Audience:                 Sunday School classroom teachers

Time:                       45 minutes

Objective:                 To affirm and learn techniques for managing and establishing        
                               a positive learning environment and appropriate classroom
                               behaviour.

Note to the Leader:    This session can be incorporated into a regular teachers
                               meeting. Use and adapt any or all information as required.

Space Requirements:   Regular meeting space. Ability for participants to discuss in
                               partners or small groups. 

Supplies:                   One sheet of paper and a pen for each participant.

Handouts/Worksheets: What is your classroom management profile?  (appendix I)
                               Classroom Management Checklist  (appendix II)
                               Sunday School Participant Personal Profile  (appendix III)
                               “Multiple Intelligences” fact sheet and chart  (appendix IV)
                               Strategies for Managing Misbehaviour  (appendix V)

Advance Preparation:  Photocopy appendices I and V and the Multiple Intelligences
                              chart for each participant. Prepare at least one copy of each
                              of the other appendices for participants to view. Copies can
                              be made as required.

Schedule:                 Introduction           5 – 10 minutes
                              Presentation           5 – 10 minutes
                              Activity                10 – 15 minutes
                              Debrief                 10 – 15 minutes