Rajarata University of Sri Lanka Final Year Industrial Training

Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

Department of Languages

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

Online Lectures

Year and Semester	Year-3 Semester-1
Subject	Industrial Training on Teaching Practice-7
Subject Code	TEF 3112
Course Unit	Effective Classroom Management-2
Date	20.05.2020
Time	Practical: 9.00 am-11.00 am
Lecturer	D.N. Aloysius
Practical Hours	02                                            Total  No of  Hours: 14

Effective Classroom Management

Motivation, Discipline and Respect

According to Allen (1986), classroom management is closely linked to issues of motivation, discipline and respect, which should be developed within students. When a student has motivation, discipline and respect only, his learning will be more effective and successful and ultimately he will be a quality student. That is what we expect through effective classroom management. These aspects will be discussed in detail under separate topics.

Focusing

Teacher must be sure that she should have the attention of everyone in the classroom before she starts her lesson. She should not attempt to teach over the noise of students, who are not paying attention. Teacher is expected to wait till the students are calm and quiet and get ready for the lesson.

Monitoring
Teacher is expected to move around the classroom while the students are working in their groups or individually. She also should check on their progress. An effective teacher will make a pass through the whole classroom about two minutes after the students have started their assignments. Students, who are not yet quite on task, will be quick to get going as they see her approach.

Modeling

According to McDaniel, values are caught and not taught. Students usually learn the values of teachers, who are courteous, prompt, enthusiastic in control, patient and organized. This is a spontaneous process followed by students. It is now clear that everything in the class is not always taught, but caught. Teacher thus becomes a very good model for the students in the classroom.

Environmental Control

A classroom should be a well-ventilated and cheery place so that students enjoy an environment that changes periodically. An effective teacher takes care that the student is not rewarded for misbehavior by becoming the focus of attention. She monitors the activity in her classroom, moving around the room. She anticipates problems before they occur. Her approach to a misbehaving student is inconspicuous. Others in the class are not distracted.

Confidence in Teaching

Teacher should always show the students that she is confident in her teaching. This means teacher’s competence in her subject. For this purpose, teacher is expected to come to the classroom well-prepared and with great confidence. Once the students come to know that teacher is not confident and well prepared, they lose confidence in the teacher and begin to cause noise and disruption. Hence, the teacher should have the responsibility to show the students that she is confident enough in her teaching and well prepared for the day’s lesson.

Classroom Rules

There should be rules for managing a classroom. The first step for controlling a classroom of unruly students is to make some concrete rules. While making these rules, take into account the age of your students. The rules of your classroom should be in conformity with the general rules of the school. You cannot make rules that contradict the already established rules and regulations of the school. Do not make too many rules, which your students won't be able to follow. Make a few basic rules that are sufficient to maintain order in the class. Explain your expectations to the students and also ask them what they expect from you. This will promote their active participation in the classroom management plan.

Practical: Discuss the factors that contribute to an effective classroom.

References:  

1.        Allen, J.D. (1986). Classroom management: students' perspectives, goals, and strategies. American Educational Research Journal, 23, 437-459.

2.        Classroom Management and Teaching Observation, Curriculum Development Centre, Ministry of Education Colombo, 1985.

3. Effective Classroom Management by D.N. Aloysius