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October 2009
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is
not an act but a habit.”
—
Aristotle
60 Ways to Save the Classroom Environment
We often come across
lists of how we can save the environment, which also always
include simple suggestions on what we can do to help the
environment. The following is a list of ways we can "save" the
classroom environment.
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Students respond
better to positive rather than to negative consequences.
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Greet students
at the door with a warm smile.
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Direct students
to a starter activity.
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Minimize
"down-time."
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Don't let
students lead you off task.
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Follow the
lesson plan left by the permanent teacher.
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Have "back-up"
activities prepared.
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If students
complain, respond with empathy, understanding, and firmness.
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Don't compromise
your expectations.
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Follow thru with
consequences.
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Use proximity to
your advantage.
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Do not read a
book at the permanent teacher's desk.
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A teacher's
attention is a powerful consequence to student behavior.
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On average,
teachers allow 98% of appropriate behavior to go
unrecognized.
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Appropriate
forms of praise are: verbal praise, smile, or nod.
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The behavior you
are trying to control is your own.
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Smile
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If you know of a
student who is a "problem student," ask them to be your
helper for the day.
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Maintain a
risk-free environment.
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Maintain a ratio
of eight positive teacher-to-student interactions to every
one negative interaction.
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