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compose a 250-500 word reflection exploring the connection between classroom management strategies and collaboration (with both students and colleagues), to minimize disruptive behavior in the inclusion classroom. How can such collaborations help create a safe environment in which the students can engage in meaningful learning and social interactions?
classroom management : the procedures, strategies, and instructional techniques teachers use to manage student behavior and learning activities.One of the keys to effective classroom management is the development of a quality relationship between the teacher and the students in the classroom.
classroom strategies includes:
1. dont raise your voice : It gives them a chance to raise their voice and argue back.
2. have a good sense of humour : Once they have the guidelines for classroom behavior, they will “get” your sense of humor and start liking the class as well.
3.Treat students with respect. : You must also show them respect if you want to receive it in return.
4. never let them know they are getting under your skin : Keep reminding yourself that their success is your success. leave the ego at the door.
5. knowing and understanding your students : empathy is a key element in classroom management between teacher and students.Build relationships with them based on trust and understanding.
6. Address negative attitudes and behaviors : before engage in a power struggle with such a student, a teacher should acknowledge the skill that the student has worked so hard to develop—and then redirect it.
7. set rules : post your classroom’s rules prominently. Keep to a few rules and make sure that they’re clear, simple, and positive.
8. find Causes of Behavior : Factors and early warning signs helps you focus on prevention.
9. walk around : You can also try making friendly eye contact with the student.
COLLABORATION ALSO PREVENT DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR AND ENHANCE LEARNING:
Collaboration in education is an approach that involves a group of students learning together or working together to solve a problem, complete a task, or create a product.
Benefits of Collaboration:
1. helps students to share strengths and also develop and strengthen their weaker skills.
2. improves interpersonal skills.
3. helps to learn through “discussions, clarification of ideas, and evaluation of other’s ideas.
4. provides more opportunities for personal feedback.
5. helps to attain higher level thinking and store information for a longer time than students working individually.
6. Enable students to teach each other and more of meaningful learning.
7. this will further lead to global collaboration and social collaboration as well.