Effective classroom management
Effective behaviour management is based on the teacher‘s ability to
successfully create a well-managed, structured classroom
environment so that learning can occur. Teaching a number of
children with different needs, behaviours and attention spans can be
challenging. However, when a positive learning culture is created, the
children will learn better because they will know what is expected
of them.
Well-managed classrooms:
• begin the year with a set of rules and routines which are
understood by all children
• have agreed rewards and positive reinforcements
• have set sanctions for misbehaviour
• have a selection of options for dealing with disciplinary problems
• make use of their physical space
• have well-planned lessons
• encourage respect and develop positive relationships.