Effective Classroom Management

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This paper explains that, among the many resources for managing a classroom are the use of seating charts, personal greetings, contracts, praise, teacher/student relationship, classroom environment, bell work, agenda, and establishing clear rules and consequences. The author discuses the positive aspects of each technique and how it can be used effectively in the classroom. The paper points out that the most effective classroom managers do not treat each student in the same way but rather use different strategies with different students.

Table of Contents:
Seating Chart
Greetings
Contracts
Praise
Teacher/Student Relationship
Physical Environment
Bell work
Agenda
Rules and Consequences
Summary

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"Because so much time is spent in the classroom, teachers should make it attractive, comfortable and functional. The physical aspects of a classroom include room arrangement, seating, displays and climate. All of this taken into consideration creates a safe learning environment in which students are comfortable with sharing ideas. Seats should be arranged so there is no congestion and the teacher can see all the students. The seat organization should help the students feel organized, this could mean assigned seats."

Sample of Sources Used:

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