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What is classroom management?

This chapter will focus on classroom management. Students cannot learn and teachers cannot teach in a chaotic environment. Therefore, teachers must deal effectively with stu-dents’ misbehavior and promote student self-control so everyone can meet their emotional needs and academic goals. All teachers have management challenges.

How do elementary and middle school teachers use classroom management techniques?

Let’s explore how effective elementary and middle school teachers use classroom management techniques to encourage students to assume responsibility for their own behaviors. Classroom management is the process of organizing and conducting the business of the classroom. Many perceive it as the preservation of order through teacher control.

What makes a good classroom manager?

Effective classroom managers organize the classroom space, plan well, establish routines, and set limits. Teachers must establish credibility at the beginning of the year—and then keep it. They must be fair, firm, and consistent with students. They must monitor their classrooms and apply consequences for misbehavior.

What is the instructional approach to classroom management?

Teachers who use the instructional approach to classroom management prevent most management problems by actively engaging students in high-interest lessons geared to meet their interests, needs, and abilities. Thus, students are motivated to attend class, positively participate in activities, and manage their own behavior.