This document outlines an education development project on classroom management strategies. It is divided into three sessions: 1) the learning classroom, 2) learning management strategies, and 3) creating an engaged learning community. Session 1 discusses elements of a learning classroom, including being engaging, non-threatening, structured yet flexible, and encouraging risk-taking. Session 2 focuses on getting learner involvement while maintaining control, and provides group strategies like running dictation. Session 3 discusses advantages and disadvantages of large groups and provides ways to group learners, including by pairs, numbers, colors, and ability. The document utilizes student engagements and reflections throughout.

1. Education Development Project Classroom Management Strategies that Work Jason Graham & Rima Purwitasari www.jasongraham.org

2. About Me - Answers Bandung International School May 2011 2

3. Overview Introductions Session 1: The Learning Classroom Session 2: Learning Management Strategies Session 3 Creating and Engaged Learning Community Reflections & wrap up Bandung International School May 2011 3

4. Types of Teachers Bandung International School May 2011 4

5. Your working classroom How confident do you feel allowing your learners work together? Use the continuum Bandung International School May 2011 5

6. The Learning Environment Bandung International School May 2011 6

7. Session # 1 The Learning Classroom A learning classroom is: Engaging Non threatening Structured yet flexible Encourages risk taking Bandung International School May 2011 7

8. Focus Question #1 What are elements of a learning classroom? Bandung International School May 2011 8

9. Learning Management Strategies A learning classroom should be: Interesting Collaborative Thought provoking Relevant FUN Bandung International School May 2011 9

10. Engagement # 1 Classroom Layout: Participants use cut ups to match about classroom layout and descriptions. Reflection: Compare ways as to how to improve your classroom layout Bandung International School May 2011 10

11. Do’s and Don'ts of Teaching Bandung International School May 2011 11

12. End Session 1

13. Session # 2 Learning Management Strategies Bandung International School May 2011 13

14. Focus Question # 2 How can we get more learner involvement yet still be in control? Bandung International School May 2011 14

15. Engagement # 2Group Strategies Ways to Increase learner participation Adaptable Group Strategies for Engagement Running Dictation Problem solving builder Group decision Bandung International School May 2011 15

16. End session 2 Pic of a sandwich?

17. Session # 3 Creating an Engaged Learning Community_ Group work Strategies Large groups Pair work Individual Mixed ability Key To Success = Minimal supervision Bandung International School May 2011 17

18. Does group work..work? Bandung International School May 2011 18

19. Focus Question # 3 What are the advantages and disadvantage of working in large groups? Bandung International School May 2011 19

20. Ways to group a large classGive clear instructions before grouping Pairs Numbers 1 & 2 Knee to knee – eye to eye Active listening Small groups 5-7 per group Number allocation Colours, animals, countries 4 corners Long term/short term Ability grouping Behavioral grouping Bandung International School May 2011 20

21. Engagement # 3 In pairs engage in the role play Develop a pair grouping strategy for the role play activity to use with your students Create an action plan to group learners in pairs Consider: language ability, behavior issues, class size, different learning styles, class environment Use action plan template Feedback from another pair Reflect Bandung International School May 2011 21

22. Reflection How confident do you feel allowing your learners work together? Re evaluate the continuum Bandung International School May 2011 22

23. How many horses? Bandung International School May 2011 23