to gain control of a classroom so that pupils time in learning is optimized 1. teachers need to have forethought and planning. 2.

Creating a physical arrangement that eases traffic flow, minimizes distractio ns, and provides teachers with good access to pupils in order to respond to their questions and better control be haviour. 3. Making efficient use of classroom time, including transitions between various classroom activities. 4. Ensuring that the nature and quality of pupil interactions is positive by cle arly communicating appropriate behaviours for particular classroom activities. 5. enforces rules and routines. 6. strategies to acknowledge and encourage pupils appropriate use of these rules and routines is incorporated