Classroom Management and Effective Teaching

Classroom management refers to the effective handling of a classroom to create a conducive learning environment and ensure the effective delivery of lessons without disruption. Behavior management, development of good student-teacher relation and fostering mutual respect are some of the objectives of classroom management. A good teacher-student relationship can be fostered by striking a balance between cooperation, dominance and awareness of high-needs students. Employing fair rules and consequences for all, frequent and consistent feedback regarding student behavior and the strategic use of praise and rewards are certain techniques for controlling student behavior. The systemic approaches to classroom management are assertive discipline, culturally responsible classroom management, discipline without stress, rewards or punishments, etc. This book is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide in-depth knowledge about the theory and practice of classroom management. This textbook, with its detailed analyses and data, will prove immensely beneficial to professionals and students involved in this area at various levels.