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.

A row of labelled boxes with books
Organise your classroom environment
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Preschool – Year 12
Helps students to
  • access all classroom areas
  • transition smoothly
  • a student raises a hand in class
    Establish classroom rules
    TEACHING PRACTICE
    For student years
    Preschool – Year 12
    Helps students to
  • know what is expected
  • understand consequences
  • Young student reading to teacher
    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
    Give clear directions
    TEACHING PRACTICE
    For student years
    Preschool – Year 12
    Helps students to
  • know what is expected
  • perform tasks effectively
  • Teacher working with students
    Actively supervise your class
    TEACHING PRACTICE
    For student years
    Preschool – Year 12
    Helps students to
  • feel safe and secure
  • meet behavioural expectations
  • Child reads a visual schedule
    Use visual schedules
    TEACHING PRACTICE
    For student years
    Preschool – Year 12
    Helps students to
  • transition smoothly
  • understand expectations
  • learn new concepts
  • Students working in the classroom
    Consistently use routines and schedules
    TEACHING PRACTICE
    For student years
    Preschool – Year 12
    Helps students to
  • feel less anxious
  • transition smoothly
  • know what is coming next
  • Teacher leaning over student's desk and looking at student.
    Structure tasks using work systems
    TEACHING PRACTICE
    For student years
    Preschool – Year 12
    Helps students to
  • plan and organise
  • build independence
  • understand expectations
  • Students going to class
    Prepare students for transitions
    TEACHING PRACTICE
    For student years
    Preschool – Year 12
    Helps students to
  • manage transitions
  • be less anxious