Foster orderly, respectful, and on-task classroom behavior
Indicators:
Managing activities
Managing behavior
Our class stays busy and does not waste time.
My classmates act the way my teacher wants them to.
Our class stays busy and does not waste time.
Everybody knows what they should be doing in this class.
My classmates behave the way my teacher wants them to.
Students behave so badly in this class that it slows down our learning. (Negatively worded item)
Student behavior in this class is under control.
Student behavior in this class is a problem. (Negatively worded item)
My classmates behave the way my teacher wants them to.
Our class stays busy and doesn't waste time.
Student behavior in this class makes the teacher angry. (Negatively worded item)
I hate the way that students behave in this class. (Negatively worded item)
Students in this class treat the teacher with respect.
Teachers effectively demonstrate classroom management through practices like these:
Managing activities
The classroom environment is organized and time is used efficiently.
The teacher explains, models, and implements routines and strategies to systematize classroom processes.
Classroom activities run smoothly due to materials being readily accessible and time being managed effectively, including during transitions and interruptions.
Managing behavior
The teacher effectively guides students in managing their behavior.
The teacher explains, models, and implements routines and strategies that elicit positive student behavior.
The teacher establishes and regularly encourages high standards for student conduct, coaches students on how to meet those standards, and holds students accountable in a fair and consistent manner.
Use the resources below to make small, impactful shifts in your instruction that align with and strengthen the 7Cs Construct Challenge. These tools and strategies are designed to help you enhance your teaching practice in manageable steps, creating a more engaging and effective learning experience for your students.