Theories
Many of my classroom beliefs are based on theorists Craig Segani and Carolyn Evertson & Edmund Emmer. Segani's overarching strategy is to establish and maintain a calm, orderly, purposeful classroom environment. He uses military based strategies to contain structure and suppress misbehavior. (Charles C.M. and Cole K.M. (2019)
Everston & Edmund's overarching strategy is to explain rules and procedures to students. So they understand why they must do what they have been asked to do suppressing misbehavior. (Charles C.M. and Cole K.M. (2019) To keep order in my classroom a strong sense of authority must be displayed within the first few month of the school. You have to show students that you are the adult in the room and you are to be respected. While also teaching and modeling your rules and procedures. However, once that tone has been set it is ok to let your hair down a bit and allow your students to see that you too are human. Share some of your life experiences so they can relate with you as well as the lesson being taught. |