This has to be the first lesson on Learning Management 101. Why wouldn’t it be? Learning occurs best when you interact with students and that only happens when students can see you.
I have seen all too often, a relief teacher anchored at the desk having already issued 30 worksheets left by the regular teacher.
Let’s face it. Learning isn’t going to happen.
Be visible - Let the students see you – better still, let the students see you work. How can you expect them to, if you don’t?
Be visible – Interact. Ask questions – check for understanding. Help – check for misunderstandings.
Be visible – offer guidance if needed and encouragement when not.
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Ways to be better at Classroom Management
he classroom is vital to the learning environment. The order, the processes, the procedures. Obviously the good classroom teacher wil have these T completely ingrained in the students. So when a stranger (you) comes in to disrupt their world you can expect, “We don’t do it that way.” And the students are perfectly entitled to be protective of their classroom. So be prepared to ask the students about procedural matters.
Don’t feel threatened if your way is the wrong way – because it is different to their usual practice.
Never force the issue by saying, “Wel we are going to do it my way.” If there is conflict between you and their regular teacher, they wil REJECT YOU!
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