Classroom Management Source: Highly recommended for new teachers

The aim: Developing a success- oriented classroom  No magic formula  No quick menu  Depends on students ’ belief that they can learn  Following are actions that a teacher can take to affect positively this students ’ belief

Preparedness  Good planning Persuade yourself the lesson is going to be interesting, exciting, resourceful and full of stimuli, …  Be prepared Software Equipment Worksheets or notes

Preventive management  Start well Avoid lateness Help students to concentrate on the coming lesson  Establish procedures Distributing notes, collecting homework  Establish routines: the appropriate classroom climate  Know exactly what ’ s going on  Keep up the pace

Supportive management  Be positive and encouraging Warm and yet firm, friendly and yet in charge  Respect students  Be genuine  Know pupil names  Respond and give feedback to pupils

Dealing with behaviour problems  Use nonverbal techniques to prevent potential problems  Don ’ t make a big issue of a problem in class  Take punitive measures appropriate to the misdeed  Don ’ t punish the entire class for the misdeeds of a few  Make your own behaviour consistent

Teachers ’ common say “ Our students are uninterested, uncooperative, or unable to learn ”

Motivation: the key issue  Motives largely determine what students learn as well as what teachers want to teach  Motives must also satisfy social and psychological needs Acceptance and recognition Mutual (students, teachers and school authority) understanding of values, ideals, goals and interests Emotional and intellectual security (for teachers, job/duty security)