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Join Ngaire Tagney in this insightful workshop designed for teachers seeking to create a structured and predictable classroom environment. Learn the importance of routines in fostering effective learning. The session will cover the rationale behind classroom routines, modeling and practicing them, and strategies for monitoring and reinforcing student behaviors. Key situations requiring established routines include roll call, group work, and classroom transitions. Equip yourself with the tools to enhance student involvement and manage classroom dynamics effectively.
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The Beginning Teacher’s Program Workshop 2 Prepared & Presented by Ngaire Tagney
SMOOTH TRANSITIONS IN CLASSROOMS Creating a consistent and predictable classroom environment allows effective learning to occur. • Explain the rationale for the routines • Model & practise the routine • Teach the less important by stating, monitoring and reinforcing when necessary • Be consistent
CLASSROOM SITUATIONS REQUIRING ROUTINES • Roll call • Announcements • Movement around the room • Sharpening pencils • Entering & leaving the classroom • Asking questions • Visitors to the room • Working in groups • Beginning & ending the day • Movement through the school between classes • Procedures for handling equipment • Absences • Book work & setting out • Collecting & distributing papers • Water breaks • Group discussions • Student involvement & attention • School admin matters: newsletters • Fire drills