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Classroom Management by Carol Simon Weinstein , Nancy Jo Schafer LAST REVIEWED: 21 April 2021 LAST MODIFIED: 30 August 2016 DOI: 10.1093/obo/9780199756810-0155

Classroom management can be defined as the actions teachers take to establish and sustain an environment that fosters students’ academic achievement as well as their social, emotional, and moral growth. In other words, the goal of classroom management is not order for order’s sake, but order for the sake of learning. Teachers, administrators, parents, students, and the general public all view classroom management as a critical component of teaching, but becoming an effective classroom manager is not a simple endeavor. Research has documented the fact that problems with classroom management often lead to teacher stress, anxiety, burnout, and even the decision to leave the profession. Beginning teachers consistently perceive student behavior as one of their most serious challenges, and even experienced teachers can have difficulties—especially given today’s larger classes, increasing cultural and linguistic diversity, the inclusion of children with disabilities, and the narrowing of the curriculum to prepare for high-stakes standardized tests. Unfortunately, despite the complexity and importance of classroom management, teacher preparation programs tend to provide only minimal instruction in this area. Such neglect is at least partly due to the fact that research relevant to classroom management has been conducted by persons in different disciplines working within different research traditions; thus research reports appear in a wide variety of journals and may not even be identified as “classroom management research.” This situation can lead teacher educators to conclude (mistakenly) that a coherent body of research does not exist and can reinforce the view that classroom management is merely a set of tips passed down from teacher to teacher (like “Don’t smile until Christmas”). Another complicating factor is that the very term “classroom management” defies easy definition. For a long time, classroom management was equated with “discipline,” the ways teachers respond to problematic behavior. It is now generally recognized, however, that discipline is only one part of classroom management. In addition to correcting inappropriate behavior, classroom management includes a wide range of tasks designed to prevent inappropriate behavior—designing a physical setting that supports instructional goals, establishing positive teacher–student and teacher–parent relationships, building community among students, creating and enforcing expectations for behavior, and managing instruction in a way that helps students to stay engaged. This broader definition of classroom management is reflected in the references included in this bibliography.

The works in this section provide introductions to classroom management. Brophy 1999 summarizes the development of research-based knowledge of classroom management and examines the relationship between management styles and approaches to instruction. Brophy 2006 provides a comprehensive review of the history of research on classroom management as it developed across the 20th century. Marzano, et al. 2003 reviews research on classroom management and suggest specific evidence-based “action steps” that teachers can use to establish and maintain a positive learning environment. Shimahara 1998 explores classroom management in six countries, documenting the effects of the political, social, and cultural context. Wang, et al. 1993 examines three previous reviews of variables that have an effect on student achievement and show that classroom management has more impact on student achievement than any other variable.

Brophy, Jere. 1999. Perspectives of classroom management: Yesterday, today, and tomorrow. In Beyond behaviorism: Changing the classroom management paradigm . Edited by H. Jerome Freiberg, 43–56. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

Traces the evolution of research on classroom management and points out that most of these studies were conducted in classrooms featuring transmission approaches to teaching. Brophy contrasts these approaches with more recent social constructivist approaches and shows how established management principles can be adapted to social constructivist teaching.

Brophy, Jere. 2006. History of research on classroom management. In Handbook of classroom management: Research, practice, and contemporary issues . Edited by Carolyn M. Evertson and Carol S. Weinstein, 17–43. Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.

Reviews the history of research on classroom management as it developed across the 20th century. Consider its substance, design, and methodology. Highlights major influences and trends and concludes that “the work on classroom management can be counted among the major success stories of educational research in the 20th century.”

Marzano, Robert J., with Jana S. Marzano, and Debra J. Pickering. 2003. Classroom management that works: Research-based strategies for every teacher . Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

After discussing the critical role of effective classroom management in student achievement, this very readable book addresses various aspects of classroom management, such as classroom rules and procedures, disciplinary interventions, and teacher-student relationships. Each chapter begins with a discussion of research, theory, and programs relevant to the particular topic and then suggests specific “action steps” that classroom teachers can take.

Shimahara, Nobuo K., ed. 1998. Politics of classroom life: Classroom management in international perspective . New York: Taylor & Francis.

Focusing mainly on the elementary level, this book examines classroom management in six countries: the United States, Britain, Sweden, Japan, China, and Israel. Argues that the ideology of classroom management and its strategies vary considerably across the cultures or countries where they have been developed.

Wang, Margaret C., Geneva D. Haertel, and Herbert J. Walberg. 1993. Toward a knowledge base for school learning. Review of Educational Research 63.3: 249–294.

A widely cited meta-analysis of learning factors gleaned from educational research experts, quantitative research synthesis, and handbook chapters, resulting in more than eleven thousand statistical relationships. Identifies classroom management as being first in a list of five factors that influence student achievement.

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Classroom management refers to the decisions a teacher makes regarding the physical environment and resources available to them, including furniture, resources, learners and themselves.

