Classroom management

Classroom Management
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Management of classrooms can be challenging especially for new teachers. It is because, unlike their colleagues who have been practicing for some time, they do not have the opportunity to apply the course knowledge to a particular classroom environment. Therefore, they need to implement some strategies that address class management strategies. Consequently, the teacher creates an environment that is conducive for learning. Thus, this paper discusses how communication, rules and procedures, noise management, charts and reward systems, seating charts, and schedules are effective strategies of classroom management.
A teacher needs to communicate his/her expectation of students regarding their behaviour in the classroom. The communication should also include parents because they play crucial roles in teaching practice to students (O, 2018,p. 9). Admittedly, most teachers are uncomfortable addressing parents regarding the behaviour of students in the class. However, research on classroom management shows that it significantly changes the perception of classroom behaviour in students. Also, it makes it easier for teachers to relate to students hence making classroom management easy.
Another classroom management strategy involves setting rules and procedures for students’ behaviour in the classroom. From day one, a teacher should create rules (O, 2018, p. 9). It will help in creating routine throughout the semester or academic year (O, 2018, p.

9). It will help students to understand the consequences of bad behaviour in class.
Subsequently, noise management helps in making students behave appropriately in class. Admittedly, this can be the most challenging strategy to implement is that students have to discuss issues that relate to the topic. However, teachers should teach students to manage their noise levels during discussions (O, 2018, p. 9). For example, the teacher can use the ‘Yacker Tracker’ tool which detects noise using a red light.
Similarly, teachers can use a chart and reward systems. It involves colour charts or step reward. Therefore, when a student behaves appropriately, the teacher rewards him/her using the colour chart or elevates their position to the next step. Alternatively, teachers can use internet software that can print behavior reports. Then, they can send them to individual parents for them to know how their children behave in class (O, 2018, p. 9). If students act appropriately, then teachers can give rewards like crayons.
Furthermore, teachers can use seating charts. The strategy involves drawing a floor plan of the classroom. Then, the teacher prints the plan using a pencil to write the student’s names and prints the plan on the wall. The strategy will also make teaching easier for substitutes when the teacher is away (O, 2018, p.9). Therefore, seating charts help students maintain good behaviour throughout the class period.
Additionally, teachers should create time schedules. Admittedly, school management usually provides a list of classes where a teacher is assigned. However, it is better for teachers to create their schedule where they divide the total number of hours of class they according to class activities. For example, they can allocate time to activities like taking attendance, guiding students during a project, cleaning up, and demonstrating a concept.
In conclusion, the purpose of this paper was to discuss how strategies like communication, rules and procedures, noise management, charts and reward systems, seating charts, and schedules help classroom management. The discussion shows that managing a class can be challenging because of the dynamics of the students. However, through adequate preparation, professionalism, communication, and coordination with parents, teachers can ensure they effectively manage the classrooms.
Reference
O, H. H. (2018) ‘Developing Your Classroom Management Strategies’, Arts & Activities, 164(1), pp. 8–9. Available at: http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=131093397&site=ehost-live (Accessed: 28 October 2018).