An Investiagtion on English Foreign Language Effective Classroom Management Strategies

Abstract

Research studies have widely identified the need for teachers to acquire classroom management rules, techniques, and strategies in order to establish an effective teaching and learning environment and to handle classroom behavior problems. This research study aimed at investigating whether or not teachers of secondary school are using effective strategies to manage their classrooms. It also highlighted some strategies teachers often implemented to ensure an effective and successful classroom management .In order to achieve the objectives of this study, two questionnaires have been administered to fiftyseven second year pupils and eight teachers at Hassnawi Moukhtar Ben Mekhlouf and Terkhouch Ahmed secondary schools in Jijel. Additionally, a classroom observation has only been implemented with two teachers at Hassnawi Mokhtar secondary school. The obtained results showed that teachers managed their classrooms effectively through body language, clear rules and instructions, and seating charts. In addition, they avoided using some aggressive strategies such as punishing pupils