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The strategy of management adopted to positively manage a classroom is recognized as a precondition for effectiveness in teaching (Shimahara 1998a). However, certain factors such as classroom management, discipline and student behaviour have often been implicated as part of the problems in the management of classrooms. This assertion according to Everston and Weinston (2006) has been found to be true especially for new teachers who have given managing classroom as their highest priority. While it is expected that teachers would be concerned about their relationship with their students and issues of discipline, other concerns such as workload cannot be ruled out as it could lead to job dissatisfaction (Lewis, Romi, Qui and Katz 2005). In recent times, schools have experienced these behavioural challenges from their students within the learning environment and with a lack of strategic intervention, effectively managing a classroom for good quality learning will pose a huge problem. The research study will take into account the national curriculum for Key stage 4 mathematics programmes of study and the key expectations of student. It will also look at the paucity of studies on classroom management approaches to KS 4 Mathematics with a view to ascertaining a more robust approach to managing classroom. 2.1. WHAT IS CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT? Classroom management refers to the strategies, skills and techniques that teachers use to keep students organized, orderly, focused, attentive, quiet on the task and also academically productive during a class. In other words, these strategies, when adopted and applied professionally help teachers to create and maintain an effective learning environment that could facilitate both academic and social emotional learning. This notion is underscored by Wong (2001), who defined classroom management as “all things that a teacher does to organise students, space, time, and materials so that instruction in content and student learning can take place’. However, a more elaborate definition is put forward by Garrett, (2008:35), who stated that classroom management is a ‘multi-faceted concept that includes the organisation of the physical environment, the establishment of rules and routines, the development of effective relationships, and prevention of misbehaviour’. On the other hand, classroom management could be described as the process of governing a classroom through which procedures, rules and policies are set in place. Classroom management is often viewed as a continuous process that requires adequate patience and effective planning and as stated by Larrivee (2005:5), ‘classroom management is a critical ingredient in a three-way mix of effective teaching strategies, which includes meaningful content, powerful teaching strategies and an organisational structure to support productive learning’. And on a broader perspective, it is seen as any action undertaken by a teacher to create an environment that supports and facilitates both academic and social-emotional learning’ (Everton and Weinstein 2006). When classroom management approaches are effectively implemented, teachers minimise students behaviours that could make the learning difficult while teachers also maximise students’ behaviours that could facilitate or enhance effective learning. Students’ behaviours such as , lack of attention, task avoidance, refusal, and engaging in power struggles always causes students distractions and takes the students attention away from learning. To make the classroom setting or learning environment more effective, teachers are expected to use classroom management approaches to reduce or eliminate classroom For teachers to have effective teaching, unforeseen challenges from the students must be controlled. Controls of students in this case are the set rule by the school such as policies, assessment methods and active curriculum. This is collaborated by Marzano (2003) who stated that, ‘actions in the classrooms have twice the impact on student achievement as do school policies regarding curriculum, assessment, and community involvement’. Classroom management has been described as an attribute to discipline negative behaviour within the classroom. Capizza (2009:1) argued that, ‘establishing a well organised plan for classroom management at the outset of the year is essential for a peaceful and calm classroom that is conducive to instruction and learning for students with a variety of academic, social, and behavioural needs’. Various studies have been carried out by the researchers on classroom management, yet When classroom management approaches are effectively executed, teachers minimise the behaviours that could hinder learning for both individual students and groups of students while maximising the behaviours that facilitate or enhance learning. Student behaviours like shouting out, not paying attention, task avoidance, disrespect, refusal, and engaging in power struggles take the focus away from teaching and students’ focus away from learning. For teacher to create and maintain an effective classroom setting, the teachers will have to make use of classroom management approaches, strategies or techniques that will eliminate classroom disruption and increase student’s compliance in KS 4 classroom Mathematics. 2.1.1. CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT IN MAINTAINED HIGH SCHOOLS An effective classroom management system is a pre-condition for establishing a conducive learning environment or classroom setting. Classroom management studies highlighted additional methods which could be of benefit to students in urban schools and as previous research studies on classroom management have suggested, urban secondary schools are faced with an increase in disruptive student behaviours, which suggests that effective classroom management is needed urgently with regards to high poverty areas (Matus, 2001). It is also well known that classroom management problems are of greater challenge for urban schools in high poverty areas. This assertion is underpinned by the observation of Weiner (2010:307) who stated that, ‘the schools themselves are under greater pressure to maintain a safe and orderly academic environment and teachers may not be supported by the school’s administration in building this environment’. Further research investigation was carried out by Weiner (2010), to identify the reason why classroom management in urban schools have learning issues and that the school environment undercuts the social norm required for high academic functioning in urban classrooms. Furthermore, successful urban teachers must deeply embed classroom management in every aspect of classroom life, making the teaching of social skills a reflexive part of instruction’ (Weiner 2010:309). Weiner (2010:76) explained that for classroom management to be effective, the environment must have, ‘fewer disruptions during instructional time, better teaching planning, better classroom organisation and student engagement. It is thought that this will allow for more learning time’ and based on this premise, Downer, La Paro, Pianta, and Rimm-Kaufman (2005:380) argued that, ‘teachers in these higher, quality classrooms use proactive approaches to discipline; they establish stable routines, monitor their students carefully to keep them engaged and manage behaviour problems proactively’. In their study, three key components of classroom settings and qualities to children’s behaviour was identified; Firstly, the classroom management has the largest effects on student achievement, secondly, the environment must be conducive for the students to learn in other to avoid a chaotic and poorly managed classroom and thirdly, it is very important for the teacher to know how to manage a classroom effectively when he or she becomes a teacher. From the perspective of the teachers, the reason for the problem was as a result of large numbers of students in the classroom, the impact on economic and social problems of students on pursuing their school work and lastly, the negative and lack of ability from parents to bring up their children due to large numbers of families. 2.2. CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT APPROACHES. Walker and Shea (1998) suggested that it is important to have a wide range of techniques when dealing with student behaviour as no single intervention is effective with all children, or in all situations. However, a lack of adequate classroom teaching experience has been implicated as part of the management problem (Nolan 1991). The core of the argument is that most classroom management problems, particularly those that are behaviour oriented problems normally begin in the classroom. These problems are often viewed as problems that all teachers encounter in their everyday classroom experience, yet research has been found to be inadequate in this area of classroom management. A disorderly classroom indicates ineffective classroom management. For teachers to succeed in their planned objectives, teachers need to plan how to maintain effective classroom environment in KS 4 Mathematics. Teachers need to develop strategies that will ensure order and progress in their lessons (Jones, 1989:330). In other words, teachers need to plan and decide how to deal with behaviour that is inappropriate in KS 4 Mathematics. Kerr and Nelson (1993:4) assert that one of the requirements in the teacher’s life is to make decisions instantaneously, even during crises situations. The decision on what to do depends on how strategic the teacher is in the implementation of the decision to make teaching and learning successful. Kerr and Nelson (1993:4) further stated that the correctness of the decisions depend on the “repertoire of skills and techniques that serve to manage crisis situation effectively”. It is important that variety of strategies that the teacher adopts constitute a plan towards the achievement of educational objectives. Jones (1989:333) agrees with the assertion by stating that, ‘a comprehensive realistic approach must therefore provide teachers with knowledge and skills for examining the classroom environment and making decisions to adjust classroom factors so as to provide students with a sense of meaningful involvement in the teaching process’. The implication of the statement is that teachers use certain strategies that must be based on informed decisions to ensure progress and involvement of students in the teaching and learning process. In support of this notion, Arends (1994:174) suggested that, “teachers who plan appropriate classroom activities and tasks, who make wise decisions, who have a sufficient range of techniques, abilities, or skills on instructional strategies will be building a learning environment that minimises management problems”. Discipline is one of the most effective approaches which teachers use to manage classroom through the uses of rules and regulation. It enables the teachers to have a method of teaching and enforcing acceptable patterns and behaviour under a controlled orderly state in difficult or stressful environment like a classroom but the consequences are clearly visible to all students. Once the students become aware of the consequences for breaking classroom rules, then the students are more likely to behave well and pay attention during the lesson in KS 4 Mathematics classroom. Therefore, there are four rules that teachers can use to maintain discipline in and have students’ attention during KS 4 Mathematics class, for effective and understanding of Mathematics; Firstly, the teacher must set-out classroom rule and consequences of failure by the students to abide with the rules and consequences on the first day of class and the teacher need to explain what to expect and what disciplinary action to be taken for rule breaking. If students were not clearly told from the first day of class, the students may likely claim that they were not aware of any rules. For effective teacher to start classroom management rule from the beginning of the class, every student will become aware of the rules and good conduct during KS 4 Mathematics lesson are expected from each and everyone. Secondly, classroom management rule, expect the students to raise their hands and wait for teachers’ response before they speak or leave their seats. Thirdly, having a classroom management approach rule in place like a reward system would impact on the behaviour of the students. That is, teacher needs to introduce a reward system for well behaved students. Teacher reward students that are well behaved and this reward system is one of the effective ways of controlling classroom disruption and encouraging students to maintain quietness and orderliness in KS 4 Mathematics. Fourthly, classroom management rule means teachers should strictly maintain classroom procedure with consistency. This means that teachers need to be consistent in using classroom rules. Fifthly, classroom management rule is teacher should take bullying as a zero tolerance, meaning that the teacher should not accept any form of victimisation. The moment the rules have been established, students are expected to strictly adhere with the rules and the consequences for breaking the rules. Where a student breaks or bends the rules for the first time, it is good for the teacher to give that student a reminder. Once the student is given a reminder, that student will not want to break or bend the classroom rules again. Teachers are to follow the reminders with warnings. This indicates that, if a student disregard teacher’s reminder, a warning will be given to such student and where such student continues with such behaviours, stricter punishment is to follow. The final consequence is to send notice to parents or guardians. It should be noted that no student would like his or her teacher to send a notice to his or her parent or guardian about his or her misconduct or misbehaviour in school. This is likely to end the child’s bad behaviour in the class. In this regard, parents or guardians are seen as an excellent tool to utilise in classroom management. Another positive approach to maintaining discipline in classroom challenges is called ‘Roger approach’. This approach is used to establish or create a positive school learning environment which includes more positive approach to learning behaviours, along with building teacher’s appreciation of cultural difference in relation to these behaviours. Although this study intends to critically analyse classroom management with an emphasis on classroom management approaches, consequences and challenges, it also intends to review student behaviour in a classroom environment in relation to mathematics. Classroom challenges or disruptive behaviour in the classroom is a form of behavioural problems that interferes with student’s learning or student’s academic performance, which can sometimes threaten a teacher’s comfort and safety in managing classroom environment, harmful and also put the students on high risk in later social problems or the school as a lower academic achievement. Managing challenges in a classroom environment is a major problem faced by many teachers and one of the important factors in managing behaviour issue, is to understand why challenging behaviours are so common amongst the students. As a result of classroom challenges among the students, the research will also attempt to gain some understanding and insights experienced within the classroom which the classroom teachers encounter in managing classroom approaches to KS 4 Mathematics. There are five strategies or techniques for effective classroom management; 1. To keep the lesson in a constant flow. That is, teachers should ensure that classes last for a reasonable period of time, and split each lesson into three varying activities, and also use trial and error to discover which methods work best for each of his or her classes, remember to note them down. By doing this, teacher tries to get the students out of their seats doing hands on practical work not only benefits those students with lots of spent up energy, it also provides unique and different learning experiences. 