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If a teacher has good management, learning can be done. If a classroom is out of control, students will not be able to concentrate or focus on what they are supposed to be learning. If the classroom is managed well, learning can happen. Students don't necessarily have to be quiet and sitting like statues for this to happen. Chaos however, distracts from the lesson.
ReplyDeleteI agree with this. A classroom without classroom management is out of control and what type of meaningful learning can be done in chaos? I don't necessarily think classroom management means sitting quietly doing busywork but it also isn't students doing whatever they please. Classroom management needs to be reasonable and in the context of the lesson being taught. Sometimes a noisy classroom can still be a productive one.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Brienna that a noisy classroom can definitely be a productive one. Just because it is loud, doesn't mean that learning isn't going on. If it is loud, that may mean that the students are really getting into the activity that is going on and are really engaged. There is a difference between being noisy on task and being noisy off task. Especially at the younger levels, there are always hands on activities done with groups that require talking about discussing.
ReplyDeleteClassroom management is really essential to student learning. What I have in mind when I hear classroom management, I think about how a room is set up. If the room is really crammed, this could get distracting to the students. If there are books and toys right next to their desks, this would get in the way of student learning because they would be more interested in the toys than in listening to the teacher. Another huge factor is where the white board/chalk board is located in the classroom. It should be at the front of the class where every students is able to see it and pay attention. There is a lot more to classroom management, but that is something that really sticks out to me.
ReplyDeleteKylie, you have a good point. I haven't really given much thought about how classroom management includes the way it is set up as well. I agree with you that all those things really play a big role in how your classroom will function.
ReplyDeleteI think classroom management is a very important key to a successful classroom. This is true because in a structured classroom, students have less distractions, are able to constructively communicate with their peers, and are in a goal-oriented atmosphere, among other reasons. These techniques impact student learning because they allow students a space conducive to learning and education in general. With reasonably enforced rules and procedures, teachers can create environments well suited for educating students. In my opinion, classroom management is where learning begins.
ReplyDeleteI agree Cassandra! One thing I want as a teacher is a classroom full of respect for all. I think it is important for us as developing teachers to really understand how to effectively communicate with and scaffold our students to create a productive classroom environment. Nobody benefits from chaos!
ReplyDeleteI would agree that in order for a classroom to be successful it must have good management. Classroom management sets the tone for the whole classroom environment. Nothing would get done in a school day if there was no classroom management. I think certain classroom management techniques can motivate students more and make them want to learn, rather than forcing them to learn. Also, techniques that get and keep the attention of the children can make the school day very productive. If the students are paying attention during class they will learn more.
ReplyDeleteI believe classroom management is key to the classroom and I believe it for many reasons. One of the first things in classroom management a teacher decides is the climate of the classroom. If one has an effective classroom climate than students will be excited to learn and will be on task. With that said, the physical arrangement of your classroom is also important part of classroom management. The way you have to desks set up in the classroom does effect student learning. If you have a student who gets easily distracted putting the student by a wall full of toys would not be a good idea. The teacher will also want to make sure he/she can see all the students in the classroom.
ReplyDeleteClassroom management can either make learning happen or not. It is very much the key to success, you must have an environment where student's learning can occur without consistent disruptions and irregularity. Having a schedule and a plan of action helps the students prepare for what is going to happen, and therefore have an idea of how to behave. It is more difficult for learning to occur if there is no focus and the teacher or class is scatter-brained and chaos such as confusion is occurring.
ReplyDeleteLike everything else, in and outside of the classroom, balance is key. Balance, for me, says harmony. Classroom management is important and necessary in order to reach instructional goals; however, I have also seen educators gets too wrapped up in their perfect idea of how their classroom 'should' act and how it 'should' look. Because we are in the work of humans, we must accept and allow our classrooms to move like we do: freely. The ideal is, of course, a classroom that is respectful and relaxed simultaneously. I think it is ultimately up to the instructor to inject their own personal style into the classroom. If you are someone who works well with a laid-back, open, free-flowing environment, as I do, then I imagine you will attempt to create a classroom with that in mind. If you're the opposite, or some level in-between, then shoot for that. It's what works for you and your students, really. I just think the instructor sets the tone for the energy of the class and I see my class less as needing 'management' per se, but as needing life, room to breathe, room to grow, and the ability to adjust accordingly, as we all need everyday.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I like what Kylie said about a noisy classroom not necessarily being a mismanaged one. At closer look, it might just be a fully-engaged classroom, with many excited students hoping to express their thoughts. I'm sure I sound like the kooky idealist here, but I always think of a book by Frank McCourt titled 'Teacher Man' (read it!) when I imagine my own classroom. Frank taught some extreme classes- Dangerous Minds-type cross-sections of students-minorities, gangs, poverty, all that. Needless to say, he had to find some pretty inventive ways to reach his students. One story he tells is of teaching his class poetry through recipe books. The students began by reading the recipes, then they commented on how the ingredients almost sounded melodic. He took that comment and then created a lesson in which everyone incorporated an instrument into reciting the recipes. Administrators thought he was crazy when they passed a classroom clanking and hooting, noisily singing about 'buttermilk' and 'parsley.' Really, though, his students were engaged, excited, fully committed to this outlandish idea of learning poetry- but learn, they did! I want my classroom to be musical- not always literally, but musical in that there's melody, harmony, sound, and rhythm. Noisy classroom? I'd take it over a quiet one any day.
