Definition Of Defining Classroom Management By Manning And Bucher

DEFINING CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

In Manning and Bucher (2013) they define classroom management as “strategies for assuring physical and psychological safety in the classroom; techniques for changing student behaviour and for teaching self-discipline; methods of assuring an orderly progression of event during the school days; and instructional techniques that contribute to students’ positive behaviour” (Manning & Bucher, 2013, p. 4). I would have to agree with Manning and Bucher on their definition of what classroom management is. Creating an atmosphere of constructive learning is one of the vital things teachers can due to ensure that their learners are getting the most out their environment.

“Classroom management is the term used by teachers

Teachers, who have a clear understanding of the important details before using a strategy, result in higher student achievement” (Martel, 2009). The method of instructions should be on the level of the child. By changing one’s strategy of teaching depending on the learner’s needs will bring the learner to a better understanding of the work. Knowing the learners’ learning barriers, asking questions differently, leading learners to the answer and presenting lessons that cater for a learner who struggles of who is academically faster will only result in student achievement.

MODELS OF CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

In order to have an effective and prosperous classroom, a teacher needs to have the following in place:

1. CREATE A POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

In a web article on Classroom Management (2015) states that creating a positive learning environment means “careful planning for the start of the school year. The learning environment must be envisioned in both physical and cognitive space. Effective teachers will also create and implement” (Anon, n.d.). Therefore an effective teacher will create structure and order in the class in which the learners feel excited and motivated to