2. Certain type of inappropriate behaviour like restlessness and fidgeting could be stopped by avoiding dictating notes to the class for a long period of time and sometimes long talks too. As discussed above, getting students up and out of their seats in a different environment with some hands on activities can settle an energetic class. 3. Counsel students outside classroom as much as possible for good conduct. This can be done when a teacher spots the student in the lunch hall or outside the school like shops or anywhere apart from school environment and ask how they are. First congratulate them on any achievement or awards the students may have received or you use appraise culture. Once the students notice that the teacher is trying to get to know them, the student will understand that the teacher really care about them and respect them, then the students will start to respect the teacher back. 4. For teachers to work better with disruptive students who may be talking, poking each other or doing anything else unsettling during a class session the teacher should go and stand by the disruptive students but the teacher should continue to teach as if nothing is going on. This will send direct signal to those disruptive students to stop what they are doing and get back to work. 5. If none of the above strategies seems to be working such as attempted to keep them busy by trying something different, the next best option is to send them out of the classroom. If the disruptive students still defiant, the teacher should send them to see the school Head as the problems is out of his hands. Another classroom management approach is when a student has continually disregarded a teacher’s disciplinary measure; the only classroom management technique available is to send the student to the administration office. Once the disruptive student has left the classroom, order is would be restored. It should be noted that this is generally the last alternative for teachers to deal with misbehaved students. The result is that, if a student is attempting to harm one another, it will be better to jump straight to this final proceeding. More so, a teacher must be able to adequately manage students in the classroom. The most considerable aspect of what a teacher must think of is that of consistency which is very essential. Students will take added advantage on any teachers that are not consistent in introducing disciplines for unacceptable behaviours. Following the guidelines of classroom management, teachers must have self-confident that they are doing their best. These are tools given to assist students that exhibit inappropriate behaviours so that they can change their behaviours into appropriate manners; this is one of the greatest challenges that educators face (Gillispie, 2005). One of the classroom management that can best be used is put forward by Thomas Phelan (1995). Thomas Phelan first developed 1-2-3 Magic strategy in 1995, with the aim of assisting parents to manage the behaviours of their children at home. This parental method was first launched to assist other parents to exercise control over their children’s behaviours. In this three stages of formula 1-2-3- magic methods, when a student misbehave or broke up the rule, the teacher holds up a finger and says this is one, if the student goes on arguing for like five seconds, the teacher holds up two of the fingers and says this is two and if the student goes on quarrelling, then the teacher holds up three of the fingers and says this is three. Thomas Phelan (1995) said, if the student is not behaving as he should, he will bear the consequence, like being sent for time out. Other strategies that was developed by Rick Smith (2003), was to assist educators in concentrating on constructive standards by which the scheme of classroom management centre on deterrence and discipline on intercession. Rick Smith argued that constancy is the major factor in classroom management. Smith (2003) said that, if the teachers set-out correct expectations from the beginning, teachers can engage in a warm classroom atmosphere. The last strategy for classroom management according to Schmidt (1992), which has gained recognition and popularity, is Peer Mediation. This strategy and programme are popular in courts, public sector and have been of assistance to the schools, to resolves disputes like accidents or divorces. Students get adequate training to assist in mediating issues in the school environment and provide students with proactive systems of managing classrooms and behaviours. 2.2.1. Lack of Classroom Management Approaches Teaching as a profession requires some educational qualifications and passion for teaching. This teacher requirements varies, some requires bachelor’s degree in education while other require higher educational qualification like PGCE or master’s degree. However, there are some management challenges which teachers face from time to time. Some of these classroom management challenges can be seen as; Workload: Teaching is a profession that requires advanced education and a love for learning. Teacher requirements vary by state. Some require only a bachelor’s degree in education while other states require additional testing or a master’s degree. This workload is designed for assignment, planning lessons, grading assignments, conferencing with students and parents and also meeting obligations by the schools and as result of the workload, stress occur and classroom challenges take place. Funding: Lack of fund may be one of the challenges to classroom management, when schools are unable to provide adequate school materials for the students, it could result to some challenges in learning. When a small amount of budget allocation to school might result to an inability to provide learning tools like multimedia Smart boards, projectors, computers or other devices, it may lead to classroom challenges and management issues. Also, lack of funds or insufficient budget allocation to schools could lead an inadequate library, lack of appropriate books for the students, limited class size and the number of teachers may affect classroom management. Students Behaviour: Student behaviour has been specifically implicated as one of the key classroom management issue for many teachers, especially new teachers who lack experience dealing with problem students. Some students have been known to display disruptive and even violent behaviour that makes it impossible for the teacher to manage the classroom. Teachers must develop classroom rules and consequences and adapt to new students and changing behaviours. Parent Behaviour: Parent behaviour poses a big challenge to teachers. Some parents are in habit of non-involvement of their child’s education and thereby, making it difficult for the teachers to communicate with parents in finding solution for the student improvement. On the other hand, lack of parental support may lead teachers in playing the role of parents. Poor Communication: One of the major classroom challenges is poor communication which some of the students faced while communicating with their peers and are unable to convey their messages. Poor communication and relationship with the teacher can create barriers to effective learning and to be an active student and effective learner in the class, students requires the ability to listen and understand, speak clearly, respond appropriately and express his or her thoughts and issues logically. Teacher’s Attitude: Teacher’s attitude can be referred to as disposition even though there are other factors as well. Attitude comprises of teacher’s level of enthusiasm, resourcefulness, willingness to help and knowledge of the content. All of these play an important role in the overall classroom performance. Teachers can be overwhelming and this can affect one’s attitude in the classroom. It is important to maintain a positive attitude and by doing so, this will improve one’s ability to help students learn and understand new things. Financial Constraints: Special education is teaching students who have special needs using techniques, procedures, adapted equipment and materials suitable to their needs. This is to ensure that their learning needs are catered to, because a standard school curriculum may not do so effectively. Special needs include physical disabilities, mental disabilities, and medical conditions, learning deficits, behavioural disorders and conduct disorders. 2.2.2. WAYS OF CREATING A POSITIVE CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT It is essential for the teachers to create a learning environment that would encourage social interactions, learning process, and self motivation. This indicates that classroom management cannot be ignored when effective learning or teaching methods are being discussed. This is why classroom management has been defined in Garrett (2008:35) as, ‘multi-faceted concept that includes the organisation of the psychical environment, the establishment of rules and routines, the development of effective relationships, and prevention of and responsive to misbehaviour’. In considering classroom management strategies as methods of establishing a positive classroom environment, planning and consideration are required for organising a classroom that will sustain constructive student behaviour. The very efficient teachers will always like to organise the classroom atmosphere in a less possible disruptive behaviours among the students, and enhances student interactions that are desirable on the path to success. In creating effective classroom structure, teachers will ensure that movement in the classroom is easy, less distractions, and teachers can relate with the students well, respond to their queries and exert improved control over their behaviours. 2.3. TEACHERS’ EXPERIENCES ON STUDENTS’ BEHAVIOUR AND ATTENTION. Teachers’ experiences classroom disruption due to many problems of indiscipline behaviours by the students and these can be viewed as; Favouritism: This can cause indiscipline to teachers when some students are being favoured than other students. Other students may also see favouritism as an offense against them which sometimes result to rebellion. The rules are not enforced: When a student is not punished for an offense committed, such students are more likely to go on to commit more offense. Lack of Communication: When rules are not clearly communicated to the students by the classroom teachers. Teacher-student relationship: For learning to be more effective, teacher and students relationship is an essential part of learning process. In other words, if there is a breakdown in teacher-students relationship, indiscipline emerges. Lack of leadership: When the teacher fails to perform his role as a leader, the student or students will be glad to take this role and therefore, indiscipline take place. Lack of motivation: A situation where students are not being motivated, such students tend to work in an indiscipline manner. Bad habit: When some group of students formed bad habits from previous teaching experiences and such students formed the habit of coming to school late, it will be hard for them to change these behaviours. 2.4. PREVENTION OF CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT DISRUPTION There is the tendency for students to exhibit certain disruptive behaviours if they are bored by the lesson, unattended by the teacher or distracted. These factors influence the teaching or lesson of each and every teacher due to students being preoccupied by something or by finding “better things to do”. According to the observation by Good and Brophy (1991:202), ‘management problems start and spread easily when students are idle or distracted by disruptions”. This notion gives credence to the above argument positively. For instance, learners may make noise in class, shove one another, pass letters under the desks, tease one another, etc. All these are influential factors that will derail every teacher’s lesson. It is therefore important for a teacher to guard against any attempt by the learners to throw the lesson off-course. In an attempt to give more emphasise to this point, Good and Brophy (1991:203) warn that four things could happen teacher’s lesson is interfered with; 1) Learners may remain attentive and interested in your lesson. 