An ESP Teacher’s Verbal Classroom Management Strategies in Teaching English for Nursing Department

Abstract

Effective classroom management is a critical component in teaching English as a second language. This research aims to determine how an English teacher for Nursing Department lecturer implemented classroom management strategies in his classroom. This is an observational study carried out in an English for nursing course at a university in Yogyakarta. The data in this study were assessed from a lecturer who has been teaching English for Nursing for more than five years. This research revealed that the lecturer has implemented comprehensive classroom management strategies, covering various important aspects that contribute to the creation of a conducive and effective learning environment. He can build positive relationships with students through effective communication and constructive feedback. He also can communicate clear rules and expectations to students regarding expected behavior in the classroom. The effective implementation of physical design, rules and routines, relationships, engaging motivation, and discipline indicates that the lecturer has a good understanding of the importance of classroom management in supporting successful learning processes.