Planning for Effective Classroom Management

Planning for Effective Classroom Management in Elementary School

Characteristic of elementary school

•    Concrete thinking
• Short attention spans, tire easily
• Vulnerable to criticism and harsh treatment

Rules and procedure in Elementary Classroom

• We raise our hands before speaking
• We leave our seats only when given permission by the teacher
• We stand politely in line at all times
• We keep our hands to ourselves
• We listen when someone else is talking

Arranging the Physical Environment in Elementary Classrooms

·         Be sure that all students can see the writing board, overhead projector or other displays. If student have to move or crane their necks to see, disruption are more likely

·         Design your room so you can see all your students.

·         Make sure that students can easily access commonly used materials without disrupting their classmate

·         Keep high-traffic areas free from obstruction and provide ample space for student movement

Planning for Effective Classroom Management in Middle and Secondary Schools

Characteristic of Middle and Secondary Students

·         The influence of peers increase

·         Needs for belonging and social acceptance increase

·         Search for a sense of identity begins

·         Desire for autonomy and independency increase

Rules and procedure in Middle and secondary classroom

The following are sample rules from one seventh-grade class.

·         Be in your seat and quiet when the bell rings

·         Follow direction the first time they’re given

·         Bring covered textbooks, notebook, pen, pencil, and planner to class everyday

·         Raise your hand for permission to speak or leave your seat

·         Keep hands, feet, and object to yourself

·         Leave class only when dismissed by the teacher

The following are sample rules from a tenth-grade class.

·         Do all grooming outside of class

·         Be in you seat before the bell rings

·         Stay in your seat at all the time

·         Bring all materials daily. This include your book, notebook, pen/pencil and paper

·         Give your full attention to others in discussion and wait your turn to speak

·         Leave when I dismiss you, not when the bell rings

Arranging the physical environment in middle and secondary classroom