Chapter 9 Classroom Management
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
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Management
LE ARNI NG OUTCOMES
After studying this chapter, you should be able to:
1.
Define classroom management;
2.
Explain the goals of classroom management;
3.
Explain the need for socialization; and
4.
Describe how to plan for effective classroom management.
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INTRODUCTION
What did you think about the teacher’s role in a classroom?
The answer for the question is there are two dominant roles played by a teacher in a classroom as illustrated in Figure 9.1.
i.
Figure 9.1: Two dominant roles of teacher in a classroom
This chapter concerns with the second of these two aspects of learning that is the issues associated with the instruction process. The chapter focuses in particular on how teachers manage the classroom activities and the strategies they use to ensure that the classroom provides a context to support and facilitate learning. Managing a class full of students is
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one of the biggest challenges faced by teachers. If teachers do not have an effective plan in place, there will not be much opportunity for students to engage in meaningful learning experiences. Thus, teachers will find themselves refereeing instead of teaching.
Research shows that a high incidence of classroom disciplinary problems has a significant impact on the effectiveness of teaching and learning. In this respect, it has been found that teachers facing such issues fail to plan and design appropriate instructional tasks.
They also tend to neglect variety in lesson plans and rarely prompt students to discuss or evaluate the materials they are learning.
According to Froyen, L. A., & Iverson:
9.1
Definition of Classroom Management
Classroom management is a term used by teachers to describe the process of ensuring that classroom lessons run smoothly despite disruptive behaviour by students. The term also implies the prevention
CHAPTER
9
Classroom
Management
LE ARNI NG OUTCOMES
After studying this chapter, you should be able to:
1.
Define classroom management;
2.
Explain the goals of classroom management;
3.
Explain the need for socialization; and
4.
Describe how to plan for effective classroom management.
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CHAPTER 9
CHAPTER 9
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CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
INTRODUCTION
What did you think about the teacher’s role in a classroom?
The answer for the question is there are two dominant roles played by a teacher in a classroom as illustrated in Figure 9.1.
i.
Figure 9.1: Two dominant roles of teacher in a classroom
This chapter concerns with the second of these two aspects of learning that is the issues associated with the instruction process. The chapter focuses in particular on how teachers manage the classroom activities and the strategies they use to ensure that the classroom provides a context to support and facilitate learning. Managing a class full of students is
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one of the biggest challenges faced by teachers. If teachers do not have an effective plan in place, there will not be much opportunity for students to engage in meaningful learning experiences. Thus, teachers will find themselves refereeing instead of teaching.
Research shows that a high incidence of classroom disciplinary problems has a significant impact on the effectiveness of teaching and learning. In this respect, it has been found that teachers facing such issues fail to plan and design appropriate instructional tasks.
They also tend to neglect variety in lesson plans and rarely prompt students to discuss or evaluate the materials they are learning.
According to Froyen, L. A., & Iverson:
9.1
Definition of Classroom Management
Classroom management is a term used by teachers to describe the process of ensuring that classroom lessons run smoothly despite disruptive behaviour by students. The term also implies the prevention