Many teachers are faced with the difficult task of managing their student’s behavior. Even if we…
“To provide the best learning environment for their students, teachers need to have good classroom management skills” (Pass, 2007). For teachers to be effective in their role they need to have in place different models of behaviour management. Behaviour management is important not only for the teacher to be able to teach but also so that all students are in an environment that they can learn and feel safe (Cope, 2005). There are three main theories when it comes to discipline and behaviour they are Management Theories, Leadership Theories and Non-directive Intervention Theories. Discipline and management theories can vary in approach, some expect the teacher to develop a better understanding of their students on a personal level, in a way in which they may find out the underlying cause to the students…
The goal of classroom management is to develop a classroom of students who are responsible, motivated, and highly engaged in the meaningful tasks. A good classroom has active involvement in the classroom. Dr. Randy Sprick, include a variety of proactive techniques and approaches that involve structuring the classroom environment to promote desirable behaviors, engagement in learning, and a positive classroom climate in which students understand expectations and can be successful both behaviorally and academically. By implementing these supports, teachers are more likely to be successful in increasing appropriate and decreasing inappropriate classroom behavior than exclusively relying on traditional reactive approaches. There are five board…
Author Joanne Lipman in the article, “Why Tough Teachers Get Good Results”, proves that teachers that are tough on their students, are doing an amazing job in the teaching field. In a situation involving a strict teacher, a teacher in New Jersey used harsh words among his students and poked at them whenever they were incorrect to improve the way they used their instruments. In the long run, many of his students became highly successful. This goes to show that even aggressive and ferocious teachers and professors care about their students in their best interest. Lipman supports her claim by proving that statistically, disciplinary teachers are improving their students, students that don’t show grit are proven to seek failure,…
Looking at behaviour management within the classroom has shown that there are many academic theories. These include Geoff Petty, Susan Wallace and Dave Vizzard to name a few. By using these theorists books and additional internet sources it will give me the opportunity to review my own practice, ways to adapt my practice and ways to set ground rules for behaviour.…
As teachers, we are often expending more of our energy than is necessary by not taking time to implement a more comprehensive approach toward behavior management. In many cases one will need only a few of these strategies in place to create a positive behavioral support plan.…
The Article, “Why Tough Teachers Get Results,” written by Joanne Lipman, a 54 year old native of New Brunswick, New Jersey. Joanne is a celebrated journalist and has authored many additions for the Wall Street Journal. In 1993 the prestigious John Hancock award was given to Lipman as recognition for excellence in Journalism. While attending Yale University Lipman became an intern for the Wall Street Journal.…
In my speciality I use many various strategies in regards to teaching and learning. In this point I will explain in detail methods I used when teaching the learners I work with but also strategies to assess their learning and my own. When looking at various strategies and approaches that are used I often place myself in the situation of facilitating learning in order to get a good picture. I firstly, like to ensure that the teaching will engage, stimulate and motivate and provide the necessary teaching content in order for them to learn. A strategy I often use to start the lesson is an ‘icebreaker’. This will help establish/reiterate ground rules for the lesson but also help…
Managing a positive classroom environment is critical to being an effective teacher. The following paper examines the fundamental principles, strengths and weaknesses of three models of classroom management; Applied Behaviour Analysis, Assertive Discipline, and ... It will conclude by summarising the similarities and differences between the models.…
This paper details the beginning key components for my comprehensive behavior management plan. It includes my teaching philosophy, classroom mission/statement, classroom expectations, and procedures. This behavior management plan lays the foundation for the expectations of all in the classroom; educators and students alike.…
Room arrangement, routines, schedules and teacher-child interactions are an important part to managing these behaviors (Powell, Dunlap, and Fox 29). The classroom schedule should include time for small and large group activities, teacher directed and child directed activities. Having a consistent schedule will allow the children to anticipate what is coming next, and with properly signaled transitions such as ringing a bell, singing a song or even flashing the lights, the need for the behaviors to erupt are drastically cut down. Most children who are truly involved throughout the classroom are not likely to engage in challenging behaviors. Also the activities that are planned in the classroom need to be planned to fit the developmental needs of each child in the classroom. As a teacher you must always remember that not all children develop at the same rate and each child is an individual. (Powell, Dunlap, and Fox 29).…
There are many conditions and behaviors that can be present in a classroom both negative and positive. These conditions and behaviors can have a profound effect on the learning process, teachers and students if not properly controlled. With so many theories available to pull from and different techniques it can be a challenge to create a style that works for you and your classroom. In this paper I will cover 10 of these conditions or behaviors and some of the options available for managing them.…
Walters, J., & Frei, S. (2007). Managing classroom behavior and discipline. Huntington Beach, CA: Shell Education.…
In the education field, teachers often spend as much time engaged in classroom management as they do teaching. Additionally, it seems that teachers are being held increasingly responsible for teaching proper behavior.…
Here are eleven techniques that you can use in your classroom that will help you achieve effective group management and control. They have been adapted from an article called: "A Primer on Classroom Discipline: Principles Old and New" by Thomas R. McDaniel, Phi Delta Kappan, September 1986.…
