Managing The Classroom

It is important when teaching and dealing with students while managing a classroom we deal with problems is a matter of timing and the best timing is before the issues become a problem.  To do this teachers need to take a proactive approach to managing the classroom.  As teachers we need to strick a balance between preventive and reactive.  When a problem arises in our classrooms we need to asses the seriousness.  To do this we need to look at 3 things 
1. Consider the sevairity of the behavior 
2. Consider chronicity of the behavior, pervasiveness of behavior throughout the year 
3.Frequency, How often 
 After you have assessed the behavior you can decided what type of intervention is required;
Minor intervention include 
-non verbal cues
-keep the activity moving
-moving closer to student 
-redirecting the behavior 
-give needed instruction
-directly and assertively tell student to stop
- provide students with choices 
Teacher need to ensure they are sensitive to the development needs of students and understand that relationships with students are important.
the 2nd type of intervention is Moderate intervention this includes;
-withholding a privileged
-giving a detention 
-removing/ isolating student 
The last type of intervention is serious intervention such as:
-In school suspension
-Out school suspensions
-Expulsions 
-Involving the law 
It is important for teachers to know how to assess a situation in their classroom and how to handle the situation to maintain and manage their classrooms.