Tag: EDUC 321

Morgan Horn

Classroom Consistency Related to Special Needs

This presentation will be on classroom management. The big question addressed is: Why is consistency important in a special education classroom? There are many factors that go into what consistency is and where it takes place. This presentation addresses three main areas of consistency within a special education classroom: within routine and schedule, within policies and procedures, and consistency at home. Each of these areas of focus requires specific attention when working within a classroom with many different students who all have their own disability and IEP’s (Individualized Education Program). As Fred Jones says: “Consistency permits only two conditions. You are consistent, or you are inconsistent. There is nothing in between”. Within special education, this statement still reigns true. 

EDUC 321, Classroom Management

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

10:00 AM – Noon

Jonathan Jury & Juliet Mullen

Proximity in the Classroom

This presentation will focus on several important components of effective classroom management. We will provide research and personal, anecdotal examples of the importance and effectiveness of proximity in the classroom for classroom management. A key component of this is the concept of “working the crowd” (Jones, 2007). The goal of this practice is to minimize student disruptions and help keep students focused. This necessitates the teacher to be mobile rather than static during classroom instruction and educational activities. It is also vital to intentionally create a classroom design that not only enhances the teacher’s ability to work the crowd, but also works to limit opportunities for student off task behavior and disruptions. These are the key concepts which we will be attempting to communicate through our presentation.

EDUC 321, Classroom Management

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

10:00 AM – Noon

Natalie Kogutkiewicz

P. A. T.

Classroom management is fundamental to building a positive proactive environment. Throughout my Classroom Relations and Management class, we learned about a variety of management tools and ways to create a proactive environment that stimulates learning. As a part of the class, I chose one aspect in which to focus my research on. Preferred Activity Time (P.A.T.), created by Fred Jones, is an incentive tool which promotes active learning that students actually enjoy. For my research I will answer the question, how effective is the incentive system P.A.T. as a classroom management tool? The project will overview what P.A.T. is, what the research says, examples of P.A.T. activities, and what happens when P.A.T. does not work as an incentive for one student? The finding suggest, that P.A.T. is an effective incentive system that promotes academic learning. 

EDUC 321, Classroom Management

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

10 AM – Noon

Steven Ray

Classroom Design

Classroom Management can be effected by how the classroom is designed. This can be as simple as how the desks are arranged in the room which effects the proximity or movement of the teacher as well as changes the red, green, and yellow zones in the room. These all can contribute to the overall behavior of students in the classroom. My research follows the question ‘How does the design of a classroom affects the overall behavior of students?’ and references different designs that are listed in Fred Jones’ book Tools For ‘Teaching: Discipline, Instruction, and Motivation’. Jones will also be referenced in regards to proximity as well as red, green, and yellow zones.

EDUC 321, Classroom Management

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

10 AM – Noon

Sherry Reeder

Clip Chart- Incentive

This poster is a presentation about incentives in an elementary school classroom. My research question is: Is the clip chart a beneficial behavioral tracking tool. This presentation will describe what a clip chart is, how it is used, and provide research for both the positive and the negative side of this behavioral tracking tool. You will hear ways the clip chart is being implemented in schools around Eugene and will get a look at how I plan to use a clip chart in my own classroom. You will hear how the clip chart can lead into other incentives for students in the classroom, and how it helps students be self-monitors. 

EDUC 321, Classroom Management

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

10 AM – Noon

Carly Bigby & Joceline Howard

Classroom Incentives

In this presentation we will identify whether using classroom incentives are beneficial or not. There will be 5 main questions we answer: What is the difference between a bribe and an incentive, what are different types of incentives, what are the pros and cons of using classroom incentives, when should they be used, and why are incentives important. Through exploring and researching these questions, we will gain a further understanding of how to educate and manage our classrooms in a beneficial and productive way. Incentives are all around us and they are unavoidable. Learning how to recognize the difference between incentives and bribes is crucial in becoming a proactive teacher.

EDUC 321

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Chloe Davis & Colleen Walsh

Physical Activity in the Classroom

For our research project and ACE Day presentation we will be looking at how incorporating physical activity into a classroom’s daily routine affects students. Our research will contain four main points

1. Advantages of physical activity

2. Disadvantages of physical activity

3. What affect physical activity has on the brain

Our research will be based on first hand classroom experiences and previous research done by Fred Jones, Rick Wormeli, J. David Cooper and Dr. Harry Wong.

EDUC 321

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Amber Dellsite & Nathanael Gepford

Emotional Math

By adding daily bell work as instructional assistance in moving the class into an environment of learning, we are exploring the question, “Does it assist in classroom relations veered towards trust and cooperation and does it increase overall test scores?”

EDUC 321

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Jessa Fricke & Megan Temple

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Various Homework and Extra Credit Strategies

This research project is looking at the homework, extra credit and late work policies of our two classrooms and cooperating teachers and looking at the benefits and disadvantages of these varying strategies.

