Classroom Management

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This paper provides an overview of the literature on classroom management. It places special emphasis on discussing discipline theories and issues that are pertinent to establishing and maintaining a good learning environment. The paper then discusses alternative and more integrative approaches to classroom management and their effectiveness.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Brief Overview
Student Behavior
Approaches to Discipline
Supportive Discipline and Achievement
School and Classroom Climate
Positive Teacher-Student Relationships
Perceptions and Interaction
Conclusion

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"The idea of logical consequences as opposed to authoritative punishment has been briefly referred to and relates to the development of interaction and a positive relationship between teacher and student in the process of class management and discipline. This refers to the idea that a child who is disobedient should not be punished as such but rather should be helped in a more constructive way, which leads to the idea of logical consequences for actions. In other words, positive behavior must be seen to elicit positive consequences; on the other hand bad behavior must be seen to elicit the logical consequences of that action. It is important that the teacher enables the child to understand the connection between his to her actions and the consequences. The entire model is based on a principle of learning as a process of encouragement, positive as well as negative reinforcement and confidence building."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Axelrod S. ( 1977). Behavior modification for the classroom teacher. New York: McGraw-Hill
• Burke J. and Gahan B. Preservice.Teachers' Beliefs about Discipline Before and After Student Teaching. Retrieved September 20, 2006 from http://72.14.207.104/search?q=cache:apP-4ESdBN0J:www.uscupstate.edu/uploadedFiles/academics/Education/bailey.johnson.pdf+Burke+J.+and+Gahan+B.+Preservice.Teachers%27+Beliefs+about+Discipline+Before&hl=en&gl=za&ct=clnk&cd=1&lr=lang_en
• Canter L. Discipline: You can do it! Instructor. 1979, 89, 108-111.
• Charles C. M. ( 1981). Building classroom discipline. White Plains, New York: Longman.
• Classroom Management. 2006. Retrieved September 24, 2006, from http://www.greenwood.com/catalog/H618.aspx

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