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MUHAMMAD IZZUDDIN B ABDUL MALEK 900819035249

TASK 2 I have been asked to observe my teachers teaching method on how he controls the classroom. I really want to be a successful teacher and be able to maintain control in the classroom. Having effective classroom management skills is the key to being successful at maintaining control in the classroom and having a great school year. While it may take a few years to become a pro at this, everything can be implemented right away, as soon as the school year begins on the very first day. From what I had observed, my teacher had used Jacob Kounins theory method in his classroom. Theorist Jacob Kounin stressed the importance of with -it-ness, which is the idea that the teacher knows what is going on in their classroom at all times. They understand the importance of having a close eye on students. Teachers who have with-it-ness are able to spot areas where misbehavior may arise, when students are upset, and are able correct problem behaviors before they cause major distress to the classroom. These teachers are able to manage their classrooms at all times and prevent problems from occurring or expanding. In a community of learners, it is the duty of the teacher to make sure everything runs smoothly for students. By being able to spot problem behaviors before they get out of line, my teacher will be keeping his community of learners on tasks and helping keep a safe learning environment. Many problem behaviors occur during transitions. By having set procedures and routines, he will be able to eliminate behavior problems before they arise. He hopes that through experiences, he will develop the strong with-it-ness skills to manage his classroom. If lessons are precise and completed at a steady continuous pace, students will have little down time to misbehave or to get into conflicts. When students are engaged, they are concentrating on the lesson and activities. This helps students focus their behaviors on curiosity and learning, and it prevents problem behaviors from occurring. He will create lessons that are engaging to students and fun. Students will have a say in what is interesting and important to them, and these will be stressed upon in the classroom. It is important for the students to be part of the decision-making processes so that they know they are valuable members of the community of learners. If students are having fun, they will be engaged. When they are engaged in a lesson, they will not think about

MUHAMMAD IZZUDDIN B ABDUL MALEK 900819035249

misbehaving, and will be focused on the task. By making lessons engaging and fun for students, He will have fewer behavior problems come up during lessons and the students will have fun instead of having conflicts with one another. Apart from that, he shared me several tips how to control the class in superb way. First he told me about arranging the student seating. He told me that, before the school year starts. Most teachers, if not all, receive their rosters before the school year starts. Use the roster and the classroom layout to create my seating chart. Try simple rows at first, arranging the students in alphabetical order until I had learn their names. If I am lucky enough to have a computer program that creates a seating chart with the students pictures, utilize it to my advantage. He told me that I can create the chart AND learn the students names before I meet them, which will make quite an impression on my students. After getting to know the students and their learning preferences, I can rearrange the seating chart throughout the year. The next thing is to establish daily activity schedule. This can be critical when trying to establish classroom management. Students like routine, so it is important to have that routine from the very first day. Mine was simple: opening activity while teacher completes hall duty/attendance, homework check, review of previous lesson, new material/lesson, homework assignment, closure. While the activities changed, the routine didnt. The students knew what to expect and it kept them from devising their own activities which would disrupt the educational process. Then he also told me to make the assignments/ homework worth the students time and effort. I know this may seem like teachers are just giving in to what students want, but really, do you think they want to write that essay about school uniforms again? Make assignments useful and pertinent to their lives. Try to get to know what they like or enjoy, then tailor your assignments around those things. I do this by assigning a letter to the teacher as their first assignment. It works in several ways: I learn the various levels of writing abilities that my students have, I learn about their likes and dislikes, and they get to write about their favorite subjectthemselves! After reading and grading their letters, I make a list of things they like and enjoy and use those items in my lessons and assignments. If I have a class that likes sports? All of my examples use sport references or terminology. If I have a class that enjoys working with other people?

