Managing the Classroom Environment

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52CHAPTER 3Managing the Classroom Environment The greatest sign of success for a teacher . . . is to be able to say, The children are now working as if I did not exist. Maria MontessoriBefore We BeginWhat are some responsibilities that today s children have in the Classroom and at home? What additional responsibilities will they have as adults? How can teachers prepare them for these responsibilities? Be ready to compare your view with day we hear about the importance of leaving no child behind, yet, unfortunately, we are leaving American teachers behind! Did you know that up to 50% of American teachers leave their classrooms behind within the first 5 years of entering the profession? One of the major reasons has been the teachers frustration with their lack of preparation to effectively manage their classrooms (Latham & Vogt, 2007).

Classroom managementis the process of organizing and conducting the business of the . classroom. Many perceive it as the preservation of order through teacher control. Classroom management is much more than that, however! It also involves the establishment and maintenance of the classroom environment so that educational goals can be accomplished

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