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"The organizing role involves teachers in making arrangements and developing an orderly structure, which will unify all elements in the classroom into a coherent and functioning whole. It is through the organizing tasks of developing and modifying structures and routines, orienting participants, assigning tasks, coordinating and sustaining contributions, that teachers arrange classroom space, time and resources and coordinate the efforts of individuals towards the achievement of the educational objective of the class, and the broader goals of the school."

Discusses MI in relation to classroom management. Gives some good benefits and ideas to consider different ways of apply MI theory in practice.

Great online course with excellent resources on classroom management.

Some useful links for effective classroom management.

A PhD dissertation on the influence of EI in shaping pre-service teacher's beliefs about classroom management.

Recent research on the application of EQ and MI in classroom management.

"Studies have shown that only 7% of what is communicated between people is transmitted through the words themselves. 38% comes through the tone of voice and 55% is a result of body language or physiology. The facial expressions, the gestures, the quality and type of movements of the person delivering a communication provide much more information about what they're saying than the words do themselves."

Some practical ideas of using a computer lab with students.

A list of materials that can be useful in practical terms.

A good overview of classroom techniques based on EQ.

Related to Pervin Hanim's project on EQ.

A high school teacher talks her way through a teaching day.

Can use the links here for ideas for a topic to research for webscape.

Sue Cowley coaches primary and secondary school teachers, via concealed cameras and earpieces. From her observations, Sue is then able to offer advice, support and possible behavioural soutions.

A good online teaching handbook.

Site with advice for effective parenting.

An EQ test for young learners.