Classroom Management

Author: Delceva, J.

Recommended by: Francisco Javier Sánchez-Verdejo Pérez

“This article aims to uncover ways for teachers to manage their work with students in the classroom. Being an effective teacher means knowing how and with what to motivate students to learn. The teacher as an effective classroom manager needs to have skills to plan and prepare the educational process, to know how to organise the teaching and how to guide the class. In addition, an effective teacher needs to establish a positive classroom climate and work discipline. Furthermore, the teacher must be able to evaluate the progress of the students and self-evaluate his or her own work.”

Classroom Management in Foreign Language Education: An Exploratory Review

Author: Macías, D. F.

Recommended by: Francisco Javier Sánchez-Verdejo Pérez

“This paper examines studies in the area of foreign language classroom management. It is organised into three areas: the first deals with the particular characteristics of foreign language training that most influence classroom management. The second describes aspects of classroom management commonly encountered by foreign language teachers in practice; and the third presents alternatives for reducing the negative impact of classroom management in the foreign language area.”

Evidence-based Classroom Behaviour Management Strategies

Author: Parsonson, B. S.

Recommended by: Francisco Javier Sánchez-Verdejo Pérez

“This article reviews a range of evidence-based strategies for teachers to implement in order to reduce disruptive and challenging behaviours in their classrooms. These include a range of antecedents and strategies intended to help minimise disruptive behaviours and a range of those that provide positive consequences for appropriate student behaviours. Also included is information on teacher feedback and a review of strategies for improving teacher-pupil relationships.”

Classroom Management Strategies and Techniques: A Perspective of English Teacher Trainees

Author: Popescu, T.

Recommended by: Francisco Javier Sánchez-Verdejo Pérez

“The aim of this article is to identify prospective teachers’ perceptions of classroom management strategies and techniques after completing their “Practicum”.”

Effective Use of Classroom Management Techniques in Overcrowded Classrooms

Author: Tahir, T., Khan, K. & Aurangzeb, W.

Recommended by: Francisco Javier Sánchez-Verdejo Pérez

“This study was conducted to detect the effective use of classroom management techniques in overcrowded classrooms. It also explores the factors that influence overcrowded classrooms. 30 teachers participated in the study. A questionnaire and a checklist were used for data collection. The results indicate that teachers use different techniques in overcrowded classrooms.”

Classroom Behavioural Strategies and Interventions

Recommended by: Francisco Javier Sánchez-Verdejo Pérez

“This guide examines classroom techniques for addressing behavioural problems; explains the process and strategies for working with disruptive behaviour; provides examples of positive strategies and resources available to address such behaviour.”

Classroom Management COURSE GUIDE

Author: Naqvi, S.

Recommended by: Francisco Javier Sánchez-Verdejo Pérez

“The guide aims to influence teachers’ ideas about teaching and learning in order to arrive at a philosophy of classroom management that places learning as an ultimate goal. Teachers have the opportunity to explore what to teach and how to teach it and to see examples based on these decisions. Research and examples of good practice on different types of training, classroom structures, routines, procedures, and teamwork are also presented.”