Whether you're a seasoned teacher or just a beginner, class leadership is an important part of your job. In addition to teaching skills, it is important to be able to create the right atmosphere in the classroom. In this article, we'll show you how to learn how to create a learning environment and how to get students interested in your subject.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: The Basics
Step 1. Simplify the rules
Each class should have a few simple rules to help control student behavior. For younger students, the rules should not only be formulated simply and clearly, but also be visually accessible. For older students, these rules should simply be written down.
There should be a maximum of 5 rules. Or they can be categorized
Step 2. The rules should be specific and really important
You should not include in your rules various unimportant and stupid points, the implementation of which you simply cannot control. You will most likely have to rip the gum off the desks at the end of each semester, but trying to wean the kids off gum is a waste of time and energy. Focus on the things that really matter.
Do not make students constantly think about how not to accidentally break any of the points of your rules (for example, regarding telephones, cigarettes). Simply put, only include the main points in the rules
Step 3. Be clear
The simpler the rules, the better. But how you present them is also important. Review the most important points and consider if they are easy to understand. Ask students for answers to keep them in good shape. Repeat important points of the rules often to make sure everyone hears them.
Step 4. Teach your subject
Each item is special in its structure. Younger students need to explain the rules in the simplest and most understandable way. Teens are more worried about what to expect. A good teacher is ready to present information in the most accessible form.
Try to explain to the students what they are doing here. Don't just talk about your subject and hope that your students will follow your example. Tell us why you teach, what exactly you are trying to achieve. Your students will appreciate this
Step 5. Create a daily routine
For the first few days of the semester, observe how the day goes by, how much time is left, and so on. There are many ways to learn how to organize your time, so a lot depends on how you approach it. Make a plan for each session. At each lesson, it is worth telling the students what exactly you will be passing through today.
- Try to outline your plan before the lesson begins. This gives students an idea of what awaits them today. You can even list specific points.
- Alternatively, you can swap some of the lessons. For example, if you see that math is not perceived in the afternoon, you can rearrange it for a different time of day.
Step 6. Be optimistic
Some teachers think that old schooling and rigor will help them gain credibility. But it is important to approach any situation with optimism, and be sure to praise students for their success. If you curse and grumble, remember that at least once in the entire lesson you need to express your positive attitude towards the class. Praise students who have excelled one-on-one at the end of the lesson.
- Of course, the work of a teacher is not complete without negative aspects. But try to limit the negative aspects, do not just scold the students. Explain to them what you can do to improve your results. Train yourself to look at things from a positive point of view.
- Don't praise your students. Even if you are working with younger students, don't just praise them. Praise only for certain merit when the student makes an effort and tries.
Part 2 of 3: Keeping students in good shape
Step 1. Try something new
If you are observant, you will understand which approaches work best and which ones are worse. Based on this, you can revise your teaching style.
- To keep yourself in good shape, come up with at least one new approach to teaching a year, and then observe how the children perceived it. …
- Avoid complex grading systems and behaviors. Symbolic systems with a complex set of rules usually only confuse students.
Step 2. Try to talk less
The less you speak, the better the students will perceive the information. Whatever you teach, try to get your students to be proactive. Arrange polls, quizzes, and so on.
Step 3. Interview students regularly
If you do this strictly, students will be forced to pay attention to your subject and do at least some part of their homework. It is important to encourage and praise those students who reach out and respond.
Step 4. Diversify your lesson
You can include elements of the game in it, divide students into groups, conduct interactive classes. Try to have a fun lesson with a variety of activities at least once a week so that your students don't get bored of listening to you.
Step 5. Consider creating themed days throughout the week
Maybe every Monday students will write on a free topic, and every Friday they will show some other activity. Then the students will know what awaits them.
Step 6. Take breaks
It is helpful to take short breaks to break the work down into several parts. For example, you should not give students too voluminous tasks, break them up into several components.
Part 3 of 3: Criticizing Problem Students
Step 1: Most discipline problems need to be eradicated right away, without waiting to continue
If you have problem students, it is important to deal with the student quickly and clearly.
Is it not the first time that a student has not brought a textbook or notebook to the lesson? What if a student doesn't do their homework regularly? Do not try to find some kind of explanation, put an end to decisive action
Step 2. If you start making exceptions for some students, the rest of the students will notice and your reputation will suffer
If you punish one student for a certain behavior or action, do so with the other student (for the same behavior or action, of course). For this reason, it is so important to establish common rules for all.
The rules don't always work. It is important to remember that students will always forget pencils, talk during a lesson, and give tips on tests. Your rules will be broken. But strict rules will reduce the number of violations
Step 3. Talk to problem students one-on-one
If you are not a very good psychologist and listener, it may be doomed to fail. But you can advise the student on what to do and how to behave, and you can also listen to the reason for this behavior.
Talk to your parents. Involving the parents is often a quick and effective way to get the child to learn
Step 4. Maintain the classroom at an optimal temperature
The room should not be too hot or too cold, otherwise the children will not be able to concentrate on their work. Remember that in any class there are always troublemakers and impudent children who will be difficult to calm down. If you have any problems, solve them immediately, without postponing, otherwise your reputation will suffer.