When it comes to classroom management, Harry Wong seems to be the master of it all (even if he claims that none of what he says is purely his, and yet he manages to perform almost perfectly). Discipline has a negative connotation to it. Students are afraid of the term, but some teachers however love using it so that they can get the message.
Consistency in the rules is the key to managing the classroom. This is why rules are set on the day of class. The challenge in consistency is through the ways how the teacher gets to take his/her word in action. These rules set a boundary and a foundation of respect between teacher and student. So we have to set aside the word, "discipline" and change it into "managing". Managing serves as a positive outlook towards what students should and not do. The fear of punishment goes away, and if the students fail in following the rules, they get to realize it themselves.
In being effective teachers, this is what we should instill in ourselves. Firmness but never being cross.
Consistency in the rules is the key to managing the classroom. This is why rules are set on the day of class. The challenge in consistency is through the ways how the teacher gets to take his/her word in action. These rules set a boundary and a foundation of respect between teacher and student. So we have to set aside the word, "discipline" and change it into "managing". Managing serves as a positive outlook towards what students should and not do. The fear of punishment goes away, and if the students fail in following the rules, they get to realize it themselves.
In being effective teachers, this is what we should instill in ourselves. Firmness but never being cross.
Good Job! An effective teacher manages a classroom. Procedures, rules and routines are important in classroom management. The students will carry out daily task and the students will also help to be a responsible person.
ReplyDeleteThe goal of having responsible individuals is right :) that's just one of the things we want them to learn
DeleteBeing able to set rules on the first day of class is important at least students know how to meet your expectations
ReplyDeleteTrue! This conditions their mind on what's to come :)
DeleteI agree with you and i hope you can apply what you learned about managing a classroom.
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