The document outlines eight classroom management strategies for teachers in 2018 aimed at enhancing student engagement and learning. Key strategies include showing enthusiasm, establishing first-step compliance, preparing thoroughly, mastering transitions, fostering collaboration, practicing follow-through, allowing breaks to reduce stress, and implementing a 'tech off' policy to minimize distractions. These approaches respond to changes in classroom dynamics and technology, focusing on creating a positive and productive learning environment.

1. 8 CLASSROOM
MANAGEMENT
STRATEGIES
FOR 2018
HOW CAN YOU TEACH BETTER IN 2018?
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2. CLASSROOMS ARE CHANGING
Change comes from a new generation of
teachers, emerging technologies, student
behaviors, and other factors.
As a result, your classroom management
strategies have to change as well.
Here are 8 classroom management
strategies to help you succeed.
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3. 1. SHOW ENTHUSIASM
Being excited in your classroom improves
student interest, participation, and learning.
You're the center of your students' shared
universe whenever you are at the front of
the classroom.
Students feel the enthusiasm of a teacher,
which improves their attention,
engagement, and stimulation.
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4. 2. CREATE FIRST-STEP
COMPLIANCE
Establish a start to your class
and draw student attention to you.
This gets students engaged from
the start of every class.
Give students an easy "task"
at the beginning of each class.
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5. EXAMPLES OF FIRST-STEP
COMPLIANCE
Say one of the following:
1. Everybody's eyes on me
2. Look at the screen
3. Point your eyes at the board
These simple instructions alert
students that class has started.
The key is to minimize complexity
and emphasize action.
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Eyes
On Me

6. 3. PREPARE YOURSELF
Teaching begins with preparation.
You should plan for interruptions, create
contingencies, and note areas for future
improvement.
The more time you spend preparing, the
fewer surprises you'll have in the
classroom.
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7. 4. MASTER TRANSITIONS
Transitions are key to a successful
classroom. Most teachers change gears 1-2
times each class.
That change is a crucial moment. Losing
student engagement is more likely to
happen during a transition.
Thankfully it's easy to transition with 5
simple steps.
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8. HOW TO TRANSITION
SMOOTHLY
5 Steps for Transitioning:
1. Signal for attention
2. Say "in a moment"
3. Give directions
4. Say "go"
5. Observe
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9. 5. FOSTER COLLABORATION
Group work gives students an opportunity
to connect with one another.
It encourages relationship building, leading
to a more positive learning environment.
The only effort on your end is to ensure
students stay on task.
With new technologies like Google Apps,
there's never been a better time for
collaboration in the classroom.
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6. PRACTICE FOLLOW-
THROUGH
For your students to respect you, they need
to respect your word.
They need to trust that you will follow-
through on what you say.
This produces happy students and
reinforces qualities like honesty and trust.
Your classroom will be a place of kept
promises and potential, keeping students
motivated.

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7. REMEMBER TO PLAY
American high school students are more
stressed than adults.
And when students are stressed, their
ability to learn is impaired.
Have a 5 minute break each class period to
help give your students a break so they can
learn better.

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HOW TO REDUCE STRESS IN
THE CLASSROOM
You can reduce stress in the classroom by:
1. Making jokes and encouraging laughter
2. Fostering creativity
3. Recognizing student accomplishments
4. Gesturing to encourage engagement
5. Staying positive

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8. START A "TECH OFF"
POLICY
Students today are more distracted than
ever.
Smartphones, tablets, and even watches
are adding to that distraction.
To keep your students on track, institute a
"tech off" policy in the classroom.
PHONES
OFF

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To learn more about how to better
manage your classroom, read the
full article:
8 Wildly Successful Classroom
Management Strategies for 2018