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Classroom management is such a large part of teaching. It impacts the students more than we think. The way a classroom is ran and structured has a direct impact on a students ability to learn. At a young age students need to be given and taught the structure of school - what is acceptable and what is not acceptable. Teachers need to reinforce what is taught each year. As we do so, it is important to remember that each teacher does it in a different way.
I will forever remember taking "classroom management" in college. The class was beneficial and taught me a lot. Reading articles like the one I did today reinforces just how important classroom management is. A well structured class is going to ignitate leaning and cultivate caring. Students are our sponges and we need to mold them for the future.
I agree with you that modeling and setting students up for success through structured routines allows students to be more comfortable in what to expect during the learning day at school. It allows give students a sense of control of there learning environment.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree! I remember my first year of teaching trying to start structuring my classroom halfway through the year, and by then it was too late! It's so important to start high structure from day one!
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