Classroom management refers to organizing the classroom environment so that learning can take place easily. This includes establishing procedures, routines, and maximizing instructional time. Well-managed classrooms have students deeply engaged in academic work and clear expectations. Key aspects of classroom management are planning curriculum and spaces, setting procedures for activities, and using time efficiently through strategies like peer tutoring. Teachers should define rules, monitor the classroom, and foster positive teacher-student relationships to best support student learning.

1. Classroom Management
2009-2010

2. What is Classroom Management?
 Classroom management refers to all the
things a teacher does to organize students,
space, time and materials so that learning
can take place with ease.
 Classroom management allows for a
comfortable working environment for
students.

3. Characteristics of a Well-Managed
Classroom
 Students are deeply involved with their work,
especially with academic, teacher-led instruction.
 Students expectation should be visible.
 Students time should be maximized.
 The classroom environment should be work
oriented, but relaxed and pleasant.

4. What Classroom Management Entails
 Planning
 Procedures
 Routines

5. Planning
 Well planned, engaging curriculum
 Well planned spaces
 Flexibility
 Student oriented
 Aligned to the beacons
 Ample resources
 Optimum use of time (time management)

6. Time Management
 Time is a very important factor in classroom
management.
 Students must know that there is a time limit.
 They must know how to manage their time.

7. Down Time Causes Problems
 Unscheduled time in a classroom is an
invitation for disruptive behavior.
 70% of the day should be scheduled for
academic activities.
 Strategies such as peer tutoring and
cooperative learning can make this realistic.

8. Procedures
 A procedure is not a discipline plan, nor is it a
threat or an order.
 Rather, a procedure is a method or process for
accomplishing things in the classroom. Some
examples:
 wind up time
 conglom time
 bridge activity review time

9. Procedures
 A series of procedures and routines creates a
structure for the classroom.
 Effective teachers should plan their
classroom procedures well in advance.
 Revise and hone these procedures year after
year until they become models of efficiency.

10. Procedures
 Explain: State, explain, model, and
demonstrate the procedure.
 Rehearse: Rehearse and practice the
procedure under your supervision.
 Reinforce: Reteach, rehearse, practice, and
reinforce the classroom procedure until it
becomes a student habit or routine.

11. Routines
 For teachers
 For students
 School wise
 Key stage wise

12. Best Practices for Classroom
Management
 Defining classroom rules and procedures (for
students and teachers)
 Setting behavior expectations and consequences
(for students and teachers)
 Fostering the teacher-student relationship
 Monitoring the classroom and addressing the
problems

13. Best Practices for Classroom
Management
 Fostering student responsibility
 Getting off to a good start
 Establishing school wide policies
 Time management

14. Strategies for Classroom Management
 Readiness is the primary determinant of teacher
effectiveness.
 First day of the school sets the tone for the whole
year.
 Arrange student seating to maximize the
accomplishment of the tasks and to minimize
disruptions.

15. Strategies for Classroom Management
 Teacher is a floating coach, facilitator and a
guide
 Peer mentoring
 Use of appropriate body language
 Know your students well

16. Strategies for Classroom Management
 Keep “Things to Do When I am Done” ready.
 Balance between group activities vs. individual
activities.
 Balance between life skills vs. academic
skills.
 Set the agenda for the day with the students.

17. Thank You!!