Classroom Management

The steps teachers take to optimize learning by shaping their classroom environment, engaging students in learning, and minimizing inappropriate behavior.

• Classroom Rules

• Classroom Procedures

• Classroom Management

• School Policies

Overall guidelines that generally address major issues such as attendance and dress code. (In some districts, these are called rules, regulations, or procedures.)

• Classroom Rules

• Classroom Procedures

• Classroom Management

• School Policies

The guidelines for student behavior specific to a class or teacher.

• Classroom Rules

• Classroom Procedures

• Classroom Management

• School Policies

A management style that seeks to shape students’ behavior through setting high expectations, explanations, and consistent application of consequences.

• Authoritarian

• Authoritative

• Permissive

A management style that sets few expectations and rules for students and enforces them inconsistently.

• Authoritarian

• Authoritative

• Permissive

Specific guidelines that translate the class rules into concrete actions expected of students.

• Classroom Rules

• Classroom Procedures

• Classroom Management

• School Policies

A management style that seeks to control students’ behavior through many rules, procedures, and consequences.

• Authoritarian

• Authoritative

• Permissive

Communication without words using techniques such as eye contact, body language, gestures, and physical closeness.

• Written

• Verbal

• Nonverbal

When arranging classroom space, it is most important to be mindful of the needs of the teacher.

• True

• False

The arrangement of a classroom can make it easier or more difficult for teachers to monitor the students in all areas of the classroom.

• True

• False