ReplyDeleteI think that classroom management is a major factor towards whether anything will get done in the classroom. I have seen classrooms with poor classroom management and classrooms with excellent management. If a class is out of control then it can become hard for students to concentrate on their work. With good classroom management, students can be able to get their work done.
ReplyDeleteSarah, I agree with your statement. A daily schedule does help students understand what is to come next. For me personally I have to have a schedule in order for me to understand what I need to do and when to do it. If students do not know what they need to do next, then they just do whatever they want to do. This is when it can get extremely out of hand.
ReplyDeleteClassroom management is a huge aspect of being a teacher, and sometimes something that doesn't come easy. This aspect is important to the teacher, because the teacher needs to keep the day moving smoothly by transitioning from subject to subject. The transition time from subject to subject could only take seconds for a teacher who has good class management, but could take a few minutes to a teacher who lacks classroom management. Classroom management can also benefit the students. If the teacher doesn't have classroom management, and the class is chaotic or loud, a student might not hear instructions and miss out on something important. Along with Kylie and others, I also believe that a noisy class is not necessarley a disruptive classroom. There might be times during instruction where group work or group discussion is important. This might also be the case if you are doing a science experiment in groups, or the whole class as a whole.
ReplyDeleteI agree with that. Classroom management is probably the biggest struggle throughout the school day. You want to keep everything running smoothly from subject to subject, and activity to activity. I think it is easier for students to learn in a classroom that is managed well by the teacher. In all the classrooms I have worked in, I find different strategies of classroom management. I think that classroom management is something that improves over time.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Sarah's comment about having a schedule. Using a schedule can definitely help to eliminate confusion throughout the day and also help with classroom management. Blake also made a good point when he discussed transitions between activities. I feel that this time can be when some management problems arise and having a teacher with great classroom management skills is able to lessen or eliminate these sorts of problems during transitions. Classroom management seems to be the key to almost everything that goes on in the classroom.
ReplyDeleteI agree with this statement - a well managed classroom is a productive one. Distracting aspects of a classroom will certainly impact how well the students learn. Distractions will impact students differently, just as students learn differently. This is important to keep in mind for those students who need a quiet environment versus the student who may succeed in a more active classroom.
ReplyDeleteI agree with what Brienna and Kylie said regarding a noisy classroom. I think a lot of teachers aim for a "noisy" yet well managed room. We can see this by how the teacher sets up the classroom. A discussion based class may not have the desks set up in rows, rather in a semicircle so the students may find it easier to talk to one another. This setup is inviting for students to share ideas with each other.
ReplyDeleteI think that classroom management is very important to the success of the classroom. If you do not have very good classroom management skills, then the students will not respect you and will you not have very good control of them. If you do not have very good control of the classroom, then students will have a hard time learning anything. Classroom management techniques impact students learning because if you do not have certain rules, expectations, procedures, etc. then it will be hard to deal with the classroom if it becomes out of hand.
ReplyDeleteI agree with what Blake said. Classroom management may not come easy to all teachers, but it is their job to see that things run smoothly in the classrooom. I also agree with what Blake said about transitions. I believe transitions can make or break a good lesson. If one has a transition time that is too long than students will get off task, and it will be hard to get them back on task. The smoother a lesson is the more effective the lesson will be. I also agree with what Sarah said. I do believe that classroom management is the key to success in your classroom. Without classroom management a teacher cannot ensure a student is or learning. Lastly, no one can benefit from a teacher who is unorganized or scatter brained. It makes the entire classroom feel chaotic.
ReplyDeleteYou cannot successfully teach your students if you are not in control. If students are disorderly and disrespectful, and there are no rules to guide behavior, then chaos becomes the norm. In these situations, teachers struggle to teach and students struggle to learn. It takes a lot of effort to create a well-managed classroom, but it is beneficial to both the students and the teacher. An well-managed classroom results in higher levels of student engaged time. This is a primary goal of teachers!
ReplyDeleteI believe that if a classroom is managed well, then learning is definitely possible. I would agree with the statement that classroom management is the key to learning because if you don't have classroom management, then you have kids running around all wild and crazy doing different things, not paying attention, etc. If the classroom is managed well, then the kids are under control, and everyone is in tune with what is going on. This is a great classroom to work in, although it may not be realistic all the time, learning is done better with classroom management.
ReplyDeleteVery good point, Sarah. Classroom management not only benefits the teachers, it benefits the students too. As educators, we are here to help out the students and fill them in on what they will need to know in the future, as well as on unit tests. If everyone is well-managed, then everyone gets along, and everyone get something out of it!
ReplyDeleteClassroom management is the key to a successful learning because if you don't have students focused they aren't going to learn. Daily routines and structures keeps students organized and focused and allows them better learning then if the room was in chaos. This helps the teacher be a better teacher and the students to be better learners. It is important to start this from day 1 so the students know what to expect.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Blake. Not all teachers will have an easy time establishing classroom management, but it is important to work hard and to try different techniques to make sure you have good classroom management. Things like transition are so important to teaching. If you don't have good transitions the more down time students can have which can cause them to get out of focus and out of control.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Cassie and Sarah. Teachers should use routines to manage their classrooms. Routines will not only help with transitions, but they prepare the students for what is next. If students know what to do next, they can better manage their time and start on the next activity.
ReplyDeleteClassroom management is so important in a classroom. The students need to know who is in charge and what the expectations are. Right from the start the students need to know what is expected of them and they also need a routine to help along the way. If there is no classroom management the classroom would be chaos and students would not follow directions very well or follow the teacher very well.
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