2) Learners may become bored and lose concentration. 3) Learners may become distracted by things inside and/or outside the class. 4) Learners may actively misbehave. These warnings suggest that a teacher must be prepared for any form of disruption and must be prepared to react accordingly. The best way therefore to guard against this is by planning your classroom activities in advance. Planning will ensure less disruption and fewer delays. However, it is thought that the idea of class disruptions and interference is not specific to students as the only causal agent; even teachers themselves could at some point be responsible for creating an unsettled classroom that is difficult to control, manage or discipline. As noted by Arends (1994:181), it is not always the learners who cause disruptions and delays in the classroom, but teachers themselves are a contributing factor. He cites four teachers’ type of behaviours from Kounin’s research: 1) Dangle is when the teacher starts and leaves the lesson incomplete. 2) Flip-flop is when a teacher constantly interrupts the original activity with new information. 3) Over dwelling is when the teacher over-explains and over-emphasises instructional activities. 4) Fragmentation is the breaking down of the activity into small units with instructions in accompaniment. Good and Brophy (1991) and Lasley (1987) show that the behavioural standards by referring to major elements for effective and successful classroom management as follows; 1) Preparing classroom involves readiness for classroom activities, materials and resources beforehand. For instance, making sure that the charts, models, seating arrangements and any other teaching resources are in good condition and ready for use. 2) Planning rules and procedures involve thinking about classroom norms and code of conduct for learners. They must know what kind of behaviours the teacher considers to be acceptable and appropriate. Teacher behaviours are also featured here. For instance, learners must know that coming to class late would have serious repercussions. 3) Deciding the imposition of consequences involves teachers making decisions about the repercussions that have to follow particular behaviour. In other words, teachers must know which behaviours to reinforce and which behaviours to punish. For instance, teachers need to inform learners that the teasing of other learners will result in suspension from class for the whole day. 4) Teaching rules and procedures means that the standards of acceptable behaviour must be communicated to learners. For instance, the learners must know the system under which the lessons will be conducted, such as raising a hand when attempting to answer questions. 5) Beginning school activities means that the teachers have to provide learning opportunities for learners. It is not enough to lecture to learners but they must be involved in the lessons that are being conducted by the teacher. 6) Developing learner accountability entails helping learners to become accountable for their own behaviours and work. Learners have to know that homework left incomplete will be met by serious consequences. 7) Organising instruction indicates the teacher’s ability to organise his or her work so that it suits all learners in his or her class by accommodating both slow learners and achievers equally during the whole lesson. 8) Clarifying your presentations and directions to learners involves presenting content in such a way that your learners are not lost during your teaching. That is, they must know the teacher’s point of departure and their point of departure too. Logical and systematic presentation therefore gives learners the trend that the lesson will follow. 9) Monitoring learner behaviour means that the teacher must at all times scan the classroom to ensure that learners are still attentive and concentrating. A good manager will spot problems in their initial stages. This is a way of ensuring that the lesson does not lose direction and importance. For instance, the teacher must be able to notice that learners are bored by the lesson so that he or she quickly adopts another strategy to enliven the lesson. 10) Planning strategies to deal with inappropriate behaviour suggests that teachers have to be equipped with skills of handling behaviours that might disrupt the lesson. The teacher must be able to act immediately each time a potential problem arises. It is therefore important for the teacher to anticipate problems and to deal with them. For example, if a boy teases a girl the teacher must know how to handle a situation of that nature. 11) Stopping inappropriate behaviour means that prompt and underplayed action against unacceptable behaviour must be taken immediately. However, in dealing with problem situations the teacher must be consistent and firm regarding the decision taken. For example, if the teacher has already decided that removing learners from class who make noise in class is appropriate, he or she has to keep to that decision unless it is necessary to change it. In conclusion, to become an effective teacher, one of the important skills and experience needed is to have classroom management strategies. According to Burden (2004) said that, teachers with skills and experience to manage their classrooms, are able to establish enabling environment will learning is the main focus. Therefore, classroom management is a continuous process that needed patience, adaption and effective planning. Establishing an effective strategy that consists of rules, procedures and routines are more likely to minimise disruption and maximise learning opportunities. As indicated in the literature review, classroom management strategies prevent disruptive behaviours. Ineffective management strategies with disruptive behaviours in the classroom will compel some professional teachers to become burn out and probably leave the teaching profession. In understanding the principles of classroom management strategies and establishing and implementing a positive classroom management strategy will reduce teacher burn out and improve learning. Students’ Perceptions about Mathematics and Mathematics Teaching According to Borasi, (1990) & Shoenfeld, (1985), the general notion, attitudes, and expectations of the students regarding mathematics and its teaching have been considered to be very significant factor underlying their school experience and achievement. Students have been found to hold a strong procedural and rule oriented view of mathematics and in many cases leading to non productive path. While the role of the student is to receive mathematical knowledge, the role of the teacher is to transmit the knowledge and to ascertain that students acquire it. It is important for students to understand that there are alternative strategies and approaches to solving mathematical problems. Different ways of defining concepts and methods of constructions, applying significant aspects of mathematical experience, including formulating their own learning style and testing them. The idea is to develop their own person method or approach to mathematical tasks in order to build confidence in dealing with mathematical ideas. Additionally and related to these concepts is the idea that students expectations of what a mathematical classroom should look like. It is expected that the teacher should develop some innovative activities to explore the best way in which the teaching environment can be modified to provide students with activities that would not inhibit the learning process. Chris Kyriacou & Maria Goulding (2006) carried out a systemic review of research to find strategies which could help increase the amount of effort that average and below average students make to learn mathematics at KS4 and suggested that while some students feel motivated to work hard at mathematics, others do not see any reason why they should put in any effort in learning the subject. Students’ motivation can be increased in order to put more emphasis to learning mathematics by helping students to view themselves as mathematicians by helping them to gain a deeper understanding through providing supportive classroom climate. A number of innovative strategies such as using ICT (such as interactive white boards) have been used to raise the motivation of students to work at mathematics while some researchers have suggested the use of single sex classrooms, there is no clear cut understanding regarding grouping practices on students. It is thought that students work harder when they develop a more positive identity and to achieve this, teachers are expected to; Ensure the provision of a caring and supportive classroom climate Ensure the provision of activities which students find challenging and enjoyable Teachers must be able to enable students to gain a deeper understanding of the mathematics Teachers must be able to provide opportunities for students to collaborate Teachers must be able to enable students to feel equally valued and respected. Teachers must be caring and supportive and make mathematics enjoyable Teachers must be able to make the classroom climate conducive to increasing student effort Students’ Perceptions about Mathematics and Mathematics Classes Students view about mathematics and mathematics classes is of special interest to the researcher. It discusses issues concerning the students experience and how mathematics teaching and learning is perceived especially in KS4 mathematics classroom. It is important to hold the view that all students are different and their cognitive approach to mathematics differ significantly from one student to another. Thus acceptance of mathematics would ultimately differ from one student to another. However, the expectation is that there should be a general acceptance level that echoes the ideas of the teachers and expectations of the curriculum. A review of student behaviour towards mathematics suggests students are not necessarily satisfied with mathematics classroom especially with the curriculum. Where adequate books and supporting materials have been provided for the students, it still remains to be seen how students react to the books. Some students feel that classes were different. In their view, there was too much group work, reports, investigations; there was more discussion, less work on the blackboard, more work on the notebook. They all agree that the curriculum implied more time, work and thinking. On the other hand, students have divided opinion regarding mathematics classes that are theoretical classes (mostly done through writing on the blackboard) and practical classes (exercises on the notebook). Some students have been known to prefer one activity and as such are uncomfortable when compelled to sit in the other class. In a practical sense, mathematics is viewed as always doing things and as an exercise, which is a more practical subject. However, there is a huge disagreement concerning the use of computers but the students do not have any disagreement about the use of calculators. While some students disapprove of mathematics because they consider it as a boring subject, there are others who do not like group work in mathematics. Subject complexity and Difficulty Several research papers have reported students have expressed perceived learning difficulties in understanding mathematics at the KS4 level. It has also been suggested that the major cause of poor take-up and acceptability is that students do not feel that they are good enough which was reported by Nardi and Steward (2003). Matthews and Pepper (2005) demonstrated that students perception of mathematics as difficult was created by information gathered from older students and even teachers. Similarly, Kyriacou and Goulding (2006) showed students are influenced by the views held by family and friends and social expectations. Some students were also reported by Matthews and Pepper (2005) as suffering from a lack of confidence in the subject. It is thought of as part of a larger problem (Hannula 2002, Pietsch et al. 2003, Kyriacou Goulding 2006). Disaffection William & Ivey (2001) observed that students often adopt a certain defiant stance towards the subject of mathematics which later becomes the basis for future action, which in turn can then give additional strength or conviction towards forming either a positive or negative perspective. Thus, a student who does not develop a positive interest in mathematics at this stage may withdraw mentally and make less effort, which will lead to learning problems and lower achievement. Dweck (2000) is in support of this notion and stated that students have the tendency to attribute apparently permanent characteristics either to themselves such as ‘I am not interested in maths’ or to the subject (‘maths is boring’). They further opined that Girls are most likely to form a laid-back view of their lack of ability in mathematics as an integral part of them. In KS4 mathematics classroom, mathematics has been perceived as tedious, with too much individual work and rote learning (). This problem has been attributed to a lack of emphasis on engaging and inspiring students. It is for this reason that teachers have attempted to make mathematics simpler by reducing it to simple set of rules but the idea failed to enhance proper understanding of the basic and fundamental concepts. However, the study carried out by Matthews and Pepper (2005) suggested that teaching methods were also implicated as part of the reason why students have problems with understanding mathematics. Gender Studies into gender disparity in the KS4 mathematics classroom have found that there has been a persistent gender gap in terms of mathematics participation in the classroom especially in England. According to Kyriacou and Goulding (2006), Boys hold higher academic self-concepts than girls in relation to mathematics, which leads them to be more likely to specialise. It is thought that female students tend to experience more difficulties and suffer from low confidence