Aed 200 Classroom Mgmt Paper
Assignment: Classroom Management Paper
June 6, 2010
Aaronita J Morgan
AED/200
Instructor: Junett Johnston
The principles of behaviorism can be useful in facilitating learning within the classroom. Behaviorism
offers a particular perspective on how learning occurs and how teaching impacts that process. B.F. Skinner
argued that, “A behavior is more likely to reoccur if it has been reinforced or rewarded. Thus reinforcement
can be used to strengthen existing behaviors, as well as learn new ones. Principles of behaviorism can be
used for classroom management.” (The Office for Teaching and Learning Newsletter December 2002,
Volume 7, No. 2). Behaviorist theory of education has proven to be the most effective style of teaching
compared to the constructivist theory of education. In the constructivist theory of education 30 different
students may arrive at 30 different understandings all of which are not equally appropriate (MacKinnon &
Scarff-Seatter, 1997).
Classroom Organization
The physical environment of a classroom is extremely important to effective teaching and learning. A
teacher must be sensitive to the messages communicated to students by the classroom environment. He or
she must be able to evaluate the effectiveness of the classroom setting. It is important that a teacher be alert
to times when physical arrangement may be causing learning problems; and most importantly, a good
teacher is always willing to change the environment when necessary. Effective principals and guidelines
are a must in setting up a successful classroom. The physical environment of the classroom should always
support assignments that are to be carried out there. The seating arrangement should allow students a clear
view of presentations. Teaching space should allow you to establish individual contact with all students.
In a constructivist’s classroom there is much less control of the teacher in this setting, the
June 6, 2010
Aaronita J Morgan
AED/200
Instructor: Junett Johnston
The principles of behaviorism can be useful in facilitating learning within the classroom. Behaviorism
offers a particular perspective on how learning occurs and how teaching impacts that process. B.F. Skinner
argued that, “A behavior is more likely to reoccur if it has been reinforced or rewarded. Thus reinforcement
can be used to strengthen existing behaviors, as well as learn new ones. Principles of behaviorism can be
used for classroom management.” (The Office for Teaching and Learning Newsletter December 2002,
Volume 7, No. 2). Behaviorist theory of education has proven to be the most effective style of teaching
compared to the constructivist theory of education. In the constructivist theory of education 30 different
students may arrive at 30 different understandings all of which are not equally appropriate (MacKinnon &
Scarff-Seatter, 1997).
Classroom Organization
The physical environment of a classroom is extremely important to effective teaching and learning. A
teacher must be sensitive to the messages communicated to students by the classroom environment. He or
she must be able to evaluate the effectiveness of the classroom setting. It is important that a teacher be alert
to times when physical arrangement may be causing learning problems; and most importantly, a good
teacher is always willing to change the environment when necessary. Effective principals and guidelines
are a must in setting up a successful classroom. The physical environment of the classroom should always
support assignments that are to be carried out there. The seating arrangement should allow students a clear
view of presentations. Teaching space should allow you to establish individual contact with all students.
In a constructivist’s classroom there is much less control of the teacher in this setting, the
References: Constructivism in Teacher Education: Considerations for Those Who Would Link Practice to Theory. ERIC Digest. (MacKinnon & Scarff-Seatter, 1997). Retrieved June 6, 2010 from http://www.ericdigests.org/1999-3/theory.htm Psychology of learning for instruction (2nd ed.). Boston: Allyn and Bacon. Retrieved June 6, 2010 from http://www.pearsonhighered.com/educator/academic/product/0,,0205375197,00+en- USS_01DBC.html Prevention and Remediation of Classroom Behavior Problems, Alberto and Troutman, 2003. Retrieved June 6, 2010 from http://www.coe.uga.edu/syllabus/epsy/EPSY4310_6310_mlease_sp05.pdf The Office for Teaching and Learning Newsletter December 2002, (Volume 7, No. 2). Retrieved June 6, 2010