A.T.A.P How to Achieve a Workable Classroom Environment: In a Core Curriculum Classroom (Grades Pre-K Through 8Th and Special Education) (A Book of Strategies and Research)
1.Consistent, proactive discipline is the crux of effective classroom management. A proactive approach to discipline prevents unnecessary disciplinary problems from cropping up. To be consistent in our classroom management… Apply these at all times. Established rules and policies regardless of… Creed Color Economic Status Academic Standing 2. Establish routines for all daily tasks and needs Routine saves you a lot of time. Routine procedures give rise to orderly learning environment and maximum and optimum use of precious time. 3. Orchestrate smooth transitions and continuity of momentum throughout the day. Smooth transitions prevent unnecessary lull in classroom activities. It ensures that every instructional moment is made use of wisely. It prevents the breed of classroom restlessness; the father of disciplinary problems. 4. Strike a balance between variety and challenge in students’ activities Strike the golden mean between extremely easy and extremely difficult activities. Avariety of students activities will ensure that multiple intelligences and varied learning styles are considered in the conduct of students activities. An extremely easy learning task does not challenge our pupils and students. Neither does an extremely difficult one. .As classroom manager, be aware of all actions and activities in the classroom. "Have eyes on the back of your heads" be aware of what is happening in the classroom. While our back faces them when we write on the board, "our eyes on the back of our heads" will make our pupils and students feel that we know what they are doing. Our visibility in and outside the classroom may serve as a deterrent in the outbreak of untoward students behavior. Resolve minor inattention and disruption before they become major disruptions. Respond to inappropriate behavior promptly The old adage "a stitch on time saves nine" aptly applies here. Reinforce positive behavior. Reinforce positive behavior with genuine praise. .Don't be stingy in giving praise, these won't make us less as a teacher and don't be overgenerous as well For our praises to be genuine it must be given according to merit. Itis our way of appreciating and recognizing hard work and good behaviour. Treat minor disturbance calmly. "Do not make a mountain out of a mole." If a stern look or gesture can kill the inappropriate behavior so be it. Work out a physical arrangement of chairs that facilitates an interactive teaching- learning process. Come up with physical arrangement that allows maximum interaction. There is no doubt that external environment affects us. Work on a flexible seating arrangement where we can re- arrange seats or desk that suit our learning needs and conditions. Make good use of every Instructional moment. Minimize discipline time to maximize instructional time.
A.T.A.P How to Achieve a Workable Classroom Environment: In a Core Curriculum Classroom (Grades Pre-K Through 8Th and Special Education) (A Book of Strategies and Research)