Physical aspects of classroom organization - the influence of lesson type, class size, resources, type of work to be completed, organization for all ability teaching; creating an effective working atmosphere - engineering the learning environment, practical tasks in classroom organization, stereotyping, the influence of physical surrounds on classroom management, crisis management exercises; preparation of work - long term aims, short term objectives, knowledge of pupils academic needs, utilizing all this knowledge to the best effect, teaching methods and exploring the use of other staff in the classroom; achieving the academic potential - understanding all pupils' needs, diagnosing such needs, providing suitable work, organizing individual work and follow-up where necessary; administrative necessities - record keeping (mark books and attendance), marking work and relevance of comments, report writing, making referrals; referrals to outside agencies - immediate vicinity, wider spheres, making written referrals; dealing with unwanted behaviours - within the classroom setting, individually, approaches and possible consequences; back to basics - tips for success; and so to Monday - a brief concluding chapter drawing it all together which strikes an optimistic tone re the realities of the job.
