Estimated time required to complete module: 20 h
Tips for effective classroom management 4
4. Lead by example
If you expect learners to meet a certain standard of behaviour, make sure you set the right example. Do not come late to class, for example!
If you want to be treated with respect, treat your learners with respect. Expressing appreciation is one of the simplest and most uplifting things one can hear. Even a simple task such as sweeping the class deserves a Thank you for your effort.
If you have a temper, leave it at the door. Teachers who lose their tempers will eventually lose their credibility and create an unfavourable learning environment for their learners. Humiliating your learners will cause you to lose your authority and contribute to fear and resentment and even psychological damage in children.
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Children are great imitators, so give them something great to imitate. |