Classroom and Behaviour Management - Annotated Bibliography Example

Heading: Annotated Bibliography of Classroom/Behaviour Management Journal Articles and Websites Your name: Course name: Professors’ name: Date Tassell, G.V. (2004). Classroom Management. Retrieved from http://www.brains.org/classroom_management.htm The author points out the fact that teachers will always prefer to control their students in classroom. The more the control of the classroom the better the quality of the teacher as often asserted by most educators in the teaching field. This can be linked to the fact that teachers are afraid of losing control of their classroom as a result of students having more autonomy. The author also points out the significance of control citing the U.S. military in Vietnam and recently in the Gulf war. The former had a centralized control in the pentagon while the latter had decentralized control in the battle ground. The author also uses two theories to explain control issues, Theory X thinking states that the more the students gain autonomy the more likely they will not learn what the teacher is teaching. Theory Y thinking on the contrary that’s that students have intrinsic motivation of learning and thus the role of the teacher is to facilitate in removing any barriers. This article is thus appropriate for inclusion because of its significance in providing further insight to class control issues. O’Ferrall. M.E., Green, A., Hanna, F. (2010).Classroom Management Strategies for Difficulty Students: Promoting Change through Relationships. Middle School Journal, 41(4), 4-11. Authors in this journal acknowledge the challenges that teachers face while teaching, they are expected to comprehend the pedagogy and also develop lessons that are engaging. These lessons must also meet the needs of a varied group of students with personal and cognitive challenges. Teachers are thus expected to use a number of teaching strategies that will promote positive relationships with students. Teachers are thus expected to win the hearts of the students while also getting inside their minds. The authors also state that teachers who develop this form of relationship often face fewer problems related to student behaviors and thus increasing the performance of students. The article also suggest unique strategies of integrating knowledge and skills gained from counseling and psychotherapy to aid teachers in enhancing personal relationship with students. I personally feel that it is appropriate include this article because of the paramount importance of student and teacher relationship in improving the performance of students as well as decreasing unwanted students behaviors. As the authors point out, teachers’ actions while teaching have more impact on students’ achievements and thus important to consider the strategies put forth by the authors of this article. Oliver, R.M.(2007). Effective Classroom Management: Teachers Preparation and Professional Development. National Comprehensive Center for Teacher Quality. Retrieved from http:/ www. tqsource.org. The author of this article states that classroom management is a major challenge especially to new teachers who find it difficult to control students in classroom. The author also notes that behavior management competencies are greatly influencing the persistence of new teachers in the profession. More so teachers with classroom management issues are also ineffective in classroom and thus reporting high levels of stress and other symptoms such as stress. Such disruptive classroom behavior results in high teacher’s turnover. I particularly included this article because of the fact that it shades more light on issues affecting the teaching fraternity. The article also shades light on better strategies to manage classroom and also improving professional development and practices in management of classroom. Lewisa, R.1., Romib, S., Katzb, Y. J., & Quic, X. (2008). Students’ reaction to classroom discipline in Australia, Israel, and China. Teaching and Teacher Education, 24, 715–724. The authors of this article investigate the extent to which students in China, Australia and Israel report on their teacher’s disciplinary behaviors in classroom and how their perception influences their schoolwork and such teachers. In all the three regions aggression and punishment both relate largely to the students negative attitude towards the teacher. More so, the results reveal teachers who recognize responsible behavior and involve student have lesser distraction and negative student’s perception. The research also reveals that the involvement of students in classroom discipline decision making greatly relates to a stronger belief that warrants disciplinary actions. I included this article because of its paramount importance in revealing issues that relate to classroom management and students behaviors. The research done by the authors also shows possible causes of unwanted classroom behaviors and how they can be solved. Weinstein, C.S., Tomlinson-Clarke, S., & Curran, M. (2004). Towards a Conception of Culturally Responsive Classroom Management. Journal of Teacher Education, 55(1), 25-38. Authors of this article explore a different perspective which occurs as a result of inadequate multicultural competence which exacerbates the challenges that teachers face in classroom. Because of the fact that different behaviors are culturally developed and hence a source of conflict when a teacher and students came from different cultures, it is necessary to stimulate a discussion on culturally responsive classroom management. The authors propose CRCM with five components of shading light on the issue and also