Bb Readings (Kantorski)

Pat Tregoning
MUS 23241
2-10-11

[Kantorski, Vincent, 2/12/2007,Becoming an effective classroom manager , TRIAD, pp.58-59]



     This article by Dr. Kantorski, professor of music education at Bowling Green State Univ. talked about the different goals in his philosophy of ways of being an effective classroom manager. These 6 points included: "Impress students with your musicianship", "Make Students responsible for their behavior", "Maintain excellent instructional pacing", "Establish a routine in your music class or rehearsal", "As much as possible, give instructions one time only", and "Decide what to ignore". In each of the six sub-sections, he goes into detail that support his belief on how each of these points can help you become a effective and successful classroom manager.
     I have often heard these points mentioned before from numerous educators such as my mother and even Mr. Lenzo, whom I observed at Tallmadge schools for middle school band. In particular, my mom has always credited her strong classroom management to doing some of these points such as deciding what to ignore and establishing a routine. I have noticed that all of the teachers I have observed in my field observations this year have all displayed strong skills of developing routines.
     I agree with this article. I have noticed that teachers I observed that have good classroom management all focus on as many of these goals as they can. I think if I work towards getting a job and entering the profession, I will use these points to establish effective classroom management.