CT 100 Developing Classroom Management Skills

ct 100 INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING, Module 5: Developing Classroom Management Skills

What is classroom management?

Classroom management refers to all of the things that a teacher does to organize students, space, time, and materials so that learning can take place effectively

Are that set of activities by which the teacher establishes classroom conditions that facilitate effective instructions.

Characteristics of well-managed classrooms

1. Students are deeply involved with their work especially academic, teacher-led instruction

2. Students know what is expected of them and are generally successful

3. There is relatively little wasted time, confusion, or disruption

4. The climate of the classroom is work-oriented but relaxed and pleasant

Records teachers keep include;

1. Students attendance

2. Students behaviour

3. Work/teaching plans

4. Exams/assignments/Students academic progress

5. Seating charts

6. Class equipments/materials

Module 5: CT 100 Developing Classroom Management Skills