MUSIC 23241
February 11, 2011
Key to Classroom Management
They start off the article with a lot of research they found from other professionals to set the mood of the entire article. They also state that they believe effective classroom management is the most important trait for a teacher and many studies support this theory. The discuss the different tasks and how they should be accomplished effectively. Throughout the article they talk about the appropriate levels of dominance, appropriate levels of cooperation, and the awareness of high needs students.
Some of my favorite teachers, music and non-music, have been the teachers who go the extra mile to get to know you and take a personal interest in your life. As a student, hearing a teacher greet you outside of school or just greet you at the door of the class always made me smile and feel like the teacher was making an effort to make their students feel more comfortable and relaxed when coming to class, thus making them want to learn. It also was a good feeling when the teachers would share their goals for the class that day with the students so the students knew what they would be working for and hopefully be rewarded for their good behavior and what they accomplish.
It is very important for a teacher to establish clear expectations and the consequences that will come after if anyone misbehaves and to provide rewards for good behavior. This is important so the students know what will happen if they misbehave and that will hopefully keep them at their best. It is also crucial to take a personal interest in your students and be very aware of the students with high needs to keep the rehearsal and class time comfortable and happy. A teacher needs to build relationships with their students to keep the dynamics of the classroom positive and enjoyable for everyone.
Marzano, Jana S. & Robert J. (2003-2004). The key to classroom management. Education Leadership, 2-7.
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