Strategies for Classroom Management

The steps and actions taken by the teacher to optimize student learning.  This includes the arrangement of the classroom, engaging students in learning, and managing behavior and discipline

• classroom community

• classroom management

• classroom rules

• classroom discipline

The emotional environment created by the teacher in which students communicate and bond as learners and individuals

• classroom discipline

• classroom management

• classroom community

• classroom motivation

Being proactive instead of reactive means when dealing with student learning and behavior teachers do all except...

• plan for the what ifs and have a strategy in place

• plan engaging & relevant activities

• arrange the classroom for movement for small group work

• do not allow student movement or talking

A proactive teacher is one that

• anticipates and prepares for behavioral problems.

• uses shouting and sarcasm to manage students.

• becomes frustrated and distracted from teaching.

• feels the need to be in complete control of the classroom.

Which is not a basic reason students misbehave?

• control

• boredom

• attention

• tiredneess

• inadequacy

According to Marcia Tate, building an engaging classroom environment includes all of the following elements except....

• natural lighting

• bright flourescent lighting

• alternate seating

• calming colors

• adding natural elements such as plants & personal items

"You get what you expect" in teaching means...

• low expectations have no impact on student learning

• focusing only on those who are high achievers

• setting a low bar for so all students can show achievement

• high expectations can lead to higher student performance

Colors can affect student behavior. Classrooms with the following colors promote high energy and intense emotions.

• Reds, Yellows & Oranges

• Black & White

• Blues, Greens, Grays & Tans

Colors that promote brain compatiblity and are most calming for thinking are

• Reds, Yellows & Oranges

• Black & White

• Blues, Greens, Pastels & earth tones

Using natural elements in a classroom help promote learning. All are examples of how natural elements can improve learning except...

• flexible seating & different seating arrangements

• desks in rows with limited movement

• adding plants for more oxygen

• Listening to classical music