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What is classroom management? - Correct Answer A broad concept that encompasses
the set of behaviors and strategies that teachers use to guide behavior in the
classroom.
Fostering student engagement, and securing cooperation so that learning can occur.
planning/preventive aspects - Correct Answer Tasks that include organizing the physical
space of the room, identifying expectations in behavior, developing incentives to
encourage desirable behavior, arranging consequences to discourage, and organize
instructional activities to promote student involvement and engagement.
interactive aspect - Correct Answer includes monitoring and interacting with students,
providing support and feedback, intervening to redirect student behavior, and woking
with student's interests, involvement, and cooperation.
Classrooms are complex places - Correct Answer Teachers have to make multiple,
often rapid decisions. It is to their benefit to organize the classroom environments to
facilitate activities and to prevent problems. Routines and procedures help guide their
own and students' behaviors. This frees the teacher up to focus on instruction and help
students learn.
other facets of teaching - Correct Answer Good classroom management is not an end in
itself. It establishes conditions that enable students to learn better.
On the other hand, poor classroom management creates conditions that interfere with
desirable educational outcomes.
the classroom - Correct Answer Arranging the physical setting for teaching is a logical
starting point for classroom management.
teaching philosophy - Correct Answer A teacher's philosophy of teaching determines the
physical layout and organization of his/her class.
classroom arrangement - Correct Answer consider:
Traffic of students
Mobility around the room
Student distractibility
Teacher's visibility of all areas
Facilitation of learning
5 keys to a good classroom arrangement - Correct Answer 1. Use a room arrangement
that is consistent with your instructional goals & activities.
2.Keep high-traffic areas free of congestion.
3. Be sure students can be seen easily by the teacher.
4. Keep frequently used teaching materials and student supplies readily accessible.
5. Be certain that students can easily see whole-class presentations and displays
wall and ceiling space - Correct Answer Wall and bulletin boards provide areas to
display student work, instructionally relevant materials, decorative items, assignments,
rules, schedules, and other items of interest.
Interactive displays support student learning.
They can be used to provide additional practice.
They should include an answer key so the students can self-check.
, Interactive displays can be used in all subject areas
Ceiling space can also be used to hang mobiles, decorations, and student work.
bulletin boards - Correct Answer Displays should be colorful, neat, and current.
Most classrooms have a unifying theme, although seasonal displays are also
showcased.
Written work, artwork, projects, and group work should be displayed.
on day one, you should have what on your boards and walls? - Correct Answer 1.
Classroom rules (to be completed collaboratively throughout the week)
2. A place for daily assignments/daily schedule
3. Welcoming display
4. A calendar
5. Emergency escape route/ evacuation map
floor space - Correct Answer Start by determining where you will conduct whole-class
instruction.
Where will you stand or sit?
Usually near the board and equipment
Will students gather on the floor on a rug?
Make a scale drawing of the classroom to avoid having to move heavy furniture.
If the classroom is small, remove unnecessary student desks, other furniture, or
equipment.
Emergency exits should never be blocked.
Arrangement of Student Desks/Tables - Correct Answer How will you arrange the desks
or tables?
What kinds of instructional grouping will you favor?
Some classrooms are equipped with tables instead of desks.
Problems with student visibility
Problems with storage of student supplies and instructional materials
•You may change the room arrangement throughout the year to stimulate students'
interest.
Small-Group Instruction Area - Correct Answer You will need an area where you can
meet with small groups of students for lessons (e.g., guided reading, differentiated
instruction) and projects.
Arrange this area so that you can observe the rest of your class from your position
within the small group.
If furniture is not available, or if there's insufficient room, students may sit at the rug for
small group instruction.
Another option is for the teacher to move from group to group.
computer workstation - Correct Answer Your location choices may be limited due to the
need for wall outlets and Internet access.
Computers should be placed away from dust, liquids and magnets.
It may be that you need to consider the placement of the computer workstations first
and then plan other centers and activity areas.
You should be able to monitor what the students are doing on the computer.
Get all necessary equipment.