CompSci 89s: Teaching with Robots
(Spring 2010)

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Reaching and Teaching Your Students

"Students tend to learn as little or as much as their teachers expect. Teachers who set and communicate high expectations to all their students obtain greater academic performance from these students than teachers who set low expectations."

- Research about Teaching and Learning, U.S. Department of Education. Washington, D.C..Goverment Printing Office, p.7. 1986.

Perception is the key. When you believe the student you are working with can achieve the tasks you have asked of them, they will work harder than when they know you expect them to fail. Below you will find a list of resources to consult regarding classroom management and engagement.


Using Procedures

Creator: Inspiring Teachers Publishing
Notes: This brief article aimed at teachers neatly summarizes how to create an environment of consistency in your room.

Enhancing Student Thinking Through Collaborative Learning

Creator: Karen Yeok-Hwa Ngeow, with funding from the U.S. Department of Education <
Notes: This 1998 article describes the critical attributes of group learning and how they come about during instruction.

What Is the Collaborative Classroom?

Creator: North Central Regional Educational Laboratory
Notes: M.B. Tinzeman, et. al., wrote this 1990 guidebook, which lists the characteristics of a collaborative classroom and describes the roles of the teacher and students in collaborative learning, how to deal with its challenges and conflicts, and the research behind it. It covers concepts such as modeling, facilitating, goal setting, and assessment. In addition, and perhaps most helpfully, the site provides real-world descriptions of collaborative classrooms.

Set the Tone for a Classroom Community

Creator: North Central Regional Educational Library
Notes: This brief piece highlights how important it is to treat one another with respect and love. "A positive caring and learning community generates from our positive ways throughout the day."

The Classroom--A Community of Learners

Creator: The Project Approach
Notes: This article thoughtfully describes how teachers (or youth workers) set the climate in a classroom, especially in creating mutual respect and appreciation. A concise list of issues and principles describes what to think about when attempting to create a group learning environment, such as the rules of the classroom and the rights of the young people in it.

Keeping Kids in Focus

Creator: National Education Association
Notes: This list was designed for teachers, but the guidelines provided are useful for managing any group of young people. Tips for keeping kids focused include establishing routines and structure, providing immediate positive feedback and collaborating with parents.

The First Days of School: How To Be An Effective Teacher

Creator: Harry K. Wong and Rosemary T. Wong
Notes: Definitive guide to common-sense, effective classroom management.

Praise In the Classroom

Creator: Hitz, Randy & Driscoll, Amy
Notes: Provides tips on how to encourage students to do their best as opposed to generic praise.

Teacher Praise: A Functional Analysis

Creator: Jere Brophy
Notes: Discusses the proven ways to encourages students to do their best.
Last updated Mon Mar 29 17:54:33 EDT 2010