Take Control of the Noisy Class, Chaos to Calm in 15 Seconds
This book is a must read for educators and administrators.
Have you ever had one (or more) of those classes where, in spite of your best efforts, it seemed nearly impossible to get the students to stop talking? This book, by Rob Plevin, not only addresses the noisy class, but gives you specific strategies to deal with unruly classroom behavior and create a stress-free and calm classroom environment. The author embeds humor and real-life examples that make learning fun.
Required Reading: Take Control of the Noisy Class, Chaos to Calm in 15 Seconds, by Rob Plevin
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1) Purchase and read Take Control of the Noisy Class, Chaos to Calm in 15 Seconds, By Rob Plevin
You can find this book at amazon.com or your favorite bookstore.
2) Write complete answers to all of the questions on the Book Study Handout. The handout is provided to you after registration is completed.
3) Choose three strategies (from the list of strategies - in bold font - found on page 253 of the book) and put together a plan to implement use of several components from each of the three listed strategies into your educational setting for the current or upcoming school year. These three strategies are for your use only and need to be incorporated into your paper.
4) Write a 2-3 page paper detailing which of the three strategies you chose and why, including a plan for implementation of several components listed under each strategy into your educational setting for the current or upcoming school year. Be sure to discuss how you believe the use of these strategies will impact your setting in a positive way.
All 4 assignments must be completed within 1 year. Upload completed handout and paper to your Dashboard on the website or email all completed assignments and paperwork to lorie@teacherstudy.org.
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Grading Criteria – Take Control of the Noisy Class, Chaos to Calm in 15 Seconds
1) All 4 assignments must be completed within 1 year. Upload your documents to your Teacher Study Dashboard or Email all completed assignments and paperwork to lorie@teacherstudy.org.
2) The rubric for the Book Study Handout is broken down into 2 goal areas.
The first goal area pertains to questions #1-35 on the handout. You will simply need to answer these questions and earn a “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4” according to the rubric.
The second goal area pertains to questions #36-59 on the handout. You will simply need to answer these questions and earn a “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4” according to the rubric.
The maximum number of combined points that can be earned is 12 (4 points on each of the 2 goal areas for the answers to the questions on the handout and 4 points for the reflection paper).
3) The rubric for the Take Control of the Noisy Class reflection paper explains how to earn a “1”, “2”, “3” or “4”.
“A” grade = 11-12 points
“B” grade = 10 points
“C” grade = 8-9 points
“D” grade = 7 points
“F” grade = 6 points or less
A “NC” (no credit) grade will be given if all 3 assignments are not completed within 1 year.
Pass/No Pass Grading System (for clock hours or continuing education credits)
Pass = 8-12 points
No Pass = Less than 8 points
A “NC” (no credit) grade will be given if all 3 assignments are not completed within one year.
Clock Hours and Continuing Education Unit Options for Washington State Educators:
Washington State Educators have the option of earning 30 Clock Hours for an additional $3 per clock hour fee ($90). Clock hours are offered through the following OSPI approved organizations:
ESD 112 Clock Hours: Once you complete the course, you will be directed to the ESD PdEnroller online system to easily claim your clock hours.
Gonzaga University: Once you complete the course, Gonzaga Center for Lifelong Learning will provide you with instructions on how to quickly claim your clock hours.
Graduate Credit Options:
Seattle Pacific University: Earn 3 graduate level quarter credits. Additional $180 fee, payable to SPU. You must register with SPU first to earn graduate credit.
All Other PDUs, CEUs, CPEs and other known terms for Clock Hours:
30 Clock Hours for professional development are available for those outside of WA State. Other known terms include, but are not limited to, Professional Development Hours, Professional Development Points, CEU's, CPE's, PDU's or your school district's equivalent language for clock hours earned. A Certificate of Completion will be provided to all students once coursework is reviewed and graded.
Be sure to check with your state's agency regarding professional development and related requirements.
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