Classroom Management Solutions (Easy English Course)

Description

This course has been created for teachers with low English skills who want to learn more about managing an effective and up-to-date classroom that encourages participation and engaged learning using the latest techniques and classroom tools.

Participants will learn more about managing a classroom through reflection, teacher observation, and case scenarios, which will encourage discussion and resolution of the most common classroom problems. 

Through interactive and engaging activities, they will learn how to boost motivation, establish classroom rules, provide clear instructions, monitor, develop rapport, incorporate pair and group work, and encourage students to reflect on their own classroom behavior.

In addition, the course will include an explanation of what exactly a Flipped Classroom is and how this teaching method can be put to use with the subject being taught. Finally, assessment and evaluation will be addressed along with the incorporation of student portfolios, rubrics, and presentation strategies.

The course explains every concept in clear, simple English and employs a variety of tools to ensure full comprehension. The trainer, experienced in supporting learners with limited English proficiency, provides additional assistance whenever necessary.

A mix of pictures, videos, step‑by‑step instructions, and collaborative activities guarantees that no participant is left behind. Participants remain engaged through group learning, with continuous support always available.

By the end of the course, participants will have gained greater insight into what makes a classroom run smoothly and what it takes to “Flip” your classrooms. They will also become more familiar with Project and Task-Based Learning and take away ideas for evaluating student learning and participation effectively.

Note: Please remember to bring your own laptop, as it will be required during the course.

Learning outcomes

This course will help participants to:

• Manage a classroom effectively by establishing rules with logical consequences; 
• Deal with difficult behaviors by working on collaborative solutions;
• Give clear instructions, organize pair and group work, and develop positive relationships;
• Motivate learners and get them to reflect on their behavior;
• Organize and plan for a Flipped Classroom experience;
• Assess students and provide feedback using portfolios, rubrics, and other forms.

Tentative schedule

Day 1 – Course introduction

• Introduction to the course, the school, and the external week activities;
• Icebreaker activities;
• Practice with translation tools
• Dealing with typical classroom management problems and techniques to solve them; 
• Establishing classroom rules with logical consequences; 
• Providing clear and concise instructions.

Day 2- Monitoring

• Monitoring pair and group work;
• Managing pair and group work;
• Looking at typical classroom management case studies;
• Asking students to reflect on their behavior; 
• How to use behavior rubrics;
• How to maintain student-centered learning.

Day 3 –  Vision

• Working on Vision and Mission statements with Classroom Management in mind; 
• Looking at our own classroom management behaviors as teachers;
• Assessment: Rubrics and Portfolios;
• Managing the Flipped Classroom; 
• Creating a Flipped Classroom lesson.

Day 4 –  Motivation

• Working on Motivation: basic notions;
• ICT tools to captivate students’ attention and facilitate learning.

Day 5 – Classroom diversity

• Managing different cultures in your classroom;
• Cooperative Learning; 
• How can everyone evaluate and provide feedback;
• Professional Development; 
• Class discussion of personal cases and brainstorming of possible strategies.

Day 6 – Course closure and cultural activities

• Course evaluation: round-up of acquired competencies, feedback, and discussion;
• Awarding of the course Certificate of Attendance;
• Excursion and other external cultural activities.

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