Class management is critical beacuse it estabishes the bountries you and the students will operate in and provides an environment that is condusive to learning for all students
Class management can be very difficult, but it is essential to creating a positive learning enviroment. If you have people having side conversations, others can't hear the instructor. If you have certain students that constantly ask off-topic questions, it can derail the class and make it difficult to get through all of the material that you'd planned for that day.
Hi Alicia,
Nicely responded to! Even adult students need structure. Rules must be established so that control is maintained.
Patricia
Hi Reynaldo,
Class management is a must! The tone needs to be set on Day 1. It is always good to go over the rules on Day 1 as well.
Patricia
Management of a class is important because that allows good interaction between intructor and student and also a good environmnet for delivery of the course material. The first thing I do when I start a new course is show my students the syllabus and together we go over the highlights specially rules and policies. Classroom rules and policies sets up the tone on how the course will be managed and how some possible conflicts will be resolved.
The reason why class management is a critical part of education planning to me is because: the more management you have in your classroom directly affects the level of learning in your class. The more disruptions and distractions you allow into the classroom, directly decreases the amount of information that can be taught, discussed, and overall learned within the time allotted. Ultimately, with a lack of management there is a lack of control and order. Without order and control most or all the planning done prior to the class will be in vain.
Hi Elaine,
That's right, the environment needs to be one this is conducive for effective learning to take place.
Patricia
Class management is essential to be able to present all the material in a concise, professional format. If an instructor spends too much time with classroom management problems, the learning experience for all students suffers.
Hi Pamela,
Class management is a necessity! All students need structure and rules, regardless of the age.
Patricia
Class management is a necessary tool for student success. I have taught in a high school and also at the business school and both levels need the "structure" of class management. The management at all levels is not the same though. But, all students need to know what is expected of them. I go over it the rules in detail the first day on the syllabi. I encourage the students to speak to me in class or individually if they have a question. I have recently found that emails work well as a communication tool. So, Class management is a necessary tool for student success with communication skills "wrapped" in there also. The students of the 21st century need to know technology skills so put both of the needs together
It sets the tone about who is in charge and if done properly will make every class easier. Students will know that they are expected to participate if they want to get anything out of learning, and that the class is not just lecture. It helps determine the flow of class, especially when you have one or two that want to monopolize the class. Everyone has a say. When students get out of hand, they know that this behavior will not be tolerated and that there will be consequences.
Hi Janelle,
Yes they do! Even adults need structure and clarity so that effective learning can take place.
Patricia
The students need a clear direction and structured learning environment to help remain focused
The class should be organized and the students know what to expect. This comes about from having an accurate syllabus and the instructor giving a brief preparation "talk" prior to the next class session. The students know what the expectation(s) is.
The class schedule also should have a built-in time for review for anyone or topic that is not fully satisfied.
The instructor also needs to be flexible enough to "on-the-fly" modify that day's lesson to accomodate related topics or events to create more relevence to the program.
Additionally, whatever is going on during that class period, each student needs to be involved in some manner -- by study group, individual questions, presentations or demonstrations.
Because, as the saying goes, if YOU as the instructor/teacher do not manage the classroom effectively, SOMEONE (students) will. Setting an example is crucial. Be organized, be prepared and be on time. Set clear expectations for your students. Set the ground rules and stick to them. Set the attendance policy or late assignment procedures and make sure you enforce them! By not enforcing your set policies, you are not practicing effective classroom management.
Claryfing since the begining your expectations and the requirements to reach that, make the students tobe well goal oriented.
Hi Karl,
Class managament is everything. Students can not learn effectively if chaos is going on in the classroom.
Patricia
Hi Minerva,
Wow, you certainly have great control over your classes. I can tell you are very organized and prepared. Your students should really appreciate your thoroughness. Keep up the great work!
Patricia
It is vital that students respect their instructors as competent professionals. I always begin with a handout that outlines what a student has to do to succeed in class. We discuss attendance, due dates for assignments, make-up work, tutoring availability etc.I give them a rubric for each paper required, so they have a detailed guide on how it will be graded, and I give them a topical outline for each week. This gives them a "heads up" as to what will be covered and if they are absent or want to get ahead in their reading/assignments, they will be able to reference it. Expectations are clear and they know what they are responsible for ahead of time. This planning helps the class run smoothly with everyone well informed of all that is required.Class management is easy as a result.
Hi Mike,
Control is a must. Students deserve an atmosphere that is conducive to learning.
Patricia
