TEACHING STRATEGY

EDUC 556

Strategies for Classroom Management
This article examines the importance of creating developmentally responsive classrooms that meets the needs of all students. As an instructor you will have many diverse learners and it is essential to create an effective teaching strategy to incorporate in the classroom. Engaging students in the learning process and creating avenues to promote productive classroom discussions results from classroom management and structure. Strategies found to be effective in the classroom is establishing teacher-student relationships, construct group assignments, establish goal-setting techniques and maintain a safe learning environment.
Relationships
“Creating a classroom that is developmentally responsive begins by getting to know the students”(Ruppert, 2012). Student and teacher relationships require a positive interaction to enhance communication and trust to allow their creativity to flourish. This article discusses the strategies to create positive student teaching relationships. 1. Maintain a record of student’s strengths and weaknesses 2. Observe the students non-verbal cues on the daily basis to monitor behavior challenges. 3. Have the students and parents create and inventory lists that describes the students emotional, intellectual and physical academic needs (Ruppert, 2012).
Group Work
“Allowing students to work in pairs or small groups brings different groups of students together and allows them to celebrate each other’s strengths and successes” (Ruppert, 2012). Encouraging students to work together, builds a positive learning environment because they are learning team building and communication skills. Creating small groups and arranging the classroom furniture promotes class discussions and maximizes instructional learning time. 1. Pair students in groups who each have