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Unit 5 focuses on classroom management and discipline. It teaches the importance and usage of eye contact, voice, and using students? names in the classroom. The unit introduces ways of grouping students for class activities (whole-class grouping, students working on their own, groupwork, and pairwork) and lists the several pros and cons to each of these. Different classroom arrangements will be more suitable for different activities, but classroom arrangements will also depend on the classroom space, chairs/tables available, and students? age, nationality, and personality. Common classroom arrangements are orderly rows, circles and horseshoes, or separate group tables. The teacher?s position in the classroom (sitting versus standing) will also affect control over the class. Unit 5 offers effective tips for writing on the board while keeping students? interests and attention. It also teaches how to give individual attention and balance attention equally between each student rather than letting a select few ?hog? the limelight. Unit 5 discusses the important between TTT (Teacher Talking Time) and STT (Student Talking Time). Ways to avoid unnecessary TTT are by choosing the language for explanations and instructions carefully, avoiding jargon, using gestures, and using simple language that the students will understand. To give instructions effectively, a teacher should use simple language, be consistent, use visual clues, and ask students questions to check whether they understood the instructions. The unit lists some practical ways to establish rapport with students, as well as how to maintain discipline. It details common reasons for problematic behavior and how to prevent and respond to it.
