Effective Classroom Management Strategies

Effective Classroom Management Strategies

Some of the strategies that I observe in Mrs Hampton are the following:

·         She has a daily routine: meet in the gathering place, sing songs, and reinforce three simple class rules, that are written in positive way: Take care of myself, take care of others, take care of this place. 

·         Each student has an important task to do for example:  clean up the desk, gather the students' lunch choice, carry the balls, etc.

·         The teacher has a special way to record students’ participation using craft stick that contains their numbers according to Mrs. Hampton’s list.

·         The teacher uses different and effectively ideas to get students attention without raising her voice and whisper instructions:  if you listen my voice clap one.  One two three eyes on me...one two eyes on you, freeze time, counting backward 5,4,3,2,1. among others.

·         There are some procedures that are very useful. If you are late just come in to the classroom. In case that you need to go to the bathroom, they do not ask for permission, just shows his or her pointed finger up and wait for the teacher′s eye contact. Students take turn to talk; they raise their hands, and wait until the teacher call on them. It is good to see how well students manage all the routines learned and put them into practice. They look like they are always a step ahead. This is something that really takes time, love, and patient because it is clear to see Mrs. Hampton’s effort.

    Most of these strategies I used to apply in my English's classes but there are  some of them that are new for me. I am so happy to share these last five days with Mrs. Hampton and learn many new things. She is really amazing and it is a pleasure to be her classroom. What a great week!