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

2. 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.

3. 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.

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

5. 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.

6. 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

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

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

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

10. 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)

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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.

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

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. Giving Instructions
KISS
Keep it short (and) simple

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 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

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

23. Next workshop session:
Terima Kasih!!!
Next workshop session:
Interactive Games
2:00pm Thursday 16th June
SK Serpan