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Lucas, Deborah; Thomas, Gary – British Journal of Special Education, 1990
Suggestions are offered for organizing classrooms to promote learning by all students, including those with special educational needs. Two case studies illustrate the impact of reorganization of intermediate grade classrooms in terms of time on task, motivation, noise level, teacher-student communication, and other factors. (JDD)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Class Organization, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment
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Susi, Frank D. – Art Education, 1989
Looks at the impact of the classroom environment on student emotions and behavior, offering suggestions for using the physical features of the environment to calm or stimulate students. Shows how the factors of environmental arousal, classroom robustness, and spatial settings may be used to create art classrooms that minimize chances for…
Descriptors: Art Education, Classroom Communication, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment
Weinstein, Carol S. – Humanist Educator, 1980
Discusses research on the impact of the physical environment of the classroom on student behavior and attitudes, and offers guidelines for designing informal classrooms. Encourages school personnel concerned with creating positive learning environments to pay more attention to the physical environment. (Author/NRB)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Design, Design Requirements, Elementary Secondary Education
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Sainato, Diane M.; Lyon, Steven R. – Journal of Early Intervention, 1989
To assist teachers in promoting successful transitions of preschool children with handicaps to integrated preschools or kindergartens, this article summarizes research findings on teachers' classroom organization, behavioral characteristics of most and least independent children in mainstream settings, and differences in the instructional…
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Disabilities
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McKenzie, James F.; Williams, I. Clay – Journal of School Health, 1982
A self-awareness checklist is provided for teachers to assess the safety of their classroom environment. Aspects of school safety included in the checklist are: student behavior policies, teacher responsibility, facilities and equipment maintenance, and planning for emergency procedures. (FG)
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Behavior Standards, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment
McFarland, Katherine P. – 2000
This paper presents detailed classroom management strategies for teachers working in middle- and secondary-level classrooms. The strategies include: (1) plan lessons that are well organized and fully developed, showing all the components of the teaching-learning cycle using a variety of strategies and activities that reflect multiple learning…
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Discipline
Heilman, Lanelle – 1982
The types of programs that can be established for behaviorally disordered (BD) students are discussed, along with behavioral monitoring systems and approaches to establishing staff and administrative support for programs. In addition, a checklist of program components for BD students is included. The following program alternatives are described:…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Check Lists, Classroom Design, Elementary Secondary Education
Koki, Stan – 2000
This report brings together empirically-based studies on classroom organization and management and outlines practices that facilitate creation of a classroom system that is both preventive and interventional. The nine sections focus on: using research to create a classroom management system (arranging the classroom, planning rules and procedures,…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques
Simola, Robert – 1996
This publication, designed for those entering or new to the field of teaching, offers a fresh perspective and practical guidance on how to avoid and deal with a variety of problems common to middle and high school classrooms. The issues of management, routines and procedures, behavioral approaches, and instructional strategies are discussed in the…
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Classroom Design, Classroom Techniques, Computer Uses in Education
Emmer, Edmund T.; And Others – 1994
This guide to classroom management, which incorporates the essential features of classroom organization, management, and discipline, provides information to help secondary school teachers establish effective classroom management systems. The text emphasizes prevention through planning and addresses decisions teachers must make in the typical…
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Case Studies, Check Lists, Class Organization
Evertson, Carolyn M.; And Others – 1994
This guide to classroom management, which incorporates the essential features of classroom organization, management, and discipline, provides information to help elementary school teachers establish effective classroom management systems. The text emphasizes prevention through planning and addresses decisions teachers must make in the typical…
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Case Studies, Check Lists, Class Organization
Warner, Jack; Bryan, Clyde – 2001
This book provides suggestions from teachers and administrators on how to handle everyday issues in the classroom. There are 13 chapters in 4 parts. Part 1, "Preparing Yourself for Teaching," includes: (1) "Fitting in With the Staff"; (2) "Rapport with Your Students"; (3) "Rapport with the Parents"; (4) "Preparing for Those Extracurriculars"; and…
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques
Kottler, Ellen; Kottler, Jeffrey A.; Kottler, Cary J. – 1998
This book presents practical strategies to help secondary teachers succeed in their first year of teaching. The 16 chapters include the following: (1) Learning Your Way Around the School (getting oriented, making friends, learning rules and traditions, meeting others); (2) Organizing Your Room (taking inventory and assessing flow, movement, space,…
Descriptors: Beginning Teacher Induction, Beginning Teachers, Classroom Design, Classroom Techniques
Wachter, Joanne C. – 1999
This survival guide helps elementary school teachers successfully manage their classrooms. Some of the techniques are also appropriate for middle and high school teachers, church school teachers, and preschool teachers. The 24 chapters focus on important classroom management issues, and each chapter includes quick tips for immediate use. A…
Descriptors: Attendance, Classroom Design, Classroom Techniques, Committees