The Effects Of High School Teacher Behaviors On Student Aggression

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The general purpose of the Spaulding (2005) research study “The Impact of High School Teacher Behaviors on Student Aggression” from West Texas A&M University states that “aggressive student behaviors are of concern to every school in the nation”. This article is developed to discover how teacher behaviors could be affecting student aggression in the classroom. Teachers need to learn to react in ways that are positive and peaceful to create classrooms that prevent student aggressive behaviors that could result in violence. (Spaulding, 2005)
Literature Review
The literature provided in this study shows evidence of eleven other studies that supports the idea that teacher behaviors affect student aggression in the classroom. One study, states that students learn from the example of the teacher; how the teacher behavior and attitudes can impact the student’s behaviors. Teachers’ who modify their behavior, then provide the student with a better example of what is acceptable in the classroom and society, according to Moore, 1997 (as cited in Spaulding, 2005). Research has also shown that “student aggression can be linked to inappropriate classroom placement, overcrowded classrooms, irrelevant instruction, inconsistent management, rigid behavior demands, or insensitivity to student diversity” as stated by Gable, Manning, and Bullock, 1997; and Gable and Van Acker, 2000, in separate studies (as cited in Spaulding, 2005). A teacher who is having trouble making a personal connection to students who may be depressed have also found that these depressed students have an increase in social problems and delinquency. Many times students adapt quickly to whatever label the teacher places on a student. This helps the student to adapt more ...

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Conclusion
The above articles mentioned in the research study shows the important need for teachers to be mindful of behavior and reactions to student behavior. When teachers become reactive to a student or a particular situation the teacher may be causing more harm than good. Teachers need to know when to take a step back and just reinforce the rules and not allow personal feelings come into the situation. When teachers label students then students feel as though they need to be in that category and not try to change. Teachers need to be sure they are not falling into the idea that students are purposely exhibiting certain behavior. As stated in the above research studies, students are following the mindset presented by the teacher and following the teachers lead to fit into the classroom environment.

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