1. Noise: Sometimes during classes children can become distracted by noise from within the classroom and from outside (such as another classroom, or people on the hallway). I help to combat this problem by closing the doors and any windows open to the noise, and also by reminding children to work as quietly as possible and raise their hand to speak rather than shout out.…
The video has a very strong opening, comparing teaching to woodworking. It says that like woodworkers begin with rough wood, teachers begin with a group of students full of problems, anxieties, and misinformation. That all can and must be corrected using procedures in all areas of the classroom. The first procedure given as an example is a way of quieting and grabbing the attention of your students. This should be done in a way that doesn’t belittle the teacher, nor requires the teacher raising their voice. Harry Wong does this by simply holding his hand in the air, or ringing a bell if the students are facing another way. Elizabeth Wong takes this a step further by saying or cueing the phrase…
school settings that it requires several things first, of all you have to have patience,…
3.Noise: Classrooms can often become a very noisy environment when children are learning and working in groups or individually. This can be a huge distraction for children and prevent them from producing the best work they can and also slow their work pace resulting in unfinished work. To help combat this it is important to remind the children at regular intervals that they should keep there voices to a whisper and raise their hand rather than shout out. Also having a way to get the whole classes attention when they are being far too noisy for example in my…
Most of the time there are a lot of behavioral students that are just plain -o- disrespectful, loud, rude, and disruptive; in which makes it hard to maintain a well-managed classroom. Despite school/classroom rules you post on the wall you will find that some students will break the rules just to get peer attention or to get out of class. Overall, classroom disruptions makes it hard to run a class successfully.…
Effective teaching and a path way for new teachers is Wong’s main purpose for this very helpful video. Sometimes teachers…
From the video I observed students being able to define vocabulary associated with sound showing that they had some prior knowledge on the topic. I also observed students who were actively participating in all aspects of the lesson with very few distractions. When students found another students sound vibration funny they only giggles for a few seconds then continued to listen and participate in the sound lesson. From this observation I can conclude that students knew the teachers classroom expectations and rules.…
Classroom management helps when teachers know and practice proactive discipline methods. From the students’ part, it helps when they understand why they should act in an appropriate way. They also need to…
Minimise standing out front and talking at them. Don’t have rows of learners facing the front of the class. Arrange the seats so that students can communicate, think together, share ideas and construct meaning by discussing and collaborating. Every exchange doesn’t need to go through the teacher or get the teacher’s approval, encourage students to respond directly to each other.…
Managing a positive classroom environment is critical to being an effective teacher. The following paper examines the fundamental principles, strengths and weaknesses of three models of classroom management; Applied Behaviour Analysis, Assertive Discipline, and ... It will conclude by summarising the similarities and differences between the models.…
A classroom is a very dynamic and spontaneous place. Every classroom is comprised of a diverse combination of individuals who all contribute to the unpredictable nature and uniqueness of the class. The reality that no two students are alike and no two classes are ever alike, contributes greatly to the difficulty of establishing a realistic and effective classroom management plan. It is important that teachers realize that a classroom is an unpredictable place and that it is much more reasonable to strive to manage their classroom as opposed to trying to control it. I see my role as a managing teacher as guiding my students through their learning as they explore and discover what works best for them, instead of dictating how they will do things. It is also important that teachers are aware of the great number of theories that exist in regards to classroom and more specifically, behaviour management. I believe that it is detrimental for a teacher to adopt one philosophy without ever considering the numerous other possibilities. In my opinion all of the theorists have a number of positive ideas that can be introduced into the classroom in order to create an optimal learning environment. In developing my philosophy on teaching and learning I have incorporated the philosophies of Jones, Rogers and Gootman.…
There are many theories on classroom practice, there are also many of ways which foster the approaches in which educators can create and facilitate students learning. To be able to create and conduct a positive and productive classroom atmosphere educators require the understanding of how to approach classroom management (O’Donnell et al. 2016, p.236) accurately. To implement strategies to accommodate to each child’s needs, it is important firstly to recognise why the student may be acting out…
Classroom management styles vary from teacher to teacher. Some follow one method while others pick and choose what works for them from a variety of methods. Certain methods work better on different ages of students such as elementary, middle or high school students and some are good for all age levels. Deciding what approach would work best in their classroom is a personal choice that requires taking many things into consideration. Five classroom management strategies are Wong’s Pragmatic Classroom, Lee Canter’s Behavior Management Cycle, Kagan, Kyle and Scott’s Win-Win, Morrish’s Real Discipline and Curwin and Mendler’s Discipline with Dignity. All of these are useful in the classroom just some are better suited to different grade levels.…
Some classes harbored students who comprehended the material better, were ethnically diverse, special education, motivated and lazy students. Each time I observed, there were particular occasions that I had anticipated to occur and other instances that astounded me. I found it intriguing, to see how the teacher responded when something in the classroom did not go as planned and then observe them trying to not let it affect their teaching plan for the day. After my observations, I am self-assured and avid that I want to become a teacher and will make a good one at that.…
Good classroom and behaviour management is essential for a lesson to run smoothly. Knowing how to anticipate and manage problems will ensure that students spend maximum time on task, and those students who are eager to learn are not disadvantaged by a few.…