Classroom management:
1. Definition & Importance:
Classroom Management: Strategies used to create a structured, respectful, and engaging
learning environment.
Purpose: Minimise disruptions, enhance focus, and foster student-teacher relationships to
improve academic success.
2. Goals of Classroom Management:
Promote a positive, safe, and motivating learning space.
Encourage active participation.
Minimise disruptive behaviour.
Support all learners inclusively.
3. Teacher’s Role in Classroom Management:
3.1 Establishing Authority & Building Rapport:
Combine discipline with empathy.
Build trust through respectful interaction and clear rules.
3.2 Setting Clear Expectations:
Involve students in rule-making.
Be consistent and fair to avoid confusion.
3.3 Managing Behaviour:
Use proactive methods (engaging lessons) and reactive strategies (fair consequences).
Apply positive reinforcement and conflict de-escalation.
3.4 Leading by Example:
Model punctuality, preparedness, and respect.
Show enthusiasm for teaching.
3.5 Using Materials & Media:
Choose age-appropriate, relevant materials that align with objectives.
Use visual/audio aids only when they enhance learning.
Integrate technology effectively (e.g., Internet, CD-ROMs, simulations).
Plan for technical issues with backup options.
3.6 Organising Pair/Group Work:
Objectives: Encourage participation, collaboration, and communication.
Teacher’s Role: Guide the activity, monitor progress, provide support.
Student’s Role: Stay on task, collaborate, use target language, and report outcomes.
Feedback enhances motivation and learning.
4. Classroom Management Techniques:
1.Body Language:
Stand to be visible and assertive.
Use eye contact to maintain engagement.
Use gestures to minimise unnecessary language.
2.Voice Use:
Vary pitch, stress, and pace to keep attention.
Pause meaningfully to emphasise key points.
3.Teacher’s Language:
Avoid over-talking—allow students thinking and response time.
Admit when unsure; never fake knowledge.
Ask specific questions to check understanding—not “Do you understand?”
5. Special Management Considerations:
1.Large Classes:
Use group work, peer leaders, and tech to ensure participation.
2.Multilevel Classes:
Differentiate tasks by level, use peer tutoring, and open-ended activities.
Handling Challenging Situations
Stay calm and address issues privately.
Apply active listening and problem-solving.
Value and respect cultural diversity to prevent misunderstandings.