Classroom Management Some preventive classroom management techniques that Mrs. Hammack used were strategically placing students in groups which would reduce disruptions and off-task behaviors. She periodically visited each group, using proximity, to check that they were staying on task. The teacher used the discipline procedure of gentle reminders to get students who were distracted back on task. Some examples of this were saying “Eyes on me,” “Eyes on the board,” “Keep your hands to yourself,” and “Do not touch the materials yet.” These short phrases communicated a clear message to her students, reminding them to stay focused and to keep their hands and eyes where they should be. She often would say a student’s name and then wait for them to fix their behavior on their own. She always used an even tone of voice and positive body language when implementing these classroom management techniques. Assessment of the Lesson Mrs. Hammack ended this lesson by reviewing what the students had learned about friction. She restated the definition of friction and how it is related to
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