JMD 206 Module Outline - Methodology of Tourism PDF

JMD 206 Module outline: Methodology of Tourism Ms Claire Fordred Today’s lesson  Classroom management Classroom management is at the heart of the educator’s work. The educator must be able to organise and manage learners in a confined space to enable them t...

JMD 206 Module outline: Methodology of Tourism Ms Claire Fordred Today’s lesson  Classroom management Classroom management is at the heart of the educator’s work. The educator must be able to organise and manage learners in a confined space to enable them to feel safe and concentrate on tasks. Classroom management includes all activities needed for the main task – teaching and learning – to happen effectively. Effective classroom management helps to establish and maintain conditions in the classroom which enhance effective teaching and learning.  How to succeed in classroom management Teachers must have good skills in: oLong-term planning (to design a learning programme and work schedule) oShort-term planning (to prepare lesson plans) The management tasks relating to execution of tasks in the classroom are as follows: oPlanning oOrganising oControl  Planning Setting learning aims and objectives Taking decisions about learning strategies Teaching methods Assessment methods Forms and instruments Assignments Solving problems in the class within the broad guidelines of departmental and school policy.  Organising Arranging learners in structures (e.g. small groups with a leader, rows with a leader etc.) to ensure maximum cooperation and learner involvement. Tasks and responsibilities may be delegated to individual learners (e.g. to act as a group leader, to be responsible for handing out scripts, taking the school attendance register to the office. It is important to give all learners the opportunity to be responsible for tasks.  Control Control of expendable and durable items in the classroom. Learner assessment and educator reflection on his or her own teaching practices could also be seen as part of control.  Final questions What is it and why it is important? What do you regard as important classroom management?  Video 5 Tips on Classroom Management | High School Teacher Vlog https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3Vhx55qjcI  Readings Three readings 1. Classroom management 2. Classroom Management and Facilitation Approaches 3. A Review into Effective Classroom Management and Strategies for Student Engagement: Teacher and Student Roles in Today’s Classrooms  Reference list Joubert, R & Prinsloo, S. 2013. Creating Safe and Effective Classrooms. Pretoria: Van Schaik