Principles and Practices of Managing Class Dynamics

LEVEL 6 DIPLOMA IN TEACHING AND LEARNING ASSIGNMENT BRIEFS
MANAGEMENT OF CLASS DYNAMICS
Management of Class Dynamics 6
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Unit Aims
The purpose of studying classroom dynamics is to learn how to set up a positive classroom atmosphere where learners feel comfortable learning and communicating with other learners and with the teacher.
The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of learning and development in groups, and of the dynamics involved in this. Learners will understand the use of different management methods necessary to involve learners within groups in the learning and development process.
Learning Outcomes – the learner will:
Assessment Criteria – the learner can:
1. Understand the principles and practices of managing class dynamics.
1.1 Analyse the characteristics of group environments that facilitate learning and development.
1.2 Evaluate strategies to manage group dynamics.
1.3 Describe ways to involve learners in the management of their own learning and development in groups
1.4 Explain how to manage barriers to individual learning in groups.
2. Understand how to manage group learning environments.
2.1 Examine the impact of class dynamics on learning. 2.2 Explain how to facilitate collaboration and learning between group members.
2.3 Explain how to use motivational approaches to engage group learning.
2.4 Evaluate behaviour management solutions utilised in class.
Management Of Class Dynamics Assignment Brief
LEVEL 6 DIPLOMA IN TEACHING AND LEARNING ASSIGNMENT BRIEFS
3. Understand how to manage learning in groups to comply with requirements.
3.1 Explain how to support learner’s rights in relation to equality, diversity and inclusion
3.2 Describe how to minimise risks to the security, safety, health, and wellbeing of learners in groups.
3.3 Explain how to manage confidentiality in relation to group information exchange.
3.4 Explain how to maintain records in accordance with legislatory and organisational procedures.
Management Of Class Dynamics Assignment Brief 
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LEVEL 6 DIPLOMA IN TEACHING AND LEARNING ASSIGNMENT BRIEFS
You will summarise your findings in a portfolio of evidence, to include a presentation and exemplar learning resources and materials.
A portfolio of evidence is a repository for the work that best demonstrates that you can apply the knowledge and skills, and demonstrate the behaviours identified in the required standard. The portfolio of evidence you produce should contain the proof that you have attained, and can apply, the knowledge, skills and behaviours defined in the required standard.
Instructions
Task 1 of 2 – Presentation and speaker notes (AC 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4)
Scenario
You work in a small team for a training and education provider.
You are required to prepare a presentation for your team members who require further knowledge and understanding about classroom dynamics. You will need to provide speaker notes at the end of the session.
The following points need to be included when preparing the presentation:
• Analyse the characteristics of group environments that facilitate learning and development.
• Evaluate strategies to manage group dynamics.
• Describe ways to involve learners in the management of their own learning and development in groups
• Explain how to manage barriers to individual learning in groups.
Delivery and Submission
• 1x 10 minute Presentation file (including references)
• 1x Speaker notes (approx. 500 words)
Task 2 of 2 – Briefing Report (AC 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4)
You will need prepare a briefing report to handout after your presentation, which explains how to:
• Examine the impact of class dynamics on learning.
• Facilitate collaboration and learning between group members.
• Use motivational approaches to engage group learning.
• Evaluate behaviour management solutions utilised in class.
• Support learner’s rights in relation to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Minimise risks to the security, safety, health and wellbeing of learners in groups.
• Manage confidentiality in relation to group information exchange.
• Maintain records in accordance with legislatory and organisational procedures.
Delivery and Submission
• 1x Briefing Report – 3500 words excluding TOC, diagrams, references and appendice.
Referencing:
• You should use and cite a range of academic and reliable sources.
• A comprehensive Harvard style reference list must be included at the end of the work.
Management Of Class Dynamics Assignment Brief
LEVEL 6 DIPLOMA IN TEACHING AND LEARNING ASSIGNMENT BRIEFS
Evidence to be submitted:
• Presentation file with references
• Presentation speaker notes – 500 words
• Briefing Report – 3500 words
Management Of Class Dynamics Assignment Brief