A well-managed classroom doesn't always mean a quiet classroom with students furiously working on a worksheet or taking lots of notes. A classroom can be full of discussion, movement, and even a little mess; the important takeaway is that all that activity leads to learning.
But sometimes you may have to address unfocused or disruptive behavior that interrupts learning. Understanding the concepts of social-emotional learning (SEL), executive function (EF) skills, and positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) will help you develop classroom management strategies that create positive and suppoprtive learning environments - which encourages student engagement.
Browse the articles below to discover ideas to help you create and maintain a well-managed classroom environment.