How Effective Teachers Manage Their Students

By: Shonte Roberts

What is Classroom Management?

*Classroom management refers to all of the things a teacher does to organize student, space, time, and materials to foster student involvement and cooperation in the classroom and to establish a productive working environment.
-(Harry & Rosemary Wong (1998). The first days of school. H.K. Wong publications)

Jacob S. Kounin
Educational theorist One of the first to study classroom management in the 1970s Focused on preventive discipline techniques & strategies designed to prevent occurrence problems Believes that good classroom management depends on effective lesson management

How does an effective teacher manage their classroom?

With-it-ness Rules Ensure a smooth transition Keep all students involved Be enthusiastic Use constructive criticism Overlapping Plan

Characteristics of a wellmanaged classroom

Students deeply involved in their work Students know what is expected of them Students are generally successful Little wasted time, disruption, and confusion Classroom climate is work oriented, relaxed, and positive

Effective teachers are ready..

Post name & room # outside of classroom Welcome your students at the door on the first day Make seating assignments clear before the students sit down Positive attitude Positive expectations Desks, books, & materials are ready when the bell rings Introduce yourself

In Conclusion..
In developing an effective classroom management style, teachers must prepare for many situations. A lot of times, if teachers focus on the preventive and supportive discipline techniques, students generally behave better. Teachers can provide an interesting and engaging lesson to increase motivation and reduce misbehavior. Effective classroom management systems require much time in planning. But as the saying goes, If you fail to prepare, then prepare to fail. Anticipate and know how you will respond in certain situations. Be proactive, not reactive in classroom management.
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