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In my twelve years of teaching experience, one thing that most of my colleagues have struggled with at some point in their career has been classroom management. Classroom management is one many keys to instructional success. Unfortunately, many have left the teaching field due to lack of knowledge of classroom management best practices.
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phrases included words such as :classroom management, behavior issues in the classroom, how to manage a classroom, best practices for classroom behavior, first year teacher issues, classroom management and behavior, empirical articles on classroom management, and effective classroom management practices. Resources The resources that were the most helpful on researching this topic were WGU Library and Google Scholar. Additional Key Words After, completing the initial key word search there were additional key words used to help aid in my search. The key phrase classroom management articles and essays on classroom management were able to assist in completing my search. Useful Key words The most useful key words used in the search were empirical articles on classroom management articles, classroom management, and essays on classroom management. Annotated Bibliography Rae, Shaena.
(2015). Tech Solutions for Classroom Management. Principal, 94(5), 40-41.
This article was written by a co-principal of an elementary school. The article explained how teachers could have better classroom management the use of technology. The co-principal and her teachers were looking for a consistent way to document behaviors of any kind. After researching and compiling information from other schools to ask about their classroom management procedures the school launched a technology based behavior program titled Kickboard. The school saw improvements in their school culture and began to use the program to track academics and behavior both. The program helped teachers establish consistent practices for effective classroom management.
The article thoroughly explained how the behavior system worked in their school and gave examples of how the program was implemented and showed improvements. In reading this article, it only provided little information behind the data that was involved in using the program. Overall, the article provided sufficient information has to how the technology can help improve classroom
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management. Rock, M.L., Schoenfeld, N., Zigmond, N., Gable, R.A., Gregg, M. Ploessl, D.M., & Salter, A. (2013). Can You Skype Me Now? Developing Teachers’ Classroom Management Practices Through Virtual Coaching. Beyond Behavior, 22(3), 15-23. The article describes the use of a virtual coaching model built around web-based, real-time communication which makes use of web cameras and the Skype software to enhance teachers' use of evidence-based classroom management strategies. The article based on a study the used mixed method research approach.
The article explained how virtual coaching was very different from mentor feedback, in the since that coaching is an immediate type of feedback using online technology. The findings concluded that while participants were enrolled and receiving virtual coaching support their use of evidence based classroom management practices increased significantly. It presents the findings of a research conducted to evaluate the efficacy of the virtual coaching model, offering a possible solution for developing teachers' initial and continued employment of such classroom management practices. In reaching that conclusion the authors suggested that more widespread use of virtual coaching would benefit in-service teachers in classroom management. The article was easily comprehended by using the survey table which represented data from evidence based practices since the completion of the virtual coaching. It the table gave readers a good idea of what strategies actually worked well. The fact that the article highlighted the fact that teacher praise was one of the most effective classroom management practices; it lacked providing some example forms of teacher
praise. Overall, the article was very informative in regards to classroom management practices through virtual coaching. The article was concise about the findings and conclusions of this topic.
Ultimately, no teacher in any building became a teacher without being a leader first, and as I have looked back on my own past upbringing through scouting by other educators, I see the outpouring of wealth of experience from those teachers just waiting to make a As an administrator, I have the opportunity to mirror this same attitude in my performance. Through classroom visits, I have to take advantage of the lessons and instruction I see to what the most effective teachers do. Regular teachers and students are often enclosed in a box and don’t always have this opportunity to see the world outside those four walls, but it is important for them to see this as well. The transparency that social media and today’s technology brings us allows the teacher and student to be innovative in how they approach lessons, not only for ourselves, but for kids and adults all across the world. Ultimately, it’s important as a leader and building administrator to remember “what is best for kids” and to allow them to experience growth from everyone around them, even if it’s from the negative
As a teacher in training, I have very limited in-classroom experience and depend heavily on the expertise of professors as well as a variety of books and articles published on education. I am convinced that a learner centered approach to instruction is of fundamental importance and that it will inform most teaching decisions I will need to make to become an effective educator. Knowing as much about the students before school even begins will help structure the content material and guide the instruction methods. Along with this, knowing what the school provides in terms of environment and materials will help formulate a plan to give students every possible opportunity for achievement and success. Wong (2005) defines classroom management as “all of the things that a teacher does to organize students, space, time and materials so that student learning can take place” (p. 84).
Jones, V., & Jones L. (2013). Comprehensive classroom management: Creating communities of support and solving problems (10th). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
Manning, M. L., & Bucher, K. T. (2007). Classroom management: Models, applications, and cases. Upper
Presents the results of a study on the effectiveness of computer-based integrated learning system (ILS) in schools in the United States. Subjects in which ILS is used; ILS' ability to track students' progress on learning activities; ILS' effectiveness in improving student learning; Underutilization of ILS in American schools; Potential of ILS to transform the classroom.
