1. EDUN 320
Classroom Management
Online Meeting #1

2. Key to Effective
Classroom Management
• Model appropriate behavior
• Practice procedures
• Discuss rules and procedures with
students
• Be fair
• Be consistent

3. Rules and Procedures
• A rule identifies general expectations
or standards.
• A procedure communicates
expectations for specific behaviors.
(Source: Evertson et al., 2003; Emmer et al., 2003).

4. Establishing rules/procedures
• Designing and demonstrating
behavior in positively impacts
student behavior and learning.
• It is important that teachers explain the
reasoning behind each rule so that
students see the need for it.
• Rehearse the behavior to help children
learn the behavior and for you to see if
they understand it.
• Give feedback.

5. General Rule Categories
• General expectations for behavior
• Beginning and ending the class
day/period
• Transitions and interruptions
• Materials and equipment
• Group work
• Seatwork and teacher-led activities
• Collecting student work