Active and Engaging Learning From a Classroom Management Perspective

Abstract This chapter discusses the connection between active and engaging learning and classroom management. Regardless of the level of instructor that is interested in implementing active and engaging learning, without an understanding of how to use classroom management to plan and implement the activity, it will not be as effective. Instructors who want to be successful with these types of activities need to considered the following: (a) preplanning, (b) getting and maintaining attention, (c) giving directions/setting expectations, (d) reviewing the directions, (e) material management, (f) activity supervision, (g) pacing, (h) activity discussion, and (i) activity analysis. Recommendations are provided for instructors about using each of the aforementioned aspects of ensuring the success of the active and engaging activities.