SECOND SEMESTER B.ED
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP AND ACTION RESEARCH
Unit-1: Classroom Organization
1.1 Classroom organization – Meaning and purpose
1.2 Classroom Seating Arrangement for different purposes
1.3 Technology integration – OHP/ LCD, Smart board, Chalk board, White board,
Display boards, multimedia, E-Classroom.
1.4 Characteristics of Classroom Environment - Learner friendly and inclusive
1.5 Management and maintenance of physical and material resources to optimize access to learning; Sharing of resources – School Complex
Unit-2: Classroom Management
2.1 Classroom management – concept, need and approaches .
2.2 Managing with different types of students – Leader, Follower, passive
2.3 Classroom behavior management – problems, mistakes, disciplinary practices,corporal punishments, classroom rules, routines and regulations.
2.4 Violation of rights of children – legal consequences.
2.5 Strategies to manage behavior problems- preventive, supportive and corrective.
2.6 Time management in a classroom – Allocated time, instructional time, engaged time and Academic learning time.
Unit-3: Role of Teacher in School Functions
3.1 Teacher as a facilitator of learning
3.2 Perspective planning and coordination with authorities for support.
3.3 Accountability and self assessment of teachers and feedback mechanisms.
3.4 Conducive school environment – team work, transparency, self esteem among head teacher, teachers, students.
Unit-4: Teacher as a Leader
4.1 Concept, Nature and Characteristics of a Leader
4.2 Types of Leadership
4.3 Strategies to develop leadership qualities
4.4 Role of a teacher as a leader in managing classroom dynamics
Unit-5: Action Research in Education
5.1 Action Research – Meaning, Need and Scope
5.2 Steps in Action Research
5.3 Action Research Cycle
5.4 Action Research Problem Areas – Student, Classroom, School, Teacher,Administration, etc.