EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION WEBINAR #5: ORGANIZING FOR INSTRUCTION P R E - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION WEBINAR #5: ORGANIZING FOR INSTRUCTION P R E S E N T E D B Y: G I N A H O P P E R D I R E C T O R S E S TA

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS • The content of this session is expanded in Chapter 4 of this book: Archer, A., & Hughes, C. (2011). Explicit Instruction: Effective and Efficient Teaching. NY: Guilford Publications. • Videos that illustrate explicit instruction can be found on this website. www.explicitinstruction.org • The slides in this presentation were designed by Anita Archer and modified as needed by Gina Hopper. • Special thanks to the Idaho Department of Education, Special Education Division, and Boise State University’s, The Center for School Improvement & Policy Studies . 2

SESSION PURPOSES The participant will be able to: 1. Organize classroom space to support explicit instruction 2. Select or create classroom goals and rules 3. Introduce routines and procedures to support effective and efficient instruction 3

BIG IDEA # 1 CLASSROOM ORGANIZATION  C R E A T E A N O R D E R L Y L E A R N I N G E N V I R O N M E N T T H A T S E T S T H E S T A G E F O R O R D E R L Y B E H A V I O R  C R E A T E A P L E A S A N T C L I M A T E F O R Y O U A N D Y O U R S T U D E N T S 4

MOTTO SPACE COMMUNICATES 5

BIG IDEA #1 CLASSROOM ORGANIZATION 1. Design areas for specific activities • Whole class instruction • Small group instruction • Rug activities • Quiet reading area • Free choice games and activities • Computers 6

BIG IDEA #1 CLASSROOM ORGANIZATION 2. Arrange space so that : a. Students face the teacher without turning around b. Teacher has close proximity to students c. Students can interact with partner and/or team 7

BIG IDEA #1 CLASSROOM ORGANIZATION 2. Arrange space so that : c. Teacher can see all areas of room d. Teacher can easily monitor all areas e. Teacher and students can move easily around room 8

BIG IDEA #1 CLASSROOM ORGANIZATION 2. Arrange the space so that : f. Teacher can access necessary instructional materials g. Students can access necessary materials See diagrams of possible room arrangements 9

PAIRED ROWS 10

SLANTED ROWS 11

SLANTED TABLES 12

DOUBLE U 13

DOUBLE E 14

BIG IDEA #1 CLASSROOM ORGANIZATION • Assign seats • Elementary • Put student’s name on desk • Secondary • Number the desks • Make a seating chart with desks, numbers, and names • Give students a seating chart as they enter • Have students keep the seating chart to learn classmate’s names 15

PRACTICE ACTIVITY (SEE SUPPORT MATERIALS) Directions: Examine the two sets of classroom arrangements. For each set, inspect the example and note the desirable qualities of the classroom. Next, examine the corresponding non-example and record suggestions that you would make. 16

BIG IDEA # 2 CLASSROOM GOALS AND RULES S T U DENTS ARE MOR E LIKELY TO EXH IBIT D E S IR E D BEH AVIORS WH EN EXPEC TATION S AR E C LEA R 17

BIG IDEA # 2 CLASSROOM GOALS AND RULES Motto What you expect = What you get 18

BIG IDEA # 2 CLASSROOM GOALS • With grade level team or school faculty, establish goals you would like children to reach • Goals reflect values you hold for students • Goals are more global than rules • Analogy • Goal - Drivers should be courteous • Rules - Speed limit 65 Stop for pedestrians in cross walk 19

BIG IDEA # 2 CLASSROOM GOALS Example goals • Respect others • Be responsible • Do your best work • Cooperate with others 20

BIG IDEA # 2 CLASSROOM RULES Rules for Rules Rules: 1. Are few in number 2. State desired behavior 3. Are short and simple 4. List observable behaviors 5. Begin with a verb 6. Clearly define behaviors (Clarify in lessons) 21

BIG IDEA # 2 CLASSROOM RULES Your rules. ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ 22

BIG IDEA # 2 CLASSROOM RULES Example Rules 1. Arrive on time 2. Bring school materials only 3. Follow directions immediately 4. Participate in activities 5. Work during work sessions 6. Use language appropriate to school and work-place 23

BIG IDEA # 2 CLASSROOM RULES What to do… • Introduce rules • Teach lessons on individual rules • Review rules • Post rules • Act as if you expect desired behaviors 24

