As a student teacher, I was fortunate to have a mentor who taught me this art, from the planning process to assessment, and from instructing to the final product. Learn the process of reflection as a positive experience, asking yourself the pros and cons of each lesson or action and what, if anything, could be done differently in the future. Learn the art of constructive criticism or self-praise. Procedures are also key to successful classroom management. Any time the teacher wants something done, following a set procedure is the sure way to achieve success.
Procedures establish the climate and allow for a smoothly running classroom.
They can be used for taking attendance, collecting money, passing out textbooks, collecting papers, checking homework, making up missed work due to absence, getting the attention of students, and many other tasks. The key is to teach the procedures until they have become routine. The curse of any teacher is not having enough work prepared to get through the day or period. Time spent on advance preparation is well worth the effort. It helps in effective classroom management, as well as in meeting the needs of your students.