1. What is the ultimate goal of classroom management?

The primary goal of classroom management is to prevent disruptions that would

slow down the process of teaching and learning for both the students and the
teacher. Effective classroom management is said to be associated with the idea that
learners learn more effectively in settings where they can focus, feel at ease, and
feel secure.

2. What are the four theories on classroom management? Discuss each briefly.

Behaviorism Theory (BF Skinner)

It is believed that the best way to understand behavior is to look at the causes of
an action and its consequences. This approach is also known as operant conditioning.
The view is that if the behavior is followed by pleasant consequences, it is likely to be
repeated, but if the behavior is followed by unpleasant consequences, it is less likely to
be repeated.

Choice Theory (William Glasser)

Glasser emphasizes that a person is in charge of their emotions and actions.

Because of this, conflict inevitably emerges as we have power over ourselves. The
William Glasser’s theory promotes the idea that every action is chosen. All human
conduct is motivated by the need to satisfy five fundamental human needs.

This also makes the case that everything we do is meant to satisfy one (or more)
of these five fundamental human needs. As we develop more self-control, we can make
wiser and more responsible choices.

Learner Directed-Learning (Jones)

Learning self-control empowers and prepares students for life in their future lives
and careers. Teachers help students in developing self-control by using proper body
language, a reward system, and efficient guidance. Because of learner-directed
learning, classroom management is now in the hands of the entire classroom
community, not just the person at the front of the room.
Assertive Discipline Theory (Canter)

According to this theory, the teacher controls every aspect of the classroom.
However, rather than acting as a strict teacher, he or she puts more effort into creating
a strategy for rewarding positive behaviors. According to Canter, a calm yet assertive
teacher maintains structure and order in the classroom to create a setting that is secure,
calm, and appropriate for learning.

3. What are the key elements in planning an effective classroom management

plan? Give a classroom situation applying each element of classroom
management.

There are four key elements in establishing an effective classroom management

plan. These are communication, consistency, content, and commendation.

CLASSROOM SITUATION:
One morning, Teacher A is discussing with his class the rules and regulations in her
classroom. She was asked why these rules and regulations were in place by a student,
and she said that it was her way of teaching them how to behave in an appropriate and
safe manner in the classroom, which would then improve their learning. She
communicated to her class to express her expectations in class clearly. Later, as she
continued her discussion, several students in the back started talking and playing,
breaking one of her rules, which is to "listen to the teacher when he or she is talking in
the front." Students who are not paying attention to Teacher A receive a red card as a
warning. She uses color cards as one of her educational materials to put her rules and
regulations into practice in class. The classroom was effectively controlled by Teacher
A. After the discussion, she rewarded those students who behaved well by giving them
candy.