The Resource Books for Teachers series offers practical guidance to teachers , trainee teachers and teacher trainers on specific areas and skills in language teaching. As well as practical ideas the books in the series also consider the underlying concepts of current issues.
Classroom Dynamics suggests ideas for establishing a harmonious atmosphere in class , managing large classes and maintaining a good working relationship with students.
1 Breaking the ice: warm-up activities for the first week of term
2 Thinking about language: individual learning styles and group strategies
3 Thinking about group: group strengths, individual contributions
4 Bridging gaps: opinion- and value-bridging activities
5 Maintaining fluidity: reseating and melee games
6 Getting to know each other: humanistic exercises and personalized grammar
7 I did it your way: empathy activities
8 A sense of belonging: whole group identity activities
9 Establishing trust: trust- and confidence-building activities
10 Staying positive: encouraging positive feelings
etc.