Effective Classroom Behavior

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Related review of literature According to Edward J. Sabornie, Ph.D. student behaviour in classrooms is at the forefront of concern and importance among both initial-licensure and practicing teachers across all instructional content areas and across all grade levels. The inappropriate behaviour that display by Gabriel was that of talking out of turns. Inappropriate behaviour such as talking out of turns is a thorny issue in everyday school. Inappropriate behaviour can be defined as behaviours that are normally not generally acceptable. In a recent study done by Infantino and Little (2005), talking out of turn was the only behaviour perceived by both teachers and students as been the most troublesome and most frequent classroom behaviour of concern.…show more content…
Gabriel most dominant behaviour seen in the class is talking out of turns. She speaks very loudly when the teacher is teaching, also when they are doing activities. Gabriel’s teacher said that she thinks she does this as a way to get attention and also to feel accepted, therefore the teacher need to avert these behaviours before teaching and learning can take place. Effective classroom management strategies should be put in place to reduce Gabriel’s behaviour in the class. Effective management strategies can help reduce disruptive behaviours and improve the learning process (Reinke et al., 2008). There are a number of ways in which her behaviour could be…show more content…
To prevent talking out of turns, teacher should set the stage before asking the class a question. For instance, make the statement that questions are about to be asked of the entire class. Tell the students that everyone’s answers are important, only those who raise their hands without speaking will be called upon. 2. The teacher need to build a strong student teacher relationship with Gabriel, also encourage peer relationship for her to feel accepted and belonging, because talking out of turns can be as a result of the student seeking attention. According to (Piaget, 1932), peer relationships are important to cognitive and social development. They influence the development of self (Sullivan 1953) and contribute to the development of communicative competence (Guralnick, 1981). 3. Use simple verbal reprimands when the misbehaviour occurs. Make sure that they are to the point, moderate in tone, and private (e.g., "Stop the noise/talking and work on your math problems, please"). 4. Pull disrupting students aside during an appropriate time to discuss problems and ways to fix them. 5. Praise students who follow directions and raise their hand. This will show students what you are looking for in appropriate participation. 6. Classroom arrangement
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