Classroom Management

Abstract

The paper looked at the concept of classroom, classroom management and importance of classroom Management. The paper also discussed ways of achieving effective classroom management and control in the schools and finally examined barriers to effective classroom Management. Secondary data collected from both print and online publications were used for the paper. The paper concluded that lack of effective classroom management skills, pool teacher’s dresses, poorly planned school plant and classrooms, inadequate infrastructure facilities, large class-size, poor supervision, poor training and retraining program are barriers to effective classroom management in schools. Based on the identified barriers, the paper hereby recommended the following. Government should employ professional teachers. School administrators should ensure teachers dress properly to classroom. School plant and classrooms should be planned professionally putting into consideration all factors that will aids effective classroom management. Government should also provide adequate infrastructure in schools and classrooms. School administrators should ensure effective supervision of teachers.