The following recordings may be very useful to MAT candidates who are beginning their teaching journey in a classroom with limited coursework.
Effective Classroom Practices: Let’s Get Started Session 1
Here is the link to the recording of Effective Classroom Practices: Let’s Get Started Session 1 (Physical Environment; Establishing Expectations, Rules, and Routines; and Relationships) recorded on August 3, 2022 from 5:30-6:30.
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Effective Classroom Practices: Next Steps Session 2
Here is the link to the recording. Session 2 Part 1 addressed "Encouraging Appropriate Behavior" and Part 2 addressed "Active Supervision" recorded on August 22, 2022 from 5:30-6:30.
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Effective Classroom Practices: Even More Session 3
Here is the link to the recording of Effective Classroom Practices: Even More Session 3 (Strategies for Responding to Inappropriate Behaviors) recorded on September 15, 2022 from 5:30-6:30.
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Effective Classroom Practices: Wrap Up Session 4
Here is the link to the recording of Effective Classroom Practices: Wrap Up Session 4 (The session will focus on many of the behaviors that you identified which were disrespect, disruptive, noncompliant, and refusal to do work. The strategies you will learn will include restorative questions, reflective listening, validation, and de-escalation.) recorded on October 18, 2022 from 5:30-6:30.
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Here is a link to the presentation for Effective Classroom Practices: Even More Session 3
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Anyone that watches needs to complete the Sign-in Sheet and the Exit Slip please.
If you have questions or want to request other specific teaching resources, please contact LoriAnn Martin, WKU University Supervisor and Mentor, at loriann.martin@wku.edu. or teacher.certification@wku.edu.