MDO 4 Flashcards
complex set of
plans and actions that the teacher uses to ensure
learning in the classroom is efficient and effective.
Classroom Management
involves teaching the
students how to manage their own behavior in classroom
settings by establishing learning that will allow them to do
this.
Classroom Management
Jacobsen et. al., 1993
Classroom Management
Savage, 1991
Classroom Management
Actions and behaviors manifested by a teacher to
influence learners to put forth effort towards the
achievement of the goals and objectives of instruction.
Leadership
Doyle, 1996
Leadership
Leadership Styles
–Autocratic
–Laissez-faire
–Democratic
–Pressure, criticism and punishment to demand
cooperation
–Hostility, powerlessness and competitiveness
–Autocratic
–PERMISSIVE Anything goes
–Leads to chaotic classroom environment
–Laissez-faire
–Firm and consistent as to implementation of rules
–Willing to listen to needs and desires of the students
–Openness, friendly communication, independence
–Democratic
Classroom Atmosphere
-Classroom sharing (start of the
school)
* Observation of students
– In the classroom
– Outside the classroom
* Conversation
* Conferences and interview with
students
– Show interest in the students
* Student writing
* Open ended questionnaires
* Cumulative record
– Student’s previous records
– Background checking
* Discussion with fellow teachers
and guidance counselor
Process of controlling student behavior in the classroom (Sprick,
1989)
Discipline
Common Misbehaviors in the
Classroom
-Aggression
-Immorality
- Defiance to Authority
- Disruptions
-Goofing off
Possible Causes of Student
Misbehavior
- Nagging
– Unnecessary scolding - Assigning extra school work
– Punishment - Punishing the group
- Use of writing as punishment
- Harsh and humiliating
punishment - Threats and ultimatums
– Loss of credibility if not
implemented strictly - Premature judgements and
actions
– Impulsiveness - Inconsistency
– Loss of control
Preventing Classroom Management
Problems (Evertson, 1987)
- Keep class rules and school rules consistent
- State rules clearly
- Provide rationales for rules
- State rules positively
- Allow student input in the rule-making process