Classroom Management

Have you ever wondered why when you walk by one classroom and it looks like the students have gone crazy and the next they are perfect little angels? I sometimes thought it was because the teacher was horrible or the students were just plain bad behaved. However, I have come to learn that it could be a little bit of both but more so it has to deal with the atmosphere of the classroom.

In order for this classroom atmosphere to read controlled and behaved the teacher must portray this to the students. This task must be done on the first day and must stick. Some general things to remember when developing your classroom management are:
~ Be firm; you can always get softer
~ Have a routine and let the students know the routine
~ Do not have favorite; no student wants to be in a class where they feel the student does not like them
~ Learn to forgive and forget
~ Set a good example
Following these simple guidelines can help you create the classroom atmosphere you desire. These are just a few examples with many more out there to use.

Having a good classroom management technique can help you be a better teacher or one that the students actually listen to because they respect you. Having that relationship with your students will go along ways when you have them for a few months or even a couple years.