MUHAMMAD IZZUDDIN B ABDUL MALEK 900819035249

I allow them to conduct group work more often. The more it pertains to them, the longer youll have their attention span and the more likely they will gladly complete their assignments. Know the student guidelines created by district (e.g. student handbook) . My school has its own rules. Students have been a handbook that includes rules, guidelines, academic information, etc. Each student is given a physical copy and parents are expected to sign that they received one. Knowing the information in that book has helped me in many situations. I was able to quote the pages and paragraphs that discussed student plagiarism, attendance policies, grading procedure and discipline. Not only did having that knowledge back me up in case of a negative issue, it also allowed me to prevent any classroom problems since I was able to pass the information along to students before anything even happened. For instance, every day during my Praktikum, I had students who liked to ask a thousand questions about plagiarism and how they could just copy someone elses work. So I told my s tudents about plagiarism. That way, if any student even thought about trying to plagiarize, they would know beforehand the consequences they faced. Next thing my teacher had told me is to be consistent in everything: routine, rules, grading, etc. One tiny inconsistency and students will notice. If you grade someones test a certain way, you have to grade all the other tests the same way. If you expect others to stay in other seat during a lesson, you need to expect that everyone else stays seated as well. By changing something for one student, as well meaning as you may be, you are changing how other students view your resolve. If they know youll falter about something, they may lose some respect for you and things like your classroom rules or grading system will not hold true anymore. Apart from that, he asked me to be fair. Being fair is similar to being consistent, but it adds in human emotion to the equation. Often times, you will have a student who will drive you batty, insane, up a wall, etc. No matter what, you need to treat all students equally, even if you feel strongly against a students actions. On the opposite side, youll have students who you adore, but again, you need to treat them just as you treat all the others. If they make a mistake, like forgetting a homework assignment, they need to have the same consequences as everyone else. I guess I understand that.

MUHAMMAD IZZUDDIN B ABDUL MALEK 900819035249

My teacher also had warned me to not be too friendly to my student. He remind me that to treat them like students. They are not friends. This is often a big mistake for new, young teachers like me (or even student teachers and substitutes). Students see the weaknesses of new/young teachers and feed on those things. They will talk to new/young as if you are their age since new teachers often lack the sternness to be the one in charge. They will make their own rules, and since, again, new teachers lack the sternness, they will get away with it. All of that can cause chaos in the classroom. When the new teacher needs students to be serious and focused, it will be nearly impossible to rein back in the respect that was lost and what usually ensues is much yelling and fighting than actual education. While there is no need to be friends, it is acceptable to be friendly in a polite manner. Be confident in your position as the one in charge and teach the students while demanding the respect they need to show. It doesnt mean that you are harsh; rather, you are firm about how they speak to you, how class is run, how the rules apply. Once there is that balance, things will run smoothly and you can actually crack a smile and be pleasant without losing control of the class. From what I observed, my teacher was firm with his student in order to maintain the classroom management as well to keep the teaching an d learning session indestructible. Other than that, I observed him while in the classroom. He always teach the students on how to respect each others. It used to be that students came to school with these characteristics built in, but it seems lately that there is an overall lack of respect for adults and a complete lack of responsibility. I have to actually teach them how to address, respond to and react to an adult. How do my teacher do this? By example. In the classroom it is commonly expected that students will raise their hand before speaking. This is an important thing to enforce because not only does it keep the classroom noise from getting out of control, it teaches students to wait their turn in a conversation, which is showing respect for you and their classmates. From the very first day, he explain that it is respectful to raise a hand in the classroom, and demonstrate how it should be done.

MUHAMMAD IZZUDDIN B ABDUL MALEK 900819035249

What I can tell is that, my teacher is a very responsible teacher. He told me that, responsibility might take a bit longer to teach and can be difficult depending on the age group, but any student can learn to be responsible. Explain to students my expectations for the class, and remind them that it is not my job to constantly remind them to follow the rules, complete class work or homework, or to complete task a certain way (i.e. procedure for asking to leave to use the restroom, etc). By giving consequences (as you are instructed by the districts policies), I can teach the students responsibilities. For example, his students often forgot to bring a writing utensil (it was a writing class!!). His rule for that was if a student forgot once, they had to ask their classmates for one, and if they couldnt find one, he would lend them a pencil from the one box of pencils I ordered for the entire year. If they forgot twice, they had to ask their classmates, but he would not give them a pencil. And once his box of pencils ran out, he did not order more. He did however, pick up stray pencils found on desks or in the hall and keep them in a box, but again, once they were gone, they were gone. If the repeat offenders didnt have a writing utensil, they couldnt complete the assignment and thus lose points. His students learned pretty quickly not to forget a writing utensil! It usually only took a few weeks for everyone to learn to be responsible for their own writing utensil. He also asked me to follow him to establish the look. This is my favorite tip, given to me by a good teacher friend of mine who used this in her English class when I was her student. It allows you to maintain the flow of instruction without having to constantly stop for every little interruption to speak to a student. Its very simple: look at the student offender, drop your head, and put on your most stern and serious face. Students tend to quickly get the hint to stop whatever it is they are doing, and you get to move on without stopping. It really has to be the kind of look that will stop anyone dead in their tracks, and its so effective. One think that I want to improve his management style is how to prevent annoying classroom distraction. If I was the classroom teacher, I would do a meeting. The students and teacher should first discuss and then write a "group" contract adopting acceptable classroom rules and procedures by the end of the first week of school. I would periodically review the rules and procedures of the classroom until the students can successfully adhere to them. I also would use simple verbal reprimands when the

