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Chapter 6 Managing Young Adolescents and Environments-Strategies and Techniques

Understanding Positive Middle School Learning Environments Phrases about a positive school environment:

"Changes in self-esteem" Changes in self-esteem

Classroom Management in the Middle School The most challenging part of teaching

Factors to be considered in implementing classroom management   Family and community norms

Understanding Young Adolescents Misbehaviors 5 Types of misbehavior: aggression, immorality, defiance of authority, class disruption, and goofing off The one teachers deal with most is goofing off and disruption These misbehaviors waste instructional time, interfere with learning, and challenge teachers to try to control them Each situation requires an individual decision based on the specific circumstances followed by appropriate actions

Nancy Martin Says that many schools encourage student-focused instruction methods while they simultaneously adopt packaged approaches to classroom management She advices teachers to “forget classroom management theory” and says if it works, “Do it” She suggests using a diverse philosophy in which the teacher applies a combination of models and classroom management techniques Reinforces idea of creating learning environment within classroom Educators need to develop independent, self-disciplined, and lifelong learners

FREDERIC JONES Believes in a positive classroom discipline with the use of appropriate body language Nonverbal communication is a key factor in providing a positive classroom environment. Use of facial expressions Incentive systems Whole class incentives Efficient help Reasons to use in middle school

HAIM GINOTT Proposes congruent communication with three aspects             1.) teachers at their best             2.) sane messages             3.) inviting cooperation Help to address self-esteem issues Reasons to use in middle school

LEE and MARLENE CANTER Focus is on assertively taking charge and having an orderly learning environment Behavioral Expectations Known to students Based on teachers strengths Making the model work Reasons to use in middle schools

Rudolf Dreikurs Known for democratic teaching with two components attached 1.) types of teachers                   -Autocratic                   -Permissive                   -Democratic 2.) mistaken goals of misbehaviors                   -Attention-getting                   -Power-seeking                   -Revenge                   -Inadequacy Reasons to use in middle schools

Developing Personal Theory of Classroom Management Figure out what works best for you Your theory should:        1. Reflect young adolescents and the teacher's beliefs. 2. Be workable, efficient, and equitable. 3. Be easy to change, as it will evolve over time.

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