School management

topic : conducive learning ecology.

• Ecology means environment . Conducive classroom environment is a requirement in promoting favorable mood or atmosphere in a classroom to ensure an effective teaching and learning process to take place. (Students learn better in a positive classroom environment in the school).

WHAT IS CONDUCIVE LEARNING ECOLOGY:

The classroom learning environment:

Apply your knowledge of your students to create a pleasant classroom experience.

Create a conducive learning environment :

1. Based on what you have learned .

2. Based on what you prefer .

3. Based on educational ethics and law.

4. Value content and participation.

Important!

Believe in yourself. Believe in your students. If you think they cannot learn , they will

not.

What do good teachers do:

Expect the best .

Establish an environment that motivates students.

Manage efficiently.

Know , when given support that all students can learn .

The classroom environment is supportive.

You care about their learning.

You respect them as human being.

Expectations are challenging but not impossible.

Classroom management:

Prevent inappropriate behavior. Help students develop self control. Have procedures in place to take care of

misbehavior.

Behavior modification:

Record how often and when that behavior occurs.

Change by reinforcing desired behavior with positive reinforcement.

Identify the behavior to be modified.

Choose appropriate reinforcement:

Use of computers for creativity. A PowerPoint instead of a paper . Choices of how to use free time: Passes for missed homework , extra points ,

etc.

Create discipline:

You have professional rights as an educator to create a discipline in classroom.

Clearly state expectations in firm voice and explain boundaries.

Be fair , firm and friendly. Involve students in developing and

implementing rules.

Motivation climate:

Encourage student achievement . encourage students to do their best. Teacher should maintain a learning

environment in classroom that motivates the students.

References:

http://www.slideshare.net/angelicLove/conducive-classroom-environment.

www.westga.edu/~jdbutler/syllabi/SEED4271/ppt/kellough-4.

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