EDU305 Handouts Set 2

Table of Contents:

Lesson 01 Introduction to Classroom Management (Topic 1 to 6) Lesson 02 Classroom Control (Topic 7 to 11) Lesson 03 Physical Seating & Classroom Management (Topic 12 to 18) Lesson 04 Overt Management Approaches (Topic 19 to 24) Lesson 05 Overt & Covert Management Approaches (Topic 25 to 29) Lesson 06 Role of Teacher in Managing the Classroom - 1 (Topic 30 to 35) Lesson 07 Effective Management (Topic 36 to 41) Lesson 08 Models of Classroom Management (Topic 42 to 46) Lesson 09 Plan to Implement the Models with Students (Topic 47 to 53) Lesson 10 Teacher's Effectiveness Training (Topic 54 to 59) Lesson 11 Classroom Management Strategies - 1 (Topic 60 to 65) Lesson 12 Classroom Management Strategies - 2 (Topic 66 to 72) Lesson 13 Physical Dimensions of a Classroom - 1 (Topic 73 to 78) Lesson 14 Physical Dimensions of a Classroom - 2 (Topic 79 to 84) Lesson 15 Activities for Managing Learning & Discipline - 1 (Topic 85 to 90) Lesson 16 Activities for Managing Learning & Discipline - 2 (Topic 91 to 97) Lesson 17 Curriculum Instruction and Classroom Management - 1 (Topic 98 to 102) Lesson 18 Techniques to Assist Learning (Topic 103 to 108) Lesson 19 Role of Teacher in Managing the Classroom - 2 (Topic 109 to 114) Lesson 20 Role of Teacher in Managing the Classroom - 3 (Topic 115 to 120) Lesson 21 Philosophies of How to Manage Large Class (Topic 121 to 126) Lesson 22 Large Classes (Topic 127 to 131) Lesson 23 Strategies to Maintain Discipline (Topic 132 to 138) Lesson 24 Teaching with Limited Resources & Motivating Student (Topic 139 to 144) Lesson 25 Systematic Procedure for Record Keeping (Topic 145 to 150) Lesson 26 Establishing Caring Connections - 1 (Topic 151 to 156) Lesson 27 Establishing Caring Connections - 2 (Topic 157 to 162) Lesson 28 Teachers Attributes in Teaching Social Skills (Topic 163 to 168) Lesson 29 Incentives in the Classroom (Topic 169 to 174) Lesson 30 Practice for Model for Rewards (Topic 175 to 180) Lesson 31 Effective Behavioural Support Systems (Topic 181 to 186) Lesson 32 School Discipline (Topic 187 to 192) Lesson 33 School-wide Preventive Discipline Practices (Topic 193 to 198) Lesson 34 Classroom Discipline1 (Topic 199 to 204) Lesson 35 Classroom Discipline2 (Topic 205 to 210) Lesson 36 Specific Discipline Programmes (Topic 211 to 216) Lesson 37 Bullying (Topic 217 to 222) Lesson 38 Bullying Preventive Programmes (Topic 223 to 228) Lesson 39 Social Intervention Strategies to Control Bullying (Topic 229 to 234) Lesson 40 Parent-Teacher Partnerships & CM (Topic 235 to 240) Lesson 41 Violence & Classroom Management (Topic 241 to 246) Lesson 42 Planning To Control Violence (Topic 247 to 252) Lesson 43 Teaching Positive Behaviours (Topic 253 to 258) Lesson 44 Developing Social Competence Among Students (Topic 259 to 264) Lesson 45 Social Competence (Topic 265 to 270)

Topic- 001: · INTRODUCTION TO CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT · Lesson 01

Classroom management is a very important part of the professional development of teachers. A teachers’ duty is not only to teach the class but also to handle the management issues in classroom for effective teaching and learning process.

In this lecture, the following topics of classroom management are discussed:

Elements of classroom management Classroom management approaches and strategies Models of classroom management Teacher’s role in classroom management Classroom management and the curriculum Discipline Bullying and social-emotional learning

Topic – 002: Definition of Classroom Management:

Classroom management embodies:

Effective teaching of content (classroom management problems arise because a teacher is sometimes not sure of what she is teaching) Powerful teaching strategies (It is extremely important to use effective teaching strategies so that less classroom management problems arise. Sometimes, the problems in classroom arise because teachers do not know the teaching strategies) An organizational structure to support productive learning (the seating arrangement of classroom, are students sitting in rows or groups?) Effective use of social-emotional domains of learning The most successful teachers approach management as a process of establishing and maintaining effective learning environments

Topic – 003: Key Elements of Classroom Management:

1. School wide discipline through curriculum: classroom discipline is not possible without school wide discipline, so it is very important to make classroom management a part of curriculum.
2. Classroom discipline: Both the teacher and students must know how to behave in classroom environment. School discipline is such an element that the teachers must teach it to the students at the very start of their schooling. It is only possible through curriculum and school wide discipline.
3. Classroom based rules: Classroom discipline is made through classroom rules. There are certain rules for both students and the teachers to follow in classroom. We set some boundaries and we need to respect the rules in order to learn in the classroom.
4. Identification of needs of students: It is very important for the teacher to identify the needs of the students. Management issues in classroom arise because sometimes teachers do not know the student needs. Teacher must know students interests and their individual needs. It is very important for the teacher to have age appropriate and need based rules in classroom so that students can follow them easily.
5. Involvement of major stakeholders: All stakeholders who are involved in the education of a student must be made aware of the phenomenon of classroom management. The major stakeholders are students themselves, teachers, parents, school administration, principals, coordinators, classroom community.

6. Importance to social-emotional learning

Q7. Physical seating in the classroom: Are students sitting in rows, groups or pairs?

8. Role modeling by teachers and caregivers: Students learn from the teachers so it is important to have proper behaviors in the classroom so both the teachers and the students have good reputation.

Topic – 004: Curriculum and Classroom Management:

There is a deep link between curriculum and classroom management. In order to have effective management, this has to be integrated in the curriculum.

Curriculum:

Curriculum basically is a plan of action for the entire school. The curriculum consists of the ongoing experiences of children under the guidance of the school. It represents a special environment for helping children achieve self realization through active participation within the school.

The link between curriculum and classroom:

Classroom management needs a school wide commitment. This commitment can only come through an active integration of classroom management principles within the school curricula.

It is very important to prefer classroom management when the classroom objectives and goals are planned. So that both the teacher and students come to know that classroom management is a