Classroom Management

Educ 4: Principles of Teaching 1 and FS 2
Reporters:
Noramie G. Macote
Krissia Ann Cadiao
Honeylyn C. Tenchavez
Lendy A. Emberga
Laila Ann Cadiao
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
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is a term used by teachers to describe the process of ensuring that classroom lessons run smoothly despite
disruptive behavior by students.
Guiding Principles in Classroom Management

1. Consistent, proactive discipline is the crux of effective classroom management.
- a proactive approach to discipline prevents unnecessary disciplinary problems from cropping up.
2. Establish routines for all daily tasks and needs.
- routine saves you a lot of time.
3. Orchestrate smooth transitions continuity of momentum throughout the day.
- smooth transitions prevent unnecessary lull in classroom activities.
4. Strike a balance between variety and challenge in students activities.
-strike a golden mean between extremely easy and extremely difficult activities.
5. As classroom manager, be aware of all actions and activities in the classroom
- have eyes on the back of your heads. Be aware of what is happening in the classroom.
6. Resolve minor inattention and disruption before they become major disruptions.
- respond to inappropriate behavior promptly
7. Reinforce positive behavior.
- reinforce positive behavior with genuine phrase
8. Treat minor disturbance calmly
- if the stern look or gesture can kill the inappropriate behavior so be it
9. Work-out a physical arrangement of chairs that facilitates an interactive teaching-learning process.
- come up with a physical arrangement that allows maximum interaction
10. Make good use of every instructional moment
- minimize discipline to have more time for instruction.
Management of Time
Effective Research-Based Techniques
Orchestrate smooth classroom transitions
Remain involved with the students during the entire class period allowing for no idle time
Use Fillers
Use planning or pacing materials
Use common place to keep materials
Follow a consistent schedule
Handle administrative task quickly and efficiently
Prepare materials in advance
Make clear and smooth transitions
Limit disruptions and interruptions
Suggestions for quality output
Schedule all activities with corresponding time allotment way ahead of time
Provide enough time for everything you expect to happen
Anticipate difficulties or failure of some operations in order to be able to pursue alternative actions
Be flexible with time assignments
Set examples by showing that you are time conscious
Discipline is a controlled behavior

Causes of Disciplinary Problems
1. Unfavorable Learning Conditions
The following are some classroom situations that must be closely analyzed
a. Overcrowded with more than the regular number of students to a class
b. Poor lighting facilities and inadequate ventilation
c. Furniture and storage cabinets disorderly positioned
d. Inappropriate seating arrangement such that distraction can easily occur
e. Near sources of noise will obstruct understanding of the lesson
2. Teachers Poor Management Skills
- Teachers ability to meet discipline-challenging situations so much depend on their
a. Knowledge and skill of employing a wide range of classroom strategies and procedures
b. Personal and emotional attributes
3. Students Varied Background
These differences can be traced from their
a. Family background
b. Physical and mental capacities
c. Emotional traits among others
- Teachers way of dealing with the students should develop a congenial and harmonious relationship
How to Prevent Discipline Problems
Effective Measures
1. Implement Group-Oriented Approach
a. Cooperative learning Approach
b. Team Learning
c. Peer-Tutoring
d. Group Subjects and Collections
2. If the flow of the activity is hampered by uncontrolled action, the ability of the teacher to shift to an alternate activity
will be necessary
3. Teachers personal attributes
a. Patience
b. Compassion
c. Concern and caring attitude
d. Respect and trust for others
4. A warm, respectable relationship with students through sincere and straight-forward communications can
demonstrate trust and credibility
5. Teachers teaching style will determine how the students respond, at time receptive, and sometime withdrawn
Various Modes of Establishing Discipline/Classroom Control
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School sets its own policies regarding maintenance of appropriate discipline since students behavior plays an
important role in achieving learning objectives
Common Practices in Achieving and Maintaining Good Discipline

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Discipline is the students responsibility

Teams of learner work and study together for a common goal to lessen any discipline problems
Discipline is coupled with effective teaching strategies and techniques
Discipline is achieved through the effects of group dynamics on behavior
Discipline is believed to be the exclusive responsibility of the teacher
Assertive Discipline- leads to an autocratic classroom

Beneficial and Respectful Classroom Control- motivates students to actively participate and manage their own learning
The kind of discipline achieved will depend
1. Students personality, level of maturity and interest
2. Teachers pedagogical skill and managerial ability
Tips to be a good disciplinarian
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Be prepared to face the class with multi-behavior

Know your students
Show your concern for their welfare
Commendable behavior is reciprocal
Be calm, poised and tactful in solving discipline problems
At all times, be firm and consistent in following classroom dos and donts
Be enthusiastic
Let out your good sense of humor
Speak with a good voice volume
Be humble
Ways of Dealing with Discipline Problems

1. Acceptable and Effective
a. Use verbal reinforcer
b. Use non-verbal gesture
c. Dialogues discovering problems and solutions
d. Focus attention on unruly students
e. Award merits for good behavior and demerits for inconsistencies and lapses
f. Private one on one brief conference
g. Give students the freedom to express or explain their selves
2. Unacceptable and Ineffective

a. Scolding and using harsh words as reprimand
b. Nagging and fault-finding
c. Keeping a student in a detention during or after class as penalty
d. Denying a student some privileges
e. Assignment of additional homework
f. Use of ridicule or sarcasm
g. Affected academic grades because of misdemeanor
Managing the Physical Environment
Furniture Arrangement
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the physical features in the classroom must be located in areas where the contents could be viewed and be
made available for use.
Seating Arrangement
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should be considered first since students stay in each at the longest time during the day.
semi-arrangement of chairs are arranged in four rows with six to eight rows. Sufficient space is allotted in the
aisles and in-between the seats for easy movement.
4 Samples Seating Arrangement

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Students in rows face front of classroom

Students face center of classroom
Students at tables face front of the room
Students desks grouped so students face each other
Physical Condition of the Classroom

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Physical environment must be a safe place where curious, overactive and energetic children are always on the
go.
Establishing Classroom Routine
Beginning and ending the class day or period

Transitions
Getting/distribution of materials and equipment
Group work
Seatwork and teacher-lead activities

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Educ 4: Principles of Teaching 1 and FS 2

Guiding Principles in Classroom Management

Suggestions for quality output

Discipline is a controlled behavior

Common Practices in Achieving and Maintaining Good Discipline

Discipline is the students responsibility

Assertive Discipline- leads to an autocratic classroom

Be prepared to face the class with multi-behavior

Ways of Dealing with Discipline Problems

2. Unacceptable and Ineffective

4 Samples Seating Arrangement

Students in rows face front of classroom

Physical Condition of the Classroom

Establishing Classroom Routine

Beginning and ending the class day or period

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