Classroom - Time Management

Classroom-Time Management

Classroom-Time Management

As teachers become more and more accountable for student success, taking advantage of every minute of class time becomes crucial. Efficient use of class time can increase student performance and decrease teacher anxiety. As a future Kindergarten teacher, my belief is time management should be conveyed to students as their daily, weekly, and monthly schedule or routine. Establishing a routine is essential in operating a classroom. Following a familiar daily or weekly schedule allows students to understand and count on their classroom schedule.

Classroom organization is very important in practicing time management. In my classroom, I believe frequently used materials, should be easy to access. All students will have a clear view of me at all times. My room will remain stocked with materials, and students will be encouraged to keep their classroom organized. This can prevent downtime, and keeps students on task.

Keeping students motivated in the learning process can be a challenge. It takes creativity and dedication (Miller, 2005). Taking notice of what my students ‘ interests are and giving them rewards or incentives can motivate my students to stay interested in learning. Motivation is an essential part of teaching. Students are sometimes restless, and unable to concentrate for long periods of time. This motivation process can help myself and the students. By seeing that the students are learning and motivated to learn, would make me motivated to continue to try my best to keep them interested, and would encourage me to think of more creative ideas.

Discipline is another important approach that we as teachers have to incorporate in our classrooms. Using techniques such as explaining to smaller students what was done may help them to understand what they did was wrong. Then, by taking away a privilege could be effective and help prevent it from reoccurring. By beginning each class period with a positive attitude and high expectation, and making sure lessons are prepared before class can reduce downtime and will help prevent discipline in the classroom. Also, the use of humor can help diffuse situations before things get out of hand, and taking notice of students by looking for signs of possible problems before class and during class can also help prevent discipline in the classroom (Morris, 2003). Having a discipline plan posted in the classroom will let students and parents know what will happen on first, second and third offenses. In the event that a situation gets physical and out of hand, I would call for assistance from other staff members.

In my classroom, I would practice the classic teaching style because it is tailored to stages of mental development.