My 5 W’s of Teaching

EDC 415: Classroom ManagementMr. Jared A. Monteiro

Who Am I?

• URI Rhody Ram! Math/Secondary Ed. 2014• I love sports, music, art and animals• I am a “Family Guy” – and I watch the show too• I am a sneaker head!

Why Am I a Teacher?• I’ve had many positive influences in my life: I

feel responsible to share their lessons• I like to learn from people and share ideas• I have great patience and a knack for helping

other people• I want to be a coach, mentor, role model to my

students AND a spectator to their success• I want to explore the world of math – and I need

YOUR HELP!

What is My Teaching Philosophy?• I want to be more for my students than one

who just teaches a subject. • I want my students to enjoy the subject I

teach them and relate it to other things they enjoy in life.

• Students will be stimulated in engaging academic subjects that will challenge them and excite them.

• Students will listen to and learn from each other and work together to solve problems.

What are the Classroom Rules? – Authoritative Approach Be Respectful

Respect yourself, others, and your classroom. Greet all guests politely. Listen attentively, track the speaker, wait your turn.

Be Prepared Be ready to learn when class begins. Always pay attention to classroom discussions.

Be Productive Help others. Share ideas. Be active participants in discussions.

What are the Classroom Rules? – Managerial Approach I strongly believe it is vital to establish a system

of behavioral expectations and appropriate classroom procedures TOGETHER with the students.

Once the basic needs of my expectations are met, the students can create their own learning environment

What is My P.B.I.S.?• Positive Behavioral Intervention System

Tier 3:

PawSox Prizes; Team’s ‘Student of the

Month’

award

Tier 2: Commended to parents;

homework pass

Tier 1: verbal appraisal; ticket reward system

Tier 1: verbal warning; refer to classroom rules; one-on-one conference **(or 1-on-1 basketball: I will PUNISH YOU on the court!)

Tier 2: classroom detention; parent email/phone call

Tier 3:

parent

and team conferenc

e; admitted to

principal

GOOD BEHAVIOR MISBEHAVIOR

The 6th W: What Did YOU Learn?Your first assignment: using the K-W-L worksheet,

tell me what you:• Know about me (before the presentation),

i.e. “my sister had him as a tutor, he’s an awesome teacher !” or ‘Mr. Monteiro really kind of looks like Drake..’

• What you learned (3 things),• And what you want me, to Learn about YOU!

This assignment is due, [insert date 1 day after given], at the beginning of class with your signed syllabus.