Classroom management
Effective classroom management is essential in creating positive learning environment for all students with minimal disruptive behaviours. Research suggests that students with diverse learning needs, including students on the autism spectrum, benefit from structured teaching and environments that cater to their sensory needs. The practices in these series provides teachers with tools and techniques create calmer classrooms that are accessible and engaging to diverse learners.
![Child reads a visual schedule](/sites/default/files/styles/ie_hero_medium/public/images/hero/vis-sched_AutismCRC_Aug19gen_classroom_55.jpg?h=3f8e7f83&itok=cRDuUIdJ)
Use visual schedules
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Foundation to Year 6
Helps students to
- transition smoothly
- understand expectations
- learn new concepts
![A row of labelled boxes with books](/sites/default/files/styles/ie_hero_medium/public/images/hero/Grantham022A7568_resize.jpg?itok=lJwMXMWy)
Organise your classroom
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Foundation to Year 6
Helps students to
- access all classroom areas
- transition smoothly
![Teacher talking to group of children](/sites/default/files/styles/ie_hero_medium/public/images/hero/AdobeStock_242653817.jpeg?h=4caed965&itok=msGNYzBU)
Establish classroom rules
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Foundation to Year 6
Helps students to
- know what is expected
- understand consequences
![class](/sites/default/files/styles/ie_hero_medium/public/images/hero/AdobeStock_84461525.jpeg?h=5cb263e4&itok=DxwSJpRm)
Interact with every student
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Preschool – Year 12
Helps students to
- feel valued
- engage in interactions
![Worksheets including instructions with image on each step](/sites/default/files/styles/ie_hero_medium/public/images/hero/Screenshot%202021-09-22%20142742.jpg?itok=EnnggvAR)
Give clear directions
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Preschool – Year 12
Helps students to
- know what is expected
- perform tasks effectively
![a secondary classroom](/sites/default/files/styles/ie_hero_medium/public/images/hero/Secondary-organise.jpg?h=410bd304&itok=FQPZBrT8)
Organise your classroom (Secondary)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Years 7 to 12
Helps students to
- access all classroom areas
- transition smoothly
![Teacher working with students](/sites/default/files/styles/ie_hero_medium/public/images/hero/AdobeStock_91858550_1.jpeg?itok=JfJX_u_w)
Actively supervise your class
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Preschool – Year 12
Helps students to
- feel safe and secure
- meet behavioural expectations
![Students in front of a microscope](/sites/default/files/styles/ie_hero_medium/public/images/hero/Establishing%20classroom%20expectations.jpg?h=0f3803f0&itok=YcicAvQq)
Establish classroom expectations (Secondary)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Years 7 to 12
Helps students to
- know what is expected
- understand consequences
![Student taking a photo of a schedule](/sites/default/files/styles/ie_hero_medium/public/images/hero/AdobeStock_343844500.jpeg?h=fca453d8&itok=T6vUqgGy)
Use visual schedules (Secondary)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Years 7 to 12
Helps students to
- transition smoothly
- understand expectations
- learn new concepts