A comprehensive study identifying the most effective classroom management techniques and practices

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to explore and determine the most effective classroom management techniques and practices. This study included a comprehensive review and critical analysis of research and literature associated with classroom discipline and ongoing management to promote positive student learning. A summary was presented. Conclusions and recommendations were made in order to provide insight for teachers, superintendents and local school board. The goal is that the recommendations may serve to improve classroom management skills for beginning, as well as for veteran teachers in order to promote ongoing learning for all students. With the diverse population of students, changes in cultural behaviors and social and emotional pressure children had in their lives; the classroom environment became chaotic and disorderly. Teachers were in need of an effective classroom management plan that would help bring order and productive learning back into the classroom. As teachers learned more about a variety of classroom management approaches, they would be able to sample techniques that would fit their needs. Not all the classroom management programs researched were geared to the same grade levels. Therefore, teachers would be able to choose the program that would best fit the needs of their own classroom grade level. Teachers would be able to choose an approach to use within the individual classrooms or choose a school-wide approach to enhance student behavior. The planning and creating of classroom rules would also assist teachers in developing efficient and effective rules to promote an orderly and productive learning environment for all students regardless of ability or age group.