Do you know that almost 100% of teachers agree that classroom management is one of the crucial skills to become a great teacher?
And 82% of the educators called classroom management extremely important second only to creating an environment where students can feel safe to commit any mistake in the classroom i.e., 83%.
According to winginstitute.org, also we can see that the implementation of classroom management strategies in any classroom positively impacts the student’s achievements.
However, implementing classroom management strategies full of diverse students in the classroom is easier said than done. Classroom management problems are one of the prominent problems in public schools in the UAE which requires teachers to implement effective strategies to maintain discipline in the classroom.
In this blog post, we will be exploring various effective tips to implement classroom management strategies in the classroom to make a conducive learning environment.
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Steps For Managing Large and Diverse Classrooms in UAE Schools
We have divided steps of fostering inclusive and respectful learning environments in UAE schools into 4 steps which contain various strategies and tips that you can implement. Let's get to know those steps one by one:
Step One: Build Rapport With Students
Building rapport with students is one of the first steps in managing the classroom effectively. If there’s no effective relationship between teacher and students, the learning environment will be hampered and the whole classroom will be affected. Let’s get to know some strategies to build rapport with students:
Introduce Yourself
You can start with basic and introducing yourself to the students. You can share your backgrounds, interests, teaching philosophy in order to build a rapport with the students. This will help the students to connect better with you and also it builds up a sense of trust.
Ice-breaking activities
After introducing yourself, it’s time to know your students better. You can utilize some of the ice-breaking activities like- “Six Word Story” or “I’m Awesome” to get to know your students better. This will help to remove the barrier of students and create a comfortable classroom environment.
Create an Engaging Lesson
Consider making the learning process engaging and interactive for the students. You can incorporate various methods like visual and audio learning forms, group discussions, teamwork, and hands-on activities to keep your students engaged.
Learn Local language
If you‘re an expatriate teacher, then it’s suggested you must learn the native language of the UAE. By learning Arabic will give you an edge to build rapport with any local students of any school in the UAE.
Step 2: Utilize the Total Physical Response Method
Total Physical Response (TPR) is one of the methods that has proven to be quite effective while you strive for managing large and diverse classrooms in UAE schools. Every child loves to stay active rather than sit still and do nothing. The TPR method will help students use their fine and motor skills during the learning process and keep them engaged without losing concentration. Let’s get to know certain steps by which you can implement the Total Physical Response (TPR) method successfully in the classroom:
Command Checklist
You can start by choosing a set of commands that you are planning to teach in your next class. Create a checklist as well to keep track of which command you have already covered, which will ultimately help you to review your teaching progress.
Utilize Props and Pictures
Start to arrange some props and pictures which is relevant to your checklist commands. These visual aids resources will help to demonstrate your checklist commands which you have planned earlier for your lessons.
Let The Activity Begin
Now after planning and arranging all the resources, it’s time to make the learning process fun and engaging for students. You can introduce new words, and objects to students by using hand gestures, facial expressions, and props or pictures as well.
Bring Student Into Play
Now it’s time for engaging Emirati students through interactive classroom activities. Encourage them to come up with their own interpretation of the command that you’ve said related to any word or object. You can instruct them to either share their interpretation by drawing on board or enact it in front of the class. To make it comfortable, you can give students the freedom to bring any of their peers with them to interpret the given commands.
Step 3: Praise Them For Their Every Effort
One of the best ways to manage your classroom effectively is to appreciate even the smallest effort of the students. If students feel that they are getting appreciated for every good action, then it will motivate them further to perform well in their academics.
Additionally, appreciating them for every positive action can also make them realize that their every action is getting observed and they must behave in a good manner and perform well in their academics.
Step 4: Be Firm But Fair
Lastly, for fostering inclusive and respectful learning environments in UAE schools you must set a foundation of discipline in the classroom.
Keep an eye on every student’s behaviour and if they are bringing anything that is strictly prohibited within the classroom. Make sure you take strict action if any students misbehave or disturb their peers in the classroom.
All you need to do is set some ground rules at the beginning of the school sessions and remind students timely about them to ensure they behave properly and be disciplined within the classroom and on the school premises.
Managing Your Classroom Is Not As Tough As You Think
Managing a large and diverse classroom in UAE schools may seem daunting at the beginning. However, by employing the right and effective strategies in the classroom of UAE schools can create a disciplined and engaging learning environment for all the students. Those teachers who have pursued courses like the Early Years Care and Education Program in the UAE, know how to manage students in the UAE school classroom.
Effective classroom management is the foundation for a successful learning experience. By employing the above-mentioned effective strategies, teachers can create an environment that promotes engagement, respect, and growth.
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