Effective Classroom ManagementEffective Classroom Management
What is Effective Classroom What is Effective Classroom Management?Management?
Effective Classroom Management Effective Classroom Management consists ofconsists ofteacher behaviour that produces teacher behaviour that produces high levels high levels of student involvement in classroom of student involvement in classroom activities activities and effective use of instructional and effective use of instructional time.time.
Why is Classroom Management Why is Classroom Management important?important?Good classroom management Good classroom management allows allows learning to occur.learning to occur.
Is Teaching an Art or a Is Teaching an Art or a Science?Science?* Teaching is both an Art and a
Science.* The art comes from the teacher’s personality, experience, and
talents.* The science comes from knowledge
of child development and the
structure of the curriculum.
What are the principles of effective teaching?
• Prepare really thoroughly• Start absolutely right• Set clear objectives• Have a super attitude• Balance activities well• Communicate effectively
Prepare really Prepare really thoroughlythoroughly
• Get as much advice as you can and prepare
• In fact over-plan, create a check list• Have all your (complete) notes, the
course text, handouts, transparencies, markers, chalk, erasers with you in the first class
• Know your teaching space, visit it beforehand
Start Absolutely RightStart Absolutely Right• Arrive early• Introduce yourself• Talk through the syllabus• Introduce the textbook• Be enthusiastic and energetic • Decide that this course is going to be
fun for you and your studentsDress appropriately
Set Clear ObjectivesSet Clear Objectives• State the learning outcomes of your
lesson• State exam and quiz schedule• Explain grading policies• State academic misconduct penalties
Have a Super AttitudeHave a Super Attitude• Care about your students• Show respect (and gain respect)• Praise success• Be fair and consistent• Learn student names• Encourage class to get to know each other• Motivate students to do regular work
Balance Activities WellBalance Activities Well
• Teaching – speaking• Listening• Watching• Video• PowerPoint• Small groups• Role playing• Accept suggestions
Communicate Communicate EffectivelyEffectively
• Make everything very clear - especially rules - attendance, etc.
• Give detailed guidance on homework.• Tell the students what you can do and
what you cannot• Take questions - stimulate them to ask• Tell them what they can expect of you
outside class hours
Communicate Communicate EffectivelyEffectively
• Respond quickly to quizzes / exams• Give good written feedback, be
helpful• Help all students to be successful• Discourage bad, disruptive
behaviour
20 minutes is a good time for a break, or change of activity
ActivityActivity
Name Grid
Good classroom management has Good classroom management has three three basic and necessary components:basic and necessary components:
Rules and Procedures Consequences Relationships
Teaching Classroom RulesTeaching Classroom Rules
Maintaining discipline in the classroom is the key to a healthy atmosphere.Laying down rules is easy, but motivating responsible behaviour is
tough.
- Classroom rules should be set - Classroom rules should be set cooperatively. cooperatively.
- Establish a few general rules of - Establish a few general rules of classroom conduct. classroom conduct.
- Rules need to be established as a - Rules need to be established as a
result of a meaningful classroom result of a meaningful classroom discussion. discussion.
- It’s an invitation for students to - It’s an invitation for students to describe the class they would like describe the class they would like
to be part of and make to be part of and make suggestions for rules. suggestions for rules.
Students know you respect and care
for them when they are consulted and
involved in decision making.The discussion is meaningful and
relevant.
ConsequencesConsequences
When students break the rules, they must
know ahead of time that there are consequences. In society, we know that if we choose to break the law, we had better
be prepared to go to court and perhaps do some jail time!
RelationshipsRelationshipsWe should consider the following:
how relationships are developed and maintained
•the importance of establishing positive relationships with all students
•how to promote positive relationships between students
• Large numbers of children with whom the
teacher needs to develop relationships
• Lack of time to spend with individuals
• We find it easier to develop positive
relationships with some.
Potential barriers to Potential barriers to establishing establishing
positive relationshipspositive relationships
Do SOMETHING! If it works, do more;
If it doesn’t, try something else.
Never treat a child in a way you wouldn’t
treat an adult.
Try to see things through the child’s eyes.
Without the foundation of a good relationship, students commonly resist rules and procedures along with the consequent disciplinary action.
Keys to Effective Classroom Management
Quality Relationship – Knowing and Understanding your students.
Empathy
Leaving the ego at the door.
Role PlaysRole Plays
Student Types (Based on Behaviour / Student Types (Based on Behaviour / Attitude)Attitude)
Indifferent
Sophisticated
Evaluative
Credent
Good teaching is like gardening. The most important part of the activity is preparation of the soil so that plants can grow.
The rest is about providing daily nutrients (lessons) and removing the weeds (incorrect information or behavior).
Never forget the power of one person to make a difference in the life of a child.
Believe it!
Thank You!Thank You!
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