Classroom Dynamics

                                                         Classroom dynamics

                         Classroom dynamics means  , in my view, to bring on interaction between the teacher and the learners. In other words, it is said that an activity or something new would be introduced and it can bring a change factor in the learners’ lives. It may develop the life skills of them. It is just the activity by the teacher and it stimulates the students to change in their behaviour. Then it leads them to be good learners. In a course of time, they become self-responsible and learners. But there are still different views and definitions.

                            In a short , the teacher needs to apply some innovative and creative activity in the class. At a time , It enables the learners to develop learning skills. Slowly they  realize their career due to the activity. Even it is equally significant for the teacher to prepare the class in order to enhance their skills. So that they will have clear and proper career on the basis of  skills. These  are to be sharpened by the teacher. These skills are: self-awareness, problem solving, decision making, critical thinking  , creative thinking ,interpersonal communication , effective communication , managing emotions and dealing with stress. In today’s scenario, these skills should be inculcated into the students by the teacher. Nowadays it is an important to impart these skills them in sake of shaping their careers. That’s why the classroom dynamics can play a lion’s share in the students’ lives.

                               There are many classroom dynamics, but it is quite crucial to think over these dynamics and select them properly. These should be planned , tested and  practiced carefully. Then the teacher has to plan out some of well, proper  and careful activities. Simultaneously he needs to keep a clear objectives so that the outcome can take place in the classroom. let’s see one by one.

1)      Rules and regulations :- In the beginning of academic year, the teacher can ask the class about what rules and regulations do they need to keep in the class? So that everybody will follow them and the class will function smoothly. At that time , every student has to write two or three rules which he or she likes. After that the teacher will collect these and read them loudly. At a same time the students will sanction the rules which they like to keep in the class. As soon as the teacher finishes it and these rules to be written on a paper and keep it on the class notice board with their signature. All these rules will remind them to behave properly and disciplined in the class. Even the teacher will not be allowed  to break these , but he is also bound to follow them strictly.

2)      SOD:- It means that it is student of day. The student who becomes SOD, he will observe day of the class and write a report. Then he will read aloud next day in the first period. The report to be submitted to the class teacher. It enables them to develop their observation skill. It makes them to learn the things differently. It makes them to be pensive after writing the report. So it is good activity to maintain the class disciplined and controlled. Every day the student will become SOD. It can be followed by roll number wise. It enables them to change their perception towards others.

3)      Appreciation day:-Every day the teacher has to select a boy or a girl for this activity. in which he or she will be appreciated on that day for good things after keeping observation on the students by the teacher. Simultaneously that student will also appreciate other students for doing good work for the class. This can be done at last period. It can bring a positive momentum in the class. It brings closeness among the students. It prepares them to find good and positive in others. Automatically they become optimistic. It brings about a lot of changes in their behavior. It makes them to be grateful towards others.

4)      Presentation day:-  Main subject teachers can assign each student to present their views on a specific topic. It can be taken from the book or the chapter. That student will present the presentation in front of the class. May be he or she can prepare it on PPT. The liberty will be given to the student. This can be assigned to the students in well advance so that they will prepare properly. Any method or technique can be used in the presentation. This can be done on given day. May be on Saturday so that everybody will be ready  to present. At same time they can also ask related questions to the presenter .In this way communication as well as presentation skill can be enhanced. It prepares them to think logically and critically. It makes them to cultivate their convincing skill. It not only helps them to improve the life skills but also teach the valuable lessons practically.

5)      Class survey:-  In this activity, the teacher can assign the work of survey to the students. In that survey , every student will prepare the questionnaire and ask any two students of the class. The Whole class will do this survey and keep the data. Then they will present it before the class next time. They will keep simple question for this. They can keep the following questions: A) How many members are there in your family? B) How many members go to school? C) How many of members are graduate and 12 passed? D) What are the hobbies of the members? It enables them to know about other’s likes and dislikes. It prepares them to take such survey outside too. It makes them to improve their communication skill. It can engage them among themselves.

6)      Group discussion :- The class will be given the topic on the base of the lesson. The group can be formed along with the leader. These leaders will control the group and help the group discussion to work smoothly. The teacher can monitor these group and note down the points of each group. In the end , he will share his observation and views before the groups. It improves their communication as well as convincing skill.

7)      Problem solving :- Sometime the teacher can keep the problem solving in the class. But he will make a group of ten students. Then he will present the problem before them and ask for the solution. He will fix the time for the groups to present the solution.  The problem will be taken from real life. E.G. if close friend of them start stealing from other’s bag as well as box. How can they remove his bad habit? Here the teacher  can appreciate the best one group.  This makes them to enhance their logical thinking. It enables them to develop convincing skill.

8)      News reporter of the day:- The teacher can make a boy and a girl as the news reporter  of the day. They will collect an interesting , amazing and positive stories from the school and all the classes. Next day they will read out these news in the assembly. This activity can be assigned to roll number wise. The fix timing will be given for their news presentation. It makes them to develop their observation and analytical skills. It enables them to find amazing, humorous and interesting in each classes. It can improve their presentation and make them  to take an interest in research work. As they  start observation and research in the classes, they will have skill based career.

9)      Feedback :- Every time the teacher can ask the students to give feedback. It can be done by asking simple questions , so as it can assist them to speak out. These are in following

A) What do they like and dislike in today’s session?

B) What suggestion do they need to give?

C) In what way can they  do better in today’s lesson if teach second time?

D) What do they learn from today’s lesson?

                      As soon as the teacher asks them, they will start communicating with one another. Then they can share their views and thought. This helps them to widen their learning areas and experience. It enables them to think deeply.
10)  Serve the society :- The class teacher can form a group of five students and assign the social work for each group. Every group can select a day for the work. The topic of the social works are: literacy programme, hygience and cleanliness, corruption free society, addiction free society and skill based training for the society. Each group will try to do something like drama, survey, role play, awareness rally and interaction with society. The liberty can be given to the group for doing it. No restriction will be on them. Along with these things, the group will have name and a leader. This can help the students to aware of the social issues and they will learn how to deal with these  effectively. This activity enables them to connect their feeling with society.

                                                      Above activities are chosen for classroom dynamics. Still there are number of activities to be introduced in addition to this. Actually these can prepare the learners to cultivate their skills. It can also help them to take an interest in studies. It can turn their boredom into curiosity and make them to be self-learners and discipline.

                             Generally the teacher needs to develop his observation and reflection. So as he can get innovative ideas for the classroom dynamics. Easily he can make the class interactive , communicative pensive and attentive. Over all the learners can receive the benefits. In 21^st century , the education sector needs such educators not only teach lessons but also enhance these life skills.