It is important that educators maintain a safe, positive and orderly classroom, as this will minimize difficulties in the areas of teaching and learning. Describe three classroom management strategies that teachers must employ so that effective classroom behavior and academic instruction occur

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Answer 1

Three classroom management strategies that teachers may employ include:
(i) Managing the Physical Environment—might include (a) seating arrangements that stimulate responding and discourage distractibility, (b) technology that assists in highlighting important points, (c) charts that provide reminders of specific rules, and (d) classroom areas that encourage cooperative interaction and sharing;
(ii) Establishing Classroom Procedures—elements involved in planning classroom procedures that contribute to the success of students in secondary environments. These elements include (a) group work, (b) seatwork and teacher-led instruction, (c) general behavior, (d) beginning and ending class, (e) transition in and out of the classroom, and (f) use of materials and equipment;
(iii) Managing Groups—teacher must possess with-it-ness, overlapping, movement management, and group alerting skills.
(iv) Knowledge of and ability to implement positive behavior support strategies.
(All points may be elaborated upon.)