CHARACTERISTICS OF CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
The management of a classroom requires a lot of multi-tasking. These are some of the biggest things that teacher need
to keep in mind.
DISPARATE STUDENT LEVELS AND BACKGROUNDS (DIFFERNTIAITING INSTRUCTIONS)
Reaching every single learner in a classroom is difficult. This is because learner acts different. They have different
backgrounds and capabilities. Teacher needs to create systems and practices that allow each and every child to learn (as
opposed to only some children). This will require different constructions according to the need of each learner.
MANAGING A LARGE NUMBERS OF LEARNERS WITHIN A SMALL PLACE
A classroom with usually one teacher and dozens of learners confined to one room is not a natural learning environment
(Example: for learning concepts of science or geography). This means teachers have to create a learning environment
with the resources they have. This requires setting up the classroom space so that cooperative learning can occur.
Students can be grouped or regrouped, and instructions can be given to individual needs. It also requires establishing
rules for disciplines.
ROUTINE, SCHEDULES, AND TIME MANAGEMENT
Time management is crucial component of effective classroom management. The time each day must be divided for the
completion of various curricular or extra-curricular tasks. Establishing predictable routines and schedule saves time as
prior planning of instructions.
DEVELOPING A COMMUNITY AND DEFINING VALUES
Effective teachers develop a sense of community in the classroom. This means that students share a feeling of fellowship
with each other resulting from common attitudes, experience and values. These values should foster respect for each
other and each other property, opinions, beliefs, and cultures.
THE WORLD AROUND THE CLASSROOM
This involves managing the class room in terms of the larger community in which it is situated. The classroom should
involve parents, invite community support, and address the social issues that children encounter in their daily lives.