CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Classroom Management

Classroom management is the process by which teachers and schools create and maintain appropriate behavior of students in classroom settings. The purpose of implementing classroom management strategies is to enhance prosocial behavior and increase student academic engagement. Effective classroom management principles work across almost all subject areas and grade levels. Effective classroom management principles work across almost all subject areas and grade levels.

Effective classroom management:

• Establishes and sustains an orderly environment in the classroom.
• Increases meaningful academic learning and facilitates social and emotional growth.
• Decreases negative behaviors and increases time spent academically engaged.

Classroom management systems are effective because they increase student success by creating an orderly learning environment that enhances students' academic skills and competencies, as well as their social and emotional development. 

Teachers concerned with classroom management typically need help with two issues:

1. Preventing discipline problems.
2. Dealing with current discipline problems.

Recommendations for teachers:

1. Do not use vague rules.
2. Do not have rules that you are unwilling to enforce.
3. Do not ignore student behaviors that violate school or classroom rules.
4. Do not engage in ambiguous or inconsistent treatment of misbehavior.
5. Do not use overly harsh or embarrassing punishments or punishments delivered without accompanying support.
6. Do not use corporal punishment.
7. Avoid out-of-school suspension whenever possible.
8. Do not try to solve problems alone if you have serious concerns about a student. Refer to your school psychologist or special education professional.