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JASMINA ANNIE GEORGE
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT /
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JASMINA ANNIE GEORGE
SENIOR LECTURER, TESL
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What is classroom?
A classroom is a room in a school or college in
which groups of people , following a subject or
course of study are taught.
A classroom is more than just a physical space
where learning takes place. It encompasses the
students who are in it, the teachers who teach in it
and the dynamics of the interaction between
teachers and students.
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What is Management?
Management means making things work or
creating opportunities for organisation, which
means enabling it to function efficiently and
effectively.
Educational management at school level can be
defined as a process enabling various members of
the organisation to work together, using all
available resources towards meeting the objective
of the organisation, which is to improve teaching
and learning in the school.
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Classroom Management:
Classroom management is defined as
the orchestration of classroom life:
planning curriculum,
organising procedures and resources,
arranging the environment to maximize
efficiency,
monitoring student progress
anticipating potential problems.
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A well-managed classroom: ( Students)
The students in the class appear to know
what is expected of them.
They seemed to be satisfied with their
participation in the learning activities and
with their progress.
They show a keenness to study and not
hesitant to ask if they do not know..
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(Teachers)
The teachers are organised and feel
confident and comfortable in the class.
They are active, eager and always ready to
provide the necessary assistance when
asked.
They are aware of what goes on within the
classroom.
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CONCLUSION
To conclude:
Quality of teaching is important because:
It is the educational variable which determines
educational quality.
Has a direct influence on students learning,
their educational progress and achievement.
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When teaching is effective and
positive, there is enjoyment, good
progress and satisfactory
performance in both formal and
informal learning.
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QUESTION:
What is meant by the term the quality and the
quantiti of Education?
Discuss the factors which determine the quality of
teaching.
Why is it important to study these concepts?
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Rationale
Good classroom management is a key
factor in teachers professional life. It
helps to maintain congenial and
positive learning environment in the
class. It also helps to set standard
procedures and rules to carry out in
day-to-day teaching effectively and
smoothly. This subsequently helps the
students to learn skills which they need
in the adult world.
Remember !
Classroom management makes you swim or
sink!
Gardening and Knitting-an analogy !
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Gardening:
Good teaching is like gardening. The most
important part of the activity is preparation of
the soil so that plants can grow.
Knitting:
If you dont get the very first row right, later in
the pattern, you have to go back, rip out all the
yarn, and start over again
What is Classroom Management?
The actions taken by the teachers to create and
maintain a learning environment conducive for
successful instruction.
Evertson & Weinstein
2006
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Authoritarian Style
The authoritarian teacher places firm limits and
controls on the students. Students will often
have assigned seats for the entire term. The
desks are usually in straight rows and there are
no deviations. Students must be in their seats at
the beginning of class and they frequently
remain there throughout the period. This teacher
rarely gives hall passes or recognizes excused
absences.
Authoritative Style
The authoritative teacher places limits and controls on the
students but simultaneously encourages independence.
This teacher often explains the reasons behind the rules
and decisions. If a student is disruptive, the teacher offers a
polite, but firm, reprimand. This teacher sometimes metes
out discipline, but only after careful consideration of the
circumstances.
The authoritative teacher is also open to considerable
verbal interaction, including critical debates. The students
know that they can interrupt the teacher if they have a
relevant question or comment. This environment offers the
students the opportunity to learn and practice
communication skills.
Laissez-Faire Style
The laissez-faire teacher places few
demand or controls on the students.
"Do your own thing" describes this
classroom. This teacher accepts the
student's impulses and actions and is
less likely to monitor the behavior.
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Indifferent Style
The indifferent teacher is not very involved in
the classroom. This teacher places few demands,
if any, on the students and appears generally
uninterested. The indifferent teacher just doesn't
want to impose on the students. As such, he/she
often feels that class preparation is not worth the
effort. Things like field trips and special projects
are out of the question. This teacher simply won't
take the necessary preparation time. Sometimes,
he/she will use the same materials, year after year.
Kids ! You Just Cant beat them!
Survival of the fittest!
When there is no organization,
strong start dominating the
weak.
Your Classroom Management
starts before the first day of
the school !
Be Proactive!
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Activity 1.2
Make a list of things to do before school
starts.
Room Environment
Find out about
Students Prep
Getting Organized
Procedures For
Components of Classroom
Management
Good classroom management has three
basic and necessary components:
Rules and Procedure
Consequences
Relationships
Rules & Procedures
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Rules
Facilitate best learning
environment
Classroom rules should be set
cooperatively. Establish a few general rules of
classroom conduct.
Rules need to be established as a result of
a meaningful classroom discussion.
Minimum rules with maximum consistency
is the BEST guideline.
Procedures
Procedures are usually unwritten, but have
been practiced enough so students know
them. It helps students to know what to do
when.
Procedures need to be clearly stated,
modeled, and practiced until ALL the
students know them and become
automatic.
(Video)
Consequences
Abide by the
rules
Positive
Consequences
Do not abide by
the rules
Negative
Consequences
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Disciplinary Interventions
The most effective deterrent of inappropriate
behavior is good instruction!
After that comes physical presence.
A friendly reminder.
A firm reminder in private
Go to the office!!!! should not be the first
response unless the offense is totally
reprehensible, dangerous, thoroughly
disruptive and against a hard and fast school
rule.
Relationships
Teacher to
Student
Relationshi
p
Clear
Purpose
and
Strong
Guidance
Effective
Instructio
n
High
Level of
Cooper
ation
Attentiv
e to
Student
Needs
Modelin
g
Case Study
Pick a case from the class
Identify the reason of mismanagement
Discuss and suggest measures to improve
the situation
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Action/Strategies for good classroom
Management
Use assertive body language
Use appropriate tone of voice
Persisting until the appropriate behavior occurs
Establishing clear learning goals
Providing flexible learning goals
Talking informally with students before, during
and after class about their interests
Greeting students outside of school
Be innovative while setting your class
cont
Allow and encourage ALL students to be part
of classroom discussions
Provide appropriate wait time.
Emphasize right parts of wrong answers
Encourage collaboration
Restate or rephrase the question
Give hints or clues
Provide the answer and ask for elaboration
Use humor
Develop a set of written expectations you can
live with and enforce.
cont..
Be consistent. Be consistent. Be consistent.
Be patient with yourself and with your
students.
Make parents your allies. Call early and
often. Use the word "concerned."
When communicating a concern, be specific
and descriptive.
Don't talk too much. Use the first 15
minutes of class for lectures or
presentations, then get the kids working.
Break the class period into two or three
different activities. Be sure each activity
segues smoothly into the next.
Make eye contact by scanning the entire
class while you speak.
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Reflection
How am I doing?
How do I know?
What am I going to do now?
Never forget the power of one
person to make a difference in
the life of a child.
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