One of the biggest challenges many teachers face is ensuring that their

classroom is focused and free of distractions. Classroom management systems

allow teachers to keep their class moving forward and stop disruptions from
occurring. By using effective classroom management techniques, teachers can stay in control of
their classroom’s direction and learning style, ensuring that students can learn in an effective
environment that’s free of disruption or distraction, in which students know how to effectively
make use of the classroom and its resources.
The goals of classroom management are for students to gain behavioral, social and
academic success in a structured environment that caters to tolerance, exemplary behavior and
learning. Effective classroom management means implementing strategies that create a safe, fair
and rule-based learning environment for children to flourish in. Prompting and assisting students
to understand the procedures and expectations of the teacher and classroom through positive
reinforcement, high expectations and discipline instills independence and enhances student
growth.

In a rigorous study and apprehension of this module, learners are expected to:
 Determine the goals of Classroom Management;
 Assimilate concepts and ideas from the goals of Classroom
Management which are vital in ensuring that your future pupils will be able reach their
full academic potential, with harmonious and collaborative relationship with their peers;
 Create a plan for an effective Classroom Management.

The goals of classroom management can be many, but, the two

common goals of classroom management are as shown in figure 1.1.

Figure 1.1. The Goals of Classroom Management

The goals of classroom management are elaborated as below.

a) To create and maintain a positive, productive learning environment.

This goal is not meant for absolute control or to create an inert, docile, and totally
compliant classroom and student body. Rather, an effective classroom management is to
maintain students’ interest, motivation and involvement. Thus, the focus is on activities that
create positive, productive and facilitative learning environment.

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 b) To support and foster a safe classroom community.

Another goal of classroom management is to support and foster a safe classroom

community. It means that students are allowed to make the connections needed for learning to
take place. Each student needs to feel comfortable enough to discuss their previous
understanding without fear of being ridiculed for their misconceptions . In order to make the
students comfortable enough to take these intellectual risks, it is necessary to set up the rules and
routines which:
 The rules and routines will give them a structure in which to interact with the teacher and
each other.
 The rules and routines need to be necessary, fair and specific if the students are to be
expected to follow them.
 Each rule or routine should come with a verbal or written description of why the rule is
needed. If the rule is too vague on its own, examples should be given.

Additional Goals of Classroom Management

Structure/Preparedness
The goal and result of a well-managed classroom is structure. Teachers provide structure
through creating and staying on a schedule, planning curriculum and extension activities and
exhibiting preparedness. Students’ model behavior and work after the teacher, so modeling
responsibility, pride, appropriate language and high expectations helps students do the same.
Classroom structure is maintained through rule-based procedures such as morning routines that
focus kids on an academic task when first entering the classroom, center routines that promote
moving from one center to the next when cued, getting books out at the beginning of each class
and packing bags before dismissal.
Rule-Based Behavior
A goal of classroom management is a sound and rule-based environment that represents
a setting where learning occurs. A system of rules and consequences that define and promote
tolerance of classmates and teachers through respect and high standards for individual and
group behavior results in a safe learning environment that students feel comfortable entering
and participating within. Rules should be written, posted and implemented to exhibit positive
discipline including specifics such as sharing materials, taking turns, raising hands, using respectful
language, and completing class work and homework within designated time limits. Reviewing
the rules daily and referencing them to showcase or reward students who are obeying, or to
discipline those who are disobeying with a warning, reprimand or consequence leads to
consistency and establishes the teacher as the authority figure of the classroom.
Academic Achievement
Student academic achievement is an objective of classroom management. Teachers
create student achievement through upholding high expectations by alerting students to the
quality of behavior and work that is accepted within the classroom and school. This occurs
through ongoing encouragement, positive peer pressure, adherence to rules and modeling.
Conferencing with students and parents regularly provides communication and a forum in which
to assert expectations. Class discussions on effort and using exemplary student work as proof of
reaching and surpassing goals establishes students as role models, helping others aspire to gain
attention for above-average work. Posting high-achieving work or behavior awards on bulletin
boards builds self-esteem and pride in children, influencing them to continue exceeding
expectations.
Effective/Differentiated Instruction
Classroom management achieves the goal of teachers catering to the individual student
by providing different types of modalities for kids to gain and apply knowledge. Classrooms that
engage students in learning and following procedures offer more opportunities for teachers to
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implement effective instruction through experiential learning activities and
differentiated instruction to students on a one-on-one basis or in small groups. An educator can
entrust a well-managed class to follow procedure and directions while she attends to varying
student needs and ability levels.

Direction: Answer the following questions.

1. What is the main purpose of good classroom management?

2. Why do we need to prepare and implement activities organized and well-planned for our
learners?
3. How do you assess a good classroom management?
4. Why teachers do frequently used rewards and punishments?
5. What is the purpose of classroom management plan?

To serve as follow up of the lesson, you are required to do the following:

 Create at least five behavior management techniques for grade
schoolers.

 http://educationgy.org/web/index.php/teachers/tips-for-
teaching/item/1823-the-objectives-of-classroom-management
 http://www.teachhub.com/classroom-management-boost-learning-goal-setting

http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.3102/00028312023003437?journalCode=aera
http://www.apa.org/education/k12/classroom-mgmt.aspx

In Partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirements
Needed in

PRED 115: Classroom Management

STUDY GUIDE PREPARED BY:

DORIA, Grethel Joy H.

Bachelor of Elementary Education – Third Year - B

Submitted to:
MRS. Ethel panelo
Instructor

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