Classroom Management

What the page covers

This unit sits in the Teaching Methods and Classroom Practice strand of Education and pedagogy. Most of what it lists is mind maps, so it is a good place to see a topic laid out in one view. They cover teacher qualities, behaviour theories, causes of poor behaviour, communication and the learning environment.

Where to start

Begin with Approach to Classroom Management. It asks which personal attributes are linked with successful teachers, and points to warmth, humour and high expectations. Then move to the theorists:

1. The Assertive Discipline map on Lee Canter looks at reinforcement for acceptable behaviour and the problems with punishment.
2. The CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT map covers the Kounin model, which studied elementary classrooms and looked at encouragement and reprimands.
3. The Dreikurs' Model of Discipline map covers logical consequences.
4. Two maps on Bill Rogers cover positive behaviour and corrective strategies.

Behaviour in practice

The map on the causes of poor behaviour lists boredom, lack of interest, health problems and undiagnosed sight or hearing impairment. The map on solving behaviour problems together by Caltha Crowe walks through building an alliance and holding a conference. The principles of effective classroom management map reminds you to know your students, including their age.

Using quizzes and maps together

Read a map first, then try a quiz such as Managing the Learning Environment or Chapter 6 - Classroom Management. The Chapter 1 quiz gives a reason for each option, so wrong answers still teach you something. Flashcard decks such as Promoting Positive Learning Environment cover terms like interventionist and non-interventionalist philosophy. The CALM Model and the four teacher power bases appear in another deck.

Next step

Choose one theorist, work through its map and a quiz, then sketch your own version to see what you remember. Candidates preparing for oposiciones may find the practice quizzes handy for checking recall.