Classroom-management.docx

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT One challenge that educators at all levels often face is that of classroom management. Classroom management involves the effective use of your time in the classroom to be as productive as possible to foster a high quality learning experience. Implementing a few basic classroom management strategies can help you effectively organize your time and use of resources. Keeping students busy can be key to keeping them engaged in the learning process.

Dividing Your Time One way to enhance the classroom experience for your students is to divide up the time you have them in class into manageable blocks. If you have a class that lasts an hour, set aside three different activities lasting 20 minutes each. Ideally, each activity should relate to the others so you have a common theme to unite them and tie the entire class together at the end. This strategy works especially well in adult education or college classes that meet for extended periods of time. Behavioral Management Another important element of classroom management, especially for secondary education, is the need to effectively manage behavior and mitigate behavioral problems. One student can ruin the learning experience for the entire group by forcing the teacher to focus on the individual rather than the class. To prevent frequent disruptions, deal with students fairly and consistently.Set forth behavioral guidelines the first day of class. Provide a clear list of rules and consequences from the outset to avoid confusion. Organizing Your Classroom Organizing your classroom can go a long way toward helping you manage it effectively. A neat and organized classroom tells your students you mean business and you expect them to keep the classroom organized as well.