and a negative overall view. Boys tend to continue because mathematics is more acceptable and Mendick (2006), the gender differences in participation as due to mathematics being identified with characteristics of masculinity. School Factors School Location and Physical Building The importance of the school location and physical building also referred to as the learning environment to a successful academic achievement cannot be overemphasized, the location of the school is seen as a determinant factor in the extent of patronage such school will enjoy. Similarly, it is thought that an absolutely unattractive physical structure of the school building and its internal environment could de-motivate learners to achieve academically. This is what Isangedighi (1998) refers to as learner’s environment mismatch and according to him, this promotes poor learning. Learning Environment An un-conducive atmosphere or learning environment contributes to the poor academic performance of students. Students in the KS4 mathematics classroom could be affected by factors such as an astronomical increase in population. The issue associated to a large population of students in classroom does not create a good condition for learning which can lead to poor learning and perhaps overall academic performance of students. Further to this, there are factors or causes which have been identified as reasons for poor academic performance among KS4 mathematics students and some of the factors put forward by Asikhia O. A (2010) are; Causation resident in the child such as basic cognitive skills, physical and health factors, psycho-emotional factors, lack of interest in school programme Causations resident in the family such as: cognitive stimulation or basic nutrition during the first two years, type of discipline at home, lack of role model and finance Causation resident in the school such as school location and physical building, interpersonal relationship among the school personnel Causations resident in the society such as instability of educational policy, under-funding of educational sector, leadership and job losses Effective approach to lesson planning and classroom management technique An approach to teaching and an effective classroom management technique should have a good lesson plan and a teacher who is well prepared for a successful instructional experience that is dedicated to developing interesting lessons. However, it is also important to understand that without an interesting delivery method, the best planned lesson would have no good, attractive, or admirable qualities at all. It would lose its usefulness. The significance of classroom management in this perspective cannot be over emphasized but the planning must be researched, structured to account for individual style, rigorously implemented in a teaching and learning situation, and constantly evaluated. Consequently, teachers should understand that they are not an isolated island unto themselves. The educational policy and philosophy, curriculum guidelines, learning activities, and the uniqueness of the school should not be expunged but must be taken into consideration and viewed as a guiding force behind how the classroom should be managed. On this same note, the school’s code of discipline, which should be fair, responsible and meaningful, and must be reflected in the teacher’s classroom management efforts? Researches in this area are well documented and suggested practices are listed below; establish a positive classroom environment Make the classroom a satisfying, friendly place Appreciate and recognize every individual differences Enforce Learning activities that should be cooperative and supportive Develop and approach to a non-threatening learning environment Organize physical space; eliminate situations that may be dangerous or disruptive Establish classroom rules and procedures and consistently reinforce them Prepare and begin lessons by giving clear instructions Make known your desired quality of work Have students paraphrase directions Encourage and ensure that everyone is paying attention Enforce the removal of all distractions and unruliness Describe expectations, activities and evaluation procedures Start with a highly motivating activity Build lesson upon prior student knowledge Maintain student attention and orderliness Use random selection in calling upon students Vary who you call on and how you call on them Ask questions before calling on a student; wait at least five seconds for a response Be animated; show enthusiasm and interest Reinforce student efforts with praise Vary instructional methods Provide work of appropriate difficulty Demonstrate and model the types of responses or tasks you want students to perform Provide guided practice for students; monitor responses and deliver immediate corrective feedback Provide suitable seatwork Seatwork should be diagnostic and prescriptive Develop procedures for seeking assistance; have a ‘help’ signal Develop procedures for what to do when finished Move around to monitor seatwork Vary methods of practice Evaluate what has taken place in your lesson Summarize the lesson and focus on positive gains made by students; use surprise reinforcers as a direct result of their good behavior Determine if the lesson was successful; were goals accomplished? Make a smooth transition into next subject Have materials ready for next lesson Maintain attention of students until you have given clear instructions for the next activity Do not do tasks that can be done by students (i.e. passing out paper or collecting assignments); use monitors Move around and attend to individual needs Provide simple, step-by-step instructions Utilize a freeze and listen signal, when necessary Develop positive teacher/student relationships Set a good example; be a positive role model Create an exciting learning environment for all students Reward good behaviour; create special activities that children will enjoy doing Correct misbehaviours; have consequences of disruptive behaviour; communicate them to children The National Curriculum for KS4 Mathematics Programme in England The national curriculum for KS4 mathematics programme holds the view that high quality mathematics programmes is necessary in providing a solid foundation for understanding the world. According to the Department of Education (2014), curriculum aims to ensure that students; ‘become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics, including through varied and frequent practice with increasingly complex problems over time, so that pupils develop conceptual understanding and the ability to recall and apply knowledge rapidly and accurately. In order to understand and reason mathematics, students must be able to follow a line of enquiry, conjecturing relationships and generalisations, be able to develop arguments, justification or proof using mathematical language; students must be able to solve problems by applying their mathematics to a variety of routine and non-routine problems, including breaking down problems into simpler steps’. According to the programme, students are required to develop and consolidate connections across mathematical ideas. Although the curriculum makes it possible for there to be adequate practice and assessment before a transition into the next level or more difficult mathematics problem, the expectation is that the students would move through the specified programme at the same pace and there is a possibility of repetition if the teachers assessment suggest that the student has not met with the requirement to proceed to a more complex mathematics problem. The curriculum specifies the following subject content; Numbers Algebra Ratio, proportion, and rates of change Geometry and measures Probability Statistics For students to work mathematically, they are expected to develop fluency, reason mathematically, and solve problems. It has also been observed that students acquire certain kind of interest towards some aspects of the mathematics programme. This affinity to certain subject content of mathematics is only specific to some students. For example, while some students prefer algebra, others could be comfortable with geometry and measures. It is thought that this observation is unique to the individual student. CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT ACROSS COUNTRIES From an international perspective, there are catalogue of approaches to classroom management that may help describe specific areas such as practices, strategies, procedures, or habits in classrooms. It is important in this research to explore some of the usually different approaches and examples of practices by authors in several countries; specifically of interest to this research are the approaches to classroom management from a Nigerian educational perspective. Although these are not necessarily the predominant and acceptable approach in the country, they are findings from approved researches by authors. The idea of an individualistic and systemic approach has been put forward by Ben-Peretz, Eilam and Yankelevitch (2006). In their report, the two practices were proposed for classroom management in Israeli elementary education. The individualistic and systemic approaches have been found to be combined in practice in some instances. While the individual practice focuses on single students as specifically targeted by the actions of the teacher based on a careful observation of the individual student’s misbehaviour and could be interpreted as simply a behavioural approach. Given the multicultural and multiethnic diversity of Israel, classroom environments can be characterized by cultures differences and hence clashes could result. This is where the systemic approaches becomes somewhat relevant because the practice focuses on a targeted group based on the assumption that certain individuals are shaped by their social inclination or context. Therefore it seeks to establish a standard pattern of behaviour that is considered acceptable as group norms and a meaningful connection, association and or relevance within the group in order to create a productive learning environment. It is clearly understandable that the systemic practice has its roots in the internal and ecological approaches to managing classrooms. Berliner Bildungsserver (2005); Lohman (2003); R??edi (2002) sampled materials used in German and Swiss teacher education programmes to see what pre-service teachers are exposed to in their They observed that elements from all approaches are presented in the programmes. How a shift in this orientation could be found in the United States of America as observed by Weinstein (1998), who stated that the focus is not necessarily on the behaviour of students but on curricular and internal control methods with some emphasis on interpersonal issues. The recommendations from the materials advise teachers on appropriate behaviour. These recommendations predominantly stem from the ecological and, to a lesser degree, the discourse approach. Psunder (2005) surveyed primary students in Slovenia in order to determine approaches to discipline as a technique. The research study observed that teachers had a higher degree of control while the capacity to make moral decisions and act on them was removed from students. The study by Japanese authors, Shimahara (1998b) and Nishioka (2006) showed that in Japan, the problem of classroom management is to socialise students to the group. This is obviously a reflection of the cultural way of life in Japan. The idea put forward here is that classroom management practices are focused on building a classroom community where interpersonal relations and emotional bonding between teachers and students and among students are developed. In this description mainly the internal control approach is recognized. The study of troublesome behaviour and their undesired effect in secondary school classrooms by Granstrom (2006) in Sweden observed that students’ provocative behaviour originated from emotions, expectations, disappointments, fears and fantasies that may be projected on to the teacher. He argues that students in class have their own individual personalities, their own social life and want and to pursue their own projects thereby resulting in questionable behaviour and attitude which only serve to hinder the teacher’s project. Although not often viewed as an attack but as a clash of values in its own right. Such provocations should not be treated as an assault and teachers should act accordingly. According to Lewis et al. (2005), student behaviour seems to have a direct effect of teacher aggressive strategies. It is important therefore to reinforce the need to disregard certain student behaviours as personal attack and be less inclined to respond aggressively and use more productive strategies. In Nigeria, Adedeji Tella (2007) studied ‘The Impact of Motivation on Student’s Academic Achievement and Learning Outcomes in Mathematics among Secondary School Students in Nigeria’ and observed that motivation has impact on academic achievement of secondary school students in mathematics with respect to gender. The result of the second hypothesis shows that secondary school students differ significantly in their academic achievement based on the extent to which they are motivated. The results reveal that highly motivated students perform better academically than the lowly motivated students. This result corroborates the findings of Bank and Finlapson’s (1980) who stressed that the successful students have significant higher motivation for achievement than unsuccessful students. Negative attitude towards mathematics from a lack of motivation could be the reason why students fail mathematics, develop negative attitude towards subjects, loss interest in the subject, Teacher’s become discouraged, resorts to traditional methods of teaching. Therefore, success in school subject or academic generally depends on many motivating factors which also includes; Make mathematics teaching interesting. Individual differences in ability, background and attitude must be taken into consideration. Enhance learners feeling of esteem by arranging varieties of learning experiences.

