Correct Answer - Option 4 : None of the above
The ability of teachers to organize classrooms and manage the behaviour of their students is critical to achieving positive educational outcomes. Although sound behaviour management does not guarantee effective instruction, it establishes the environmental context that makes good instruction possible. Reciprocally, highly effective instruction reduces but does not eliminate, classroom behaviour problems
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Managing a classroom is a challenge for teachers. Many factors have to be taken into consideration while planning and preparing for a new class of students. Having a clear and consistent classroom management plan with an understanding of how the teacher will behave, the beliefs, the rules and strategies, are crucial in the running and organization of a classroom in order for all children to learn and succeed to the best of their ability.
- For example, if a teacher finds that a student is inattentive in class, in such case, instead of expelling him/punishing him/letting him stop in class, he should know the reason for his inattentiveness and look for proper remedy.
- A student-centred approach is crucial in the management of the classroom.
- Disruptive behaviour is a particular problem in classrooms of economically disadvantaged students. Thus, the ability of teachers to prevent or address disruptive behaviour becomes especially important in the context of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) of 2004.
- The inability of teachers to effectively manage classroom behaviour often contributes to the low achievement of at-risk students and to their excessive referrals for special education
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The importance of effective classroom organization and behaviour management is widely acknowledged by educators, many new teachers report inadequate training and little assistance from colleagues and supervisors in establishing positive and productive classroom environments
Improving Teacher Preparation in Classroom Management
- Provide teacher candidates with instructional approaches for classroom management through coursework and guided practice with feedback, and
- Address the challenges facing teacher candidates and new teachers in creating a positive classroom context
