CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

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Skills, techniques and strategies

Skills, techniques and strategies

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Good classroom management should aim to

What is classroom management?

Classroom management refers to the wide variety of skills and techniques that teachers use to ensure that their classroom runs smoothly, without disruptive behavior from students. As a teacher in order to effectively fulfil your duties in a confident and assuring manner, being able to manage your classroom is essential.

These are some aspects to be considered. Choose one from the list and present it to the class. You should: -Work individually - Explain the strategy chosen -Provide examples that illustrate it (microteaching, video, activity, game, etc) -Use any resource you think is more appropriate (infographic, ppt, poster, etc.) -Time: 20-25 minutes -Date: October

•Stay calm and focused • Use your hands to encourage and direct students • Vary your voice • Keep your language to a minimum when students are doing something • Don’t be afraid of silence • Don’t be afraid of noise • Use pair work and group work • Use different interactions

• Create a solid lesson plan • Build positive relationships with students (rapport) • Develop reliable routines • Involve students in their own learning • Set high academic expectations • Seating arrangement • Stand up when you are directing activity • Look at the students • Listen to your students

• Course subject • Age of students • Size of the classroom • Your personality as a teacher • The behaviour of your students.

• Model ideal behavior • Let students help establish guidelines • Encourage initiative • Use non-verbal communication • Make positive letters and phone calls • Offer different types of free study time • Assign open-ended projects • Use humor • Varied ICT • Time management • Cooperative learning • Inclusive environment

• Create an organised and functinal environment for the teacher and students • Establish opportunities for academic learning and personal growth • Reduce bad classroom behaviour and other disruptions • Be time-efficient and ensure learning time is always prioritised • Make sure students are focused, motivated, and productive • Promote an inclusive environment that caters for all ability levels