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Classroom Management Strategies Analytical Essay

Managing a classroom comprise an application of numerous classroom management strategies. Thus, management is a broad term used to imply, assisting, refereeing, administering, and disciplining of students academically. Due to different student backgrounds, their behavior varies greatly.

Classroom management strategies are policies that discourage unruly students from interfering with learning processes. For example, students are not supposed to have dangerous weapons in school or class, break classrooms nor be eligible to drug abuse. The paper examines five strategies, which are beneficial in creating a smooth learning environment. (Rodriguez, (n.d), Para. 1-3).

Perhaps a question to ask oneself is why students will not follow the said classroom rules and regulations. Kids will behave in a strange manner like it or not. However, teachers must stop this habit. A good teacher is the one who has the interest of students at heart. They should instruct students that their main purpose of students being in school is to learn and not to involve disruptive activities.

All classroom management strategies evolve around teachers. Only teachers have an audacity of commanding sanity in classrooms. The first strategy that teachers cam use to manage classrooms effectively, is by involving students through verbal communication. This creates familiarity between students and teachers.

If a teacher sees students in the laboratory or on the field playing and talks to them about the activity, they are doing, these students will have respect to the teacher both inside and outside classroom. Moreover, teachers ought to congratulate students whenever they do nice things. By doing so, students will have a positive mentality about a certain teacher’s concern and care towards them.

The second strategy to apply in management a classroom is to distribute period time in doing various classroom activities. The main reason for doing this is to make the lesson move cordially. Teachers should use a teacher-student questions approach at one point while on the other hand; a teacher can make students either stand or move in front of the class near a black wall or black board as a way of discouraging boredom. (Hayden, 2009, Para. 2-11).

Some student can find it boring when, a teacher lectures the whole period without any engagement. Instead, teachers should introduce hand activities in classrooms so that students do not become disruptive. Practical activities become effervescent to students who are otherwise disruptive when bored.

The fourth classroom management strategy is using a mind caning strategy. When some students engage in unsettling activities like talking, moving chairs, or stabbing, the teacher should abruptly pick these students to answer a deliberate question. At times, the teacher should approach these students and stand by their side while watching their moves. They will become shy, realize their mistakes and desist from it then engage themselves effectively into learning. (Rodriguez, (n.d), Para. 7-25).

Lastly, teachers can order some unruly students to match out of the classroom at least once for a while. This happens when disruptive students cannot stop their habit even after using all of the above strategies.

Some experienced tutors have suggested that, teachers should take these students to the field or in a hall and ask them to list their problems. Through this mechanism, students might list other external factors, which make them to be unruly in classrooms. Consequently, the teacher can develop a new mechanism to handle the student.

In conclusion, guidance and counseling can be a solution to extremely defiant students. Sometimes teachers can send these students to the school administration for further disciplinary actions. However, cases like this should be minimal so that other students do not become fearful of teachers. Overall, students will always be disrupting in classrooms unless they are fully engaged in doing mind-occupying activities.

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Hayden, K. (2009). Top Five Management Strategies-They Really Work. Web.

Rodriguez, L. (n.d). Classroom Management. Web.

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The Key to Effective Classroom Management

A three-phase process helps build strong teacher-student bonds, which can reduce disruptive behavior.

It’s a daunting but all-too-common sight for many teachers: A classroom full of rowdy students who are unable to focus on the lesson. Classroom management techniques may get things back on track, but valuable time has already been lost.

Many experienced teachers know that making meaningful connections with students is one of the most effective ways to prevent disruptions in the first place, and a new study set out to assess this approach . In classrooms where teachers used a series of techniques centered around establishing, maintaining, and restoring relationships, academic engagement increased by 33 percent and disruptive behavior decreased by 75 percent—making the time students spent in the classroom more worthwhile and productive.

“Strong teacher-student relationships have long been considered a foundational aspect of a positive school experience,” explains Clayton Cook, the lead author of the study and a professor at the University of Minnesota. When those relationships are damaged, student well-being may be affected, leading to academic and behavioral problems.

In the study, teachers used an approach called Establish-Maintain-Restore to build positive interactions with students—a total of 220 in fourth and fifth grade—and boost their sense of belonging. (A follow-up study with middle school teachers used the same strategies, with similar results.) Relationship-building was broken down into three phases: the first meeting, maintenance throughout the school year, and points when a relationship may suffer damage, with useful strategies for each phase.

Since it can be easy for some students to fall through the cracks, a relationship reflection form—like the one we share here—can help teachers take notes on each individual student and highlight ones who need the most attention.

Starting on a Positive Note

At the start of the school year, the teachers in the study made time for establishing relationships. “The goal is to ensure all students feel a sense of belonging that is characterized by trust, connection, and understanding,” Cook and his colleagues explain. For students with learning or behavioral problems, cultivating positive relationships provided “protective effects” that helped them stay focused on learning.

To establish positive relationships, teachers can:

• “Bank time” with students. Schedule one-on-one meetings with students to get to know them better. The goal is to “make deposits into the relationship” to help ease conflict in the future if you have to give constructive feedback or address disruptive behavior.
• Encourage student-led activities. Students feel more invested in their learning if given opportunity to share their interests . Teachers can step aside, be supportive, and listen.
• Welcome students into the classroom. Activities such as positive greetings at the door and icebreaker questions help create a warm classroom culture.
• Use positive communication techniques. Open-ended questions, reflective listening, validation statements, expressions of enthusiasm or interest, and compliments help students—especially shy or introverted ones—ease into classroom discussions.

