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2. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Societal Attitudes toward Schools  Meta-analysis reveals that classroom management is most important factor affecting student learning  Discipline and violence rated most serious problem facing American public schools. (Delta Kappa-Gallop Poll, 2001)  Lack of financial support and discipline most serious problem facing today’s schools.

3. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Are Schools Safe? Research tells us…. Sexual harassment is prevalent in schools Nonfatal serious violent crimes decreased from 1995-1999. Threats have remained the same (8% of school population reported being threatened or injured). Weapons in schools fell from 12% to 7 % from 1993-1999. School fights fell from 42% (1993) to 36% (1999). Students feeling unsafe fell from 9% to 5% from 1995 to 1999, with younger children more likely to be fearful than older students. Teachers are also victims (theft, and violence)

4. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Teacher’s Concerns Management is number one cause of transferring schools or leaving profession New teachers cite classroom management as major concern Blame poor pre-service training for management problems.

5. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 What are we doing about these problems? School Response Monitoring of visitors Closing campuses Police or security presence Conducing drug and weapon checks Implemented violence prevention programs

6. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Teacher Responses (reactive management) Ultimatum Cost response programs Removal from class Ignoring Research suggested these strategies do not decrease chronic misbehaviors

7. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007  Divorce, single-parent households  Poverty  Low birth-weight babies  Child abuse  Run away children  Substance abuse  Increase in English as a second language Influence of Social Factors

8. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 School Factors that influence positive behavior  Setting Goals Clear rules and procedures Ethic of caring climate

9. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Examples of effective schools Germany Central Park East, New York International High School-Queens, NY Keels Elementary School, South Carolina

10. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Lessons Learned Each created a caring community Emphasized authentic performance and assessment Attention to individual development and academic abilities Collaborative learning Connections to family and community

11. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 History of Classroom Management Counseling Approach Teacher-Effectiveness Research Organizational and management skills Instructional skills Teacher-student relationships

12. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 History of Classroom Management Behavioristic Methods Comprehensive Classroom Management Based on research and theory Prevention Correction

13. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Basic Assumptions: Classroom management is: creating a safe and comfortable learning environment connected to effective instruction fostering a sense of ownership by the student working collaboratively with the students to develop new behavioral skills thinking about how your own values and beliefs color how you view your students thoughtful planning and a focus on professional growth

14. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007 Factors Influencing Classroom Management Student characteristics and needs School context Teacher’s personal history Teacher’s personal philosophy of schooling Personal reflection on one’s classroom and teaching Cultural responsiveness

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