Classroom management
5 keys to a good classroom arrangement - correct answer-1. Use a room arrangement that
is consistent with your instructional goals & activities.
2.Keep high-traffic areas free of congestion.
3. Be sure students can be seen easily by the teacher.
4. Keep frequently used teaching materials and student supplies readily accessible.
5. Be certain that students can easily see whole-class presentations and displays
Arrangement of Student Desks/Tables - correct answer-How will you arrange the desks or
tables?
What kinds of instructional grouping will you favor?
Some classrooms are equipped with tables instead of desks.
Problems with student visibility
Problems with storage of student supplies and instructional materials
•You may change the room arrangement throughout the year to stimulate students' interest.
bulletin boards - correct answer-Displays should be colorful, neat, and current.
Most classrooms have a unifying theme, although seasonal displays are also showcased.
Written work, artwork, projects, and group work should be displayed.
centers - correct answer-A center is an area where students may work on a special activity.
Examples include the following:
Classroom libraries
Reading/Spelling/Vocabulary centers
Listening centers
Writing centers
Science discovery centers
Computers
Math centers
Art centers
Dramatic play areas
Consider the location of each center (e.g., visibility, noise level, distractibility, space,
electrical outlets).
Consider making the areas appealing and comfortable:
Seating/ Rug
Pillows
Small table
Part of the classroom theme?
Pets, plants, aquariums
classroom arrangement - correct answer-consider:
Traffic of students
Mobility around the room
Student distractibility
Teacher's visibility of all areas
, Facilitation of learning
Classrooms are complex places - correct answer-Teachers have to make multiple, often
rapid decisions. It is to their benefit to organize the classroom environments to facilitate
activities and to prevent problems. Routines and procedures help guide their own and
students' behaviors. This frees the teacher up to focus on instruction and help students
learn.
Clear Communication of Assignments & Requirements - correct answer-Students need a
clear idea of what their
assignments are and what is expected of them.
Accuracy may not be enough. Consider neatness, legibility, and form.
Procedures should be in place for absent students.
Students also need a reason for doing the assignment, or an explanation of what they may
gain from the effort: reinforcement, discovery, understanding, or usable skills, etc.
computer workstation - correct answer-Your location choices may be limited due to the need
for wall outlets and Internet access.
Computers should be placed away from dust, liquids and magnets.
It may be that you need to consider the placement of the computer workstations first and
then plan other centers and activity areas.
You should be able to monitor what the students are doing on the computer.
Get all necessary equipment.
ESTABLISHING CLASSROOM RULES
& PROCEDURES - correct answer-An effective classroom has patterns and routines in
place that make interaction and movement easy to organize and accomplish.
Students must understand and practice the behaviors you expect of them.
expectations - correct answer-Desired behaviors or outcomes.
- Teachers can make their expectations known to students by directly teaching the
classroom rules and procedures, providing opportunities for students to practice them, and
CONSISTENTLY responding to students' behavior.
Feedback to students - correct answer-Frequent and regular feedback is the key. Grading
should be done within one day of
completion.
eGradebook's PIV feature
Students can check their own work occasionally, although not for a grade.
Nip potential problems in the bud.
The first time a student slacks off for no apparent reason, talk to the student about it.
Communicate with parents by sending home copies of graded work.
Both good work, and poor work.
Have a folder or envelope for this purpose.
floor space - correct answer-Start by determining where you will conduct whole-class
instruction.
Where will you stand or sit?
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