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My Classroom Management
1. I have a classroom behaviour code. ! yes ! no The following people were involved in its preparation: ! students ! teacher assistant ! parents 2. In developing this behaviour code, I took into account the following documents: ! Student Responsibilities (from the School Act) ! Teacher Responsibilities (from the School Act) ! My Schools Behaviour Code ! My School Boards Behaviour Code Policy 3. I practice a variety of approaches and strategies. ! I am in my classroom prior to student arrival ! I am organized and prepared for each class ! I consistently apply the rules on behavioural guidelines ! I am clear on my expectations (both for behaviour and academic) ! I try to make lessons interesting, varied and developmentally appropriate ! I use humour ! I am respectful ! I have realistic rules and consequences ! I am calm and consistent in my approach ! I appreciate all of my students uniqueness 4. I have established routines for: absentees and notes allowable talk levels announcements class start-up computer use cooperative group work distribution of materials early departing students fire drills getting students attention handing in homework late students learning centres missed assignments ! yes ! yes ! yes ! yes ! yes ! yes ! yes ! yes ! yes ! yes ! yes ! yes ! yes ! yes ! no ! no ! no ! no ! no ! no ! no ! no ! no ! no ! no ! no ! no ! no

Adapted with permission from Teacher Self-Reflection, Nova Scotia Teachers Union (2003) 2006 The Alberta Teachers Association

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recess and lunch seating plan sharing class supplies test taking travelling in the halls washrooms/water breaks

! yes ! yes ! yes ! yes ! yes ! yes

! no ! no ! no ! no ! no ! no

Other routines: ________________________________________________________ 5. I would rate my classroom as harmonious. Why? 6. I clearly communicate to my students my expectations of acceptable behaviour in my classroom. 7. I work with students so that they understand expected behaviour and how to model it. 8. I conduct lessons on appropriate self-discipline techniques at the: ! beginning of the year ! beginning of each term ! as needed 9. I involve parents when student discipline becomes an issue. 10. I have clearly communicated to my students my expectations for their behaviour when I am replaced by a substitute teacher. 11. I provide my substitute teacher with information about my classroom routines and strategies to address student behaviour issues. ! yes ! no ! yes ! yes ! no ! no

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Adapted with permission from Teacher Self-Reflection, Nova Scotia Teachers Union (2003) 2006 The Alberta Teachers Association

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