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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