Lesson 2- Top 10 Classroom Management Strategies

Culture Matters - Building Relationships that Reflect Christ

Explore practical ways to create a positive, respectful, and inclusive classroom culture grounded in grace and truth. 

Essential Question

How does faithful and loving discipline help students feel safe and supported? 

Relay In-Action Videos

Take a moment to review the following links, which offer insights that may help you reflect on how these procedures should look in action.

SPES Referral System Process

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Additional Documents

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Lesson 2 Quiz A






















✅ What Is a Delta-Plus Analysis?

A Delta-Plus Analysis is a reflective tool used to evaluate a situation by identifying:

  • Plus (+): What went well or what should be continued

  • Delta (Δ): What needs to change or improve

This method encourages balanced reflection, helping educators grow through constructive self-assessment.

Lesson 2 Quiz - Part B

Read each scenario and enter your analysis of each scenario in the responses  below . 

Scenario 1: The “Silent Treatment” Strategy

Ms. Jacobs notices that her class becomes talkative and restless every afternoon after lunch. Instead of addressing it, she stops talking mid-lesson and waits silently, expecting students to notice and settle down. Several students begin mimicking her silence and laughing. The rest of the lesson time is lost.

Delta-Plus Prompt:
Reflect on this situation using a delta-plus analysis. What strategies or responses could Ms. Jacobs change (Δ)? What aspects, if any, were positive and could be built on (+)?

Scenario 2: Reactive Discipline Without Prevention

Mr. Lopez frequently sends students to the office when they call out or get out of their seats without permission. His class has become known as “chaotic,” and he spends most of his teaching time managing behaviors instead of delivering instruction.

Delta-Plus Prompt:
Using delta-plus analysis, identify what Mr. Lopez might change (Δ) to reduce reactive discipline and increase instructional time. What positive practices (+), if any, could be refined or expanded?

Scenario 3: Inconsistent Expectations

Ms. Taylor tells her students to “be respectful” but hasn’t clarified what that looks like in practice. Some students stand and shout out to participate while others raise their hands. She inconsistently enforces rules—sometimes ignoring disruptions and other times sending students out. Students appear confused and frustrated.

Delta-Plus Prompt:
Apply a delta-plus analysis to this scenario. What needs to change (Δ) to improve student understanding and behavior? What, if anything, is working well that should be continued or emphasized (+)?

This concludes our lesson. We hope you now have a better understanding of the classroom management strategies we would like to see in the class. Let’s proceed to the next lesson to continue your learning journey. Please click the button below to continue.