ASSIGNMENT 2
DUE DATE: 30 JUNE 2026
, TAM2601 ASSIGNMENT 2 2026
DUE 30 JUNE 2026
Question 1
Critically discuss how you, as a teacher, integrate the functions of planning,
organising, leading, monitoring, and coordinating to create a cohesive classroom
management system, and what would be the potential impact on learner
behaviour and academic achievement if one of these functions is weak or
missing.
Effective classroom management is not a single action but a cohesive system built on
the interrelated management functions of planning, organising, leading, monitoring
(control), and coordinating. As a teacher-manager, integrating these functions is
essential for creating a productive learning environment where both learner behaviour
and academic achievement can flourish (Coetzee et al., 2020, p. 18). The foundation of
this system lies in the fundamental management tasks: planning, organising, leading,
and control
(Coetzee et al., 2020, p. 18).
Integration of Management Functions:
Planning: Planning is the point of departure. I would begin by using curriculum
documents to plan termly, weekly, and daily lessons, setting clear learning
objectives (Coetzee et al., 2020, p. 23). Crucially, my planning would include
establishing classroom rules and procedures collaboratively with learners, which is a
proactive step for preventing disruptive behaviour. For example, a lesson plan would