What every teacher should know about classroom managementlastmile-english
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The document contains questions for an instructor about managing a classroom, including how to begin and end class, handle interruptions and late students, maintain an appropriate teaching pace, communicate expectations and grading policies, build rapport with students, and deal with challenging situations that may arise. It suggests discussing scenarios in small groups and presenting solutions to the class. The overall topic is effective classroom management strategies.
The document provides guidance on how to effectively teach children. It discusses five key categories: intellectual development, attention span, sensory input, affective factors, and authentic and meaningful language. For each category, it lists strategies and considerations for teaching children, such as avoiding abstract grammar terms, varying activities to maintain interest, stimulating all five senses, building students' self-esteem, and using contextualized and engaging language. It also briefly discusses additional challenges of teaching teenagers and provides sample classroom activities.
Here are some key things good teachers do:
- Care about students and their learning. Make students feel respected, valued and supported.
- Be well-prepared and organized for lessons. Have clear objectives and engage students.
- Use a variety of teaching methods and activities to accommodate different learning styles.
- Provide timely feedback to help students improve. Give praise as well as constructive criticism.
- Maintain discipline and order in the classroom so it's conducive to learning.
- Continually work to improve your own teaching skills through reflection and professional development.
- Be passionate and enthusiastic about the subject you teach to motivate students.
- Build positive relationships and communicate well with students, parents