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CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Classroom management is a term used by many teachers to describe the process of ensuring that lessons run smoothly despite disruptive behaviour by students. It is possibly the most difficult aspect of teaching for many teachers and indeed experiencing problems in this area causes many people to leave teaching altogether. It is closely linked to issues of motivation, discipline and respect. A large part of classroom management involves establishing rules and procedures at the beginning of the school year. It also involves being consistent in enforcing these rules and procudures. There needs to positive consequences when rules are followed, and negative consequences when rules are broken.
Methods
Delaney Cards
One method of classroom management is the Delaney Card. This small card was used extensively in the New York Metropolitan region in the 60s and 70s. It is still in use by a small number of teachers.
Tools for Teaching
Tools for Teaching is a classroom management method created and taught by Fred Jones (educator) on speaking tours and in the eponymous book series Tools for Teaching.
External Links
The New York Times profiled the cards and its creator in 2003. [1]
See also
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