Classroom Management

Classroom Management Racquel V. ManalastasMAED - Mathematics

What is Classroom Management?Classroom Management refers to handling the class in a way that Students Learning Outcomes could be achieved effectively.Procedures and instructional techniques that are used to establish the classroom environment so that learning can occur. Management strategies are based on understanding how the classroom environment can be used to best accommodate students needs.the process of organizing students, time, space and materials to support meaningful learning.

Why do we need to manage the classroom?Primary purpose is to gain control of the classroom.Good classroom management results in high levels of student engaged time.To Provide a conducive learning Environment to the learners.Best utilization of Classroom time.Social Development by inculcating social skills.

Student benefits:

Students are clear about what is expected of them in every situationStudents have increased access to learningStudents are safe and engaged in learning

Teacher benefits:

Teacher has students who are now ready to learnTeacher saves time that would otherwise be spent in things not linked to learningTeacher feels calm and happy in class

Tangible recognition is physical things to give which children can hold on to.

Intangible recognition is giving privileges which children can useRecognition Consequences

Tracking Behavior

Principles of classroom ManagementBrophy (1983) states there are 3 general principles for good classroom management:Willingness of the teacher to accept responsibility. Long-term, solution-oriented approaches to problems (rather than short-term)Check to see if symptomatic behavior is caused by underlying personal problems (impulsivity, lack of awareness, home problems, etc.) desist/ control responses classroom control

Brophy, J. (1983). Effective classroom management. The School Administrator, 40(7), 33-36. Components of Classroom ManagementSeating DisplaysIndividual attentionPair & group workCleanlinessUsage of resourcesTimetableClassroom NormsTeachers movement Use of blackboardEvaluation Observation QuestioningDemonstration & PresentationSocial skillsAccessibilityPair/group compositionInstructionBody language

Strategies for Classroom ManagementPlanningHow to achieve desired goalOrganizationRules and procedure should be aligned with teaching strategiesCommunicationCommunication should be effectiveMotivation Create a learning environment that encourage social interaction.MonitoringMonitor the activitiesKey Dimension of positive classroom managementPhysical DimensionCondition of furniture.Place to keep things.Proper place to sit for students.Light, vision possibilities. Noise level. Temperature of the classroom. Right place for chalk board or bulletin board.The Ambience (Environment)Odor.Humidity. Ventilation. Chalk dust.Heat-Cold.Noise-Echo-Quiet(Each room has it own Feel and that feel sends an Immediate message.air freshener, flower)

Key Dimension of positive classroom managementHuman FactorMutual interaction.Audibility and visionary aspects. Place of movement around the class for teacher and students.Dont make things too comfortable lest they fall asleep.Instruction dimensionClear communication.Teacher conveys enthusiasm for the subject and for the content specifically taught.Teacher must keep students accountable for their work.Teacher must be aware of what is happening in the work.Teacher must teach for students success If you do what you always do, youll get what you always get