CREATING A CLIMATE FOR LEARNING :
EFFECTIVE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES
PRESENTED BY
ALHAJI ABDULWAHAB MUHAMMAL-AWWAL
RETIRED DIRECTOR/ PRINCIPAL, KARAMO SENIOR
COLLEGE,VICTORIA ISLAND
LEARNING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this training section, participants should be able to:
(i). Appreciate the concept of effective/classroom management
(ii). State the principles of effective classroom management.
(iii). Highlight the characteristics of effective classroom management
(iv). Mention the importance of effective classroom management.
(v). List 9 strategies for achieving effective classroom management.
(vi). State how to deal with disruptive behaviour or tendencies in the
classroom.
PROLOUGE: Effective teaching and Learning
cannot take place in a poorly managed
classroom. In every good classroom, effective
classroom management is at the heart of the
teaching and learning process.
* WHAT DO TEACHERS MANAGE IN THE CLASSROOM ?
* The learning environment / classroom sub-system
(i). Learner sub-system.
(ii).Content sub-system.
(iii).Method sub-system.
(iv).Media sub-system.
(v). Evaluation sub-system.
WHAT IS EFFECTIVECLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
* A wide variety of skills and techniques used by
teachers to facilitate optimal conditions of learning.
* Skills that teachers use to keep students organized,
orderly, focused, attentive, on task and academically
productive during a class.
* A structural procedure for learning where where
the teacher establishes and sustains an orderly
environment for students and with minimal
confusion.
PRINCIPLES OF EFECTIVE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT.
(I). Establishes clear expectations.
(ii).Building positive relationship.
(iii).Maintaining constant discipline.
(iv).Fostering students positive engagement.
CHARACTERISTICS OF EFECTIVE CLASSROOMMANAGEMENT.
* PROMPT.
* PREPARED.
* PRODUCTIVE.
* POLITE.
* POSITIVE.
IMPORTANCE OF EFFECTIVE CLASSROOMMANAGEMENT
* Learners learn best in a safe and secure
environment.
* Creates an organized and functional environment
for the teacher and students.
* Saves time and effort for the teacher.
* Reduces bad classroom behaviour and other
disruptions.
* Ensures students are focused, motivated and
productive.
* Promotes an inclusive environment that caters for
all ability levels.
STRATEGIES FOR EFFECTIVE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
1. create an organized place to learn and a positive class atmosphere.
2. establish clear expectations/rules/standard.
3. plan each lesson with your student in mind.
4. offer praise and give incentives.
5. communicate clearly and regularly.
6. build strong relationships and rapport with your students.
7. reach out to students’ families.
8. create organized lesson plans and keep learners involves in
activities.
9. set limits positively.
ACTIVITIES:
(1). What challenges do you encounter in
effecting good classroom control?
(2). What qualities should teachers posses to
enable them have good class management.
CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE/PUNISHMENT AND BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT.
*classroom discipline is the aspect of classroom management that deals
with handling negative behaviour when they occur, and also teaching
students to engage in desired behaviour when they are in the classroom.
*Discipline is typically thought to have a positive influence on both the
individuals as well as the classroom environment.
*Punishment is a form of negative discipline. Generally, punishment aims
to stop bad behaviour. It is often used to get rid of or to end bad
behaviour.
ACTIVITY:
HOW DO YOU PUNISH BAD BEHAVIOUR IN
YOUR CLASS ?
DEALING WITH BAD BEHAVIOURS.
Dealing with disruptive behaviour is an
important factor related to good class
management.
Examples of disruptive behaviour includes:
*clowning
*Refusal
*hyper activity
PROBLEM 1.
CLOWNING: Acting like a clown to attract
attention.
SOLUTION: Give learner private warning, Hold a
chat with the student and discuss alternatives to
gain class attention e.g. answering question in
class.
PROBLEM 2.
REFUSAL: Refusal to attempt written assignment,
answer oral question. e.t.c
SOLUTION: *offer help to the student and show
caring attitude.
**look for possible reasons for such behaviour,
probably, the learner might be having some
troubles or some kind of disabilities.
PROBLEM 3
HYPERACTIVITY: Moving all the time, not
being able to concentrate
SOLUTION: *Show care and passion
**Praise acceptable behaviour and reprimand
unacceptable ones.
***Assign responsibilities that use his/her
hyperactivity.
ACTIVITY
Mention other disruptive behaviours of students
in class and how to address them
