Classroom Management Tools and Advice For a Successful and Productive Instrumental Classroom!

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Classroom ManagementTools and Advice For a
Successful and Productive Instrumental Classroom!

• Lois U. Wiggins
• Edythe J. Hayes Middle School
• Lexington, KY

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I love to share!

• I didnt invent any of this stuff!
• I would be happy to share - most of the materials
  presented are on the EJ Hayes Band Website or I
  will email electronic file for you to adapt.
• Please ask!!!!

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This clinic.

• Tools you can use right away (Monday)
• Advice and Materials for keeping a well managed
  instrumental classroom
• Picture Proof!

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Tools . First Days Organization

• Class Syllabus
• Student info - index card or form..
• Website - www.staff.fcps.net/lwiggins/
• BAND STUFF (FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL)
• Schedule of Events YEAR LONG

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EJ HayesBand Room Expectations

• Keep your eyes on the Voice!
• Treat each teacher student in the room with
  respect.
• Be a responsible member of the EJ Hayes Band.
• Come to class prepared. (instrument, music,
  pencil, attitude)
• Be seated approximately 4 minutes after the
  beginning of class.
• Practice so you make a positive contribution to
  the group.
• Take care of equipment help maintain a neat
  band room.
• Be 100 Reliable.
• Attend all rehearsals, performances, and
  activities.
• Work independently, in small groups, and in large
  groups.
• Follow regulations during trips and special
  activities

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Grades

• Materials Check
• Book, Pencil, Music Folder
• Live Test Score Sheet and Rubric
• Make them short - immediate feedback
• Written work..
• Use Test Sheet
• Video Tape

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More Tools for Grading.

• Exit Slips (POST ITS)
• Rhythm, Key Signature, Terms Definitions
• Composition Books
• Kjos Theory Books
• Elements of Music for Performance Selections
• Can be used as a ORQ Writing organizer
• Practice Journals

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PRACTICE TIME!!!

• 4 PRACTICE JOURNALS (20 min each) PER WEEK
• JOURNALS ARE DUE ON FRIDAY!
• FAILURE TO TURN IN AT LEAST 1 WILL RESULT IN
  MARKS.
• JOURNALS MUST BE COMPLETED Have a PARENT
  SIGNATURE
• 1 Extra Credit Journal per Week
• JOURNALS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE
• You have 1 week to turn in missing journals!
• Options
• AM Practice - 835 to 850 (Ms. Wiggins will
  sign)

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More Tools..

• Staff Assignments
• Percussion Assignment Chart
• Seating Charts
• Band Cash
• Composition Books
• Red Signs for help

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Discipline

• Have a plan and stick to it!
• Hayes way Marks
• Be fair and consistent
• Keep them busy and engaged
• Cut down your talking!
• Start with music - not talking

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CHAMPS

• For the band RoomNew Powerpoint!

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Miscellaneous stuff that works!

• Cut off game..
• Dont Raise your hand..
• Highlighters - different colors for different
  things
• When working with small groups
• Silent Practice, Tizzle, measures
• Tell the other kids to do something!
• Make it quick!

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More Miscellaneous

• Tuning..
• Teach them to tune then let them do it!
• Help your neighbor
• Pack up fast..

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My Classroom

• Is a neat and inviting space
• There is a place for EVERYTHING
• EVERYTHING is in its place
• Offers lots of information at a glance
• Has routines and structure!!!!!
• Is a room that students are proud of ..

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Picture Proof!
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Thanks for coming!

• You are welcome in my band room anytime
• Good Luck..