Classroom Management: Teaching Routines and Procedures

This video by Rachel Parlett focuses on teaching routines and procedures in the classroom. It emphasizes the importance of establishing clear expectations at the start of the school year to ensure a smooth classroom environment. The video defines routines as daily activities and procedures as the methods for completing them. It provides strategies for teaching these concepts, including using a 'looks like, sounds like' chart and practicing with students. The video also highlights the need for comprehensive coverage of all classroom activities and offers resources for teachers to implement these strategies effectively.

Why are routines and procedures crucial at the beginning of the school year?

• They help students learn new subjects quickly.

• They reduce the need for homework.

• They ensure students know the classroom expectations.

• They make the classroom look organized.

What should teachers assume about students' knowledge of classroom behavior at the start of the year?

• Students know everything about classroom behavior.

• Students have some knowledge about classroom behavior.

• Students know nothing about classroom behavior.

• Students will learn behavior on their own.

What is a routine in the context of classroom management?

• A one-time activity.

• An activity done occasionally.

• An activity done weekly.

• An activity done daily.

How should students hand in their homework according to the procedure?

• By placing it in the turn-in bin quietly.

• By handing it directly to the teacher.

• By discussing it with their classmates.

• By placing it on the teacher's desk.

What is the purpose of the 'looks like and sounds like' chart?

• To track students' grades.

• To list classroom rules.

• To decorate the classroom.

• To help students visualize and understand routines and procedures.

Why is it important to practice routines and procedures with students?

• To make students tired.

• To ensure students understand and can perform them correctly.

• To fill up classroom time.

• To avoid teaching new content.

What should teachers do after practicing routines and procedures with students?

• Move on to the next lesson.

• Give students a break.

• Review and provide feedback on their performance.

• Assign homework.

Which of the following is NOT a category of routines and procedures mentioned?

• Homework assignments.

• Behavioral routines.

• Transitional movements.

• Classroom supplies usage.

What resource is available for teachers to ensure they cover all routines and procedures?

• A website.

• A textbook.

• A video tutorial.

• A checklist.

What should students do with the 'looks like sounds like' chart?

• Ignore it.

• Complete it for every routine.

• Use it as a coloring sheet.

• Refer to it as needed.