Almost everyone attends a school at one time in their life, whether the classroom includes technology or not. Research shows that technology isn’t used as often as one might think. The article, “High Access and Low Use of Technology in High School Classrooms” illustrates the use of technology by stating that only one in ten elementary and middle school teachers are daily users of computers (Cuban, Kirkpatrick, Peck). Most schools now have classrooms that use technology throughout the entire class time and even at home to do homework. Although some people might agree with the use of technology in class, it is more harmful to the students than useful.
My personal philosophy of classroom management focuses on creating an environment where children feel safe and where they feel like they belong. I will create this environment for my fourth grade class through making my expectations of the students clear while developing an engaging lesson plan and personable interactions with my students. I developed my philosophy from studying different theorists and based my philosophy on the theories of Glasser and Kounin. Glasser believed that the teacher’s roll in the classroom is that of a leader rather than a boss. He believed that students should be given power in the classroom and that the teacher should share it with the students. I will use his ‘7 caring habits’ specifically supporting and respecting to help my classroom feel safe and welcoming to my students. Meeting the individual needs of my students will be the focus of my classroom management routine. I will meet individual needs by promoting self management and self efficacy in my students by creating an environment that that has predictable and consistent daily routines while focusing on my student’s successes (Shindler, 2010). Having a predictable routine will encourage a success oriented environment and will reduce anxiety and help towards creating positive self efficacy in each of my students (Shindler, 2010). In Glasser’s Choice Theory he talks about focusing on the present and not bringing up the past (Glasser, 2010). Therefore, I will focus my classroom on being goal driven and will help each student obtain their goals. Thus, helping my students have positive self efficacy. I will apply Kounin’s technique of Momentum (Pressman, 2011). This involves the teacher keeping exercises short and moving around the room a lot so...
Teachers use theories, models of learning, and professional standards to shape their teaching practices. There are several learning theories that have evolved the educational field. Theories guide instruction and the beliefs of the teachers. Teachers use these theories, standards, and personal beliefs to develop goals in order to improve teaching effectiveness.
Technology is becoming more and more dominant in our society.Everyday upgrades are being made and new innovations are being discovered. Technology is all around us whether we want it to be or not: it is the vehicles we drive, it can be found in our homes, and can even be found in the grocery store.Every place we look there is some type of technology.I believe technology has had a major impact on our school systems and is still impacting it today.There are those who do not agree, though, that technology has impacted our schools.Eric Gormly writes, “In fact, many theorists point out the overall impact of technology on education has been quite small, manifesting little discernible change in the classroom.” [1]Yes, there are some schools that are not as advanced as others, but many of them do have a significant amount of technology in them.I find it fascinating that so much technology has been incorporated into our classrooms, but I believe that, even with all of the positive aspects that are associated with technology, there are some negative and even dangerous aspects that should be taken into account.I will be sharing some of the equipment that has been used in the schools, how both the students and the teachers use the equipment, and also the positive and negative effects that technology has had on our schools.
All effective educators need to find ways to motivate their students. The kids that fill our classrooms have different strengths and weaknesses. It is critical that teachers recognize the strengths and weaknesses of their students so they can use the right classroom management strategies to motivate their kids. In this particular case, the student named Jodie is inattentive and uninterested and neither the teacher intern or classroom teacher have a clue how to handle this situation. Ms. Marcia Thomas, who is the young intern feels that Jodie is just a problem child that lacks motivation and there is nothing she can do for this particular student. Ms. Thomas and the lead teacher Ms. Egan both lack the needed classroom management strategies that are necessary to motivate and engage students in a positive learning environment.
Unfortunately, these are some of the reasons why many young teachers leave the profession; they don’t feel like they have the tools or support. A training that will help teachers with classroom management is usually welcomed because there is a need. We all know that (in perfect world) better classroom management will reduce referrals and increase time on task, but how do you do it? This was a huge reason why I found the material to be important because I was dealing with this on a daily basis as a teacher and wanted
I believe Classroom Management is an essential part of an environment where learning can take place and allow students the opportunity to express themselves in a safe and secure environment. I hope to promote an atmosphere that is conducive to learning for each student that walks into my room. It is my contention that the most important part of classroom management is creating a good rapport with the students, encouraging them to become successful in an environment where high expectations are mastered.
Mather and Goldstein (2015) stated that behaviors can retained or changed with appropriate outcome. Teachers can use the procedure defined by them to accomplish students’ behvaiour using the following outcomes. The very first step is to describe the problem. The second step is to adjust the behavior by emerging a behavior management strategy. The third step is to recognize an effective reinforce and the latest step is to use the reinforce on a regualr basis in order to change the
Classroom management has the largest effect on student achievement, so students cannot learn in poorly managed classroom. Additionally, research has pointed out that the quality of teacher-student relationships is the main aspect of classroom management.(…2). Furthermore, when teachers set classroom management plan, the plan will give structure to everything from seating to lessons to grading to the relationship between students. Teachers should incorporate strategies for addressing student behavior into classroom
Lyons, G., Ford, M., & Arthur-Kelly, M. (2011). Classroom Management: Creating Positive learning environments. South Melbourne: Cengage Learning.