1. CLASSROOM
MANAGEMENT
Classroom management as defined by Good is the
administration or direction of activities with special
reference to problems involving discipline, democratic
techniques, use of supplies and other materials, the
physical features of the classroom, general housekeeping
and the social relationships of the pupils and teachers. It
can be summarized as the operation and control of
classroom activities.
2. Causes of Disciplinary Problems in the
Classroom
1.Teacher’s Personality – lack of knowledge of
the subject matter, poor decision making, etc.
2.Physical Factors – health conditions of the
child
3.Individual Factors – individual differences
due to family and community background
4.Social Factors – adjustment to the group
5.Emotional Factors
6.School Environment
3. Ways to Improve Classroom Discipline
1.Know your subject matter and be prepared at all
times.
2.Come to the class ahead of your students.
3.Call the class to order as soon as the bell rings.
4.Follow some established daily routine.
5.Check the condition of the class as well as the
condition of every pupil.
6.Check pupils’ assignments regularly and return
their work promptly.
7.Explain to your pupils your expectations of every
activity that they will accomplish.
8.Provide adequate time for every activity.
4. 9. Do not threaten your pupils. If threatened, the
pupils often feel challenged to see how serious you
and how far they could go before you carry-out
threats.
10. Have a good sense of humor.
11. Compliment your pupils/students on worthy
contributions.
12. Try to involve all pupils to class activities.
13. Handle calmly all attempts to distract your
attention.
14. Always have contingency plan in case of
emergency.
15. Never be sarcastic.
16. Always consider individual differences in dealing
with your pupils.
17. Never make a martyr out of a trouble maker.
5. PRINCIPLES IN CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
1.Consistent, proactive discipline is the crux of effective classroom
management.
2.Establish routines for all daily tasks and needs.
3.Orchestrate smooth transition and continuity of momentum
throughout the day.
4.Strike a balance between variety and challenge in students’
activities.
5.As classroom manager, be aware of all actions and activities in
the classroom.
6.Resolve minor inattention and disruption before they become
major disruptions.
7.Reinforce positive behavior.
8.Treat minor disturbance calmly.
9.Work out a physical arrangement of chairs that facilitates an
interactive teaching-learning process.
10.Make good use of every instructional moment. Minimize
discipline time to maximize instructional time.
6. Management of Time
Here are some research-based effective techniques:
1.Orchestrate smooth classroom transitions.
2.Remain involved with the students during the entire class period
allowing for no idle time.
3.Use fillers, in case you can finish the lesson ahead of time.
4.Use planning or pacing material
5.Use common place to keep materials
6.Follow a consistent schedule and maintain the procedures and routines
established at the beginning of the year.
7.Handle administrative tasks quickly and efficiently.
8.Prepare materials in advance.
9.Make clear and smooth transitions.
10.Limit disruptions and interruptions through appropriate behavioral
management technique.
7. Discipline
Some Causes of Disciplinary Problems
1.Unfavorable learning conditions
2.Teacher’s poor management skills
3.Students’ varied background
8. How to Prevent Discipline Problems
1.Employ more group-oriented methodologies
2.Use varied teaching techniques
3.Develop patience, compassion, genuine respect and care for
your students
4.The teachers’ personalities are their surest “arms” that can
either win or fail amidst a controllable learning situation.
5.The teachers’ teaching style will determine how the students
will respond, at times receptive, sometimes withdrawn.
9. Various Modes of Establishing Discipline/Classroom
Control
1.Discipline is the students’ responsibility.
2.Discipline is the teachers’ way of establishing a desirable
student-oriented environment for learning.
3.Discipline is coupled with effective teaching strategies and
techniques.
4.Discipline is achieved through the effects of group dynamics
on behavior.
5.Discipline is believed to be the exclusive responsibility of the
teachers.
10. Are you a good disciplinarian?
1.Be prepared to face a class with multi-behavior tendencies.
2.Know your students well – their names, family composition and socio-
economic status.
3.Show your sincere concern for their welfare.
4.Commendable behavior is reciprocal.
5.Be clam, poised and tactful in solving discipline problems.
6.At all times be firm and consistent in following classroom “do’s” and “don’ts”.
7.Be enthusiastic and the students will match your enthusiasm instead of being
drawn to trouble.
8.Let out your good sense of humor.
9.Speak with a good voice volume, not to loud to become noise nor too soft to
be heard.
10.Be humble in words and actions.
11. Ways of Dealing with Discipline Problems
Acceptable and effective:
1.Use verbal reinforcers that encourage good behavior and discourage bad
tendencies.
2.Use nonverbal gestures, frown or a hard look to dissuade them from
mischief.
3.Dialogues can help in discovering problems and agreeing on mutually
beneficial solutions.
4.Focus attention on one who us unruly and is about to disturb the neighbors.
5.Award merits for good behavior and demerits for inconsistencies and lapses.
6.A private one-on-one brief conference can lead to a better understanding of
mistakes that need to be remedied or improved.
7.Give students the freedom to express or explain agitated feelings and
misgivings rather than censure them right away.
12. Unacceptable and ineffective:
1.Scolding and harsh words as a reprimand will have a negative effect in
the entire class.
2.Nagging and faultfinding, together will long “sermons” are repugnant and
nasty.
3.Keeping a student in a “detention area” during or after classes as a
penalty for misbehavior is a waste of time and occasion for learning.
4.Denying a student some privileges due to unnecessary hyperactivity can
all the more encourage repetitions.
5.Assignment of additional homework compared to the rest can make
them dislike the subject.
6.Use of ridicule or sarcasm could humiliate and embarrass a formentor.
7. Grades for academic achievement should not be affected due to
misdemeanor.
13. Five (5) Effective Disciplinary Interventions backed up
by research
1.Teacher Reaction
2.Tangible Recognition
3.Direct Cost
4.Group Contingency
5.Home Contingency
14. Managing the Physical Environment
Furniture Arrangement
1.The physical features in the classroom must be located in areas where
the contents could be viewed well and be made available for use.
Seating Arrangement
1.Sample seating arrangements:
2.Students in rows face front of classroom
3.Students face center of the classroom
4.Students at tables face front of the room
5.Students desks grouped so students face each other
Physical Condition of the Classroom
15. Establishing Classroom Routines
Routines are the groundwork for a well-orchestrated
classroom. The establishment of routines helps maximize
time for instruction.
Some routines on the following can be of great help:
1.Beginning and ending the class day/period
2.Transitions
3.Getting/Distribution of Materials and Equipment
4.Group work
5.Seatwork and teacher-led activities