suggesting issues for further research. I chose to include this article because of the comprehensive exploration of multicultural approach of on classroom management. This is especially common in Australian system of education which has led to increased discrimination of aborigines. Sasson, D. (2007). Research on Classroom Management. Retrieved from http://doritsasson.suite101.com/research-on-classroom-management-a15315.html This author explains the meaning of classroom management as creation of order in order to facilitate learning process to take place. The author also helps in emphasizing of the need for further research of classroom management. Researching on better ways of classroom management helps in acquiring new skills, ideas and methods that are imperative in mitigating student’s behavior in a classroom environment. More so, it helps in providing prospective teachers with necessary skills to select the most appropriate strategies and in the end be able to devote time to teaching and lesser time dealing with discipline related problems. The author also emphasizes that these articles in classroom management deal with relevant case studies. A case study is centered on the problem encountered in a teaching event and hence having dilemmas those teachers should solve. I included this article because of its recommendations and statement that there is no one right way of solving a problem. Stewart, D.P. (2008). Classroom Management in the Online Environment. MERLOT Journal of Online Learning and Teaching, 4(3), 1-4. The author of this article explores the significance of classroom management in an online setting of a community college. The author points out the importance of traditional classroom concepts on the operation of an online environment because of similarity of the two environments despite their varying platforms. The instructor however needs to be aware of potential stumbling blocks like complacency of regulations and unique requirements of an online classroom management. The author therefore demonstrates that with required prevention management strategies, an online environment can be as potential as a traditional classroom. I chose to include this article because of the fact that technology is becoming a central part of our lives and its impact in teaching and classroom management cannot be overemphasized. Integration of traditional classroom management strategies to an online environment is therefore a requirement that must be met. Bondy, E., Ross, D.D., Gallingane, C., & Hambacher, E.(2007).Creating Environments of Success and Resilience Culturally Responsive Classroom Management and More. Urban Education, 42 (4), 326-348. Authors in this article emphasize that creating a safe and productive environment with varied students needs strategies beyond those available in the traditional literature of classroom management. The authors also describe the practices used teachers based on the available literature on psychologically supportive classroom, culturally responsive management of classroom and resilience building. Both qualitative and inductive approaches were used in the study and the teachers focused on enhancing relationships and establishing expectations by using insistence and cultural responsive style of communication. The authors of this article succeed in providing a clear picture of the ways in which educators can insist on enhancing caring, task-oriented and respectful behavior. As such, the article shows how educators should create environment for resilience and success for students with poor ratings in school. This is the reason why I chose to include this article in this analysis as it provided further insights into better classroom behavior management. Milner, H.R., & Tenore, F.B. (2010). Classroom Management in Diverse Classrooms. Urban Education, 45 (5), 560-603. The authors of this article acknowledge that classroom management is a serious concern for educators especially in diverse environment. The authors take a closer look at the analysis two culturally responsive classroom management cases of two teachers from diverse backgrounds. This was done in order to gain more insight on culturally responsive classrooms management. Upon conducting the study, principles that surface include comprehending power of students’ structures, understanding students’ world and also comprehending the self in relative to others. The authors also give their conclusion about the implication for the researchers and teachers. I included this article because of its significance in classroom management especially in diverse environments. More so, because of is in-depth consideration of a multicultural environment. Comprehending the classroom management strategies and diverse needs of different cultures is critical to any progressing educational system. Monroe, C.R. (2005). The cultural context of ‘disruptive behaviour’: an overview of research considerations for school educators. Improving Schools, 8(2), 153-159. The author of this article notes that despite the professional attention being given to the function of culture in school setting, there is less emphasis that has been given to the significance of the construct of student behavior. The author thus presents two major points to note which includes examination of factors that lead to increased black students’ exclusion from schools on the basis of culture. The second point noted by the author is several broad guidelines of how teachers ought to approach disciplinary issues for varied students. The author also notes understanding of cultural synchronization which forms the basis of the discussion and also conclusion of this article. I chose this article because of its significance in understanding varied concepts of cultural management in a classroom setting. Osher,D., Bear, G.G., & Doyle, W.