CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING: THE IMPLICATION FOR TEACHER CONTROL TECHNIQUES

Abstract

This paper critically examined the concept of classroom management and x-rayed how learning environment promotes classroom management. It vividly explained teachers control techniques in the classroom such as reinforcement of sanctioned behaviour, attacking the deviancy and not the person, careful use of punishment among others. The paper discussed clearly the ways of inculcating discipline in the classroom such as: teachers conscientiously preparing and teaching their lessons, being friendly, considerate and helping the students with their problems. Teacher should also involve pupils in making rules and regulations that guide them. It concluded that pupils will not gain anything unless there is order in the classroom. Order can be achieved if the pupils are treated fairly, held responsible for their actions and gainfully occupied. The more occupied the pupils are, the less time they have to engage in acts of indiscipline.