Classroom Management 19 th May 2011 By Penny Black Lundu Mentor

What is Classroom Management? Classroom management is… …how you maintain an environment where learners can learn and teachers can teach. …making efficient use of time, resources, space, and students to maximise learning.

What factors create a positive learning environment? Conditions for learning: positive teacher/student relationship motivating learning materials students actively participating students productively engaged

In a well-managed classroom: Students pay attention Students listen to the teacher and each other Students understand what they have to do They respect each other and the teacher

How can teachers create this environment? Rules & routines Getting and maintaining attention Instructions Reward systems

Rules & Routines  Rules should be clear, simple & student- friendly  Teachers need to follow the rules too!  Routines can include any classroom duties, even setting up of group activities  Getting students involved allows teachers more time to focus on teaching

Getting attention Use sound and movement Clap hands/snap fingers/wave hands Use a noise/bell/instrument Use a short phrase, chant or song Count backwards

Maintaining attention Plan lessons thoroughly – teach the children not the plan Consider clear timings Include interesting content Use appropriate resources Use varied activities: - stirrers and settlers

Clear instructions Consider your positioning Use big gestures to support your language Plan what you want to say Take it step by step Ensure all distractions are put aside e.g. books, rulers, pencils, rubbish, etc.

Clear instructions K.I.S.S Keep It Short & Simple

Challenges in classroom management Dealing with people Every day is different External factors How do you feel today?

Reward systems Sweets Stickers Pens/pencils Exercise books Student involvement Points Student recognition – some good old praise!

Thank you for your time today. Safe journey home and have a relaxing evening.