Before content can be taught and students can engage, the classroom must be functioning smoothly. Routines should be established, so students are not confused of their responsibilities. These routines allow for smooth transitions and effective use of class time. There are four main concepts in this component: management of instructional groups, management of transitions, management of materials and supplies, and performance of non-instructional duties. Teachers must divide the class into groups in a way that they can function and cooperate properly without teacher supervision. When transitioning to different stations or different parts of the class, there should be procedures in place, so students can move to the next activity efficiently. The distribution of materials should have certain procedures, so handouts can be passed out quickly without losing much class time or disrupting the flow of the class. When performing standard procedures, such as attendance or collecting permission slips, teachers should be efficient and waste little time performing them.
References: The Framework for Teaching Evaluating Instrument Domain 2: The Classroom Environment. (2011). Retrieved October 4, 2018, from https://www.danielsongroup.org/framework/