Classroom Management

Effective Teaching Techniques: Keys to Classroom Management

Dr. Dheeraj MehrotraSession I (Day #1)

Understanding the Classroom ManagementIts effective discipline Operant conditioning & Operant Extinction- Skinners theoriesIts being prepared for class Blooms Taxonomy- Behavioural ObjectivesIts motivating your students- Its providing a safe, comfortable learning environmentMaslows TheoryIts building your students self esteemSelf Esteem & Individual differencesIts being creative and imaginative in daily lessonsGardners Multiple Intelligence

The CBSE and the NCF 2005 requirements !The National Curriculum Framework 2005 layout certain grounding principles on what should be taught and how. It brings attention to the fact that education is not a physical thing that can be delivered by the teacher, but a creative process rooted in the physical and cultural groundwork of the child and nourished through interaction. There is a dynamic process between teacher and child in the construction of knowledge.

. . . Its different for EVERYONE!!WHY?Teaching StylesPersonality/AttitudesStudent populationNot all management strategies are effective for every teacher

Why is Classroom Management Important?Satisfaction and enjoyment in teaching are dependent upon leading students to cooperateClassroom management issues are of highest concern for beginning teachers

Principles for successful classroom managementDeal with disruptive behaviors but also manage to minimize off-task, non-disruptive behaviorsTeach students to manage their own behavior- High level of self esteem leads to self dependence and autonomy.Students learn to be on-task and engaged in the learning activities you have planned for themIt is more natural to be off-task than on

Our objective as teachers

The revised learning module

Old learner vs. new learner

Our priority:

How do we improve?

The novel classroom scenario

As Educators

To our surprise

Creating the 21st century classroom

The ultimate requirement in classrooms

The new requisite lies with ::

Techniques for Better Classroom ControlFocus attention on entire classDont talk over student chatterSilence can be effectiveUse softer voice so students really have to listen to what youre sayingDirect your instruction so that students know what is going to happen

19Techniques for Better Classroom ControlMonitor groups of students to check progressMove around the room so students have to pay attention more readilyGive students non-verbal cuesEngage in low profile intervention of disruptionsMake sure classroom is comfortable and safe

Techniques for Better Classroom ControlOver plan your lessons to ensure you fill the period with learning activitiesCome to class preparedShow confidence in your teachingLearn student names as quickly as possible

Transition vs. Allocated TimeAllocated time: the time periods you intend for your students to be engaged in learning activitiesTransition time: time periods that exist between times allocated for learning activitiesExamplesGetting students assembled and attentiveAssigning reading and directing to beginGetting students attention away from reading and preparing for class discussion

Transition vs. Allocated TimeThe Goal:Increase the variety of learning activities but decrease transition time.

WithitnessWithitness refers to a teachers awareness of what is going on in the classroom

NCF defines the requirement for:Making learning wholesome, creative and enjoyable. Children must be given the taste of understanding, so that they can learn and construct their own knowledge

Jones study of off-task behaviors99% of off-task behaviors take one of several formsTalking out of turnClowningDaydreamingMoving about without permissionAntisocial, dangerous behaviors make up a fraction of the time students spend off-task

K u d o s t o y o u T e a c h e r s ! ! ! The solution:Begin each class period with a positive attitude and high expectations. If you expect your students to misbehave or you approach them negatively, you will get misbehavior. This is an often overlooked aspect of classroom management.

Proximity and Body LanguageEye contact, facial expressions, gestures, physical proximity to students, and the way you carry yourself will communicate that you are in calm control of the class and mean to be taken seriously.Be free to roamAvoid turning back to class

The Solution:Come to class prepared with lessons for the day. In fact, overplan with your lessons. Make sure to have all your materials and methods ready to go. Reducing downtime will help maintain discipline in your classroom.

Believe in your Being as a TEACHER !!

Taste the PRIDE and Enjoy Learning to Learn !!!