MUHAMMAD IZZUDDIN B ABDUL MALEK 900819035249

misbehavior occurs. Make sure that they are to the point, moderate in tone, and private (e.g., "Stop talking and work on your math problems, please"). Apart from that, I also would give praise to the entire class as frequently as possible (e.g., "Thank you for working so quietly," or "I'm delighted to see you all working so well today"). A student who continually exhibits an unacceptable behavior (e.g., out of his/her seat) might profit from an "individualized" contract pinpointing the "desired" behavior (e.g., remaining in his/her seat) and delineating the consequences (e.g., if goal is reached, then student will receive designated reward or recognition). Other than that, I would intervene as soon as possible in order to prevent the misbehavior from occurring (e.g., say "Harry, may I help you with your assignment?" when the student begins to show signs of frustration). Besides that, showing facial expressions to convey to the student that the misbehavior was not totally overlooked. Circulate around the room frequently, to avert potential behavior problems. All these tips that I had gained from observing him will help me to manage my classroom without having all of the little interruptions that stop the flow of instruction. Remember to begin right away so that my students get used to how I will run the classroom. It does take time to be a pro, but even the youngest, newest teacher can implement these tips to maintain effective classroom management.

MUHAMMAD IZZUDDIN B ABDUL MALEK 900819035249

REFLECTION From what I had learned and experienced from the observation of my teacher, I knew that I need so much improvement on how to maintain a good classroom management. Helping students to govern their own behavior in ways that help them learn is a goal of all teachers. There are a number of ways in which a teacher can promote good discipline. To maintain a good environment, I need to be friendly. Be the kind of person children like and trust; be firm, fair, friendly, courteous, enthusiastic, and confident; keep the sense of humor. I am a funny guy, so I think it would not be a huge problem, and I need to control my relationship with my student as well as not to be too friendly to them. I also need to get to know my students. I will soon develop almost a sixth sense for anticipating trouble before it begins. Don't act as though I expect trouble or I will almost certainly encounter some. I need more time to know each of my students better as these 4 weeks of Praktikum really not enough time to let me know my students characteristic. I also need to make learning fun and make education interesting and relevant to the students' lives. I learned that, poor planning and a dull curriculum can provoke disruption. My teacher also advised me to not use threats to enforce discipline. He told me never humiliate a child. Besides that, I had learned that I should avoid arguing with students. Discussions about class work are invaluable, but arguments can become emotional encounters. Other than that, I must let the students know that I care. Determine jointly with the class what is acceptable in terms of behavior and achievement and what is not. I need to show interest in what students say. I also need to be very observant. So I would notice the good behavior. Children need to know that they are doing well; in addition to knowing the things they need to change. Catch children when they are sharing, helping other children with hard tasks, and dealing well with frustration--and immediately compliment them. Besides that, I would give reasonable assignments. I wouldnt use schoolwork as punishment, and give clear directions.

MUHAMMAD IZZUDDIN B ABDUL MALEK 900819035249

Apart from that, I learned that I need to be fair to my students. I need to be consistent in application of discipline and just in my requirements and assignments. I wouldnt refuse to let a student tell me his or her side of the situation. Ill willing to consider mitigating circumstances. I wouldnt talk about the misdeeds of students except to those who have a right to know. I wouldnt openly compare one pupil to another. Besides that, I also would apologize if I've treated a student unjustly. I also would make sure punishments are appropriate for the misbehavior, and explain to the student why he or she is being punished. So that they would knew why they are being punished. From what I had learned and experienced, I hope that I would make adjustment from what I had done before. I hope that I would control the class better than before. I hope I would be a better teacher on day forward.

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