2.4 Behaviour management theories While classroom management theory is constantly evolving. There are many types of behaviour management and discipline strategies for the classroom. Some of the theories are directly applicable and some theories can use with our own personal mix. Understanding these theories can help educators define their own classroom management methods and make decisions about how to best approach interactions with students (Hussung, 2016). 2.4.1 The Assertive Discipline Model This theory, proposed by Lee Canter (1976), suggests that students’ positive behaviours should be recognized and encouraged. As per his theory, teachers should inform students about expectations they have as well as rules they have set. Once they inform students, they will closely monitor who follow these guidelines. According to his theory, teachers should be entrusted with the right to teach without any intervention, while students should learn without any interruption (Edu- excellence organisation, 2016). Most important thing in this model is teacher always reinforced positive more than negative. However, if the student violates the rules persistently, then he or she is punished. This include five steps namely; warning the student, giving 10 -minute time out in isolation, giving the student a 15-minute time out in isolation, calling the student's parents and finally, sending the student to the principal's office. However, this approach is not practicable for the teenagers. Because
There are many different misbehaviors that a teacher may encounter from his or her students if an effective classroom management plan is not put in place at the beginning of a new school term or year. Canter’s assertive discipline is based mainly on fair rules and negative consequences (Ellis, David W. 1995). The implementation of an effective plan will cut down on off-task behaviors and will make way for more time to be spent on promotion of a stimulating learning environment. There are several behavior management plans from which educators can choose; the problem sometimes comes in choosing one that fits well with the students in the class. Additionally, educators have to remember that the same behavior management plan may not work from teacher to teacher, and better yet, the plan which is suitable for their first period class, may not work well with students in fourth period. After the narrowing down and tailoring process of finding a suitable plan to fit individual classroom needs, then the key to making sure it is a great classroom management plan is consistency which begins from the day the plan is implemented until the end of the school term.
The most important factor affecting student learning is the teacher. If the teacher is ineffective, students will achieve inadequate progress academically. Effective teaching and learning cannot take place in a poorly managed classroom. If students are disorderly and disrespectful, with no apparent rules and procedures to guide behavior, chaos becomes the norm. Teachers struggle to teach, and students will learn much less than they should. http://behaviourmanagementreport.weebly.com/
Good classroom and behaviour management is essential for a lesson to run smoothly. Knowing how to anticipate and manage problems will ensure that students spend maximum time on task, and those students who are eager to learn are
Students all have their own personalities, which affects their actions within the classroom. Many times, a students’ behavior is caused by outside factors causing them to act out with disruptive behaviors and disciplinary issues. During these times, a teacher must have a behavior management approach to deter similar behaviors in the future. Many first time teachers are unable to handle dealing with the behaviors and leave their jobs making it all the more important to come up with an effective behavior management approach to curtail those worrisome behaviors before it gets to that point (Sugai, 2009). In an effort to thoroughly discuss an efficient behavior management approach, a common disciplinary problem within classroom and the foundation of the issue will be considered. A combination of approaches may be to needed to stop behavioral issues, such as providing motivation and establishing rules and procedures in a clear way will deter behavioral issues. Finally, an in-depth look at the steps needed in order to implement the approach into the classroom.
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.
Managing student’s behavior should be under classroom discipline and not classroom management. Behavioral management is defined as “preventing, suppressing, and redirecting misbehavior (Charles, 9).It is the misunderstanding between the two terms, which Wong believes that is the reason why many teachers struggle with classroom management, is that “teachers think classroom management means discipline. So what they do is they go into the classroom and put all their emphasis on discipline. They think classroom management is about crowd control or teaching kids to be quiet” (Wong). In order to establish proper behavior in a classroom I believe that understanding each student’s personality and learning style is important. Establishing just one discipline regime would cater to only certain students, whereas the other students may be seen a “misbehaving,” due to their
In order to prevent students’ need to act out, rules need to be established not only by the teacher but, more importantly, by the students. These rules or social contract should be positively oriented versus negatively oriented (i.e. we will respect others while they are speaking versus don’t talk when others are talking). The teacher should be consistent with the consequences when students act out regardless of the number of offense. Consistency is a good start to prevent students to act out. Being aware of all the students’ needs and allowing them to set their own rules give them a sense of belonging and responsibility. With the sense of
Classroom management is a popular topic in education. Teachers are always looking for ways to improve their classroom environment, or new ways to deal with problem behaviors. For every person who has ever worked with children, there is an idea, a theory, as to how to best meet children’s needs. Early theorists provide the basis for many current behavior management ideas, and often include a combination of ideas. Theorists such as Abraham Maslow, Rudolf Dreikurs, William Glasser, and Stanley Coppersmith offer insight into the behavior and motivations of children that help teachers design strategies to prevent disruption and provide a positive learning environment for all students.
