Canter’s Model of Classroom Management Dr. John F. vonEschenbach State University of West Georgia

Canter’s Model of Classroom Management  Ineffective classroom managers are:  Passive  Inconsistent  Reactive  Non-assertive  Begging and Pleading  Hostile and Angry

Canter’s Model of Classroom Management  Effective classroom managers are:  In control  Assertive  Proactive  Consistent  Firm  Calm  Effective classroom managers have a sense of efficacy.

Canter’s Model of Classroom Management  Rules:  Need to be visible and observable  Applicable at all times  Should be few, five at most  Have student input  Rewards should have guidelines and use positive recognition  Consequences should be non-violent, consistent, hierarchical organized, and comfortable to use.

Canter’s Model of Classroom Management  Critical components:  Teachers should be allowed to teach  Assertive discipline is a philosophy and a systematic approach to classroom management  Positive recognition/reward must be genuine and natural  Consequences should be short term  Positive reinforcement/recognition should be long term