Maintaining Relationships

Without active maintenance, relationships deteriorate over time, the study authors point out. Teachers may focus too much on academics and not enough on supporting students’ emotional well-being, slowly using up the banked time they initially built up with students.

Teachers can maintain relationships by continuing to implement the strategies above, and in addition they can:

• Take note of positive and negative interactions with students.  Teachers should aim for a five-to-one ratio.
• Regularly check in with students. Ask how they’re doing and what support they may need. In an Edutopia article, Todd Finley explains how 5x5 assessment time helped him focus on a handful of students every day.
• Acknowledge good behavior. When teachers focus attention on positive conduct, disruptive behavior is stemmed before it becomes an issue.

Repairing Harm Before Things Get Worse

Eventually, negative interactions such as misunderstandings, conflict, or criticism can weaken a teacher-student relationship. If these negative interactions are left unaddressed, students may feel disengaged and be less willing to participate in activities. They may also be more likely to misbehave, creating further damage. So it’s important for teachers to “intentionally reconnect” with students to restore the relationship to a positive state.

When relationships need repair, teachers can:

• Let go and start fresh. Teachers should avoid holding mistakes over a student’s head, instead giving them a chance to start each day with a clean slate.
• Take responsibility for their actions. Teachers can avoid blaming students when things go wrong, and think, “What could I have done to avoid the problem in the first place?” They shouldn’t be afraid to apologize when that’s called for—doing so helps build trust with students.
• Show empathy. There are two sides to every story, and a teacher can acknowledge that students may have a different perspective about what happened.
• Focus on solutions, not problems. Teachers can work with students to find a solution that everyone feels is fair.
• Separate the deed from the doer. It’s important to criticize the behavior, not the person. If teachers label children as “problem students,” there’s a danger that they’ll internalize that label, making it more likely that they’ll repeat the behavior in the future.

The takeaway: Effective classroom management starts with relationship building. When students feel a greater sense of belonging, they’re more likely to be academically engaged and demonstrate positive behavior.

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For many classroom management relates to the management of behaviour in a classroom and strategies to restore order to and control over a classroom full of unruly or undisciplined pupils. However, this is a very limited and narrow-minded view of classroom management because ultimately, there are many factors that influence what happens in a classroom, not only the behaviour of its learners. The classroom is a place where learning happens and should be encouraged, therefore classroom management relates to the strategies a teacher can use to organise students’ learning .

According to Garrett (2015) classroom management can be considered in five categories , of which behavioural management and discipline is only one, the other four categories referring to the layout of a classroom, rules and routines, the relevance of relationships and the importance of instruction . In my view rules and routines and instruction are informed by and in turn impact the relationships between students and teachers, thus there is a certain overlap amongst these four categories. However, what becomes evidence from Garrett’s description of the categories is that for classroom management to be effective a teacher can and should be proactive in organising students’ learning. Disciplinary measures to control behaviour amongst students are only one form of classroom management and the only reactive strategy. Therefore there cannot be a simple solution or one-size-fit all approach to classroom management. Throughout his book Scrivener (2012) demonstrates the complexity of classroom management and which impact small interventions within Garrett’s four proactive categories can have. It is therefore important that a teacher becomes aware of what happens and consequently takes informed and conscious decisions in relation to classroom management strategies.

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Classroom layout:

Teachers may or may not have the opportunity to change the physical layout of desks and chairs in their classroom. But this is only one aspect of the classroom layout that can be considered. For example, you may want to think about how you decorate the walls and ceilings in your classroom and which displays you are using. Consider the message you are sending out to students if you display perfect essays only or if you have supporting work and key terms explained.

Rules and routines:

Certain rules and routines will have to be implemented as a school-wide approach, but within your own classroom you can introduce your own set of rules and routines. These may refer to how pupils enter and leave the classroom, what they are supposed to at the various stages throughout a lesson, when and how they ask for help and many more. In my MFL classroom I always ensure that students and I greet each other in the target language at the beginning of a lesson. Firstly, I believe in etiquette and even if I have seen some or even all of the students before, I still think it is polite to say good morning to each other. Secondly, greetings are usually an area where pupils feel comfortable with using the foreign language and by having a set routine with greetings the lesson starts on a positive note. And thirdly, using just a few words of French or Spanish or German at the beginning of the lesson means that the students’ minds are being directed to the subject content that will follow and in their minds they make a clear cut from whichever lesson they had before.

Relationships:

Again, there is no one best way of managing relationships with students. Ultimately, all teachers need to find their own teaching personalities and must decide which kind of relationship they would like to have with their students because there are benefits and drawbacks to all of them, from authoritarian to laissez-faire approaches. Brookfield (1995) for example demonstrates different views relating to the teacher as a fly on the wall or as at one with the students. I think that relationships work on two levels with some constants and some changeable elements and that it is this approach that makes for a good balance between being approachable and friendly without being students’ friends, which is often a concern teachers have.

Instruction:

This category relates to how we as teachers present work and content to our students, how we deliver our learning objectives. To this end, a good lesson plan starting with an exciting hook and strong question and answer sessions are needed, for example. In view of the many theories relating to personalities, personal preferences and learning styles, as well as attention spans teachers should have an array of methods and a range of activities to fall back on, so that lessons are varied and therefore exciting and new for students. It is not possible to have different lessons all the time, but too much of the same teacher-centred approaches will make students passive rather than active agents taking responsibility for their own learning.

Discipline and behaviour management:

Many schools implement clear rules and formulate dedicated behavioural management strategies with guidance on how children are to be punished for misbehaviour. In my experience misbehaviour often occurs when aspects of the other four categories have been managed badly or not at all. If learning activities are well-planned and students are clear of what is expected of them then misbehaviour is less likely to happen than when teachers are unsure of the lesson content or contradict themselves. These contradictions may not be conscious, but teachers’ words and actions send out specific messages to pupils and it is there that teachers need to be aware of what they want to convey.

Ultimately, we need to remember that good classroom management is proactive and about the students’ learning. If lessons do not go as planned and classroom management becomes more about behavioural management using systematic reflections is a great way to improve practice.

References and further reading:

Brookfield, S. (1995). Becoming a critically reflective teacher . San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Inc.

Garrett, T. (2015). “Misconceptions and goals of classroom management”. The Education Digest . 80 (5). pp. 45-49.

Scrivener, J. (2012). Classroom management techniques . Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

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Effective Classroom Management Essay Example

Classroom management is an organization of teachers and students, where teachers maintain and monitor student behavior inside and outside the classroom. A great way to promote effective classroom management is by creating strong teacher-student bonds (Terada, 2019). As a teacher,  collaborating with students in the classroom creating different benefits. If teacher-students relations get affected with negative behavior performed by students it can cause disruption, and damage the relationship. Relationship building with students is critical, and happens when teacher-student establish their first meeting in the classroom. It’s important to  maintain positivity throughout the school year, and eliminate negativity through useful strategies. So, I would like to ask, is classroom management important for discipline in the school/classroom? I believe students need an effective classroom management regime, so they can focus and progress as the weeks go by. My thesis statement is how classroom management is essential to any effective classroom at an elementary school level.  

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I would like to address how important classroom management is in building teacher- student relationship. By providing effective classroom management skills in an elementary school level, help students in building future goals. In this paper, I would like to mention strategies that will help build effective classroom management which includes building correspondence with families, make positive phone calls home, celebrate hard work, maintain authorities all year, accommodate all learners, and mostly be prepared (Terada, 2019). 

By making positive phone calls home to parents it helps students with positive reinforcement in the classroom. It also helps maintain the priorities of what teachers and parents think are crucial for the child.  My thesis statement is how classroom management is essential to any effective classroom at an elementary school level. Effective classroom management help build  teacher relationship through effective safety measures (Terada, 2019). As a new teacher, observing other teachers experiences grants meaningful connections which prevents disruptive behavior in the classroom. 

It is very important as a teacher to have a positive flow in the classroom, by allowing that it helps maintain authority all year long in the classroom (Spencer, 2018). As a teacher it’s important to be professional with students, always yelling will break professionalism and create a hostile environment in the classroom. By fabricating a list of rules, and sharing them with students daily places a positive setting in the classroom. Although we make rules as teachers, it’s equally important to make sure the children know what those rules mean and assuming that by stating, posting and repeating them it doesn’t mean they are understood by students always (Goodwin, 2018). By ideally entrusting effective classroom rules as a teacher it exemplifies to students the normality of the classroom. 

