Class Management Videos

Below are videos filmed from one lesson that highlight various class management techniques (the lesson's focus was reviewing activities for an upcoming field day). It is important to note that these videos were filmed towards the end of the school year, showing that management instruction is an ongoing practice and not just a one shot deal in the beginning of the year. Strategies that are highlighted include:
  • Establishing protocols for tiebreakers
  • Forming groups efficiently
  • Giving clear instructions and examples
  • Giving students responsibility
  • Instant activity as the students enter class
  • Holding students accountable
  • Recognizing students for on-task behavior
  • Reviewing the lesson's objectives
  • Thanking students for on-task behaviors
  • Using countdowns
  • Using stop/start signals
  • Using students to demonstrate tasks

​Strategies that are not highlighted in the videos but were observed during the lesson include: addressing the behavior rather than the student, emphasizing safety for each task, using both genders for demonstrations, and more.

​Thank you to Rolando Davila and to the students at Madison Elementary for helping us create these videos.

Entering the Class and the Introduction

These videos highlight the following strategies: having an instant activity routine as the students enter class, explaining the lesson's objectives, and thanking students for on-task behaviors. 

Holding Students Accountable and Giving Them Responsibility

These videos highlight the following strategies: holding students accountable and giving students responsibility.

Stop/Start Signals and Smooth Transitions

These videos highlight the following strategies: using stop/start signals, forming groups, using countdowns, and recognizing students for on-task behavior.

Task Presentation and ​​Tiebreakers

These videos highlight the following strategies: using students to demonstrate tasks, giving clear instructions and examples, recognizing students for on-task behavior, and establishing protocols for tiebreakers.