Managing a classroom can sometimes feel like trying to herd cats—energetic, unpredictable, and occasionally downright mischievous cats. But what if we told you there’s a treasure trove of 31 proven strategies that can transform your classroom chaos into a harmonious learning environment? From setting crystal-clear expectations to leveraging tech tools like Prodigy and ClassDojo, this guide covers everything you need to know to master classroom management in 2025 and beyond.

2. Activity 1:
Describe your best teacher/s from
kinder to college (Dropping name/s is
not important)
Recall his / her classroom
management style.

3. Activity 1:
Describe your worst teacher/s from
kinder to college (Dropping name/s is
not important)
Recall his / her classroom
management style.

5. Classroom management plays a crucial
role in education. Thornbury (2023)
describes it as a set of techniques, skills,
and strategies aimed at helping learners
work efficiently and stay focused. The
primary objective is to establish an
organized environment that minimizes
chaos.

6. In a similar context, Gräber (2023) defines
classroom management as a preventive
approach that seeks to reduce disruptions
through conditioning measures, ultimately
fostering effective teaching.

7. Furthermore, Utilova et al. (2024) emphasize
that classroom management involves
creating a conducive learning environment
that anticipates challenges and promotes
positive behavior, rather than simply
enforcing discipline.

8. 4 Components of
Classroom Management
1
. 2
.
3
. 4
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9. 4 Components of
Classroom Management
1
.
2
.
3
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4
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Time Management
Instruction
Discipline
Classroom Environment

10. 1
.
Classroom Environment
A. promotes non-threatening classroom
atmosphere
B. observes systematic seating arrangement
that makes the students feel comfortable,
organized, and suitably positioned
The teacher should:

11. 1
.
Classroom Environment
The teacher should:
C. Sees to it that the classroom is well-
lighted and ventilated
D. Maintains the cleanliness, neatness or
orderliness of the classroom
E. Maintains the security and safety of the
classroom

12. 1
.
Classroom Environment
The teacher should:
F. Sees to it that the chairs and tables are
properly arranged before and after class
G. Shows respect and good rapport with
her/his students
H. Begins and ends the class with a clean
chalkboard.

13. 4 Components of
Classroom Management
1
.
2
.
3
.
4
.
Time Management
Instruction
Discipline
Classroom Environment

14. Time Management
The teacher should:
A. Begins and ends the class on time.
B. Maximizes the time so that students could
fully engage in class activities/discussions
C. Gets the attention of the students and
sustains it until the class ends.
D. Does not interrupt students working on
tasks
2
.

15. Time Management
The teacher should:
E. Enhances smooth transition and maintains
learning momentum
F. Adopts a systematic routine in collecting
and returning papers, assignments and
others
G. Keeps quiet/silent when class is noisy or
unruly
2
.

16. 4 Components of
Classroom Management
1
.
2
.
3
.
4
.
Time Management
Instruction
Discipline
Classroom Environment

17. Instruction
A. Effectively delivers instruction
B. Knows the strengths and needs of
individual students
C. Utilizes appropriate teaching strategies to
reach all students
D. Uses technology in delivering the lesson
whenever necessary
3
. The teacher should:

18. Instruction
3
. The teacher should:
E. Moves around and interacts with students
F. Makes sure that her/his voice is audible so
that students can hear her/him
G. Is consistent and provides frequent
feedback

19. 4 Components of
Classroom Management
1
.
2
.
3
.
4
.
Time Management
Instruction
Discipline
Classroom Environment

20. Discipline
The teacher should:
4
.
A. Ensures that all students know what
she/he expects of them in class
B. Ensures that her/his students understand
classroom rules and procedures well
C. Is consistent with her/his system of
rewards and punishment when enforcing
rules and procedures

21. Discipline
The teacher should:
4
.
D. Shows respect by listening to her/his
students; she/he then earns the respect of
her/his students.
E. Plans engaging lessons to reduce the
occurrence of behavioral problems
F. Reprimands student privately, on a one-
on-one manner rather than in front of the
whole class

22. Discipline
The teacher should:
4
.
G. Communicates positive expectations
H. Has self-control rather than control by
authority

23. 4 Components of
Classroom Management
1
.
2
.
3
.
4
.
Time Management
Instruction
Discipline
Classroom Environment

24. Activity 2:

34. Dealing With Discipline
Problems in the
Classroom

35. Set an Example
 Discipline starts with you. Begin each class
period with a positive attitude and high
expectations.

36. Be Proactive With Discipline Problems
 Watch your students as they come into
class and look for signs of discord.
 Post a discipline plan that you follow
consistently to govern student conduct.

37. Be Firm But Fair
 Consistency and fairness are essential for
effective classroom management. If you
ignore disruptions one day and come down
hard on them the next, your students won't
take you seriously.

38. Be Firm But Fair
 If you appear unfair in how you enforce the
rules, the students will resent you.
 Address disruptions with in-kind responses.
In other words, don't elevate disruptions
above their current significance.

39. Be Firm But Fair
 When a student becomes visibly agitated,
you must maintain a safe environment for
the other students. Remain as calm as
possible; your demeanor can sometimes
diffuse the situation.

40. Prioritize Safety
 When a student becomes visibly agitated,
you must maintain a safe environment for
the other students. Remain as calm as
possible; your demeanor can sometimes
diffuse the situation.

41. Prioritize Safety
 When a student becomes visibly agitated,
you must maintain a safe environment for
the other students. Remain as calm as
possible; your demeanor can sometimes
diffuse the situation.

43. Activity 3:

44. Classroom Management Matrix
Student expected
behavior
Entering the
Classroom
Instruction
Time
Work Time End of the
Day/Session
Be
Respectful
Be
Responsible
Be Safe

45. Individual Task:

46. Individual Task: