My Theory Of Classroom Management

Furthemore, building positive relationships with students is fundamental to effective classroom management. As per Jones, Bailey & Jacob, (2014) notes“ by implementing management strategies that actively build children’s social emotional and self-regulatory skills, teachers maximize their management efforts and increase the likelihood that students will be able to respond successfully to their

The first misconception of classroom management is that it is “synonymous with discipline” (Garrett 45). Garrett dispels the belief of discipline being the primary focus of classroom management. Referencing the work of education professors and researchers, Carol Weinstein and Carolyn Evertson, she explains that the organization of classrooms should help “avoid most behavior problems” (Garrett 46). The second misconception Garrett addresses is that a “quiet classroom” should be the result of classroom management. She points out that learning is an active process requiring the noise generated by “talking, sharing, discovering, experimenting, and questioning” (Garrett 46). The third classroom management misconception is the belief held by teachers that effective management entails of rewards and punishments. Garrett notes that effective classroom management often needs little use of behavioral incentives such as “sticker charts, marble jars, token economies, classroom stores, prize bins” (Garrett 46).

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

Effective teaching and learning cannot take place in a poorly managed classroom. If students are disorderly and disrespectful, and no apparent rules and procedures guide behavior, chaos becomes the norm. In these situations, both teachers and students suffer. Teachers struggle to teach, and students most likely learn much less than they should. In contrast, well-managed classrooms provide a learning environment in which teaching and learning can flourish. The classroom is a workshop for learning, and the physical layout and the uses you make of it will affect learning as well as student-student and student-teacher relationships (Van Brummelen, 2009).

Having good classroom management also plays a major role. Children have a natural instinct to learn but as teacher it is our job to create the environment to do so. In a chaotic classroom where disorder and disrespect is the norm, effective teaching and learning cannot take place. This type of classroom is poorly managed. In these type of classroom there is no apparent rules and procedures to guide behavior making it difficult for children to learn. Children need a calming, systematic, clarifying environment in order to learn. They need to know what is expected, what is the result of each behavior. Children need opportunity to engage in positive behavior strategies. When children engage in positive behavior strategies it not only help them develop socially, emotional and cognitively but it also lowers the possibilities of having challenging behavior within the classroom. Without such behavior children has a better chance to learn and develop. These classrooms are well- managed and in well managed classroom teaching and learning

The role that the teacher plays in molding student behavior is the rule keeper, the love giver, and the judge. Every teacher needs 3-4 standard rules that will be followed. For me, the rules students will be expected to follow are:

If you were to ask me what my number one priority is in my classroom, without a thought my answer would be behavior management. Much like Marzano (2003) I believe that behavior management is the number one key for learning success. If a classroom is chaotic and unpredictable many students will show various kinds of undesired behaviors as a way to cope with the environment. It is also very difficult for students to focus and retain information when there are constant disruptions in the classroom. It will negatively affect the performance of the teacher, and the students. When students are taught structure and routine, and given unwavering expectations and consequences, and are then taught how to apply

In the past few years it seems that schools have really lost touch with the discipline of students. With the increasing frequency of school shootings and acts of violence it seems that the students are running the show instead of the teachers and administrators. There are many factors that are involved in creating a great classroom or a horrible classroom. From the way the teachers punish misbehaving students or the way they reward them when they do something right, to how involved the parents are with their children's education. The purpose of this paper is to explain how classroom management, when used effectively by the teacher, can produce an excellent learning environment for students.

Although classroom management is more than just planning lessons ahead of time or decorating the physical classroom, student behavior plays a major role in the operation of the classroom. In a classroom of 25 first grade (the grade i would like to teach) students there has to be some kind of behavior management or the teacher would end up pulling their hair out each day. It is very important for teachers to set clear expectations of the behavior that the students exhibit each day when they enter

Classroom management is a key element to establish a successful learning environment in any classroom. An effective classroom management plan creates a positive learning environment. Classroom management is affected by the characteristics of the students and their behavior. Students’ behavior is influenced by their age, academic abilities, goals, interests, and home backgrounds (Evertson, Emmer, and Worsham, 2006). Teachers need a diverse array of classroom management skills to facilitate learning. A classroom with a proper management plan will spend less time in disciplining and more time in learning. Students in effectively managed classrooms know and follow clearly defined rules and routines. A classroom management plan should provide

The behaviors in the classroom are one of the most important aspects of the learning environment. It is important as a teacher to always remember the main goal in the classroom, academic success. In order to achieve academic success as a teacher has to manage her classroom effectively. If a teacher loses control of the class and has to use instructional time to correct misbehavior, it results

Teachers often wonder how to execute the ideal lesson, what structure should they adopt and how to ensure that all their students cooperate. What we need to recognise is what classroom management is and how much does student behavior factor? Why is it significant? What strategies does my mentor use to establish classroom management within the class? If we know the behaviour of our students, what do we need to do to ensure that effective classroom management is successfully acquired? All these questions need to be answered as they all link towards a successful lesson and student cooperation.

Teacher training focuses on understanding child growth and development, teaching and learning, behavior and pedagogical practices. These elements form the pool of knowledge teachers use to teach effectively. Whilst these are extremely important elements for teachers to understand, without adequate knowledge of the models and theories for classroom management, these concepts can seem removed from hands-on experiences in the classroom and schoolyard. This essay aims to analyse three classroom management theories by highlighting the people involved, the key principles, the strengths and weaknesses of the models and summarises the similarities and differences between them. These are the Goal Centered Theory, the Choice Theory and the Assertive Discipline Theory.

Being an educator is a stressful job, from developing an interactive curriculum to grading papers. One of the most stressful and challenging tasks as an educator is ensuring students have access to a positive and productive learning environment.  As Introduction to Teaching: Becoming a Professional agrees, “Without question, your ability to create an orderly and learning-focused classroom will be one of your most important tasks when you begin your career” (323). A productive learning environment is key to a students' educational and social success in school. An environment that can provide a better education does not happen on its own; it must be created. To achieve that environment, educators must provide classroom management.

Along with discipline, teaching styles, and motivation being important, there is also classroom management. Classroom management may be the most valuable element to teaching today. If you do not have control of your classroom, you will not be an effective teacher. I believe students respect teachers who are organized and have control. The children know what to expect and know what is expected of them; it makes things run smoothly.