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A teacher is a facilitator of learning and of the development of the youth; he shall, therefore, render the best
The school serves as the center for educational pursuits while the institutions and establishments of the community
Lesson 1
Classroom management is an integral part of the teaching process. It suggests providing a classroom environment that is conducive to learning, such as appropriate time scheduling for various activities and an orderly placement of furnitures and instructional materials. A clean and well lighted area, together with a comfortable seating arrangement, make the classroom an inviting place for promoting interaction and a much welcomed feeling of togetherness. Records of performance are well-kept and reported to keep track of progress. Discipline indicating complete behavior control is well-established.
The following are some supportive measures that can create a well-managed classroom.
A. Organizational Plan 1. Structured Classroom The learning activities in a structured classroom are well-planned ahead of time and the procedures follow accepted rules and regulations established by the school.
2. Flexible Classroom There can be spontaneous explorations and discovery of information, thus encouraging active participation in their own style of learning.
a. Individualized Approach all instructional approaches are intended for each individual student considering ability, interests and needs. b. Group Set-up - grouping could facilitate such teaching strategies as cooperative learning, group experimenting or drama presentation. c. combination of both types of organization
B. Scheduling
* Good time management is the key to a smooth flow of planned activities. * Proper timing could sustain motivation and interest, resulting in students active involvement in class. Teachers must be able to plan thoroughly for their daily lessons and for additional activities such as:
parent teacher conference after classes working with other teachers during occasional school events Preparing new teaching devices Advanced requests for supplies and materials for the weeks lesson and for learning centers supervising students along the corridors and school ground or while eating in the canteen
C. Record Keeping
Among the school activities to be recorded are:
D. Physical Environment
A clean and classroom where everything is arranged neatly is both attractive and a comfortable place to stay in.
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Maintaining Cleanliness Look after proper ventilation and lighting for their comfort and ease. Unnecessary noise due to careless closing and opening of doors and windows must be avoided.
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E. Discipline
Discipline is controlled behavior. It constitutes the next important concern of teachers as part of good management.
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Causes of disciplining problem the teachers lack of adequate knowledge and skills in handling occurrences of misbehavior likewise contribute to a trouble-prone setting. The classroom may not be conducive to learning if it is:
a. b. Overcrowded with more than the regular number of students to class. With poor lighting facilities and inadequate ventilation.
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With inappropriate seating arrangement Near sources of noise which obstructs understanding of the lesson.
strategies to be used.
c. Of prime importance are the teachers personal attributes such as; 1. patience, 2. compassion, 3. concern and caring attitude, 4. respect and trust for others. d. The teachers personalities are their surest arms that can either win or fail amidst a controllable learning situation.
A warm, respectable relationship with students through sincere and straightforward communications can demonstrate trust and credibility. Unpretentious gestures and genuine modes of receiving students explanation bring about much-needed peace of mind. Facial expressions can show all kinds of emotions happiness, satisfaction, anger, dislike. Kind words of praise, greetings, encouragement, and friendly
e. The teachers teaching style will determine how the students will respond, at
times receptive, sometimes withdrawn.
3. Common Ways of Establishing Discipline/Classroom Control - Discipline occupies the center stage in all learning activities.
a. b. Discipline is the students responsibility. Discipline is the teachers way of establishing a desirable student-oriented
Be prepared to face a class with multi-behavior tendencies. Each individual acts in a unique manner. Know your students well their names, family composition, and socioeconomic status. In case of misbehavior, you will understand them easily and an appropriate assistance will come in time.
Be enthusiastic.
Let out your good sense of humor. Laugh with your students and sometimes at yourself. It will reduce tension from all.
Speak with a good voice volume, not too loud to become noise nor too
soft to be heard. Be humble with words and actions. It could produce a magnetizing affect.
Acceptable and effective: Use verbal reinforcers that encourage good behavior and discourage bad tendencies. Use nonverbal gestures, frown or hard look to dissuade them from mischiefs. Dialogues could help in discovering problems and agreeing on mutually beneficial solutions. Focus attention on one who is unruly and is about to disturb the neighbors.
Unacceptable and ineffective: Scolding and harsh words as a reprimand will have a negative effect on the entire class. Nagging and faultfinding, together with long sermons are repugnant and nasty.
Denying a student some privileges due to unnecessary hyperactivity could encourage more repetitions. Assignment of additional homework compared to the rest could make them dislike the subject. Use of ridicule or sarcasm could humiliate and embarrass a formentor. Grades for academic achievement should not be affective due to misdemeanor.
E. Establishing Routine
Routine is a regular procedure or a normal practice that is to be followed. It is a schedule of activities that is mostly time-paced and is attuned to lesson objectives.
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Advantages
1. It helps in accomplishing everything that is planned.
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2. Ways of Establishing Routine Routine could be scheduled on a weekly or monthly instead of daily. Plan a routine for an entire class rather than for an individual or group.
Plan a procedure for the whole unit with a corresponding time allotment
for each topic. You might find the class in a situation when the interest and concentration is at its peak. Though beyond time limit, you may continue for the sake of additional learning and experiences being achieved. Cutting the procedure could cause disappointment and wastage of momentum.
Practice some signals that would mean the class is about to start and they
must be ready. Model time-consciousness.