(2010). How Can We Improve School Discipline? Educational Researcher, 39 (1), 48-58. The authors of this article address the needs of students in classroom through a large prevention, enhancement of self-discipline and enhanced intervention. Most schools usually respond to students with bad behavior through punitive and exclusionary methods which are lacking in value. The authors of this article thus surveys three means of enhancing school discipline practices and also student behavior. The approach taken by the authors includes classroom management, social and emotional guidance and school wide positive behavioral management. Epistemological and experimental roots are also examined in order to foster better ways of combining these diverse approaches. I chose to include this article because of its fundamental basics of managing and controlling student’s behavior in a classroom setting. The authors provided empirical suggestions through a thorough analysis of the present research on better ways of managing student’s behaviors. Graham S. (2010).What Educators Need to Know About Bullying Behaviors. Phi Delta Kappan, 92 (1), 66-69. The author takes note of the fact that despite the research undertaken on bullying, there are a number of myths which persist. These myths acknowledge the fact that school bullies usually suffer from self-esteem and are often face rejection from their peers. More so, it recognizes the fact the fundamental basic that bullying is a natural part of development and victims are always victims. The author recommends departing from this norm and approaching bullying in a manner that is likely to reduce its effects. In doing so the teacher will be in a position to make bullying habit a teachable moment and thus reduce its continuation. Based on these myths, the norm of bullying process is taken as a natural part of development to adulthood yet its consequences are a times detrimental to the lives of the victims that face bullying. Since student behaviours in classroom are affected by the environment, bullying will result in declined students attention and also performance in classroom. This is the rationale for choosing this document. Cornell, D.G., & Mayer, M.J.(2010). Why Do School Order and Safety Matter? Educational Researcher January, 39 (1), 7-15. The authors of this article highlight the significance of school safety and order as an integral part of the learning process. Despite the fact that the field is still new, it has been inspired by the endless episodes of violence in schools in many regions in the world. As the authors of this article note, there is need to create substantial changes in order to improve the discipline and security of schools. This article therefore forms the fundamental basis on issues related to school violence and security. The study therefore creates a fertile basis for conceptualization of issues related to school safety and order. I chose to include this article because of its significance in highlighting issues that school management faces. It also forms the fundamental basis for the creating better ways of managing student’s behavior in a classroom setting. . James, R.K., Logan, J., & Davis, S.A. (2011). Including School Resource Officers in school- based crisis intervention: Strengthening student support. School Psychology International, 32 (2), 201-224. The authors of this article take a unique study on the importance of skilled police officers and also school resource officers (SROs) who participate in school-based crisis issues. Their role is however preventive and thus help in de-escalating trauma among students who face tasking situations. Different scenarios are thus presented with consideration of SROs and students hence offering insights into their role in supporting student’s emotional needs. The authors of the article also identify how trained SROs offer assistance on school-based crisis intervention and prevention. I chose this article because of its implication in school management and thus class management as a whole. If the security and behaviour of students in school is management, class management will be much simpler. This article gives other perspectives of other parties that participate in curtailing unwanted behaviours among students. A holistic approach should thus be used in management of school/classroom behaviour. Rodriguez, L.(2009). Classroom Management. Retrieved from http://www.4faculty.org/includes/108r2.jsp The author of this article defines the meaning of management in light of classroom management. She also notes that despite the growing concern of classroom management issues, vast majority of classroom experiences are not chaotic as perceived. The author thus notes the management of classroom as an integral part of the problem solution. The author thus suggests preventive strategies and also practical solutions, maintaining a better learning environment requires better strategies which curb unwanted student behaviours. The author also borrows the work of other authors in order to provide a comprehensive coverage of common issues that occur in a classroom setting. I chose to include this article because of its comprehensive coverage issues and possible suggestions about the same issues. The author’s approach is thus suitable for solving everyday issues in a classroom setting. The author also provides further links to other sources of information as well as providing an online forum which is suitable for educators as its forms the fundamental platform for classroom management. Read More