The document outlines various methods and strategies for effective classroom management by educators, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a conducive learning environment. Key techniques include consistency in enforcing rules, engaging students in best practices, and observing experienced teachers. Ultimately, effective classroom management is crucial for fostering student understanding of rules and enhancing the overall teaching experience.

1. By Prof. Liwayway Memije-Cruz

2. Classroom Management
methods and strategies
an educator uses to
maintain a classroom
environment that is
conducive to student
success and learning.
involves the effective
use of your time in the
classroom to be as
productive as possible

4. Lead
Lead your class
and your mantra
is “I am the
teacher, I am the
teacher, I am the
teacher.”

5. Practice
 Practice
consistency. If
the rules are set,
follow through
with the
consequences.

6. Engage
Engage the
students in
creating “best
practices”
policy for
classroom

7. Demonstrate
Demonstrate
acceptable
behaviour.
Treat the students
with the same
respect you
demand.

8. Play
 Play a game to
demonstrate the
need for rules.
Divide the class into
groups. Play
scrabble. ½ of the
group plays by the
rules, the other ½
does not. Discuss.

9. Switch
 Switch activities if the
students get out of control.

10. Signal
 Have a signal that shows the class they
are off task.

11. Write and communicate
 Know your expectations. Write them out before
the class shows up.
 Communicate your expectation to the class.
Display them. Discuss them.

12. Team Up
 Team-up with others in the classroom. Ask them to help
reinforce the rules.
 Setting guidelines for the classroom will help develop the
respect that is needed so students can do their best.

13. Observe and Ask
 Observe a teacher who has good classroom managements
skills. Borrow the best practices.
 Ask co-teachers for ideas or help. Ask them to come
observe you and give feedback.

14. Learn, Listen and Watch
 Learn the triggers for when
the class gets chaotic.
Avoid or limit those
triggers in the classroom.
 Listen to the students. If a
student is expressing a
certain behavior, address it
quickly.
 Watch to see what engages
the students. Start using
more of those teaching
techniques.

15. Reward and Motivate
Reward good
behavior.
Motivate the
students. Build a
relationship with
the students.
Motivate them to
reach beyond.

16. Show
 Show
students
how being
a good
citizen
starts right
now.
.

17. Video the class
 Play back the video in class and discuss the
behaviour—good or bad.

18. Video the Class
 Play back the video in class and discuss the
behavior—good or bad.

19. Group and Mediate
 Group students. Keep
groups engaged.
Rotate around the
room. Let the group
moderate behavior.
 Teach the students
mediation. Encourage
them to mediate their
own problems and
issues in the
classroom.

20. Conclusion
 The most important element of classroom
management is allowing your students an
opportunity to understand that your rules are a
part of giving them the best education possible.
 Teaching is a very important job and once you
get your classroom management skills in order
you will be enjoying teaching more and will
have a more productive teaching career.

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