Examination of Physıcal Educatıon Teacher's Opinions on Effective Class Management

Background: In order for education and training to be successful, various factors in the educational environment must be known, regulated and well managed. Classroom management enables teachers to carry out their teaching tasks effectively. In order to manage the classroom, teachers must have classroom management skills. A teacher who does not have classroom management skills will have difficulty in classroom management and failure in education is inevitable. Aims: The aim of this study is to reveal the views of physical education teacher candidates on effective classroom management. The research is a qualitative study. The research group consists of 10 physical education teacher candidates and this study group was determined by the maximum diversity sampling method. Place & duration of study: In the research, face-to-face interview technique was used in accordance with the voluntary basis and studying at Iğdır University School of Physical Education and Sports. Method: In the research, using the interview method, which is one of the qualitative research methods, the data obtained were analyzed by the content analysis method. Results: As a result of the research, physical education teacher candidates stated that for an effective classroom management, teachers should be competent in their field and love their profession. The physical education teacher candidates participating in the research came to the forefront by endearing the lesson and the teacher. In addition, the research group; They stated that they would motivate students in classroom management by giving responsibility to the student, determining the classroom rules together with the student, and applying different teaching methods. In addition, in order for the student-teacher communication of the research group to be effective; They expressed their opinion that a democratic environment should be created and cooperation between the parties should be ensured. Conclusion: In addition, in terms of improving the classroom management skills of the research group; In addition to gaining professional skills and practice skills, while managing unwanted student behaviors in the classroom; They stated that it is necessary to give responsibility to the student and to plan the lesson together with the student. At the same time, for an effective classroom management; It has been concluded that an effective classroom management can be done by knowing the student well and establishing healthy communication with the student. Keywords: Physical Education, Teacher Candidate, Classroom Management