Managing student behavior
What is Component 2D?
This component of the Danielson Framework relates to the teacher's expectations for his students, and their resulting performance in the classroom. The teacher must set high, yet realistic expectations for his students, and must make sure that his students are fully aware of, and comprehend all of the set standards. The teacher then must monitor to see that all expectations are being met. Also, the teacher must be prepared for the event that a student does not meet his expectations, as that is bound to happen at some point throughout the year. The teacher must have in mind a respectful, yet firm method of bringing the student back to where he needs to be to best learn and fulfill the requirements.
Why is it important?
It is important that the teacher set standards for the classroom environment, because it is only when the classroom is running according to set standards that all students are truly able to learn. The students cannot dive into the content, and be connected to it, and invested in it unless those around them are providing an atmosphere in which that is possible. Even when students disrupt the environment for the other students that are behaving well, and attempting to learn, the teacher must be careful to be sensitive in correcting the student, so that he causes him to understand his wrong, and how to fix it, and does not alienate him, and make him willfully more disruptive. All students, even and especially those that are more difficult to deal with, deserve to have the focused time and attention of the teacher so that they can learn the vast amounts of material that are available.
What are the Elements in Component 2D?
The first element in component 2D emphasizes that the students must understand the expectations in place for the class to run effectively. The teacher must make a concerted effort to reach the students with a comprehension of what the instructions, guidelines, and expectations are. The only way that the students are going to realize what is expected of them, is for the teacher to explain to them so that they understand it. When a number of the students understand the expectations, they can help to explain it to the other students until they understand. Even when it may not be appropriate for the students to tell their peers how to act, they can certainly show by their actions what it is to behave rightly, and help the teacher to run the class smoothly.
The second element in component 2D explains the importance of monitoring student behavior. The teacher must always know what is going on in the class, among the students. He must know whether or not the students understand the material, and if some of the students are keeping the rest from learning at their optimal level. The teacher must be able to oversee the students' behavior without causing them to be on edge the whole time, and without allowing them the forewarning to put off their misbehavior for just as long as they are being observed. Sometimes it may be profitable for the teacher to use a few students to assist in the monitoring of the rest of the class.
The third element of Component 2D deals with what is to be done when a student is found to be misbehaving. The teacher must be ready and willing to reprimand the student; however, one aspect of readiness for that task is an understanding of the extent of discipline that the student needs in order to understand what the teacher is attempting to communicate. One thing that the teacher can never neglect is a respect for the students. If the teacher is arrogant or demeaning towards the students, they will not want to accept the correction or anything else that the teacher attempts to show them.
What are some artifacts that display Component 2D?
Some artifacts that display Component 2D include a track record of wise handling of many situations.
A simple list of rules of the classroom would show that the teacher has taken the time to make his expectations clear to the rest of the class so that they have no excuse to not abide by them.
Behavior incentives are also an artifact that would prove that the teacher is determined to have his students follow the rules to create a healthy classroom environment.
The teacher must also have as an artifact, a system for tracking behavior and rewarding the student according to his actions.
It is also essential for the teacher to have an open system of communication with the students' guardians.
Danielson, C. (2007). Enhancing professional practice a framework for teaching (2nd ed.). Alexandria, Va.: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
This component of the Danielson Framework relates to the teacher's expectations for his students, and their resulting performance in the classroom. The teacher must set high, yet realistic expectations for his students, and must make sure that his students are fully aware of, and comprehend all of the set standards. The teacher then must monitor to see that all expectations are being met. Also, the teacher must be prepared for the event that a student does not meet his expectations, as that is bound to happen at some point throughout the year. The teacher must have in mind a respectful, yet firm method of bringing the student back to where he needs to be to best learn and fulfill the requirements.
Why is it important?
It is important that the teacher set standards for the classroom environment, because it is only when the classroom is running according to set standards that all students are truly able to learn. The students cannot dive into the content, and be connected to it, and invested in it unless those around them are providing an atmosphere in which that is possible. Even when students disrupt the environment for the other students that are behaving well, and attempting to learn, the teacher must be careful to be sensitive in correcting the student, so that he causes him to understand his wrong, and how to fix it, and does not alienate him, and make him willfully more disruptive. All students, even and especially those that are more difficult to deal with, deserve to have the focused time and attention of the teacher so that they can learn the vast amounts of material that are available.
What are the Elements in Component 2D?
The first element in component 2D emphasizes that the students must understand the expectations in place for the class to run effectively. The teacher must make a concerted effort to reach the students with a comprehension of what the instructions, guidelines, and expectations are. The only way that the students are going to realize what is expected of them, is for the teacher to explain to them so that they understand it. When a number of the students understand the expectations, they can help to explain it to the other students until they understand. Even when it may not be appropriate for the students to tell their peers how to act, they can certainly show by their actions what it is to behave rightly, and help the teacher to run the class smoothly.
The second element in component 2D explains the importance of monitoring student behavior. The teacher must always know what is going on in the class, among the students. He must know whether or not the students understand the material, and if some of the students are keeping the rest from learning at their optimal level. The teacher must be able to oversee the students' behavior without causing them to be on edge the whole time, and without allowing them the forewarning to put off their misbehavior for just as long as they are being observed. Sometimes it may be profitable for the teacher to use a few students to assist in the monitoring of the rest of the class.
The third element of Component 2D deals with what is to be done when a student is found to be misbehaving. The teacher must be ready and willing to reprimand the student; however, one aspect of readiness for that task is an understanding of the extent of discipline that the student needs in order to understand what the teacher is attempting to communicate. One thing that the teacher can never neglect is a respect for the students. If the teacher is arrogant or demeaning towards the students, they will not want to accept the correction or anything else that the teacher attempts to show them.
What are some artifacts that display Component 2D?
Some artifacts that display Component 2D include a track record of wise handling of many situations.
A simple list of rules of the classroom would show that the teacher has taken the time to make his expectations clear to the rest of the class so that they have no excuse to not abide by them.
Behavior incentives are also an artifact that would prove that the teacher is determined to have his students follow the rules to create a healthy classroom environment.
The teacher must also have as an artifact, a system for tracking behavior and rewarding the student according to his actions.
It is also essential for the teacher to have an open system of communication with the students' guardians.
Danielson, C. (2007). Enhancing professional practice a framework for teaching (2nd ed.). Alexandria, Va.: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.