EDUC 321

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Kaeli Massetto & Taylor Medley

Why Routines Create a Productive Classroom

A functional classroom incorporates routines throughout the day. Routines are essential for a teacher to have a manageable class. In order for routines to work, teachers need to give the students time learn and practice the routines that are set in place. By giving practice time and making sure everyone does it correctly, the students will be able to master the routines. The classroom will be a safe and consistent environment for the students because there are routines.

EDUC 321

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Megan Baum

Kindergarten Management vs. Middle School Management

I will be presenting a research based poster and contrasting Middle School Classroom Management and Kindergarten Classroom Management.  I will have examples of recommended systems that have worked, and are currently working for classrooms.

EDUC 321

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Chandler Gabrio & Danielle Schmidt

Verbal & Non-Verbal Cues

Our poster will compare & contrast classroom management skills that consist of verbal & non-verbal cues. There are several different methods that be used in classroom management. The combination of verbal & non-verbal cues used within a classroom creates a consistent & routine environment. This contributes to a successful learning environment for not only students, but teachers as well.

EDUC 321

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Stephanie Harrison & Linda Paredes

Classroom Management

We will be exploring the similarities & differences between lower & upper elementary incentives systems in the classroom. Motivation will be discussed & define. (Internal/external.) We will describe positive & negative incentives & how each age has a different type of motivation; therefore they need a different incentive system. We will describe the difference & importance of individual & class incentives & how they vary between lower & upper elementary & give examples of different individual & class incentive system. Lastly, we will include the negative effects of no incentive system & why it would create an ineffective classroom.

EDUC 321

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Ivy Simpson

Classroom Management: Success by Organization

This research project focuses on the importance of organization by a classroom teacher, & how it affects his or her students’ learning outcomes. Room organization, structure & layout, & teacher preparedness in lessons & management are keys to success for a teacher running an efficient learning environment. These aspects of classroom management can make a teacher’s daily routine easier, more effective, & create more time for learning. Based upon research, potential management strategies will be shared, with organization in consideration. Research done by educators including Fred Jones, Jack Snowman, Debbie Diller, Randy Sprick, David Sadker, & Harry Wong.

EDUC 321

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Jordan Bennett, Tamara Brown & Gabrielle Stover

Incentives in the Classroom

Junior year in the Education program at NCU requires students to spend 90 hours per semester observing classrooms in their perspective grade levels. Our time in the classroom has shown us the effectiveness of using rewards as an incentive. We found that teachers who focus on and actively reinforce classroom management techniques are the ones who really see an improvement in behavior among students. Incentives hold a great power in driving students towards achieving things they didn’t believe possible and for that reason, we see rewards as a very valuable tool within the classroom.

EDUC 321

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Christina Burian, Heidi Gori, Kathryn Peterson & Shelby Peterson

Classroom Thematic Layout

This presentation will focus on the layout and thematic change in the classroom can affect the students learning and behavior. It will cite research from major educational journals that suggest layouts and changes that cater to the teachers learning style and educational approach. We will suggest our own interpretation of the research and offer up some comprehensive strategies that will help manage behavior and learning in certain layouts and thematic units.

EDUC 321

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Tammie Christianson & Mikayla Gattie

Alternative Comparisons

This presentation will look at the differences and similarities between to nontraditional schools. The Academy of Arts and Academics is a public charter in Springfield, Oregon. It has an arts core that is cross-curricular with an emphasis on project based learning. The other school the presentation includes is Kalapuya High School in Eugene’s Bethel school district. It is an alternative school for students who have trouble achieving goals in a traditional environment. It also promotes the use of project-based learning.

EDUC 321

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Austin Crook, Lindsey Lloyd, Maren Mansfield & Kyla Walley

Strategies in Volume Control

This group has researched the different methods of classroom volume control within each authorization level within the education system. Two of the group members have dedicated their research to the high school level and the two other group members have individually dedicated themselves to the middle and elementary level. The research uncovered similar techniques in controlling classroom volume across the board with only a few exceptions. 

EDUC 321

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Janel Fetters, Daniel Flagg, William Jones & Annie Wilson

Homework Across the Ages

This project will consist of comparing and contrasting four philosophies of homework across three authorization levels: Elementary, Middle school, and High school. The research includes observations and theories pertaining to the developmental stages of students and their mental processes. We will each do our own research in our specific authorization levels and compare our results. Each member will present their final data in a cooperative presentation.

EDUC 321

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Taylor Lind, Jordan Miller & Stephen Rock

Classroom Management

The purpose of our project is to examine how different classroom layouts and incentives affect learning and behavior in different grade levels. As well as the expectations of students at these levels.

