Part II: Limit Student Confusion
Let's face it, students (and adults for that matter) get frustrated when they do not understand what to do next. Often times for students (and adults for that matter) this frustration leads to discipline problems.
Therefore, it is important for teachers to anticipate and clear up any possible confusion "before" problems arise. Remember, the effective classroom management teacher is pro-active.
One way to limit student confusion is to be consistent. Your class should never be a surprise to your students. For example, I always have my day's agenda and, most importantly, the lesson's objective, clearly posted.
And, I make absolutely certain to go through both at the beginning of every class. Again, I do not think these things should be a surprise to your students.
Your lesson's objective is what you want your students to learn from the lesson...don't you think it would be a good idea to let your students know what it is. :)
Another simple teaching strategy that will greatly reduce student confusion is to always check-for-understanding. Simply ask one or two students (at random) to repeat the directions back to you. You can do this whether you are giving directions for a worksheet or directions on how to quietly walk down the hall. If you check-for-understanding often throughout the lesson you will see less and less student confusion, and therefore, less classroom management problems.
Therefore, it is important for teachers to anticipate and clear up any possible confusion "before" problems arise. Remember, the effective classroom management teacher is pro-active.
One way to limit student confusion is to be consistent. Your class should never be a surprise to your students. For example, I always have my day's agenda and, most importantly, the lesson's objective, clearly posted.
And, I make absolutely certain to go through both at the beginning of every class. Again, I do not think these things should be a surprise to your students.
Your lesson's objective is what you want your students to learn from the lesson...don't you think it would be a good idea to let your students know what it is. :)
Another simple teaching strategy that will greatly reduce student confusion is to always check-for-understanding. Simply ask one or two students (at random) to repeat the directions back to you. You can do this whether you are giving directions for a worksheet or directions on how to quietly walk down the hall. If you check-for-understanding often throughout the lesson you will see less and less student confusion, and therefore, less classroom management problems.
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