6 strategies to keep control of your group

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On a regular school day, thirty students in a classroom all talking at the same time. Can you imagine it? And for now, followed by two applause. Curious students stop talking and pay attention. This is how from that day on I manage to capture their attention, but maintaining control of the group is a task that must be worked on every day. As educators from EssayMap, it is sometimes difficult for us to have good group control. There are teachers who in the face of despair and lack of control resort to techniques such as yelling, whistling, or hitting an object on the desk to be able to silence and control the group. Although you may be able to tell me that it works, I have to tell you that it will not last long. Yelling and hitting objects creates fear in your students, especially the youngest and most timid ones, and that is not what we are looking for. We want our students to feel happy and confident when they arrive in the classroom. This makes him lose his position to the students, showing that they can do more. You can have group control without resorting to yelling or inappropriate techniques. Remember that structure and discipline go hand in hand. And that's where you win! It is very important that you do not improvise in your classes, you should always have a plan A, B, C, and even D. When students have lapses of time without activities or tasks in the classroom is when they resort to talking. Ideas to try in your classroom: 1. Activities Bring your students several activity sheets related to the topic discussed in class. These must be of various levels of difficulty since we have students of different levels and needs. Remember to challenge the student with activities that motivate them to analyze and think. Try, within your resources, to always include technology. Our students are from a tech generation! 2. Fine Arts (Creativity) You should consider including art in your activities, be it painting or drawing. They can use vegetative materials (leaves, branches, flowers, small stones, among others) to represent a scene of what was discussed (if applicable). These activities mostly help them focus and relax. In addition, it contributes in its fine motor skills. It can also include making comic strips related to the topic. We cannot fail to mention the music. Suggest writing a song with the help of some colleagues (teamwork), and why not? Even recording it! 3. Leaders Identify those students with the greatest abilities so that they can be of assistance to others. Without ceasing to attend to their needs as students. 4. Rearrange The Room Arrange your room by creating small groups so that you can distribute the students. In this way, you will be able to separate those who tend to be more talkative and place in each group a support leader (previously identified and oriented to help NOT TO DO THE TASK OF YOUR COMPANIONS) 5. Roles Let each student feel useful! Timekeeper - the student will be aware of the time they have or lack for their group to carry out the activity. Pick up homework - will be in charge of picking up the sheets and turning them into the teacher. Distribute tasks or materials Be creative, assign roles depending on the activity you have in the class. 6. Setting The classroom environment influences student behavior, including even the color of the walls! Remember also that although we like to decorate the room, we cannot charge it as this easily distracts those children with ADHD. We hope that these tips will help you to have better group control. Be sure to share your ideas and experiences with us. Until next time!