Reflecing on Classroom Management

hey all,

'Classroom Management' was the topic which I have reflected upon during my last observation. During a particular lesson, a student was constantly misbehaving and the teacher had to stop every time. As a result, the teacher did not finish what was planned for the lesson. Moreover, whenever he stopped to gain back the attention of this student, the others started to talk between them. In my opinion, the teacher was 'too kind' towards the student's behaviour and did not have a good classroom management

I think that it is very important that students enter the room knowing the teacher's limits.

Reflecting back on when I was a secondary student, as a whole class, we paid more attention to those lessons in which the teacher had established a reputation and atmosphere of being both strict and consistent at the same time. In addition to this, the students should understand the expectations which would be set before hand.

All in all, I have reflected on the thought, and I will keep it in mind, that we teachers create the class we want, not our students.

Regards,
Daniela
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