BIG IDEA # 3 ROUTINES AND PROCEDURES I N C L A S S E S W H E R E R O U T I N E S A N D P R O C E D U R E S A R E C L E A R LY D E L I N E AT E D A N D TA U G H T D U R I N G T H E I N I T I A L W E E K S O F S C H O O L , A P P R O P R I AT E B E H AV I O R I S M U C H M O R E L I K E LY T O O C C U R . 25

BIG IDEA # 3 ROUTINES AND PROCEDURES • Motto Predictability predicts ability 26

BIG IDEA # 3 ROUTINES AND PROCEDURES Step 1. Determine situations where a routine or procedure is needed See list of possible routines in Support Materials—separate document provided next to archived webinar on www.idahotc.com Check situation where a routine is necessary in your setting 27

BIG IDEA # 3 ROUTINES AND PROCEDURES Step 2: For each situation, determine a routine procedure that: - Promotes self-responsibility - Doesn’t require teacher involvement - Is effective and efficient - Can be used consistently Write down routines/procedures! 28

BIG IDEA # 3 ROUTINES AND PROCEDURES Step 3. Teach most important routines/procedures Step 4. Review routines/procedures as needed 29

BIG IDEA # 3 ROUTINES AND PROCEDURES MOVEMENT INTO THE CLASSROOM - ELEMENTARY 1. Students assemble in designated area. 2. Teacher greets students. 3. Students and teacher walk to classroom. OUTSIDE classroom, teacher gains students ’ 4. attention and gives directions for next activity. 5. Teacher opens the door and students enter. 30

BIG IDEA # 3 ROUTINES AND PROCEDURES MOVEMENT INTO THE CLASSROOM - SECONDARY 1. Before bell rings, the teacher opens door and stands in doorway. 2. Teacher greets students as they arrive. 3. When the bell rings, the teacher closes the door. 4. Students begin warm-up activity when bell rings. OR The teacher immediately begins a new lesson. 31

BIG IDEA # 3 ROUTINES AND PROCEDURES MOVEMENT OUT OF THE CLASSROOM - ELEMENTARY 1. Line leader goes to door. 2. Teacher dismisses rows, tables, or groups when materials are organized. 3. When all children are lined up, line ender goes to end of line. 4. If necessary, the teacher reviews the guidelines for walking to new location (e.g., Stay with the group. Keep your hands and body to yourself. Use a “ whisper ” voice.) 5. Teacher walks in middle of line. 32

BIG IDEA # 3 ROUTINES AND PROCEDURES MOVEMENT OUT OF THE CLASSROOM - SECONDARY 1. Students DO NOT pack up materials until teacher indicates end of class. The teacher NOT the bell dismisses students. 2. Teacher moves to door and dismisses students. 3. Teacher may require an exit task. - Show me tomorrow’s assignment on your calendar. - Write a 10 word summary of today’s lesson. Show it to me as you exit. - Show me your notes from today’s lesson. - Show me the rough draft of your paper. 33

BIG IDEA # 3 ROUTINES AND PROCEDURES USE OF THE BATHROOM 1. Students should use the bathroom before school, before class, during recess, during passing period. 2. If there is an emergency, students should go to the bathroom during independent work time. 3. Students must sign out, turn over sign, or take a pass. 4. If the privilege is abused, the teacher will meet with the student. 34

BIG IDEA # 3 ROUTINES AND PROCEDURES USE OF PENCIL SHARPENER 1. Sharpen your pencil BEFORE class. 2. Have more than one pencil in your pencil/pen pouch. 3. If your pencil lead breaks, - use your extra pencil - use a pen - borrow a writing tool from your partner 4. NEVER interrupt a lesson to sharpen your pencil. 35

BIG IDEA # 3 ROUTINES AND PROCEDURES CORRECTING WORK IN CLASS 1. Students take out correcting pen (pen, red pen, crayon). 2. Teacher shows or tells each answer. 3. Students indicate if answer is correct or incorrect on their paper. 4. Teacher reteaches difficult items. 5. Students use remaining time to correct any items. 36

Big Idea # 3 Routines and Procedures Tardy to Class 1. Student arrives late. 2. Teacher continues teaching. Student signs in Tardy Notebook. Checks “ excused ” 3. or “ unexcused ” . 4. Partner assists late-arriving student. 5. When free, the teacher talks to tardy student. When appropriate, uses “ payback ” time as 6. consequence. 37

Big Idea # 3 Routines and Procedures Absent - Elementary School 1. Partner collects assignments, homework, and notices and puts in desk of absent student. 2. Student returns to school and examines work in desk. 3. Student checks class calendar, noting work to be completed. 4. Student has same number of days to make up work as he/she missed. 5. Completed work is placed in Make-up Work box. 38