Latrobe+Elementary


 * __Instructional Strategies:__**

You must keep track of time. I feel that when I am teaching a lesson, I get to into it and forget about the change in periods. Set time limits for each part of the lesson to make sure that you do not spend too much time on certain things. --Josh

In 6th grade, their class periods aren't very long. You have to be certain that class starts on time and the students stay on task throughout the lesson. As a teacher you can never have enough time so you have to use the time you do have effectively and have good control over the students.

__**Classroom Management Strategies:**__


 * In the classroom, it is important to have the kids realize that your are their friend but let them know that you mean business. If the children think you are just there to be friends with them, they will continue to talk during every lesson. Once you set the tone that you are the teacher and would like all the students to pay attention to lessons and directions, and to stay courteous during the entire class period. I have realized that students will continue to talk until you set an example like taking away "cats cash" (Do you have that in other classrooms at Latrobe?)** **or taking away some recess. If the students know that they shouldn't do things then most will follow it. Also, if some students continue to break the rules, you MUST continue with the penalties or the other students will think "Hey, if he/she does it and doesn't get in trouble, then why can't I?". If the student continues to act out every day, then talking to them privately after class may be the best solution to stopping the problem. --Josh**


 * I agree with Josh, the students need to respect you and listen to what you say. In our classroom, we simply count back from five. The students know the expectation that when 5 is called they are expected to stop talking and focus on the teacher. Students who do not stop what they are doing when 5 is called receive a demerit on their cat's cash board. This is something that they already knew before I got there and continue to follow.**