Checklist on Classroom Management Strategies

[This is not an exhaustive list, but provides examples of where observable characteristics of good classroom management are found within the TPEs.]

The Teacher Candidate:

• Frequently reinforces learning throughout the lesson session (TPE 2)
• Frequently checks for understanding (TPE 2)
• Connects with students by eye contact (TPE 5)
• Connects with students by calling them by name (TPE 5)
• Engages students in their learning (TPE 5)
• Is adequately prepared for this lesson (TPE 9)
• Begins class on time (TPE 10)
• Enforces clear procedures (TPE 10)
• Paces the lesson appropriately (TPE 10)
• Handles transitions between activities smoothly (TPE 10)
• Demonstrates flexibility in dealing with individual disruptions (TPE 11)
• Effectively handles minor disruptions from students: (TPE 11)
• head on the desk
• talking while the teacher is talking
• inattention or note passing
• tardiness
• late papers
• materials not brought to class
• eating
• failure to follow instructions
• rude or unacceptable behavior