Classroom Management

Objectives We will explore:

some terms related to classroom

the terms classroom management and discipline and their importance

some tips for effective classroom management

Some termsInstructional time: amount of time assigned to work on instructional tasks

Time-on-task (also called engaged time): amount of instructional time that the learners are doing academic work

Exploring classroom managementThe actions teachers take to create an environment that supports and facilitates both academic and social-emotional learning. (Evertson and Weinstein)

In simple terms, classroom management is: A set of rules, words, and deeds that you, the classroom teacher, use to keep your classroom running smoothly so that you and your students can work, teach, and learn safely and efficiently.

Classroom management vs. discipline Classroom management is not the same as discipline. Discipline is a subset of classroom management. The terms are often misused to mean the same thing

Discipline Training that corrects, molds, or perfects the mental faculties or moral character (Webster's)

Behaviourinaccordancewiththe set rulesof conduct

For maximum effective use of learning time for students

For continuous motivation of students towards learning

For maximizing academic learning time to improve Student Achievement

Why classroom management ?

In order to have an effectively managed classroom; think of using these tips

Tip # 1: To maintain discipline Be consistent in your behaviour/ attitude

Be consistent and fair in punishments

Repeat and reinforce the most important class rules almost daily raise hands to ask/respond pay attention while someone is speaking

Tip # 2 Examine timingOur brains are not wired to remain focused on one particular thing for an extended length of time

Anything in the surrounding can distract students easily

(Donna Walker Tileston, 2004)

Use the students age as a guide

20 minutes is maximum that 17-18 year old students can listen before becoming disengaged

12-15 minutes is maximum concentration time for students between ages 13 -16 Tip # 2 Examine timing

If you have been talking for a while, change directions!

After 20 min: Place students in pairs (partner A & B); A tells B everything she can remember about what was discussed in the last 20 minutes; Next, B tells A about what she can remember about the lesson that A has left out.

Tip # 3 Examine the activity

One reason so many students do not do well in the classroom is that they are taught and re-taught in the same way

Re-teach using different words and a different method

Ask the students to volunteer to explain a point that they have understood well for the class in their own words

Tip # 4 Change your method

Bring in guest speakers

Ask students to teach parts of the lesson

Request colleagues to teach a topic Tip # 5 Utilize people resources

Tip # 6: Manage your TimeEnter and leave the class on time

Pre-arrange materials and spaceMultimedia/ OHP; books; lab, library

Plan your lesson according to the available class time and complete each activity on time

Make students used to working on time by giving timed activities

Tip # 6: Time is wasted when Teachers have no consistent plan Students do not understand the kind and quantity of work to be done during a periodTeachers have no uniform plan for distributing and collecting materialsStudents do not understand how to work with others

Tip # 7: Before going to the class Study the topic very carefully and properly

Read reference materials on that topic

Find out the meaning of any new words or complex sentence

Study any other related topics that you may wish to refer toAnticipate students questions and think of possible answers/examples for such questions

Tip # 7: Before going to the class

Tip # 8: While going to the class, rememberYour words, attitude and actions act as a model for students; and unconsciously become a part of their behaviour

Your expression and the tone of voice will determine the class environment and will reflect in students respond to you

Your personal matters are not a part of the classroom; so, leave them outside

Carry your own book, lesson plan/notes, material

Always ink your markers

Tip # 8: While going to the class, remember

Tip # 9: During class Before starting, give a few moments to the students to get settledAnnounce the topic clearly and loudlyExplain everything through relevant examples Give clear instructions for each task

Engage ad stretch students meaningfully Give equal attention to all the students

Look at all the students while asking or responding to questions

Tip # 9: During class

Involve all the students in the lessonAsk them to supply explanations, examplesEncourage them to question and respond to questionsAsk them questions Appreciate their responses equally Tip # 9: During class

Never make fun of any idea, example, student

Never laugh or give special smiles/ expressions at any response or question

Draw all students attention to questions asked by any student

Tip # 9: During class

When all are attentive, repeat the question and invite them to respond to that questionRepeat the answer clearly so that all can learnAddress all the students while responding to any question by a student instead of going near her to respond while others are busy talking

Tip # 9: During Class

Always be on the move tomonitor workgive assistancecheck behaviourMaintain discipline

Tip # 9: During Class

Tip # 10: Remember these donts Dont talk about your personal matters and/ or those of any other teacher or staff

Dont discuss your personal preferences and opinions about any controversial or sensitive topics including religion, politics and cultural elements

Dont talk derisively about any other teachers ideas, personality, teaching methods

Dont use impolite words and expressions while talking to studentsTip # 10: Remember these donts

They will respect authority and appreciate respect and care given to them

They may think of you as their best friend today and their worst enemy tomorrow

They will have a score of moods in a single day

Tip # 11: Remember your students are adolescents

They will be happy on very small matters and sad and disheartened on an equally small matter

They will try to read your face and tone and give importance to the things they feel are important from your point of view

Tip # 11: Remember your students are adolescents

They will learn important life lessons while studying in your class

They will learn sense of responsibility, fair play, honesty and care from you

They will always agree with any decision if you motivate them through logic and reason

Tip # 11: Remember your students are adolescents

Students take you as a model to be followed; and it is in your hands to shape an effective model for your studentsThus, the way you manage your classroom - your lesson, your time, your interaction with students and your attitude to them and to your work - is what makes you an effective or an ineffective teacher and your class an effectively or ineffectively managed class

Time to PonderWhat do I do in the class?

Which aspects of my classroom management need improvement?

Thank You!

Referenceshttp://schools.tdsb.on.ca/asit/standards/btstart/CMgmtSec.pdf http://www.classroomtoolkit.com/classroom-management.html http://www.netplaces.com/classroom-management/what-is-classroom-management/