1.Define classroom management
2. Determine the key elements to an
effective classroom management
3.Identify common issues and solutions
for effective classroom management
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Form 5 groups. Each group will
develop concept map for each one
(1) of the words given below:
1. Classroom Management
2. Physical Environment in the
classroom
3. Routine
4. Rules
5. Classroom Management
Strategies
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1. What are the common practices of teachers in
managing their classroom?
2. How do you usually solve behavioral problems of
pupils in the classroom? Do they work
3. Do these practices effectively manage the
classroom? How do they influence the behavior of
the pupils?
4. When can we say that a teacher is successful in
managing her classroom?
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…all of the things that a teacher does to
organize pupils/students, space, time and
materials so that instruction in content
and student learning can take place.
Two major goals…
1.To foster student/pupil involvement and
cooperation in all classroom activities
2.To establish a productive working
environment.
-First Days of School, Wong
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Describe a
well-managed
classroom
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Students are deeply involved with their work
Students know what is expected of 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.
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A task oriented environment
A predictable environment
Is ready and waiting for students
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Think of as many responses to the following
statement as you can…
An effective
teacher is…..
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Establishes good control of the classroom
Does things right, consistently
Affects and touches lives
Exhibits positive expectations for ALL
students
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Designs lessons for student mastery
Works cooperatively and learns from
colleagues
Seeks out a mentor who serves as a role
model
Goes to professional meetings to learn
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Teaches with proven research-based
practices
Knows the difference between an effective
teacher and an ineffective one
Has a goal of striving for excellence
Establishes good classroom management
techniques
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An effective teacher…
Has positive expectations for student success
Is an extremely good classroom manager
Knows how to design lessons for student
mastery
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Invites students to learn
Increases positive student behavior
Prepares students to survive and thrive
in society
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A.Productive environment
B.Positive classroom atmosphere
C.Cooperative, respectful, and on task
students
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1.Showing respect for children
Understand child development
Are patient
Possess gentle demeanour
Recognize children’s varying developmental
time tables
Are willing to assist children when they need
help
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.Plan a variety of choices in the
classroom
.Organize the schedule to have a
large chunks for children to play
.Allow time for children to work
individually with activities they
choose
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. Encourage children to participate
in group experiences
. Recognize that children cannot sit
still for a long time
. Provide materials for creative
expression
. Develop spaces for private time
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. Plan for indoor and outdoor play
. Schedule rest times for children
. Remember that children need water and
food throughout the day
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. Involve every students and their parents
in every activity
. Share stories about one’s culture
. Share ideas, thoughts and entertainment
. Show sympathy to others
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Show kindness towards others.
Show sympathy to others.
Takes time, patience, consistency.
Ask for items instead of taking them.
Greet visitors.
Help new children to learn.
Take turns.
Explain routines
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Add few new toys or sets of puzzles
Create a bulletin board
Do seasonal activities
Change a few books
Get a classroom pet
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Follow the time blocks
Be Flexible
Have smooth transitions
Have procedures ready
Use environmental cues
Keep a Balance
Active vs. passive
Group vs individual
Child- initiated vs teacher- initiated
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Write a reflection based on the
presentation by answering the ff.
questions:
1. What concepts are no longer new to
me?
2. What concepts are new to me?
3. What realization did I get from the
session?
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“ Teachers who do not bother
to reflect on their work
become slaves to routine.
They become powerless to
influence the future”
- Dewey