Checkpoints for Good Organization
One of the key factors in establishing a strong management program is good organization. The following questions and others are checkpoints for good classroom organization.
- Are you well prepared? Do you have a Plan B?
- Have you planned for differentiated instruction (strategies and techniques)?
- Have you set up your lesson materials ahead of time?
- Have you used the Smart Board before the lesson begins?
- Do you maintain a good supervisory view over the classroom setting?
- Do you give clear directions and use effective procedures?
- Do you set challenging but realistic expectations?
- Do you ensure appropriate timing for different parts of the lesson?
- Have you planned for when students complete their tasks early?
- If needed, do you attend to quick but effective individual assistance?
- How do you recognize student understanding/success?
Max Van Manen cited in Ruban, F, and J Heckbert. 1998. University Facilitator Resource Collection: Field Experiences. Edmonton, Alta: University of Alberta, p 12.
