March 23rd – Focus on Classrooom Management
Managing vs. Leading a Classroom
We started the afternoon by breaking into small groups and creating Classroom Management concept maps based on this week’s reading and personal experiences. After each group completed a first draft, we went on a “Museum Walk” to view each other’s maps and provide feedback. Each group then revised their original concept map based on ideas generated by viewing others. Some of the common threads that resonated with all of us were (a) embedding humor and fun in the classroom and (b) encouraging student ownership of learning. Clearly there are both traditional (behavior management) approaches and reform-based […]