CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT FOR DEVELOPERS*:
OR HOW TO MAKE TEACHING FUN
Troy Strand, Teacher & Game Composer
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*or any non-teaching professional, really
OBJECTIVES
You will learn strategies for managing the classroom and boosting student engagement
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AGENDA
Classroom Management Techniques
Q&A
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HELLO
I’m Troy Strand
Bachelor of Music Education
Master of Music Composition
Band/orchestra teacher for six years
Makerspace teacher for two years
Teaching coach for two years
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I.
HOW TO PREPARE YOUR LESSONS
How to start off on the right foot
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1. Begin by Reaching Them
Get to know your class
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Begin by Reaching Them
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2. Establish Procedures & Routines
The most important thing you can provide
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Establish Procedures & Routines
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3. Practice Proactive Behavior Management
An ounce of prevention...
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Practice Proactive Behavior Management
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II.
HOW TO TALK TO KIDS
It’s… different
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4. Use Enforceable Statements
The secret sauce
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Enforceable Statements
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5. Watch Your Tone
Make good choices with your voices
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Watch Your Tone
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6. Deposit More Than You Withdraw
Put money in their banks
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Deposit More Than You Withdraw
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III.
HOW TO ENGAGE & MOTIVATE KIDS
It’s an art and a science
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7. Own the Space
It’s everyone’s classroom
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Own the Space
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8. Use Multiple Stimuli
Not everyone is a visual learner
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Use Multiple Stimuli
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9. Use Formative Assessments
Guide your lessons as you go
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Use Formative Assessments
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EXIT TICKET
Let’s play a game!
gimkit.com/play
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THANKS!
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