HOW TO HAVE A WELL – MANAGED CLASSROOM

INTRODUCTIONA WELL – MANAGED CLASSROOM

All teachers should be as efficient and effective as they can, regardless of their teaching style or level of experience. A key stone in a successful classroom is classroom management. Every student and teacher will be more successful in a well-managed classroom.

WHAT IS CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT?

All of the things that a teacher does to:Organize studentsSpaceTimeMaterials

So that instruction in content and student learning can take place.

WHAT MUST TEACHERS DO TO CREATE A WELL-MANAGED CLASSROOM?

Establish Expectations

Establish Professionalism

Establish Credibility

Establish Values

HOW DO EFFECTIVE TEACHERS MANAGE THEIR CLASSROOM?

Take charge of your clases.Focus on the disruptive

Students.Keep interacting with

Students.

INEFFECTIVE TEACHERS DISCIPLINE THEIR CLASSROOM

Ineffective teachers almost never think about managing a classroom. They only think about presenting lessons, videos, and activities, but never about management.

EFFECTIVE VS. INEFFECTIVE

Effective teachers MANAGE their classrooms.

Ineffective teachers DISCIPLINE their classrooms.

THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A WELL – MANAGED CLASSROOM

. Students are deeply involved with their work, especially with academic, teacher-led instruction. Students know what is expected from them and are generally successful. There is relatively little wasted time, confusion, or disruption. The climate of the classroom is work-oriented but relaxed and pleasant.

TECHNIQUES TO HELP YOU IMPLEMENT THE FOUR CHARACTERISTICS OF A WELL MANAGED CLASSROOM

Characteristics

High level of student involvement with work.

Clear student expectations.

Relatively little wasted time, confusion, or disruption.

Work – oriented but relaxed and pleasant climate.

Effective teacher

Students are working

Students know that assignments are based on objectives.Students know that tests are based on objectives.

Teacher has a discipline plan.Teacher starts class immediately Teacher has assignments posted

Teacher has invested time in practicing procedures until they become routines.Teacher knows how to bring class attention.Teacher knows how to praise and encourage the student.

Ineffective teacherTeacher is working

Teacher says, “read chapter 3 and know the material”“I’ll give toy a test covering everything in chapter 3”

Teacher makes up rules and punishes according to his or her moodTeacher takes roll while students waste timeStudents ask for assignments repeatedly

Teacher tells but does not rehearse proceduresTeacher uses generalized praise or none at all

CONCLUSION Teachers who spend enough time on developing

preventive and supportive discipline techniques have students who generally behave better.

Teachers can provide an interesting and engaging lesson to increase motivation and reduce misbehavior.

Effective classroom management systems require much time in planning.

Be proactive, not reactive in classroom management.

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