Classroom Management Secrets

Taking our Classroom Management Secrets course will give participants practical advice and step-by-step instructions for devising a classroom management plan that motivates their students to want to behave in the classroom. Among many things, topics will cover important information on how to handle difficult students, how to fuel intrinsic motivation, how to teach routines, and how to be a calmer, more effective teacher.

After completing this course, you should be able to:

• Identify how to create a positive and warm learning environment through classroom management
• Recall ways to cope with difficult students and diffuse potential conflicts
• List the specific strategies that improve intrinsic motivation
• Recognize classroom management techniques

Module 1 - Creating a Positive Learning Environment

Module 2 - Procedures for Students and the Classroom

Module 3 - Procedures for Instruction and Special Needs Classroom

Module 4 - Procedures for Teachers and Plans for the First Day of School

Classroom Management Secrets Problems Module 1

Creating a Positive Learning Environment

This module provides an overview of how to create a classroom management plan. We take a look at the definition of classroom management and the difference between classroom management and discipline. We also discuss how to prepare before school begins and how to teach procedures.

• The Effective and Successful Teacher
• Difference Between Classroom Management and Discipline
• A Trusting Environment
• The Need for a Classroom Management Plan
• Teaching Procedures

Classroom Management Secrets Module 2

Procedures for Students and the Classroom

Our second module discusses procedures for the first day of school, such as creating an agenda, taking attendance, and dismissal procedures. We also go over procedures for the classroom – emergency procedures, classroom jobs, student guidelines, and morning meetings.

• Start of Class Routine
• Procedures for Students
• Attendance, Tardiness, Dismissing the Classroom
• Procedures for the Classroom
• Classroom Jobs, Classroom Transitions, Finishing Coursework

Classroom Management Secrets Module 3

Procedures for Instruction and Special Needs Classroom

This module covers how to create class discussions, working in groups, test taking, and cultivating social skills. We also describe procedures for special needs classroom and effective behavior management strategies.

• Working in Groups
• Class Discussions
• Social Skills
• Special Needs Classroom
• Student Anxiety and Behavior Management Strategies

Classroom Management Secrets Module 4

Procedures for Teachers and Plans for the First Day of School

This module gives simple advice on what to do if you have lost control of your classroom. We dive into procedures for teachers, such as new student orientation, how to handle classroom visitors, parent-teacher conferences, and plans for the first day of school.

• Procedures for Teachers
• Substitute Teaching
• Home and School Connection
• Technology in the Classroom
• Plans for the First Day of School

No prerequisites required.

All materials included in course.

Internet Connection

• Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections

*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.

Hardware Requirements

• Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
• Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended

PC Software Requirements

• Operating Systems - Windows 10 or higher
• Microsoft Office 2019 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
• Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
• Cookies MUST be enabled
• Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
• The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
• PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
• Adobe PDF Reader
• QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player

MAC Software Requirements

• Operating Systems - Mac OS version 11 or higher
• Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
• Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
• Cookies MUST be enabled
• Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
• The Amazon Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
• PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
• Adobe PDF Reader
• Apple QuickTime Media Player