Classroom Management
Classroom management addresses the skills, strategies, and approaches that teachers use to create a welcoming and supportive classroom environment (Korpershoek et al., 2016). The goal of effective classroom management is to support students both academically and social emotionally (Korpershoek et al., 2016). The practice of classroom management is one that is necessary for students’ learning (Korpershoek et al., 2016). Finally, classroom management is a positive practice for all students, not just students who engage in challenging behaviors in the classroom (Korpershoek et al., 2016). This section will provide tools, tips, and tricks for classroom management.
Classroom Management
Click on the video below to learn about classroom management styles. While you are watching the video, consider what you value and believe to be most important in classroom management. How do you approach or plan to approach classroom management?
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Video Run Time 4:15
The following sections will address classroom management for preschool, elementary, middle, and high school level students. Feel free to review the information in all of the sections or only the grade levels that apply to your teaching situation.
Preschool Level Strategies
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Directions should be Clear, Concise, and No More than 1 - 2 Steps
All Classroom Management Strategies should be Based in DAP
Differentiate Practices for Children with Challenging Behaviors
Model Expected Behaviors
Teach Social and Emotional Skills
Instead of saying, "Great job!". Say "Great job using your walking feet like our classroom rules say!"
Timely, Positive and Descriptive Feedback
Active Teacher Engagement
(Owens et al., 2017; Lohmann et al., 2021; Zoromski et al., 2020)
Elementary Level Strategies
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Maintain Proximity to Students
Model & Pre-correct Expected Behaviors
Actively Engage Students
Provide Opportunities for Group Work
Teach Social and Emotional Skills
Provide Positive, Descriptive Feedback to Students Engaged in Expected Behaviors
(Owens et al., 2017; Potter, 2021; Zoromski et al., 2020)
Middle & High School Level Strategies
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Use a Continuum of Strategies to Respond to Positive & Negative Behaviors
Minimize Down Time & Time Spent in Seat Work
Maintain Classroom & Materials Organization
Address Violations of Rules
Establish & Acknowledge Clear Rules & Expectations
Establish Routines to Ensure Smooth Transitions
Teach Social and Emotional Skills
(Owens et al., 2017; Zoromski et al., 2020)
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