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Although there are several factors in creating an effective learning environment, classroom management is at the top of this list. Classroom management is not just about being organized or staying ahead of your to-do list, it is about building rapport, maintaining consistent discipline, and most importantly, instilling confidence within your students. If you take time to learn the most effective way in managing your classroom, you will in turn, be able to create an effective learning environment. Whether you are an introvert or an extrovert, the first step to effective classroom management is capturing the attention of your students. The first way to do this is through eye contact. Of course, there will be times when the activity is not teacher-centred, but for the most part, you want to show students that they are all involved in the lesson and to encourage contributions from them. Another way to do this is through the use of student-recognized gestures. You can use gestures to reinforce instructions, add a visual interest, and even reduce the need for verbal expression. The last way to do this through your voice. Obviously, your voice will naturally change in different settings but overall, your voice should have the correct range, clarity, and projection so that all of your students able to hear you, as well as understand you. By utilizing these strategies to catch the attention of your students, it becomes much easier to control your classroom and host a productive learning environment. The second category in mastering classroom management deals with the classroom’s physical arrangement. For example, by noticing which students work well together and which do not, you can arrange students’ seating to best fit a more cohesive work environment. However, it is important that all students are periodically moved around so that they work with a variety of skills sets and personalities. You must set this precedent early on so that students do not get too attached to their original arrangements, as well as see reason behind this decision. By respectfully enforcing this process, students will usually adapt much quicker and as a result, host a calmer classroom atmosphere. Another part of physical classroom arrangement regards the teacher’s position. It is crucial that the teacher understands when it is best to stand in front of the class, sit quietly at a distance from the class, or periodically move about the classroom. Without recognizing the probable pros and cons of each position, a teacher can very quickly lose control of their classroom and their students’ potential learning outcome. The third, and arguably most important piece of classroom management, is maintaining discipline. There is no perfect classroom and the best way to deal problem behaviors is by working to prevent them. The easiest way to do this is by remaining punctual, aware, and well -prepared. As a teacher, you must refrain from allowing personal feelings to influence your decisions in order to remain consistent and fair among all students. You must keep calm in all situations so that students will mimic this behavior and as a result, your classroom will usually hold a higher level of productivity. In conclusion, effective learning environments are almost always a result of effective classroom management. If you take time to learn about your students, remain firm in your decisions, and host mutual respect between your class, you are much more likely to achieve your expected learning outcomes.