CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Effective teaching and learning cannot take place in a poorly managed classroom. But a well-managed
classroom does not just come out from nowhere. It takes a good deal of effort to create that conducive
classroom climate. The person who is most responsible for creating it is the teacher.
Principles in Classroom Management
1. Consistent, proactive discipline is the crux of effective classroom management.
Prevention is better than cure, so goes the adage. A proactive approach to discipline
prevents unnecessary disciplinary problems from cropping up. We have not to wait for
disciplinary problems to erupt for us to take a move. Let us anticipate potential
problems and nip them in the bud.
2. Establish routines for all daily tasks and needs.
Routine saves you a lot of time. Routine procedures give rise to orderly learning
environment and maximum and optimum use of precious time.
3. Orchestra smooth transitions and continuity of momentum throughout the day.
Ensure us that every instructional moment is made use of wisely. Smooth transitions
prevent unnecessary lull in classroom activities.
4. Strike a balance between variety and challenge in students activities.
A variety of student activities will ensure that students multiple intelligences and varied
learning styles are considered in the conduct of student activities. Strike the golden
mean between extremely easy and extremely difficult activities.
5. As classroom manager, be aware of all actions and activities in the classroom.
Our heightened awareness of everything that is happening in our classroom puts our
pupils and students on their toes all the time. Have eyes on the back of your heads. Be
aware of what is happening in the classroom.
6. Resolve minor inattention and disruption before they become major disruptions.
The old adage a stitch on time saves nine aptly applies here. We have not to wait until
our class is out of control. We ought to respond to inappropriate behavior promptly.
7. Reinforce positive behavior.
Be generous with genuine praise. Some teachers are quite stingy with praise. Other
teachers are overgenerous with their praise. For our praise to be genuine it must be
given according to merit. It is our way of appreciating ad recognizing hard work and
good behavior.
8. Treat minor disturbance calmly.
Do not make a mountain out of a mole. If a stern look or gesture can kill the
inappropriate behavior so be it.
9. Work out a physical arrangement of chairs that facilitates an interactive teaching-learning
process.
Come up with a physical arrangement that allows maximum interaction. Lets us work
for a flexible seating arrangement where we can re-arrange seats or desk to suit our
learning needs and conditions.
10. Make a good use of every instructional moment. Minimize discipline time to maximize
instructional time.
Minimize discipline time to have more time for instruction.





Management of Time

Time lost is irretrievably lost
-Jose Rizal

What can we do to maximize the time spent on discipline problems in order to
maximize the academic time for instruction and make students spend time on
their academic task?

Here are some research-based effective techniques:

Orchestrate smooth transitions.
Remain involved with the students during the entire class period
allowing for no idle time.
Use filters, in case you finish the lesson ahead of time.
Use planning or pacing material such as a copy of the scope and
sequence of the subject or a calendar for long-term, weekly, and daily
planning.
Use a common place to keep materials such as scissors, school supplies.
Follow a consistent schedule and maintain the procedures and routines
established at the beginning of the year.
Handle administrative tasks quickly and efficiently.
Prepare materials in advance.
Make clear and smooth transitions.
Limit disruptions and interruptions through appropriate behavioral
management technique.