Classroom Management Post #4

Hi everyone and welcome to my fourth blog on classroom management! This topic will cover research based classroom management techniques. It will cover management skills that are and are not conducive to creating and maintaining a safe and effective learning environment. My past posts were mostly about strategies to implement for successful classroom management. This post will also include things you don’t have to do for effective classroom management.

This video provides excellent classroom management strategies in a relatable manner. I think it begins with an interesting comment and that is, “Don’t focus on classroom management, focus on classroom learning.” When teachers provide quality instruction, classroom management seems to fall into place, most of the time.

Effective classroom management and instruction go hand in hand. When students are disengaged from the lesson, they are more likely to act out. Evidence based strategies include reviewing, progress monitoring, and reinforcing expectations. Structure must be maximized within the classroom for effective classroom management which results in effective instruction.

There are certain strategies used for children with ADHD. I added this in because all children need differentiated approaches whether it’s academically or behaviorally. All children benefit from flexible grouping. This allows children to participate in different roles and introduces new learning opportunities to them. Having an assortment of study skills and organizational strategies in place will help all students, especially those with ADHD to have an effective study plan and the appropriate materials to proceed with that plan.

In closing, the most effective classroom management strategy that creates and maintains a positive learning environment is building authentic relationships. Students want to behave and perform highly for teachers they connect with. Educators can stress clear expectations, consequences, and learning goals all they want to. Those will mean nothing if the students do not want to perform for the teacher. Take time to talk to your students and ask them about their day. Have a legit conversation with your students. Let them know that you care.