Accommodating all students with diverse knowledge and background is a technique on  its own. Students learn through different methods, some learn better individually and others in group settings. When creating lesson plans it’s very important as a teacher to create plans that accommodate students who have IEP’S, disabilities, and special needs. (UOK, 2019) If a teacher is stuck it will be a great idea to work with special ED teachers to come up with creative ideas where students with IEPS are included. A lot of times it becomes the teacher’s responsibility to control behavior before facing the IEP. In some cases, the only thing that needs to be understood  are the procedures involved. Another possibility that should be considered for effective classroom management is to be prepared. Having prepared lesson plans is a good way to begin the year, as a teacher the day goes by quickly and that itself can be very exhausting. When  students are engaged with passionate teachers, it promotes creativity in students by creating a passion for learning. 

In the methods section of the paper I would like to include the materials, participants and procedures. Classroom management is a process by which teachers and students maintain and monitor student behavior in classroom settings (Great school partnership, 2014).  A great way to promote effective classroom management is by creating strong teacher-student bonds, but not limited to keeping kids organized, focused and on to stay on task. By collaborating in the classroom it creates a variety of benefits. If these relationships get affected, it can cause disruption and damage student-teacher relations. Relationship building with students is between three phases, room arrangements, classroom rules, classroom procedures and student encouragement. So I would like to ask, is classroom management important for discipline in the school/classroom? I think it is. The model I will be using is a classroom that I observed on a regular basis as a teacher assistant. 

While observing a first grade classroom, I observed a high quality of classroom management. As I observed the setting of her classroom, she grouped the children into four by putting four desks together. Two boys sitting across from two girls, and I noticed a great flow because of this system. While interviewing the teacher, I hope to get answers on classroom management that I can apply in my future classroom. The ones who were talking were grouped close to the teacher, and the other talkative student sitting diagonally to the back of the classroom. When the teacher’s focused in the beginning of the day the students are to. When the children are seated in gives the teacher the cue that they are ready to learn. The students who finish with morning smart start (ex. Spelling words), they are told to read quietly while the others are finishing. 

The teacher was highly motivated in meeting student needs. They transition into the math lesson successfully. As they began the lesson, a slight disruption of a pencil breaking caught everyone’s attention. The student knew he had to grab another pencil from the back desk as the teacher continued the lesson. This proved to me an exemplary class management agenda. This shows effective classroom rules, classroom procedures, room arrangement and student encouragement. 

Literature Review

Yurtoğlu, N. (2018). Http://www.historystudies.net/dergi//birinci-dunya-savasinda-bir-asayis-sorunu-sebinkarahisar-ermeni-isyani20181092a4a8f.pdf. History Studies International Journal of History,10(7), 241-264. doi:10.9737/hist.2018.658

This article is based on the key to classroom management by using research based strategies allowing teachers to build positive classroom dynamics. Teaching has caused an upgrade in learning aspects. Teacher student relationship is a keystone in all other aspects, especially when it comes to building high quality relationships (Yurtoglu, 2018). In order to have a high quality of teacher student relationship in a classroom environment its essential to have appropriate levels of dominance, establish clear expectations and consequences, establish clear learning goals, exhibit assertive behavior, appropriate levels of cooperation, provide flexible learning goals, take personal interests in students, use positive classroom behavior and awareness of high need students.

I believe that the author of this journal article is very organized and came up with detailed ideas on what classroom management involves. This is a book based credible journal article through EL Educational Leadership website, which provides an analysis through a journal article. The fact that a hundred studies were involved adds great weight to the topic. The author placed categorical views on high need students passive, aggressive, attention problems and perfectionist and socially inept. This helps teachers on picking what level a certain group of children can be categorized. I believe this is a great article to infuse in my capstone project because it gives great ideas on how to create effective classroom management. 

Conklin, T. A. (2016). Knewton (An adaptive learning platform available at https://www.knewton.com/)Knewton (An adaptive learning platform available at https://www.knewton.com/). Academy of Management Learning & Education,15(3), 635-639. doi:10.5465/amle.2016.0206

Http://ljournal.ru/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/d-2016-154.pdf. (2016). doi:10.18411/d-2016-154

The article starts off with discussing a kindergarten class and how important classroom management is even at that young level. In this case the observer noticed the stress in the environment and evaluated that management skills should be in place, and creates a platform in the classroom(Conklin, 2016). The first and far most effective tool is the teachers have written rules which students need to follow at all times. That becomes a routine for the students, and it’s very important that the teachers state the rules from the beginning firmly. A teacher has a goal for her classroom, where she/he wants to provide an adequate learning environment. 

I believe that his author is precise with what she is saying. Her experience is in a classroom setting, and it’s a great article to put in some type of analysis of my paper on classroom management. It gives great ideas on how to initiate as a teacher and how to infuse their children's reaction and working with their personalities and molding the classroom. 

I had the privilege to interview a first grade classroom teacher on effective classroom management in the classroom. I interviewed her during the second period of class was taking specials. The first question I had asked was the advantages and disadvantages of punishment in schools, and she had answered Advantages were to help deter other students that they aren’t supposed to do. Disadvantages were setting up a proper system for discipline rather than punish. I believe as well that punishment doesn’t solve the problem, but indeed worsens it. Sometimes it’s better to talk it out. I had also asked about what was challenges teachers faced in the classroom, she answered Aggravating parents, parents not being concerned about the important thing. Parents don’t focus on the big picture but complain of the little things. Some exposure that little children have sometimes has no filter when coming in the classroom. I didn’t realize how important teachers believe this point to be true, but it is. The teachers are working very hard to make sure there is an effective learning environment for these children.  

I asked next, how should teachers deal with disrespect in the classroom? She replied, “When a child is disrespectful I replied sarcastically. For example “Is that correct?” “ It’s important to develop a relationship with that child showing that you care about them.  Sometimes it’s a great way to brush it off, but in reality some children might feel insulted and rather get embarrassed. Another question that I asked was, how do you as a teacher deal with a student who doesn’t do their homework? She had replied, in the past, I would ask, “Why they don’t you do your homework? Is something going on their household? “Give them opportunity to finish, at the end of the day or the beginning of class. I didn’t realize how effective this way of teaching. 

Some students don’t have that environment in the home. Next I had questioned, how do teachers deal with fatigue in the classroom? And her response was, I like to let them do small activities at their desks, desk push up, songs, different types of back and forth up and down, drinking water, stretching a lot, basically get them energized.  Another question asked was, how do teachers deal with empathy in the classroom? And she replied, talking to them and giving eye contact, they understand to involve them, and giving examples of when they were in that position. How would you feel like this and that? Talking to them one on one is a positive solution. Overall, the interview gave me a great insight on how to deal with situations to help me manage a smooth and effective classroom. 

From the data that I had collected, the answers truly are significant to my question. I would like to know why are students the only one for motivation and incentives to learn? What about the teachers, don’t they deserve something for motivation? Giving the students an opportunity to involve themselves in classroom activities results to positive outcomes in the learning process. In this particular first grade classroom, the teacher created a strong student-teacher bond, presenting strong collaborating methods. The groups that she created were well focused. My study does include CLD and ESE students. An effective teacher does truly try to include all of her students. In the class I observed had 2-3 students who still can’t read at the first grade level. The teacher is consciously motivating them to read instead of wasting time, where their reading level was of a pre-k student. If there isn’t effective classroom management children will be all over the classroom creating a hostile environment where other students who want to learn are unable to progress.

I believe that my research agrees with researchers that effective classroom management is the key to a successful classroom. And to prove it furthermore, the annotated bibliographies discuss successful methods as well to portray the research I have conducted. 

Bibliography

Partnership, G. S. (2014, November 26). Classroom Management Definition. Retrieved from https://www.edglossary.org/classroom-management/

Terada, Y. (2019, February 27). The Key to Effective Classroom Management. Retrieved from https://www.edutopia.org/article/key-effective-classroom-management

Spencer, B. (n.d.). The Impact of Effective Classroom Management. Retrieved from https://blog.teamsatchel.com/the-impact-of-effective-classroom-management

Goodwin, J. (n.d.). Top 10 Classroom Rules for Elementary School Students. Retrieved fromhttps://go.magoosh.com/schools-blog/top-10-classroom-rules-for-elementary-school-students

Advice for Classroom Teachers: Your Students with IEPs. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://educationonline.ku.edu/community/advice-for-classroom-teachers

WeAreTeachers Staff on April 4, 2. .. (2019, April 05). 7 Classroom Management Techniques That Really Work. Retrieved from https://www.weareteachers.com/classroom-management-techniques/

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