Every classroom is different, with that in mind, this are a few I often use:

1. Establish Clear Expectations

• Clearly communicate classroom rules and expectations from day one.
• Ensure students understand acceptable behaviors and consequences for disruptions.

2. Consistency

• Apply rules and consequences consistently and fairly to all students.
• Predictability fosters trust and security within the classroom.

3. Positive Reinforcement

• Acknowledge and reward positive behaviors promptly.
• Use praise, encouragement, and positive feedback to reinforce desired actions.

4. Engaging Instruction

• Plan dynamic, varied, and interactive lessons to maintain student interest and reduce disruptive behaviors.
• Use collaborative activities and discussions to foster active participation.

5. Build Strong Relationships

• Develop personal connections and mutual respect with students.
• Show genuine interest in their experiences and feelings to promote engagement and motivation.

6. Proximity and Movement

• Circulate the room frequently to maintain students’ attention and prevent disruptions.
• Strategically position yourself near students who are prone to off-task behavior.

7. Use Non-Verbal Cues

• Employ eye contact, hand gestures, facial expressions, or body language to redirect minor disruptions without interrupting instruction.

8. Effective Classroom Layout

• Arrange seating strategically to enhance student interaction and minimize distractions.
• Ensure ease of movement and clear sight lines for supervision.

9. Manage Transitions Efficiently

• Plan smooth and structured transitions between activities to maintain momentum.
• Provide clear instructions before moving to new tasks.

10. Restorative Practices

• Address conflicts or disruptive behaviors constructively and calmly.
• Encourage students to reflect, communicate, and take responsibility for their actions.

11. Differentiation and Inclusion

• Adapt activities to accommodate diverse learning needs and abilities.
• Promote inclusivity and respect for diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

12. Student Autonomy

• Allow students a voice in classroom decisions, fostering ownership and responsibility.
• Encourage self-monitoring and self-regulation strategies.

• Be clear in what you expect, Be consistent, Be positive, Engage students and build relationships, Address issues immediately, Encourage students and stay organized.

Thank you all for your valuable insights. Classroom management is part of pedagogical leadership, and requires organizational skills, as well as willingness to adapt, to grow professionally, and to turn challenges into opportunities. I agree that each classroom is different, especially given the psychological, educational, linguistic, and socio-cultural diversity of students. Differentiated instruction and individual approach can play a crucial role in maintaining students' academic resilience, and intellectual flexibility. Classroom management also depends on the mode of teaching: online and in-person teaching, while sharing some similarities, are somewhat different in nature, requiring adaptive methodologies, innovative strategies, and pedagogical understanding.

The best classroom management techniques are:

Know yourself first as a teacher, to do this, ask the question: How do I teach?

Know your students, what learning styles do they have?

Transmit knowledge adapting it to the different learning styles that we can find in the classroom and developing critical thinking, creativity, the use of digital tools and communication.

To do this, I use the REAPSES Method (Learning Styles Corners for Primary, Secondary and Higher University and non-university studies) (Castellanos, 2020).

Thank you for your response. I agree, the variety of pedagogical methods can play an important role in managing the classroom, enhancing the efficiency of teaching.