Many educators confuse “classroom management” with “discipline.”

A clear understanding of the the difference assists in teachers’ becoming more effective and efficient in each category. To help clarify, the following major link,”Classroom Management,” has been added to www.MarvinMarshall.com.

Description of the FOUR MAJOR subgroups is at Important Links.

The first link describes the essentials of curriculum, instruction, classroom management, and discipline. Understanding the differences between the four areas can pinpoint the cause of problems. The explanations are at Curriculum, Instruction, Classroom Management, and Discipline.

Rules are meant to control, not inspire. Rules are necessary in games, but between people they immediately create an adversarial relationship. Click on this link to see a much more effective approach for promoting responsible behavior.

Procedures are the key to successful classroom management. This link offers many examples.

Attention Management offers a simple visual and a procedure for quickly obtaining students’ attention.

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Posted In: Promoting Learning On: January 29, 2008: 9:31 am: By Marvin Marshall