EDUC 321

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Haley Nay, Danielle Rocco & Brooklyn Walker

Effective Transitions in the Classroom

This presentation explains how to effectively use transitions to manage the classroom. The three transitions that will be discussed include music transitions, verbal cues and visual cues. Our conclusion is that more than one mode of signaling a transition is most effective.

EDUC 321

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Samantha Wolle & Brittany Wood

Comparing Classroom Management Strategies

When you walk into a school, it is filled with teachers and students of all ages. Each teacher has their own strategy when it comes to helping their students learn. We are both very different teachers but we can agree on one thing. Our student’s success means everything to us and we will do whatever it takes to get them to succeed. From Kindergarten to Fifth grade procedures and management strategies change. With this project we will show you the difference between a Kindergarten Class and a 3rd grade classroom. This also results in showing the difference between Lower Elementary and Upper Elementary classroom management.

EDUC 321

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Kimberley Block, Sarah Crofcheck, Jake Shinkle & Amanda Wyncoop

Classroom Arrangements

Showing effective classroom arrangements throughout different age groups and class types. Effectively using classroom space to maximize learning.

EDUC 321

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Shawna Bradley & Dawn Dean

How to use Both Art & Music in Classroom Management and Transitions

Classroom management is a part of any classroom. You can either invest the time before, or spend it consistently throughout the school year. Better to spend the time at the beginning of the year than waste it throughout the school year. We believe that you can integrate both music and art through the use of transitions. There are many ways to use both art and music and we plan to discuss many ways in which it can be done.

EDUC 321

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

William Bradley, Scott Perkins & Melissa Webster

Techniques for Teaching Math to Middle and High School Students

There are key differences in math teaching between the middle and high school levels that effectively require teachers to adopt vastly different strategies. These instructional strategies will be compared and contrasted at various levels of math.

EDUC 321

Brian Kaelin

P103

10:30 – 11 AM

Jordan Buhler & Darrel Risen

Overview of K-12 Classroom Management Styles

Looking at the way you would manage a classroom at the elementary level compared and contrasted to the high school level. A comparison of the different management styles between elementary and high school.

EDUC 321

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Keegan Clark, Kristen DeHaven & Christina Salazar

How Class Jobs Benefit Students

Student jobs are a major part of classroom management. Students will be encouraged to stay on task in order to earn their “pay check.” Student jobs allow students in all social-economic classes to learn the real life task of getting a job and having a “pay check.” Our presentation will cover these topics in hope of encouraging future and present teachers to form classroom jobs.

EDUC 321

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Jason Haggard, Victoria Radli & Rachel Schneider

“3X4, or it’s Out the Door” – A Classroom Management Comparison

This presentation will discuss four stages—Analysis, Design and Development, Implementation, and Evaluation—of classroom management across three teacher certification levels—Early Childhood, Elementary, and Middle School.

EDUC 321

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Laura Abbott & Brittney Biro

How to Make Your Schoolhouse Rock!

This poster focuses on pre-service teachers and what they should know in regards to classroom management. It will present information and tips in 5 main categories: planning & structure, attitude, responsibility, enforcement and reflection.

EDUC 321

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Christine Ancell, Bethany Chappell, Melissa Ferguson & Elizabeth Jablonski

What Every New Teacher Should Know

The research poster will be on the core things our group believes that every new teacher should know before beginning their career.

EDUC 321

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Brittany Arch, Levi Dieu, Katherine Mavalwalla & Karly Welty

Incentives in the Classroom

As a group, we will look at and analyze four different incentive systems used in elementary school classrooms and measure their effects on student performance and behavior. We will use scholarly journals and other resources to aid in our analysis of the pros and cons of each system and the use of incentives in the classroom as a whole.

EDUC 321

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Zach Bessett, Lydia Bowling & Jaimie Sells

A Classroom Management Comparison: Elementary, Middle and High

Taking a look at what the essentials of classroom management are at the three levels of a K-12 education in an attempt to answer the question: what every teacher should know about classroom management.

EDUC 321

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Rhianna Harr & Meghan Holderby

Effective Secondary Teachers

This poster answers the question, “What does every good teacher need to know?” by covering the subject areas of incentives, management, consistency, broken relationships, motivation strategies, instructional planning and classroom design.

EDUC 321

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Daniel Jones, Brody McGowan, Pat Rose & Britney Spicer

Classroom Management: What First Year Teachers Need to Know to Survive

The presentation is to educate first-year teachers on a variety of topics. The topics will include visual cues, seating arrangements and general classroom management.

EDUC 321

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Kalyssa Koontz, Megan Mazanec & Stacy Todd

How to Survive Secondary Teaching: The Do’s and Don’ts of Classroom Management

This poster presentation will look at key concepts of classroom management that have turned first year teachers into tenured teachers. We will explore the do’s and don’ts of classroom management in a secondary setting.

EDUC 321

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM