This document provides information about effective and ineffective teaching practices. It identifies 13 warning signs of bad teaching, such as showing little subject knowledge, low expectations for students, and lack of communication with parents. It also discusses the four stages of teaching development and lists the top 3 traits of effective teachers as classroom management, lesson design for mastery, and positive student expectations. The document provides additional information on classroom procedures and routines, moral development theory, and strategies for establishing an effective discipline plan.

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18. Warning Signs of Bad Teaching
1. Shows little knowledge of the subject matter she is
supposed to be teaching.
2. Lacks basic academic skills.
3. Holds low expectations for students.
4. Makes little effort to maintain discipline.
5. Does not focus on academic goals.

19. Warning Signs of Bad Teaching
6. Can’t communicate knowledge in an interesting way.
7. Gives disorganized lessons and vague, careless
assignments.
8. Does not assign homework on a regular basis.
9. Is not aware of your child’s strengths, weaknesses,
and interests.

20. Warning Signs of Bad Teaching
10. Shows little enthusiasm for her work.
11. Belittles students’ efforts.
12. Shows no interest in communicating with parents.
13. Exhibits unsound character or unprofessional
behavior.

21. FOUR STAGES OF
TEACHING

22. FANTASY

23. SURVIVAL

24. MASTERY

25. IMPACT

26. The Four Stages of Teaching:
FANTASY
SURVIVAL
MASTERY
IMPACT

27. Top 3 Traits of an
Effective Teacher:
(based on a 50-year study
published by
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP)

28. AN EFFECTIVE TEACHER IS A
GOOD CLASSROOM MANAGER

29. AN EFFECTIVE TEACHER
DESIGNS LESSONS TO REACH
MASTERY

30. AN EFFECTIVE TEACHER HAS
POSITIVE EXPECTATION THAT
STUDENTS WILL BE
SUCCESSFUL

31. The Number one
factor governing
learning is
Classroom
Management
Not discipline
Not self esteem
Not motivation
Not class size, etc.

32. Discipline
v.s.
Classroom
Management

33. The best way to manage is to
have Procedures & Routines.
Clearly define
classroom procedures
and routines.

34. You want responsible
students?
1. The only way you can have
responsible students is if you have
procedures and routines which the
students can be responsible to.
2. When students know how the class is
run, they will more willingly do whatever
you want them to do.

35. PROCEDURES
AND
ROUTINES

36. PROCEDURES:
What you want students to do.
ROUTINES:
What the students do automatically.

37. THE NUMBER ONE
PROBLEM
IN THE CLASSROOM
IS NOT
DISCIPLINE;
IT IS THE LACK OF
PROCEDURES AND
ROUTINES.

38. Passing in papers
Heading of papers
Roll call
Entering the classroom
When asking a question
Getting to work immediately
When teacher is tardy

39. End of period class dismissal
Participating in Class Discussion
When a student needs paper/pen
Coming to attention
When you are absent
Working cooperatively
Changing groups

40. IT IS THE
PROCEDURES
THAT SET UP
THE CLASS
FOR ACHIEVEMENT
TO TAKE PLACE.

41. Kohlberg’s
Six Levels
of
Moral Development

42. I DON’T
WANT TO
GET INTO
TROUBLE

43. I WANT
A
REWARD

44. I WANT TO
PLEASE
SOMEBODY.

45. I FOLLOW
THE RULES

46. I AM CONSIDERATE OF
OTHER PREOPLE

47. I HAVE A
PERSONAL CODE
OF BEHAVIOR
AND I FOLLOW IT

48. Level 1: I don’t want to get in trouble.
Level 2: I want a reward.
Level 3: I want to please somebody.
Level 4: I follow the rules.
Level 5: I am considerate of other people.
Level 6: I have a personal code of
behavior and I follow it.

49. Once and for all,
you can solve
that discipline problem.

50. THE KIDS
WANT DISCIPLINE
EVEN MORE THAN
YOU DO!

51. 5 Myths of
Discipline

52. SMILE
BIG AND TOUGH
LATEST
GADGETS
MIDDLE CLASS
FRIENDS

53. Low Control,
Low Support
Low Control,
High Support
Bored
Frustrated

55. High Control,
Low Support
High Control,
High Support
Revengeful
Successful

56. The
Discipline
Plan

57. 3 Parts
The Rules
Negative Consequences
(Penalty)
Positive Consequences
(Rewards)

58. "Good News" notes sent to parent
Smile-O-Gram for pupil
Happy face/rubber stamp/sticker
award on a good piece of work
"Citizen of the Day" award
Pat on shoulder
"I'm proud of you!" statement
Special "free time" allotment
Stars on chart for daily/weekly award
"Special Helper of the Day" award
Healthful food treat--if allowed
Tokens or chips to be traded
Time at learning center/computer

59. Row, line, or class leader job
Extra "free-choice" time
Selection from "Goodie Bag"
Lunch with the teacher
Extra media center time
Assistant to school secretary,
librarian, or custodian
Visit to principal for
special acknowledgement
Tutor or assist other students
Selector of group activity or project
Exchange card for extra points
Free homework pass
Call to parent(s) with good news

60. Isolation in classroom (time out)
Loss of break period
Loss of all or part of recess
Short detention at lunchtime
Isolation in lunch room
Detention after school
Clean up the mess created
Student call to parent at home
or work to report misbehavior
Isolation in another classroom
(by pre-arrangement)
Loss of star/demerit on behavior chart

61. Assignment to clean-up tasks--room,
building, yard
Restriction from programs and
special assemblies
Loss of center time or/free-choice time
Lower conduct grade
Seating assignment changed
Tape-recording of tantrums;
play back for parents

62. Removal of pupil and desk to hallway
Student apology to those offended
Last in line
Request student to repeat
rule and to follow rule
Notes home to parent(s)
Removal to the office
In-school suspension
Recommendation for suspension
Recommendation for alternative school

63. There should be
more rewards
than penalties.

72. Banker, $600
 Keeps records for five students in the class.
This student must be good at arithmetic and a
person of the highest integrity. The banker
takes deposits and checks from the bank
customer and coordinates accounts with the
other bankers. In a class of 30, five bankers
will be needed.

73. Janitor, $650
 A janitor is given a specific area of the room
to keep spotless. One scrubs the sink daily.
Two sweep the room at least twice a day.
Others wax cabinets or scrub desks. They are
highly paid to keep the room dazzling.

74. Graders, $575
 There are two graders for grammar and
spelling. These are objective tests that come
with answer sheets. Teacher is left to check
writing assignments that only he is qualified to
handle.
 Spelling graders take home Friday’s spelling
tests and return them graded on Monday
morning. Grammar graders collect homework

75. Messenger, $575
 Two students handle all errands to other
classes or the office. These students must be
able to deliver oral messages accurately and
must know the school staff.

76. Police Officer, $500
 A police officer has several duties. Each one
patrols a selected area of the room. The
officer has a book with the names of all the
students in his jurisdiction. If a student breaks
any of the class rules, the officer keeps a
record of the infraction. The officer collects all
the fines that students pay for breaking rules.
There are usually 3 to 5 police officers.

77. Video Monitor, $575
 The video monitors keep the collection of
videos organized in the class library. They are
responsible for checking these out to students
on Fridays and for collecting video work and
videos Monday morning.

78. Recycler, $500
 Two monitors recycle the class waste. Cans
are taken each day to recycling bin.

79. Attendance Monitor, $475
 This student must have outstanding
attendance. The monitor silently takes
attendance each morning and accepts notes
from returning students to be kept on file.

80. Clerks, $550
 There are usually about three students acting
as official clerks. These students pass out
and collect papers. They also keep materials
organized and know where everything in the
closet is stored.

81. Librarian, $525
 This student is in charge of the class library
(of Newberry Medal winners used for book
reports). Students go to the librarian to return
or check out books.

82. Seat Rental
 Bel-Air Front of the room - $1,000
 Beverly Hills Middle of the room - $750
 Hollywood Next to the video library - $700
 Santa Monica Near the water fountain - $675
 Skid Row Back of the room - $550

83. Seat Rental
Shangri-La - Rustan’s –
SM – Metropolis - Liana’s

84. Bonus Money
Perfect Spelling Test (After 3 in a row, the
amount doubles)
$50
90% on any other test $50
100% on any other test $200
Completing a weekend video assignment $50
Perfect attendance for the month $100
Coming to school early for extra Math $100
Staying after school for Shakespeare $100
Joining the school orchestra $100
Joining the school chorus $100
Playing guitar with the teacher during recess
and lunch
$100
Being complimented by another teacher $200

85. Fines
Tardy (this doubles with each
offense
$50
Missing homework $50
Rudeness, such as not listening
when another student is speaking
$50
Messy desk (discovered in police
raids)
$100
Dishonesty $500

86. The Road
that leads
to two
paths…

88. EMMANUEL M. RENTOY

89. NAME & TITLE OF THE SEMINAR
CATALYSTPDS@GMAIL.COM

90. FOR HANDOUTS,
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of character

91. https://www.facebook.com/groups/schoolsofcharacter/

92. www.characterconferences.com