Classroom Management CLPL November 18 2016 Classroom Management
Classroom Management CLPL November 18 2016
Classroom Management CLPL November 18 2016
Sharing your experiences
Think, pair, share
Two main categories
Co-operative learning
Teaching Approaches Active Learning Co-operative Learning Assessment is for Learning (Aif. L)
The best way to learn about anything is by doing! Richard Branson
When the pupil does X I will do Y
How can I create a classroom where these things don’t happen?
Decide: What are we going to do? Why are we doing it? How does it fit in with previous or future learning ?
This will mean… • You build on what you v What do you know did in the lesson/s about China? before v What would you like • Or find out what they to know? know if this is your v How would you like to first lesson with the do that? class
Vary the classroom experiences
Yes, but will they behave?
Beginnings and Endings q Memory hooks q Positive emotional energy means you will remember it q Brain needs to organise and map things q q q Clear, direct , simple Enthusiastic Snowball technique 5 -5, 10 -10, 15 -15, 20 -20 Ask for Five!
Useful points which creative teachers display § Manage the physical § Manage the social setting – room layout structure- groups, learning styles, etc. § Resources – ball, music, paper, clothes § Effective simple starter routines - ball, to dress up, computer, soft toy, music. pens, books, etc. (Variety!) § Appropriate pace and challenge
Classroom Climate A positive, purposeful atmosphere!
60 years of study has shown When the teacher uses activities where the pupils want to join in and want to work together, there is less aggression. Establishes clear boundaries When the teacher is laid back, is not clear what he wants to teach or how, behaviour becomes more difficult. Is not clear what is acceptable or not.
Two steps forward, one step….
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