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.