written by K.J. Wagner, M.A. |
Effective classroom teachers spend more of their time in the first few weeks of the year teaching classroom routines and procedures as opposed to academic content. Why? Because routines and procedures are the key to a well-managed, organized classroom. Research shows that most behavior problems result from lack of classroom routines and procedures.Moreover, the number of interruptions to academic instruction are reduced and the class flows more smoothly. Points to remember:
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What follows is a list of routines and procedures. Every good classroom manager will have thought about each of these before the beginning of the year. (However, it's never too late to start!) Modify the list to suit your needs.
Classroom Routines and Procedures
- Entering the classroom
- Beginning work
- Roll Call/Lunch Count
- Announcements
- Tardies
- Absences/Make-up procedures
- Teacher's attention signal
- Getting out of your seat
- Assignments
- Getting supplies
- Sharpening pencils
- Procedures for using/carrying/handling equipment
- Getting into groups
- Working in groups
- Independent work
- Working at a center
- Lining up to leave the room
- Snacks/Water
- Restroom
- Going to the clinic, office, media center or elsewhere
- How to head papers
- Passing in homework
- Passing in papers
- Exchanging papers
- Asking questions
- Getting help
- Finishing work early
- Visitors to the room
- Responding to fire drills, "codes", or other alerts
- Sudden illness
- Checking out classroom material
- Cleaning the room at the end of the day
- Organizing materials
- Homework
- Changing classes
- Dismissal
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