Classroom Management: Essential Skills for Teachers

What does classroom management refer to?

Organizing and controlling student behavior, movement, and interaction during a lesson

According to the text, what is essential for a successful teacher?

Setting clear routines and procedures for students

What do successful teachers do to prevent misbehaviors?

Anticipate when misbehaviors are likely to occur and intervene early

Why is it important for teachers to figure out the real causes of deviant behavior?

To provide personalized support to misbehaving students Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended at the beginning of the school year regarding class rules?

Establish class rules and discuss them with the students Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should the consequences of misbehavior be discussed in relation to?

Classroom rules Signup and view all the answers

What is the best seating arrangement for larger classes according to the text?

Seating in a horseshoe shape Signup and view all the answers

What should teachers do in order to maximize eye contact among students?

Seat students around three sides of a large table Signup and view all the answers

What should teachers consider in advance when organizing changing partners or groups?

Maximizing eye contact Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended for communicating positive expectations to students?

Conveying confidence in students' ability to do well Signup and view all the answers

What is a suggested method for calling a student to their desk or giving nonverbal cues?

Use name tags for the child's table space Signup and view all the answers

What method is recommended for managing misbehavior according to the text?

Time out at desk or another room Signup and view all the answers

What seating arrangement is suggested for smaller numbers of adult or teenage students?

Seating in a horseshoe shape Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended for making two sets of name tags?

Hang name tags on a hook by the door Signup and view all the answers

How should teachers handle changing partners or changing groups?

Think in advance about how you will organize changing partners or changing groups Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested for student names during special classes?

Make two sets of name tags. Signup and view all the answers