Introduction to classroom management techniques / Karen Ang-Manaig.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Classroom management: an overview -- Maintaining classroom discipline -- Student behavior and classroom management -- Role of teacher in managing a class -- Evidence-based classroom bavior management strategies -- Proactive classroom management -- Student engagement and classroom management -- Impact of classroom management on students and teachers.

"The need for effective classroom management techniques Is widely agreed and discussed. However, there Is a continuing debate on which strategy is more effective. Many researchers have identified the best approach to manage the learning environment. This growing emphasis on classroom management is attributed to the general recognition that effective classroom management is indispensable for effective instruction. Hence, there has been an increased focus on the practical teaching techniques in teacher education, and professional development opportunities related to classroom management have gained Importance. Classroom management facilitates the maintenance of an organized classroom environment that is conducive to teaching. It essentially paves the way for the teachers to engage the students in the learning process effectively. Classroom management comprises routines and procedures which eliminate the need to give directions to the students daily and helps make effective use of time spent in the classroom. Effective classroom management is also concerned with reducing behavior problems. It sets students' boundaries as well as consequences. Transitions become easier to manage when the students are aware of what is expected of them.
This book aims to provide an overview of classroom management. The first chapter highlights the goals and rules of classroom management. The second chapter discuses the importance of classroom management in detail and also provides the readers with insights about the relationship between discipline and classroom management. The ideal student behavior, which is essential to maintain a positive environment, is discussed in the next chapter. The influence of the various factors such as positive parenting, the impact of educators and school, and the ubiquitous social media has also been discussed. The fourth chapter focuses on the role of the teacher and the expertise he or she needs for effective classroom management. The teaching strategies that a teacher can adopt to address the classroom requirements in the modern world has been covered in this chapter. The fifth chapter highlights the special needs of students with behavioral disorder. and learning disabilities (LD) and the techniques to address these needs. It also covers the theories on evidence-based strategies that are effective for classroom management. The book also discusses proactive classroom management (PCM), which requires the active involvement of teachers who maintain a positive attitude and strive hard to meet the end goals. Dynamic teaching is about anticipating challenges and creating a mechanism for dealing with these challenges. It helps to earn the trust of the student and creates a positive learning environment. Finally, the book highlights the impact of these techniques on the students as well as teachers. The book comprehensively covers important aspects of classroom management and provides useful insights for helping create a conducive learning environment. The simple language and the engaging text will provide a delightful reading experience. I hope that the students can use the book for the enhancement of their knowledge and the addition of new insights to the existing knowledge they possess on the subject.
Nonetheless, the book can prove useful in helping better the various management techniques currently employed in the education sector, which have tremendous scope for improvement as these slight and sustainable changes can transform the way we learn and educate drastically." -- Back cover