Explain How Developing And Following Classroom Procedures Create A Well-Managed Classroom

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Wong, Wong, Rogers, & Brooks (2012), argue that developing and following classroom procedures creates a well-managed classroom. The first two weeks of school should be utilized to help children internalize the classroom procedures. Doing so, will help make the class more more consistent and predictable, which benefits student’s engagement and achievement. They also discuss the difference between the terms: disciple and classroom management. It is highlighted that classroom management refers to the things teachers do to help maximize students’ learning opportunities, such as setting seats or meticulously organizing their time. Lastly, they review Julie Sanford’s research in 1984. In this particular study, two classrooms were observed. In the …show more content…

Procedures help students know what is going on, what should happen next, and what is expected from them. In addition, it helps create a routine which allow students to stay on track and feel less confused throughout the day. According to Wong, Wong, Rogers, & Brooks (2012), setting procedures “increase student engagement, reduce student misbehavior, and maximize instructional time” (p. 61). Unlike infants, preschoolers and children in a K-3 setting would benefit from this technique because they would comprehend, memorize, and/or correctly follow the …show more content…

Procedures create a stable and secure environment, which is beneficial for student with special needs. By knowing what is going to happen and completing one task at a time, children with special needs more feel relaxed so their stress as well as anxiety levels decrease. In turn, they engage in less challenging behaviors, focus more, and be on task. Furthermore, English language learners (ELL) can benefit from simple directions and time warnings. Time warnings help ELL mentally shift gears and it motivates them to wrap up the assignment or activity they are currently in. Using simple directions is essential because it helps ELL better comprehend what they need to do and what is expected form

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