The document discusses effective classroom management techniques. It begins by noting that classroom management is the most important factor influencing student learning based on a review of over 11,000 research studies. It then defines classroom management as everything a teacher does to organize students, space, time, and materials to facilitate learning. Key aspects of effective classroom management include high student involvement, clear expectations, minimizing wasted time and confusion, and establishing efficient procedures and routines. The document provides tips for the first day of class and emphasizes the importance of building relationships and solving problems rather than focusing on punishments.

1. Afzal Hossain
Assistant Professor
Army Institute of Business Administration (AIBA)
Savar Cantonment
Effective Classroom Management
Techniques

2. Researcher View
A study reviewing student learning looked at
11,000 pieces of research that spanned over 50
years. It determined and ranked 28 factors that
influence student learning. The most important
factor is….
Classroom Management

3. What is Classroom Management?
Everything a teacher does to organize students, space, time,
and materials so that students can learn properly.
If Pilots have flight plans, Coaches have game plans,
Executives have business plans, then Effective teachers must
have a Classroom Management Action Plan.

4. 4 Characteristics of aWell-Managed
Classroom
Characteristics Ineffective Teacher Effective Teacher
1. High Level of
student
involvement
Teacher is working. Students are working.
2. Clear Student’s
Expectations
Teacher says “Know
everything in Chapter 3.”
Teacher tells students
objective of lessons and
tests.
3. Little Waste of
Time and Removal
of Confusion.
Teacher punishes according
to mood. Students always ask
what the assignment is.
Teacher has discipline
plan and posts
assignments.
4. Work-Oriented Teacher tells but does not
practice procedures..
Teacher practices
procedures until they
become efficient.

5. Seven things students want to
know on the first day.
Am I in the right room?
Where am I supposed to sit?
Who is the teacher as a person?
 Will the teacher treat me as a human being?
What are the rules in this classroom?
What will I be doing this Semester?
How will I be graded?

6. Don’t Forget the Smile
Stand at the classroom door on the first day with a
big smile and a warm welcome. Ensure the students
are in the right place.
Direct the students where to sit.
Ice-Breaking Session
Have their first assignment (non-graded) ready and
have them get started on it immediately.
Show that you are efficient and competent as a
classroom manager and teacher. (First Impression)

7. Three most Important Points to
Make an Effective Class
Discipline: Discipline concerns how students
behave. Discipline has penalties and rewards.
Procedures: Procedures concern how things are
done. Procedures have no penalties or rewards.
Routines: What the students do automatically.
(habit)

8. Classroom Management Strategies
Use polite language
Maintain eye contact
Keep phones in your pockets
Let one another speak uninterrupted
Raise concerns about one another’s statements
in a respectful manner

9. Classroom Management Strategies
Slack time with students: Schedule one-
on-one meetings with students to get to
know them better.
Welcome students into the classroom:
Activities such as positive greetings at the
door and icebreaker questions help create a
warm classroom culture.
Take note of positive and negative
interactions with students.

10. Classroom Management Strategies
Regularly check in with
students. Ask how they’re doing and what
support they may need.
Focus on solutions, not
problems. Teachers can work with students to
find a solution that everyone feels is fair.
Encourage Questioning: Ask the
students questions and invite them to
ask follow-up questions that steer the
discussion in the direction of critical thinking

11. Questions?