"Classroom management is the most important factor governing student learning." (Wong, p80). During my student teaching, I have learned many classroom management techniques that lead students to focus on their learning. One strategy is cooperative learning. It is a good way to help students who are unmotivated or even disruptive. During the class, students were seated in groups, so they could share their studies and help each other. The unmotivated students often got their group members' reminders for their tasks, and the disruptive behaviors of students got reminded too. Another strategy is for the students who didn't do their homework. They were required to sit in special tables separated from other students. Not only did this allow the students to work on their homework while the rest of class were doing homework correction and discussion, it also alerted the students to correct their inappropriate behaviors next time. The third strategy was used during instructions. My master teacher was able to involved as many students to follow her instruction as possible. She always asked questions for individual students to answer, especially for those who were distracted or did other things, so the students were reminded to focus on their learning stuff. The forth strategy is encouraging students' good behaviors and create a positive learning environment. If all students in a group finished their homework or got full points for their quizzes, then all students would receive their awards for lollipops and be allowed to eat during the class. Therefore, effective teachers use various strategies to create well-managed classroom so that "1. Students are deeply involved with their work, especially with academic, teacher-let instruction. 2. Students know what is expected of them and are generally successful. 3. There is relatively little wasted time, confusion, or disruption. 4. The climate of the classroom is work-oriented but relaxed and pleasant." (Wong, p85).
Reference:
Wong, H.K., (1998). The first day of school: How to be an effective teacher
