Looking back at my childhood, it
is funny to think that I was known as the “good kid” when parents used to
babysit me. I would always do what I was told, did chores, you know, I had to
be the best and in my mind I was! As I got older, I started to rebel and push
the limits to my parents and my teachers. It wasn’t until I had a teacher with
great classroom management skills that made me realize that I had to calm down
and actually start to focus on my studies more. Teachers play an important part
in students lives because we help shape them for the future. Classroom
management is the foundation for this success.
So what are some key things that
I think are important when looking at classroom management? Let’s take a look!
1)
Set the expectations in
the beginning!
There is no better way to
start the year, then letting the students know what is up! If you want to be
honest with them and yourself, this is key in the classroom! By expecting great
things from them, there will be great results.
2)
Set that routine as soon
as they get in the classroom!
I was raised in a military
family and always had a routine as soon as I got up in the morning to when I
went to bed at night. This is a great tool to use in the classroom as well! It
is important that the students know as soon as they walk into the classroom,
there are things that need to get done and you mean business!
3)
Set boundaries
Students can get curious
about your life and sometimes can look a little more deeply than what you want
them too! Make sure that you are firm and keeping the classroom in check in all
aspects!
4)
Don’t forget, HAVE FUN!
Classrooms are places for
learning and constructive fun. Note how I said constructive right? As much as
kids don’t want to admit it, they crave structure and want the class to go that
way as well!
Well that I all I have for this
week ag ed folks! I look forward to implementing some of these techniques in
the classroom when I student teach and beyond that!
Thanks for reading!
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