Module TSL 3109

TOPIC 1
Introduction to Classroom Management

1.0 SYNOPSIS
Topic 1 focuses on the concept of Classroom Management and the role of teachers and pupils in effective classroom management. It provides teachers with a brief description of classroom management, the function and nature of classrooms, the role of instruction as a central classroom activity, and classroom instructions and management practices. It also looks at teacher and pupil responsibility, accountability, expectation, and consistency in effective classroom management.

1.1 LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of Topic 1, you will be able to: outline the concept of classroom management identify the functions & nature of classroom explain the role of teaching as a central classroom activity identify classroom instructions & management practices

1.2 Framework of Topics

CONTENT

SESSION ONE (6 hours)

1.2.1 The Concept of Classroom Management
As teachers it is your professional responsibility to manage your classroom effectively to provide meaningful and fruitful learning experiences to your pupils. What strategies should you possess to be effective and efficient in your classroom? Study the scenario below and suggest how you would manage this class:
It is an English language lesson and Amin is copying an exercise from the board while the teacher walks around monitoring the pupils at work. One of his classmates Samy, reaches over and pokes his side. Startled, Amin jumps from his seat and this results in his exercise book getting scribbled. He pushes Samy and a scuffle follows (adapted from Hardin, 2008).
An inept teacher, in a disordely, unsafe and hostile classroom environment as above, may not be able to provide favourable instruction and learning experiences to his pupils. The following are research findings on classroom management and instruction: poor classroom management skills and disruptive pupils were major reasons for teachers to perform badly. a safe and

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