EFFECTIVE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

EFFECTIVE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT-Techniques, methodologies and disciplinary strategies (6-day/ 7-day course) Limassol

Keeping a classroom under control requires considerable skills in managing the multitude of tasks and situations that occur during the school day. Apart from the teacher’s preparation, certain procedures, methods and teaching techniques are required that promote a safe and efficient environment that allows students to feel comfortable and safe; enhance their motivation and progress; and develop the sense of belonging. Diversity management methods and techniques for dealing with behavioral problems are also important for reducing phenomena such as indiscipline, bullying and racism.

This 6-day course gives participants theoretical background about effective classroom management, as well as practical guidelines to integrate activities and implement programmes across the areas of curriculum and school life. Discussions, site visits and group work will enrich sharing ideas and exchange of practice between participants. There is also the possibility to extend the course to 7-day.

The cost for 6-day course is 480 euro and for 7-day course is 560 euro. It includes course fees, course material, entrance to museums and tours.

Objectives

During the course, participants will:

examine the importance and factors that influence classroom management
study techniques and strategies for effective Classroom management
examine routines, norms and practices that improve teaching and learning
discover ways to develop Teacher –student relationships and communication skills with the students
learn techniques to maximize students’ attention
learn productive ways for time management and controlling stress and pressure
understand and address students’ diversity during teaching
learn ways to handlebehavioral problems like indiscipline, racism and bullying
examine the use of technology for classroom management; for sharing data & communication; for creative activities
visit sites, museums and monuments in Cyprus and plan activities/ programmes

Methodology

The working methods that are used are highly practical and participatory. The experiential method is used to encourage the search for contemporary pedagogical theories and teaching approaches. The hands-on approach is used to examine real examples, case studies, surveys and simulations. The group activities foster mutual learning, cooperation and collaboration between participants. The discussions encourage sharing ideas, intercultural dialogue and the exchange of good practices between the participants. Social, networking and cultural activities give participants the opportunity to establish professional cooperation and links with teachers, staff, schools and organisations in Europe. At the end of the course, participants fill in an e-questionnaire for evaluation.

Course schedule

DAY 1

The importance of effective classroom management
Factors that influence classroom management
Effective classroom management & Lifelong learning skills
Activities for team building
Effective classroom management plan
What is effective classroom management
Classroom management strategies

DAY 2

Visit to Limassol Old city center, Carob Mill Museum, Medieval Castle & Museum and other monuments.
Doing activities in the city center.
Data collection for the group work.

DAY 3

Teaching procedures and routines
ICT tools for sharing data & communication
Classroom setup
Developing learning goals
Teacher –student relationships
Communication skills
Activities that encourage communication
Non-verbal communication
ICT tools for creative activities
Teaching & learning outdoors

DAY 4

Time management
Maximizing students’ attention
Factors that affect teaching and learning
Controlling stress
Interactive teaching strategies
Understanding and addressing students’ diversity
How do we deal with classroom diversity?
Multicultural & Intercultural education
Intercultural activities in a multicultural classroom
Handling indiscipline and other behavoural problems
Activities that enhance the sense of belonging

DAY 5

Dealing with racism
Dealing with bullying
Good practices for facing behavioural problems
Teaching skills & teachers’ competence
Activities in Limassol Archaeological museum
Data collection for group work.

DAY 6

School climate & policy
Curriculum
Dealing with parents
Relationships with staff and administration
Activities for secondary education
Participants complete the group work, presentation of group work, review of the course, certificates.

DAY 7 (optional)

TOUR TO PAPHOS TOWN
It includes a tour with 5-stops (9:00 am- 5:00 pm)
• Tomb of the kings
• Catacomb of Agia Solomoni
• Paphos Archaeological Park with Roman mosaics
• Paphos Medieval Castle and port
• Petra tou Romiou (birthplace of Aphrodite).