Classroom Management Session 2 Prepared by Matt Mckeown 19.05.2011 ELTDP Classroom Management Session 2 Prepared by Matt Mckeown 19.05.2011 Adapted from Penny Black (Lundu)

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

What is Classroom Management? Classroom management is a term used by teachers to describe the process of ensuring that classroom lessons run smoothly despite disruptive behaviour by students.

Good Classroom Management is important because it… …creates the right conditions for learning, leading to a positive learning environment and experience.

What factors create a positive learning environment? E.g. Students respect each other and the teacher. Stimulating and motivating learning materials Materials that engage the students interests Students actively participate Work collaboratively and in co-operation Students are productively engaged Positive teacher/student relationship Praise and encouragement from the teacher Emphasis on building self esteem and confidence Positive behaviour is valued.

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

Approaches for good classroom management Classroom rules Classroom routines Getting Attention Reward Systems Giving instructions Setting up group work Stirring and settling activities

Classroom rules How many rules are appropriate? Should the emphasis be on procedures or behaviour or both? Who makes the rules? Any other considerations?

Classroom rules What classroom rules have you established in your classes? Are they the same as the rules in the video poster?

Classroom routines Regular procedures that give a sense of structure, rhythm, and flow to the class Routines can be management-orientated (such as checking attendance or re-organizing seating) or teaching-orientated (such as checking homework, brainstorming vocabulary, or playing games like 20 questions)

What routines can be established in the classroom? Cleaning the board Giving out/taking in books or paper Putting up the date Taking the register Taking down flashcards Taking books/materials back to the staffroom

Rules and 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 With a solid classroom foundation established using rules and routines, the teacher can now begin to set up and manage activities effectively….. …..but how do you get and keep the attention of a large group of noisy children at the beginning of the class or when changing activities.

What methods can be used to get the children's attention Waving hands Clapping Magic words or phrases Songs Musical Instrument Gesturing

Giving Instructions Clear, concise instruction are crucial to effectively setting up and managing activities, ensuring that students know what to do and what is expected of them.

Giving instructions According to the video one of the following suggestions is not an effective method of giving instructions: Making instructions short and concise Don’t give too many instructions at once Use gestures to reinforce points Always ask students “Do you understand?” Check understanding by asking students to repeat the instructions back to you.

Giving Instructions KISS Keep it short (and) simple

Group Work: An essential part of student-centred practice. What are the advantages and disadvantages of pair/group work? More activity is generated, so more students get the opportunity to talk. Student-centred so can be more motivating and stimulating for the students. Encourages team-building and leadership skills. Replicates more natural communication. Students practice language and learn from each other. Allows for a change in focus and dynamic from whole class focusing on the teacher.

Stirring and Settling Activities By combining activities that require different levels of energy and focus, teachers can keep classes motivated and therefore maintain control more effectively.

Stirring and Settling Activities Stirring activities energise students at the beginning of the class and during the lesson when energy levels can drop and children might lose their focus. Some teachers worry about the excitement levels and noise generated by activities such as games and group speaking tasks. So use settling activities to calm them down again.

Stirring and Settling Activities Examples of stirring and settling activities: 1. cutting, colouring and sticking, drawing 2. individual writing 3. role play 4. listening and responding 5. wordsearches / crosswords 6. dictation 7. Copying 8. listening to a story 9. sequencing sentences or pictures 10. listening to instructions 11. groupwork 12. silent reading 13. doing a test 14. team games 15. filling in blanks 16. listening and repeating 17. chanting or singing 18. Miming 19. puzzles and board games 20. T describes a picture for students to draw

Approaches for good classroom management Classroom rules Classroom routines Getting Attention Reward Systems Giving instructions Setting up group work Stirring and settling activities

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