ACHIVEMENT

The Effects of Computer-Assisted Learning-Strategy

Training on the Achievement of Learning Objectives.

This study was designed to determine the effectiveness of using computer-

delivery for specific learning-strategy training with undergraduate students. Two
learning-strategy tutorials were developed to introduce 60 students enrolled in
introductory computing courses at Old Dominion University in southwestern
Virginia to microcomputer components. Both tutorials covered the same content,
but one addressed comprehension-directed strategies and the other memory-
directed strategies. Students in the two treatment groups and a control group
completed two delayed and separately administered tests, one requiring cued
recall and the other recognition. Results of analyses of the data indicate that the
group mean scores for the treatment groups were significantly higher than the
control group mean scores on the cued-recall test; however, the mean scores of
the two treatment groups were not significantly different on this test. The group
mean scores of subjects receiving comprehension-directed strategy training
were significantly higher than the scores for the memory-directed group on the
recognition test, and the scores of both experimental groups were significantly
higher than those of the control group. It is suggested that the memory-directed
strategies will enhance learning in cases where memorization of basic vocabulary
is required, whereas comprehension-directed strategies will enhance rule-
learning and problem-solving. (27 references) (BBM)
How to Implement Effective Strategies for
Classroom Management

Grab your Classroom Management Tools

A teacher's number one goal is that his or her students learn. The thing that
influences student learning the most is classroom management. There are probably
as many classroom management techniques as there are teachers. Those with a
specific classroom management plan or classroom management system will have far
more success than those who do not. Just having a plan though is not enough
though. A teacher must follow through.
Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions
Things You'll Need:

 Specific classroom rules

 Specific classroom procedures
 Class discipline hierarchy

1. Step 1

A great classroom plan is half the battle

Implement Effective Strategies for Classroom Management Step 1

Set Clear and specific expectations

This includes procedures for everything you do as well as rules and

consequences. I am a firm believer that in order for your classroom to run
smoothly your students must know exactly what you expect of them and exactly
what will happen if they don't meet your expectations. To be an effective teacher
you need to "create an effective learning environment through effective
classroom management strategies." -Harry Wong from his book the First Days
of School.
 These are usually the rules I have for my classes:
Be on time, in your seat with all necessary materials before the bell rings.
Follow instructions the first time they are given.
Keep your hands, feet, objects to yourself.

Some teachers have their students help them create the rules in the first week
of class. A colleague of mine does this and then all the rules start out with "we
agree to..." Then each student signs the poster.

2. Step 2

Follow through to get effective classroom management

Implement Effective Strategies for Classroom Management Step 2

Teach your students your classroom procedures or how everything is done in

your classroom.

Ideally you will want to do this within the first few weeks of school but there are
circumstances when this hasn't happened. For example, you take over a class
in the middle of the year or you just didn't realize you needed to spend so much
time teaching these. It is never too late to start fresh. Teach your classroom
procedures just like you would any lesson: instruct, model or role play check for
understanding, practice. Review these after long breaks.
I generally teach my classroom procedures in context of the first time that they
will be practiced.
I'll say something like "class, this is the first time that you will be turning your
homework in." I then explain how it is I want it done. I give the students a
chance to practice. If it is done correctly I give a little praise and we move on. If
it is done incorrectly I'll remind them of my instructions and have them do it
again until it is done right. If all your procedures are taught this way these things
will become a habit, it will save time in the long run and there will be far less
discipline problems.
What are your procedures for:
Entering the classroom - have a few students go out of the classroom and walk
quietly to their seats while the rest of the class watches. Then have the whole
class do this.
Do you know how you your procedures for...?

Independent work
Paper
Late work
Incomplete work
Absent/ makeup work
Passing in work
 Lecture/ Instruction time
Taking out materials
Group work
Partner work
Exiting class/ Dismissal

3. Step 3

Classroom Management ideas

How to Implement Effective Strategies for Classroom Management Step 23

Develop a "discipline hierarchy" in which you have a list of 3-6 consequences

for breaking your rules or not meeting your expectations. Each time a rule is
broken during class there is a consequence that is more punitive or restrictive
than the previous one. You should have your rules/ expectations as well as
consequences displayed in the front of your classroom so that no one can forget
what they are.

First there might be a prewarning like, a look, or praise to someone doing the
RIGHT thing, or drawing near to the student.

These are the consequences in my classroom.

1)Student receives a formal warning. "Johnny, you have a warning."
Student has to stay after class. "Johnny, I'll see you after class."
Student is sent to office with referral.
Severe clause: sent to office
Phone call home