Relationships: Check out the variety of strategies teachers can use to build relationships with and among their students.
In The Students' Words: Check out the variety of strategies teachers can use to build relationships with and among their students.

Listen to Janet discuss the benefits of letting students know that their teacher cares about them.

Hear how and why Carmen fosters caring relationships amongst her students.

Take note of the strategies Emily uses to let her students know that she cares about them.

Is it important for students to feel that their teacher cares about them? Hear what Brian thinks!

Did you ever think about the relationship between engaging instruction and classroom management? Well, watch this video to learn about how the two go hand in hand!

Listen to Janet’s example illustrating the many management issues she considers while getting ready for a lesson!

Hear how Carmen thinks about the relationship between classroom management and engaging instruction.

Listen to what classroom management issues Emily thinks about when planning a lesson to ensure that it goes smoothly.

Take note of Brian’s tips for providing directions effectively.

Addressing discipline problems can be a difficult task for teachers! Watch this video and learn some key behaviors that teachers can implement to prevent discipline problems from happening in the first place as well as some strategies for dealing with minor misbehavior in the classroom.

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Logical Consequences: Explore sample logical consequences.
Sample Rewards: Explore sample logical consequences.

Sometimes situations arise that are more serious and require a different type of action on the part of the teacher. Watch this video and learn some strategies for dealing with more serious misbehavior in the classroom!

How do you decide when to call a parent? Hear what Janet thinks about this!

Listen to how Carmen deals with minor misbehavior in the classroom.

Should teachers treat all misbehavior in the same manner? Listen to what Emily has to say about this!

Take note of how and when Brian might choose to use a behavior plan and/or consequences in his classroom.

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Explores classroom management, which is a critical skill for teachers

Taught by Dr. Tracey Garrett, who is a specialist in the field of classroom management

Provides practical, easy-to-implement strategies that enable teachers to spend more time teaching rather than disciplining

Examines common misconceptions about classroom management and helps teachers develop effective rules and routines

Introduces a practical model for understanding and deconstructing the tasks involved in the process of classroom management

This course is ideal for teachers who want to develop a safe, caring and orderly classroom where academic and social-emotional learning can occur

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Practical classroom management strategies

According to learners, this course offers a comprehensive and practical foundation for classroom management. It is designed to equip educators with easy-to-implement strategies to foster an orderly and supportive learning environment. The course is noted for its structured approach, blending expert lectures from Dr. Tracey Garrett, a specialist in the field, with diverse perspectives from experienced teachers across various grade levels. While providing a solid framework, some learners might find the self-guided nature could benefit from more interactive scenarios to address specific classroom contexts, ensuring universal applicability for different experience levels.

Flexible learning, but some may desire more interactive elements.

"I appreciated the flexibility of the self-guided format, allowing me to learn at my own pace."

"While comprehensive, I wished for more interactive scenarios or case studies to apply the concepts."

"The format is good for reviewing essentials, but hands-on practice beyond self-reflection would enhance it."

Ideal for new teachers, but may lack depth for experienced educators.

"As a new teacher, this was exactly what I needed to build my classroom management skills."

"While useful for beginners, experienced teachers might find some concepts to be a review."

"I would recommend this for pre-service teachers or those just starting their careers."

Covers a wide range of essential classroom management topics.

"From rules and routines to dealing with misbehavior, this course covered all the bases I needed."

"I learned about physical environment, relationships, and even engaging instruction's link to management."

"The detailed syllabus gives a clear roadmap of what to expect and it truly delivers on its promises."

Combines academic expertise with real-world teacher experiences.

"Dr. Garrett's lectures provided a solid framework, and the teacher interviews added so much real-world relevance."

"It was great to hear from teachers at different grade levels; their insights were invaluable."

"The blend of academic theory and practical teacher anecdotes made the content very relatable."

Offers actionable techniques for daily classroom use.

"I found the techniques discussed incredibly helpful for managing daily classroom challenges."

"The course provided practical, easy-to-implement strategies that I could use immediately."

"I appreciate the focus on actionable steps rather than just theoretical concepts."

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Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Classroom Management Essentials with these activities:

Develop a classroom management plan

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Create a comprehensive plan that outlines your classroom rules, procedures, and strategies for managing student behavior.

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Identify your classroom goals and objectives.
Establish clear rules and expectations for student behavior.
Develop a system for enforcing rules and consequences.

Review foundational concepts

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Reinforce foundational knowledge of classroom management principles and strategies.

Browse courses on Classroom Management

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Review notes and materials from previous courses or workshops on classroom management.
Read articles or books on classroom management to refresh your understanding of key concepts.

Develop a professional development plan

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Create a plan to identify areas for improvement and set goals for ongoing professional development in classroom management.

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Reflect on your current strengths and areas for growth in classroom management.
Identify specific goals and objectives for professional development.
Outline strategies and resources to achieve your goals.

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