Module 4 Flashcards
process by which teachers and schools create and maintain appropriate behavior of students in class settings.
Classroom management
Controlling
not involved
lecture driven lesson
direct instruction
strictly enforced
organized
Authoritarian
high control
high involvement
enforces rules
hears students out
firm and fair
considers consequences
Authoritative
low control
low involvement
doesn’t care
doesn’t prepare class lesson
students do what they want
knows nothing about students
Permissive
low control
highly involved
comes to class prepared
student empowered learning model
students are in charge of class
strong relationships with students
deeply care about students
cannot maintain order
Indulgent
Principal Components of Classroom Management
Classroom Leadership
Classroom Atmosphere
Classroom Discipline
Theoretical Approaches in Dealing with Classroom Management Problems
Non-interventionist approach
Interventionist approach
Interactionist approach
Classroom management refers to the complex set of
plans and actions that the teacher uses to ensure
learning in the classroom is efficient and effective.
Jacobsen et. al., 1993
Classroom management also involves teaching the
students how to manage their own behavior in classroom
settings by establishing learning that will allow them to do
this.
Savage, 1991
Actions and behaviors manifested by a teacher to
influence learners to put forth effort towards the
achievement of the goals and objectives of instruction.
(Doyle, 1996
Classroom Leadership
leadership style: –Pressure, criticism and punishment to demand
cooperation
–Hostility, powerlessness and competitiveness
Autocratic
leadership style: PERMISSIVE > Anything goes
–Leads to chaotic classroom environment
Laissez-faire
leadership style: 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)
Classroom Discipline
Elements of classroom discipline/classroom control:
Control from within the learner and from outside factors
– Understanding the learner and his/her perceptions of
his/her behavior
– Referral to specialists if necessary
– Individualized instruction to meet unique needs of the
learner
– Prevention through application of effective teaching and
control strategies
aggressive students physically or verbally attack their
fellow students or even their teachers
Aggression
Cheating, lying and stealing
Immorality
Student refuses to do what the teacher tells him to do
Defiance of Authority
Talking loudly or out of turn, walking about the room
without permission, clowning and tossing objects
Class disruptions
Fooling around, not doing the assigned tasks, daydreaming,
being off task
Goofing off
Unnecessary scolding
Nagging
Punishment
Assigning extra school work
Loss of credibility if not
implemented strictly
Threats and ultimatums
Impulsiveness
Premature judgements and
actions
Loss of control
Inconsistency
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
Inner unfolding potential of the students
Non-interventionist approach
BEHAVIORIST
–Rewards and punishment
Interventionist approach