Teachers are not only expected to teach their students, but also provide an environment where everyone feels safe and can learn. Classroom management is a very important part of teaching. Students cannot learn in an unsafe, disruptive environment. This paper will discuss the strategy of SHAPING, how it is used to modify a student’s behavior, and give an example of how to modify a student’s behavior. This paper will also discuss my personal beliefs about classroom management, share rules and expectations for the classroom, rewards for individuals and the class, designing the classroom where the teacher is visible and there are no distractions, and discuss some classroom procedures and how they contribute to classroom management
A. The philosophy that I am developing behind my classroom management plan is one that is based on clear communication with my students. I believe that it is important to value relationships with students because that is the starting point of creating a classroom climate that is positive and consistent. It is my goal to cultivate self-directed students so that the behavior management is not taking up lots of valuable class time. Although school seems competitive in its nature because we use grades as the form of evaluation, it is my thought that competition in the classroom should be limited because this will increase better behavior and achievement in all students. Promoting the success of all
There are over 100 theories of learning behaviour that can be applied to behaviour in the classroom. In the field of education, research has shown that teachers spend as much time engaged in classroom behaviour management as they do teaching, therefore, this shows the importance of learning behaviour theories. Firstly, what is learning? Learning can be defined as developing newly learnt skills, new knowledge and understanding concepts. We recognise learning as there is a better understanding or a change in behaviour. It is essential to comprehend that 'learning ' associates different understandings to many people and is used accordingly in various theories.
A normal classroom attracts students of different background and personalities. These differences are reflected in their day to day interactions and behaviors in the class. These expressions may be individually motivated or propelled in groups of classmates. On extremities, students exhibit tendencies of aggression, rowdiness, making noise or being excessively quiet. Some students are also very slow learners while others constantly crave attention and need follow ups to grasp what is taught. As such, a teacher ought to have good classroom management skills to contain the students and their rowdy behaviors. These skills ensure that a tutor is able to contain the different personalities and capacities of students in their care. Classroom management techniques also help in ensuring constructive interactions among the students and the efficiency of the study program as intended in the syllabus (Scivener, 2013). The key to effective classroom management technique applications involves the teacher in studying the students and their characteristics beforehand. The following paper will examine scenarios representing students’ behaviors and means of combating non-constructive acts by the students. We will also examine the use of technological aids in classes and instances of best application depending on the individual students’ needs.
Classroom management plays an important role in a functional class, and it is a precondition that make other effective teaching actions to be successful (Cothran, Kulinna & Garrahy, 2003). Meanwhile, the skills and techniques in classroom management are aim to reflect the teacher’s relationships with the learners as well as the teacher’s attitude, personality and intention (Scrivener,2005). According to Richards and Lockhart (1994), teachers’ decisions and actions constitute the classroom teaching management and teacher’s beliefs serve as the background to the classroom management. Therefore, interactive decision making could be a crucial principle in the classroom teaching, which depend on different teachers experience, personality, school practice and other sources in teachers’ belief. In lesson planning, teacher need to provide a framework for the teacher’s interactive decision, then during the classroom teaching process, decision could based on the classroom management to solve the student’s problem (Richards,1998).
In today’s technological race to take over the classroom and leave the teaching to the latest video/app, it is essential for teachers to prepare and maintain their classrooms in order for optimal learning amongst all of their students. This concept is not limited to or focused toward a specific type of student, but for all students that walk into a classroom day in and day out. Not only do teachers need to have good classroom management skills but they are expected to be up on the latest information and data to make them a better teacher thereby making their students better students. This is not only exercised through good planning but also through strategies that allow the student to get through to their students on multiple levels of learning. The literate environment, when done well, allows for an easy flow throughout the classroom and the curriculum.
Classroom management and classroom discipline share a correlation with one another yet; they are uniquely different issues and should remain a separate focus of the teacher. (Cantor, 2006) Behavior and misbehavior also share a connection but represent different degrees of infraction. (Charles, 2008) This essay focuses on the differences and similarities of these topics and their relation to the classroom.