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Kelly Burkhead
National University
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Abstract
The following is a discussion of the main concepts from an article titled Classroom
Management. There are various facets that are included under this vital teaching skill of
Classroom Management. Some of these include the physical environment, classroom climate,
psychological environment, and the role that the teacher plays in the classroom environment.
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interactions within classroom. It is an area that has been vastly studied in the field of
educational psychology. There exists a theory which initially focused on the physical aspects of
one’s surroundings to the “psychosocial relationships between students in the classrooms as well
as between the teacher and students” (classroom environment article | Classroom Management |
Teachers, 2018).
The physical environment was previously the main area of focus with regard to
classroom management. This aspect was shown to impact both behavioral and academic results
in current times. The physical environment has further been divided into more specific areas of
focus including class composition, class size, and classroom management. Class composition
research involves the study of how students are grouped. Results indicate that students that
reflect a more positive persona in the classroom also had superior academic marks. Class size
may also impact student interactions as well. It is logical that the study found that classes of
smaller size resulted in students who remained on task and felt decreased stress levels. It is
thought that with a larger class comes more work that is not academically related, thereby
decreasing valuable instruction time available. Classroom management skills within a classroom
direct fashion. Consequences of failing to follow expectations set forth should also be clearly
communicated. This parallels the notion that teachers who take the time to emphasize and make
transparent their rules actually spent less time dealing with disruptive behaviors. “Intentionally
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Classroom Climate incudes the interactions of students with peers and student
interactions with the teacher. The interaction between teachers themselves and teachers with
Classroom Climate are primarily subjective and based upon what is perceived. Opinion may be
taken from the review of test scores, grades, attendance, health and family. Notes taken which
Research in this area includes rates of student participation in class, teacher support, and how
well learning goals are communicated. One example is when students were asked to explain
what it means to participate, the majority replied that answering an asked question in class
Teacher behavior plays a huge role in the Classroom Environment. Again, expectations
need to be communicated clearly on the first day of school, reiterated, and consistently followed.
Research has shown that “teachers who run respectful classrooms are in turn more respected
by their students, and students believe that these teachers also hold higher learning expectations”
Clearly, the tone for what is expected inside a classroom must be set from the very first
day of school. Students need to see the teacher consistently applying these rules as well as
applying any consequences that result from not following expectations. There are many factors
which help to contribute to a well-maintained classroom with students who behave as expected,
participate, and respect not only their teacher, but one another as well. This allows for more
valuable instructional time, happier students, and a greater chance of academic success.
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References
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