| Course Area | Teacher Education |
| Level | Bachelor of Education and Religious Studies |
| Recommended Use | Core reading, tutorial discussion, practicum support |
| Major Themes | Climate, routines, behaviour, inclusion, assessment, digital management |
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Foundations of Classroom Management
Chapter 2. Theoretical Perspectives on Behaviour and Learning
Chapter 3. Building Positive Classroom Climate
Chapter 4. Rules, Expectations, and Norm Setting
Chapter 5. Routines, Procedures, and Time Management
Chapter 6. Relationships, Communication, and Teacher Presence
Chapter 7. Instructional Design as Management
Chapter 8. Motivation, Engagement, and Participation
Chapter 9. Positive Behaviour Support and Reinforcement
Chapter 10. Responding to Misbehaviour and De-escalation
Chapter 11. Inclusive Classroom Management
Chapter 12. Managing Collaborative Learning and Group Work
Chapter 13. Assessment, Feedback, and Accountability
Chapter 14. Classroom Management in Digital and Blended Settings
Chapter 15. Professionalism, Ethics, and Reflective Practice
Chapter 16. Developing a Personal Classroom Management Plan
Chapter 17. Managing the First Weeks of School
Chapter 18. Physical Space, Seating, and Learning Environment Design
Chapter 19. Culturally Responsive and Anti-Bias Management
Chapter 20. Supporting Social and Emotional Learning
Chapter 21. Conflict Resolution, Restorative Practices, and Repair
Chapter 22. Managing Behaviour Through Data, Observation, and Intervention Planning
Chapter 23. Working with Families and the Wider School Community
Chapter 24. Classroom Management Across Developmental Stages
Chapter 25. Teacher Identity, Authority, and Sustainable Practice
Chapter 26. Practicum Case Studies I: Routines, Noise, and Transition Breakdowns
Chapter 27. Practicum Case Studies II: Engagement, Refusal, and Work Avoidance
Chapter 28. Practicum Case Studies III: Conflict, Escalation, and Repair
Chapter 29. Practicum Case Studies IV: Inclusion, Family Partnership, and Digital Spaces
Appendix A: Observation Checklist for Practicum Use
Appendix B: Sample Classroom Management Plan Template
Appendix C: Strategy Bank by Classroom Challenge
Appendix D: Mini Tools for Documentation and Reflection
Appendix E: Seminar and Tutorial Discussion Prompts
Glossary of Key Terms
Concept Map: The Scope of Classroom Management
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
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Climate Routines Instruction Behaviour Support
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Belonging Time use Engagement Prevention/response
Safety Procedures Assessment Repair and reflection
Respect Transitions Differentiation Documentation
At a glance: what effective classroom management tries to accomplish
| Dimension | Teacher Focus | Student Experience | Outcome |
| Climate | Respect, belonging, emotional safety | Feels welcomed and able to participate | Higher trust |
| Structure | Rules, routines, pacing, clarity | Knows what to do and when | Less confusion |
| Instruction | Relevant tasks and scaffolded learning | Understands and engages | Better focus |
| Response | Fair correction and restorative follow-up | Experiences accountability with dignity | Reduced escalation |
