Classroom Management
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Classroom Management
Introduction
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Classroom management is a requisite skill that teachers need to posses. In classroom
students, exhibit various behaviors that affect smooth learning of others. This paper provides
answers to various questions relating to classroom management.
Question A
Based on the case study, the grade of choice is sixth grade and the student of focus is
George. George occasionally gets out of control and strikes out at other students as well as to his
teacher; he throws his papers and books on the floor as well. This behaviour is disruptive to the
classroom environment as it affects the concentration of other students in the class. It as well
distracts the teacher, as he must focus on him so that learning can resume. It also wastes time for
the entire class hence, negatively affects the learning process. The possible antecedent of the
George behavior could have been mistreatment by parents or teachers previously. This could
have affected him psychologically. The possible consequence of the student behaviour is low
performance level and injury to his fellow students. The instruction intervention that could
mitigate behaviours of George is for the teacher to establish behavioral expectations in the class.
The teacher should be clearer and be transparent in terms of behavioral expectation as well
engage them in the negotiations (Sayeski & Brown, 2014, p. 120). The teacher should also
establish procedures and routines and clearly communicate with George. This intervention will
help George to behave well because he will be able to vent out through communication and will
be forced to adhere to routines and rules (Garrett, 2015, p. 45).
Question B
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People may have their own philosophies about classroom management. I also have my
own philosophy that I believe can help improve class management initiatives. I do believe that
class management is not all about controlling learner and demanding that they exemplify perfect
behaviors. Jones, Bailey & Jacob (2014) who also argues that, “Classroom management is not
about controlling students or demanding perfect behavior” (p. 19), as well support my point of
view. I do believe that students should be give support so that they manage themselves. Self-
management is important for the learners throughout their daily activities and learning. Teachers
should provide the tools the students want to facilitate their interaction and to be in a position to
meet their demands of instructional and social environments. If learners are given time and
opportunity to take charge of themselves, through talking and discussing, they are able to exhibit
positive behaviors. I also do believe that the concept of self-efficacy is important and require
consideration when dealing with students in classroom. Some of the students need different
support because of their capabilities (Şenturk & Oyman 2014, p. 941). It is important that such
cases, different support types are provided hence use of diverse set of strategies become
essential. Some students may not talk or may not like to be part of discussion and it become
essential to find ways of reaching them. Student engagement and motivation is also important in
class management initiatives. I do believe that teachers should create a conducive environment to
allow student to participate in the learning process. They should motivate the learners and
encourage them through various strategies such as positive commends and challenging them. My
philosophy therefore requires that there be planning and preparation, creation of quality
relationships, ensuring that learning environment is conducive and ensure progressive
observation and documentation about progress of learners.
Question C
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Teachers can use various techniques to create an emotionally safe classroom for George.
One of the techniques is not to blame children or be frustrated by his behaviors but reframe these
disruptive behaviors as learning and teaching opportunity. The teacher should use this
opportunity to talk to George and allow him to share his frustrations (Sayeski & Brown, 2014, p.
122). This will enable the teacher to offer appropriate support that will enable the learning
process to continue smoothly. Another technique is to ensure that George is always busy
(Garrett, 2015, p. 45). He should allow him to work in groups and teams and engage in other
classroom activities such as storytelling. He also should be given time to think about the
consequences of his reactions and whether he will be at peace if the same is done to him. These
techniques will help to create emotionally safe classroom environment allowing classroom
activities to go on.
Question D
Nowadays, teachers can incorporate technology to help them manage classrooms. In
reference to George, teachers can incorporate different technologies to create a conducive
environment in classroom. The teacher can use PowerPoint or projectile to teach the students.
Using this method will make George to concentrate in the class because it is not something that
he may be used of. It will trigger his attention hence will concentrate in class. Technology can
as well be used to support learning. The students should watch short stories such as cartoons that
exemplify different characters in classroom and the lessons they learn from their behaviors
(Garrett, 2015, p. 46). This will help to elicit debate among the students and between the teacher
and the student hence helping to teach on moral behaviors. Technology as well can promote
engagement, when a teacher allows the students to watch an episode about the topic and then
asks questions in an interactive segment (Sayeski & Brown, 2014, p. 125). This enhances their
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engagement in class as they learn. Technology can as well be used to motivate George and other
learners through exposure to videos of school going children that behave well even after making
mistake and receiving advice from their teachers. The video will motivate George that he is
capable and can also settle down and get along well with others in the classroom without
disturbing them.
References
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Garrett, T. (2015). Misconceptions and goals of classroom management. Education Digest,
80(5): 45-49.
Jones, S., Bailey, R., & Jacob, R. (2014). Social-emotional learning is essential to classroom
management. Phi Delta Kappan, 96(2): 19-24.
Sayeski, K., & Brown, M. (2014). Developing a Classroom Management Plan Using a Tiered
Approach. Teaching Exceptional Children, 47(2): 119-127.
Şenturk, I., & Oyman, N. (2014). Democratic Classroom Management in Higher Education: A
Qualitative Study. Educational Sciences: Theory & Practice, 14(3): 940-945.
