The classroom itself can have a profound impact – good or bad – on learning. The design, layout, colors, décor, and even lighting go a long way toward setting the tone, “feel,” and atmosphere of a classroom.
Therefore, it is not surprising that master teachers seek – as best they can – to foster a positive learning environment. There are limits to what they can do because teachers often have to work in less-than-ideal environments under less- than-ideal circumstances. Experienced teachers know these limitations, which routinely include events and situations beyond their immediate control (e.g., room size, broken air conditioner, lack of resources).
However, regardless of the situation, the physical design of your classroom must take into account both learning and behavioral consequences.
It’s natural for teachers to focus on the former at the expense of the latter, but both are essential and interrelated. For example, some seating arrangements that are optimal for learning can actually invite misbehavior. Misbehavior, in turn, interferes with learning. It’s vital, then, for teachers to consider the physical design of their classroom.
Bringing it all together and much more!
- Learn five immediate steps to regain control of the classroom.
- Eliminate arguments, multiple warnings, and repeated requests – forever.
- Cease using classroom management approaches that make more work for you.
- Earn respect.
- Minimize misbehavior.
- Increase positive behavior.
- Stop losing valuable teaching time to discipline.
- Maximize student learning.
Teachers will know...
...how to detect and correct classroom problems without stopping teaching.
...how to avoid power struggles.
...how to set effective limits.
...how to arrange and design the classroom environment for maximum performance (including 15 powerful desk arrangements from traditional to unorthodox).
...how to teach students to behave appropriately in class and in social settings.
...how to zoom through the curriculum like never before.
...how to firmly but fairly carry out disciplinary actions.
...how to NEVER again give multiple warnings or repeated requests!
...how to build and maintain trust with challenging children.
...how to reach at-risk children and turn them into productive classroom members.