Classroom Management Tools

Many factors contribute to successful classroom management. Teachers who are successful respond appropriately when problems occur to often prevent aproblem before it arises. Such teachers are proactive instead of reactive. Teachers who demonstrate effective classroom control are skilled in five key areas. They are able to coordinate, communicate, check, coach, and demonstrate consistency. Technology can support teachers' efforts resources in each of these key areas. Jefferson County Schools (TN) has a listing of wonderful free resources to help teachers become experts in classroom management.

 

Implementation

Here are some general strategies and ideas for ensuring a safe learning environment drawn from this comprehensive resource:

• Classroom management include procedures, scheduling, materials, routines, and transitional activities when learners enter the classroom.
• Monitor learners in all school settings and control proximity for better classroom control.
• Vary instructional techniques and praise learners whenever possible with printables and interactives.
• Explore the learners' educational strengths and weaknesses.
• Create an atmosphere that reaps success instead of failure.
• Provide an opportunity for learners to be actively involved in the learning process.
• Be proactive instead of reactive to problem situations.
• Provide learners with the security of consistency.
• Make actions and consequences clear.
• Display and require consistency in behavior.
• Get to know your own classroom management style so that you can build on your strengths and minimize your weaknesses.

 

Classroom Management

Review the resources found here and get to work tweaking, revamping, creating, or revitalizing your classroom.