Classroom management and the learning environment

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Why classroom management matters

1 Why classroom management matters

Preventing management problems by focusing students on learning

1 Arranging classroom space

2 Displays and wall space

3 Computers in the classroom

4 Visibility of and interactions with students

5 Spatial arrangements unique to grade levels or subjects

6 Establishing daily procedures and routines

7 Establishing classroom rules

8 Pacing and structuring lessons and activities

9 Choosing tasks at an appropriate level of difficulty

10 Providing moderate amounts of structure and detail

11 Managing transitions

12 Maintaining the flow of activities

13 Communicating the importance of learning and of positive behavior

14 Giving timely feedback

15 Maintaining accurate records

16 Communicating with parents and caregivers

Responding to student misbehavior

1 Ignoring misbehaviors

2 Gesturing nonverbally

3 Natural and logical consequences

4 Conflict resolution and problem solving

5 Step 1: clarifying and focusing: problem ownership

6 Step 2: active, empathetic listening

7 Step 3: assertive discipline and i-messages

8 Step 4: negotiation

Keeping management issues in perspective

Chapter summary and references

Source: OpenStax, Educational psychology. OpenStax CNX. May 11, 2011 Download for free at http://cnx.org/content/col11302/1.2

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