Classroom management is not easy. Teachers have to manage all student in the class that has different characteristics. Here are several important things that I apply in my class.
Make sure that everyone is ready to learn.
Before start
teaching, I ensure my students are prepared and eager to learn. I take a moment
to confirm they are comfortably seated with their notes and writing utensils at
hand. I also ask them whether they are ready or not, to make them paying
attention to me. Once I sense their full engagement and readiness, I commence
the lesson, fostering an environment conducive to effective learning.
Interact with the students.
I like to
interact with my students. I like to involve them in my teaching. For example,
I’ll ask one of them to read my PowerPoint, or solve question on the board.
Sometimes, I also give random question for them to answer together. And not
forget to give appreciation after they give an answer, whether it’s right or
not. Usually, I ask the others to give applause. I also ask them to applause
after we solved a problem together.
I believe
that build interaction with the students is important. Students will feel that
they’re important and needed in the class. They won’t feel abandoned or
neglected because the teacher is keep talking to their self. So, they will pay more attention. Interacting
is also good to build chemistry with the students. If the teacher and the
students have a good chemistry, the classroom will become more fun and
comfortable place to learn. And if the student’s happy, they will understand
the materials easier.
Everyone is involved
I always
make sure that everyone is involved. As I mentioned, I believe that building
interaction with the students is important. I don’t want anyone feel abandoned
or neglected in my class. So, I always involve every student in the class.
However,
each student has their own unique characteristics. There are those who are
active, eagerly responding to questions in class, and consistently raising
their hands whenever I give a question. Then, there are students who are
capable and willing to answer but feel shy about raising their hand.
Additionally, some students may struggle to grasp the material, leading to
apprehension about participating. As a teacher, it is my role to ensure all
students are actively engaged in the classroom.
So, how do I do it? Typically, at the beginning of a lesson, I encourage
active students who raise their hands to answer. Usually, I avoid picking the
same student repeatedly. If eventually, all those with raised hands have
already answered, I inquire if anyone else would like to contribute besides
those who volunteered. If no one volunteers, I'll point to a student who seems
hesitant but willing to answer. Of course, I never force them to answer the
question. I offer them the option to answer or not. If they persistently
decline even after I reassure them, I move on to another student. However, if
no one eventually volunteers, I'll give the opportunity to the student with
their hand raised, even if they've already answered a previous question.
Providing opportunities for every student is crucial. Otherwise,
students might feel unmotivated to pay attention. They might think it's okay
not to pay attention since ultimately, teachers only seem to focus on the
active ones. I don't want any of my students to feel that way. That's why I
always try to involve all students and provide equal opportunities for each
one.
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