...be revisited every school year. No two years will ever be the same. Classroom management is an essential part of being a teacher. While each teacher will approach classroom management from a different angle, there are some major areas that must be covered. Classroom managementmanaging both student behavior and the physical environment---is an ongoing concern of all teachers. And a topic one will continue to read and
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There are many things to consider when discussing classroom management. The first part to consider is the classroom climate. To create a classroom climate that one may want there must be a few things to consider. More than creating aesthetic appeal, each piece of furniture redefines a part of the classroom space, directing attention, pupil interaction, or traffic flow (Partin 2). The first consideration is how I want my class to look and feel? Also to consider is the activities that will take place in the room. A few key questions in this area are what would the noise level be like? Should it be quiet all the time? How are the desks going to be set up? Will they be in row? Groups? Will the classroom have to be neat and organized or will disorganization be acceptable? How will student's work be displayed? How will they turn in their work? Giving student's your expectations will allow them to keep the environment productive and problem free. Teacher-centered classrooms have desks set up in rows, student-centered classroom have the desks set up in groups. Determining which way to set up a classroom can be as individual as the teacher wants. What the teachers comfort level is usually guides classroom climate. Classroom set up can also depend on the materials available to teachers. Some teachers can have desks while others may only have tables. This can hinder or accentuate a classroom climate. Arranging the desks in groups allow...
