Theoretical framework

This study is anchored to the following theories:

The Behaviorist Theory of B.F Skinner and Ivan Pavlor. This theory encourages reward and

punishments to achieve desired behaviors. A teacher who uses this approach will have very clear rules as

well as clear punishment and rewards for student. Anyone, according to the theory, can be trained to be

well behaved. This theory suggest that behavior is shaped by what happens around the learners and that

they can learn new behaviors through positive or negative experiences. In line with this concept, a teacher

must teach students to associate certain behaviors with negative consequences and others with positive

consequences. As an outcome, learners will take part in more positive behavior than negative behavior

(Drew, 2022).

The Ginott's Congruent Communication Theory by Ginott is also relevant to the study because

this theory is about the teacher being the facilitator who minimizes teacher disruption and encourages

students to be active in their engagement with class lesson (Drew, 2022). His congruent communication

theory avoids confrontation by attempting to validate the feelings of others. Ginott's theory is based on the

notion that the instructor's behavior and language set the tone for students to learn in the classroom (n.a,

2021). According to this theory, it encourages teachers to communicate with their students in a way that

shows empathy and understanding rather than using criticism or sarcasm.

Assertive Discipline by Canter and Canter. This theory is also inclined to our study because it is a

systematic approach to behavior management that requires the teachers to set the rules, maintain a

balance between positive and negative consequences, and be assertive in their verbal communication to

make their wants and needs known to the students, parents, and principals (Gardner, 2020). Teachers
must have the courage to assert students' rights to learn. This entails establishing clear rules and

guidelines, as well as enforcing clear punishments for pupils who do not follow the rules. (Drew, 2022)

On the other hand, according to Edward Ford behavior Theory, if you want young people to

behave responsibly, you must behave first teach them to think responsibly. This theory focuses on the fact

that all students are responsible for their own actions and must be taught to respect the rights of others

(Marian College Ararat).

Kounins Approach by Jacob Kounins is also associated to our study because this states that in

order for the teacher to have an effective connection between management and teaching, there needed to

be good lesson movement. This lesson movement is achieved through wittiness, overlapping, momentum,

smoothness and group focus (Wikibooks). These four core ways can be used by the teacher to prevent the

misbehavior from occurring. Jacob’s main goals in this theory is to be proactive about asserting control

over the class so the misbehavior does not occur (Drew, 2022).
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