Alpha Delta Kappa
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Welcometoourmonthly newsletter!Wearehereto provideyouwithsome helpfultips,connections, andnetworking opportunities.
BettyJoEvers
ArizonaIota
Golden Thread of Effective Teaching
Classroommanagementisthegoldenthreadofeffectiveteaching Withoutit,teachingbecomesachallenge Thefirststeptoclassroom managementistoestablishnorms(rules)toensureorderinthe classroomandtheattentionofthestudents
Thesenormsshouldbecreatedwithinputfromolderstudents.Youngerstudentnormsshouldbe supportedbypicturesaswellaswords.Remember,theteachermustfollowandmodelthesame norms
Fourorfiveopen-endednormsaresufficient.Eachnormshouldtellwhatthestudentcando,and omitthewords,notornever.EXAMPLES:
1. Runoutside,walkinside;insteadofdonotruninside.
2.Usegood-mannerwordslikepleaseandthankyouorberespectful;insteadof listingthewordsthatareunacceptable.
3.Useloudvoicesoutside,softvoicesinside;insteadofdonotshoutinside.
4.Helpothers;insteadofrudebehaviorwillnotbetolerated.
Postthenormsintheclassroomandreadthematthebeginningofeachday.Thissetsthetone ofacceptablebehaviorforalltofollow.Whenastudentneedstoberedirectedorreminded,have thestudentreadthenormthatbestappliestothesituationanddiscussit;insteadoftheteacher referringtothenorm Then,itispersonaltothestudentandappliestoeverydayroutinesinthe classroom
Norms(rules)establishorderinclassroomandarethefirststeptoclassroommanagementand effectiveteaching.
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Hello, collegiate club members and alum, my name is Deborah Ingersoll but I usually go by Debbie. I am the chair of the Alpha Delta Kappa Collegiate Club Board for the 2025-2027 biennium. I am both excited and grateful for the opportunity to serve Alpha Delta Kappa in this position. I am also a cosponsor of the Rowan University Collegiate Club in NJ, so I have firsthand knowledge of collegiate clubs!
Deborah Ingersoll AΔKCC Board Chair
A member of the New Jersey Chi chapter since 2003, I have been active since I joined I have served my chapter as chapter president, recording secretary, treasurer, bylaws chair, fraternity education chair, and altruistic chair At the state level, I’ve served as historian, corresponding secretary, president, Honors & Recognition Chair, and Altruistic Chair, and at the regional level, I’ve served as historian I have been on the collegiate club board for two years and have stepped up to be chair for the next two Service to others is very important to me Through service to others, I can offer a small bit of myself to help the world around me I can be part of the collective good!
I am a wife, mom, and grandmom! I am currently raising my grandson, who is 13 I enjoy traveling, reading, hanging out with friends, and dearly love Alpha Delta Kappa!
I look forward to working with the board this biennium to strengthen our collegiate clubs and to help establish new clubs Please know that I am only a text or e-mail away to help answer any questions you may have or offer any help that you may need
I look forward to receiving your club minutes and learning about the wonderful things you do in the name of our organization, Alpha Delta Kappa!
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My na teach distri can b have of sea always willing to answer my questions, offer advice, and share classroom management strategies. Figuring out your classroom management style as a first-year teacher can be tough! It is difficult to know what will work best for your students or exactly how you want your classroom to run. My biggest piece of advice for first-year teachers is not to be afraid to ask for help! It can seem incredibly daunting and overwhelming at first, but you are not alone.
BellaWatts
FourthGradeTeacher
IndianaAlphaUpsilon
I have found a handful of strategies that help my classroom run smoothly and that my students love. One of the biggest hits has been my daily “secret student.” At the beginning of each day, I select one student that no one knows except me. All day I observe that student to see if they are doing their best work and following school expectations. If they do, I will announce their name at the end of the day and allow them to choose a reward from the prize box. If they fail to meet expectations, I will not announce the student’s name and simply say that the secret student did not follow expectations today and that I will choose someone else tomorrow.
I would describe my classroom management style as kind but firm. During the first days of school I told students that we would have fun this year while also learning a lot. The each other and fo reinforcement is t not following dire also complimentin example and am w leaders!
AsEasyasA,B,C
HeidiLang GiftedSpecialist
VirginiaGammaEpsilon
Finding success as a new teacher? It’s as easy as A, B, C!
A is for ask.
Ask questions. A lot of questions. Ask for feedback. Teaching can be an isolated profession, but principals have seen loads of teachers handling a variety of subjects - tap into their wisdom Ask your students’ parents for insight into their children (after all, who knows them better?). Ask your friends for a fresh point of view. Ask your students what motivates them. Ask yourself how you could improve a lesson - is there something that would make it more meaningful? have a greater impact on more students? increase involvement? Ask your colleagues for advice. Ask them for guidance. Ask them for support. B is breathe.
Before your first day, breathe. The students are as eager as you are for this to go well. It will be okay! At the end of a tough day, breathe. One of the most beautiful gifts we’re given as teachers is that every day is a new day. So even if a lesson bombed or a student was exhibiting behavior which was difficult to manage or the fire alarm went off during your only planning period, you’ll get a brand new chance tomorrow. Relax and move on. Prior to an observation, remind yourself to breathe. Coaches and administrators are powerful tools in the improvement of your craft There is always something new to learn and they are there to help you.
C is for celebrate.
The early years of teaching don’t always run smoothly. Heck, the later years don’t always run smoothly. But there are many pivotal moments to take note of and to celebrate along the way. Did you make it through your first professional week (and all the information overload that comes with it)? Celebrate! Join a colleague or two or four for a margarita and unwind. Did you survive your first field trip without losing any students or parents? Celebrate! Put on your pajamas early and indulge in a good book. Did you notice that
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student who finally “got it”? Celebrate! Give him a high five in honor of his hard work (and yours!). Did you put together a boatload of grades, comments, and insights for your class’s quarterly report cards? Celebrate! Pat yourself on the back for your commitment to communication and time well spent. While becoming a teacher may not really be quite as easy as A, B, C, you will find that every day you experience, every strategy you learn, every piece of advice you take will all, ultimately, help you spell success.
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