Classroom management

Classroom management

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  CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
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  OBJECTIVES:  To explainthemeaningand importance of classroom management.  To take care of routine factors in theclassroom.  To direct and control the learningprocess by providing the proper learningsituation.  To explain howto maintaindesirable classroom discipline.
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  Aspects of Classroom Management
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  Lightning  The teachercannotchange thelocation of thewindows or thechalkboards, buthe can do somethingto improve the lightningof the room.  The principal problem is to direct thelight toward thepupil’s workare so thatglare and shadows are avoided.
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  Care ofRoutine  Theclassroom in itselfis a society and needs its own rules and regulationsto keep peace and harmony within it.
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  Directingand ControllingLearning  Oneaspect of classroom management dealswith the guidanceand direction of learningprocesses. The teacher who takes fullcharge of a learningsituationshould the manipulatethe learner.
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  Discipline  The otherbigaspect of classroom management hasto do with proper conduct of pupils in theclassroom.  Process or result of directing or subordinating immediate wishes, impulses, desires, or interestfor thesake of an ideal or for thepurpose of gaining more effective dependable action.
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  FACILITATING LEARNING
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  Step 1 Observea class Step2 Usinga checklist, find out the evident classroom components Step 3 Describe how the classroom is structured/designed to allow everyoneto participate in the learning activities Step 4 Relate the data in your checklist to the learner’s behavior Step 5 Reflect on how classroom management affects learning