Classroom Management

Anya Wood, Mary Holdsman, Kayla Mason, Leia Skidgel, Katie Burns, Kayla OBrien

What does into keeping your class engaging and free of distractions? How can we, as
future teachers, prepare ourselves for the challenge that is classroom management?

Engagement
How interested and attentive are students to what they are being taught in class?
Tailoring materials to interest students, planning ahead, autonomy, and play all positively
impact the level of student engagement. Engagement is one of the most important aspects
in any classroom, and engaged student are much less likely to misbehave in class.
Learn more: Christenson, S.L., Reschly, A.L. & Wylie, C. (2012). Handbook of Research on
Student Engagement.

Communication
How is information effectively exchanged between teachers and students? Between
students and their peers? What about between teachers and the parents of students?
Longer wait times in classrooms, student collaboration, as well as making communication
between teachers and families a priority can all create a strong system of communication in
the classroom.
Learn more: Rowe, Mary Budd. Wait-Time and Rewards as Instructional Variables: Their
Influence on Language, Logic, and Fate Control. Apr. 1972, pp. 1-32.

Cultural Responsiveness
How can we be sure classroom environments are conducive for children in varying cultural
backgrounds?
Cultural Responsiveness is integral to making sure students of ethnic minorities, low SES,
and ESL backgrounds are ensured the same chance at success as their peers. By tailoring
materials to reach all of their students, teachers can be sure to make the class environment
all-inclusive.
Learn more: Cartledge, G., Lo, Y., Vincent, C. G., Robinson-Ervin, P. (2015). Title. Culturally
responsive classroom management. Handbook of Classroom Management

Disciplinary Styles
What styles of discipline will be the most effective at managing misbehavior?
Although punitive discipline has been used for years and is still used today, a shift towards
restorative classroom management has started in classrooms. Being sure not to use
coercion, and talking through problems make students feel more drawn to stay and
 participate in class.
Learn more: Marlowe, Eric. Positive Classroom Discipline. Scholarsarchive.byu.edu, 1 July
2010

Classroom Design
How does the actual physical setup of the classroom affect how engaged students are?
Comfort, flexibility, and visibility of students can all affect the overall mood and enthusiasm
of students to be in class. To cut down on distractions, teachers must be able to see the
faces of student, which can sometimes be blocked by computers or tall desks.
Learn more: Barrett, P., Zhang, Y., Moffat, J., & Kobbacy, K. (2013). A holistic, multi-level
analysis identifying the impact of classroom design on pupils learning. Building and
Environment, 59, 678-689. doi:10.1016/j.buildenv.2012.09.016

Safety and Discipline

How can we keep children happy, healthy, and safe in the classroom?
Making sure all rules are understood, that the classroom is accessible for those with
disabilities, as well as a consistency in environments can all attribute to creating a safer,
more risk-free environment for students.
Learn more: Marzano, R. J., & Marzano, J. S. (2003). The Key to Classroom Management.
Educational Leadership,61(1).

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