Pangasinan State University
Bayambang Campus
Bayambang, Pangasinan

Discussants: Rose Ann Cayago Topic: Classroom Management Chelcea Mae Darang
Year & Section: BSE II-1

I. Introduction

One of the most important roles that teachers play is that of a classroom manager. Effective teaching and learning cannot take place in a poorly managed classroom. It takes a good deal to of effort to create that conducive classroom climate. The person who is the most responsible for creating it is the teacher.

II. Discussion

Classroom Management is a term used by teachers to describe the process of ensuring that classroom lessons run smoothly despite disruptive behavior by students.

PRINCIPLES IN CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Cited by James H. Stronge.

1.) Consistent, proactive discipline is the crux of effective classroom management.
If we are proactive in our approach to discipline we prevent unnecessary disciplinary problems from cropping up. We have not to wait for disciplinary problems to erupts for us to take a move.

2.) Establish routines for all dialy tasks and needs.
Routinized collection of assignments, passing of papers, and preparation for experiments saves us a lot of time and effort.

3.) Orchestrate smooth transitions and continuity of momentum throughout the day.
Smooth transitions and continuity of momentum throughout the day ensure us that every instructional moment is made use of wisely.

4.) Strike a balance between variety and challenge in students’ activities.
A variety of school activities will ensure the students’ multiple intelligence and learning styles.

5.) As classroom manager, be aware of all actions and activities in the classroom.
While our back faces them when we write on the boar, our “eyes on the back of our heads” will make our students feel that we know what they are doing. This is what Kounin calls with-it-ness.