Term Paper 1
Term Paper 1
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Kier S. Gantalao
APRIL 2024
Classroom Management; An Exploration of the Best Classroom
Management Strategies
Kier S. Gantalao
Abstract:
As the world and its communities change, so does the way people live and learn. Educational
institutions are constantly innovating strategies to create a conducive and efficient learning
environment. This study explores the multifaceted world of classroom management, examining various
approaches at different levels of education. Comparative analysis reveals both similarities and
differences in classroom management techniques. The study concludes that there is no definitive "best"
strategy, as effectiveness depends on the unique dynamics of each classroom and the student's
individual needs. Innovation in classroom management is crucial to adapt to the evolving educational
landscape and diverse student needs. Rather than seeking a one-size-fits-all solution, the study
emphasizes the importance of flexibility and adaptability for educators. The most effective classroom
teacher role
I. INTRODUCTION
which students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. It encompasses various strategies,
techniques, and practices employed by educators to establish a positive and productive classroom
culture. Effective classroom management not only facilitates academic achievement but also fosters a
sense of belonging, engagement, and mutual respect among students. Classroom management plays a
crucial role in shaping students and helping them grow by first shaping the environment, making it
conducive for students to learn, even though they have different needs, approaches to learning, and
strategies.
teachers. In a classroom setting, the teacher serves as a facilitator in creating and setting the classroom
into a conducive one for students by integrating various pedagogies into the teaching process (Emmer
motivation, and achievement. Conversely, poorly managed classrooms can lead to disruptions,
disengagement, and a decline in academic performance. Therefore, educators must possess a deep
learning.
The aim of this study is to explore and identify the best classroom management strategies or
techniques being used by different teachers in all levels of education despite having different things to
be considered in creating or innovating classroom strategies that would cater to all of the different
needs of a capsulated students inside a classroom. By collecting information from the interview and
analysis of the different strategies employed by teachers who took part in the study, this study intends
to provide valuable insight and understanding of the different classroom strategies and things related to
classroom management strategies. Through careful and thorough analysis of the experiences, views,
and ideas of the different teachers, this study will shed light on in-depth understanding of classroom
By addressing these questions, we can gain views on the best strategies that a teacher can
integrate inside the classroom despite having a diverse set of individuals inside a classroom:
This section of the paper reviews the important studies and works of other people
related to classroom management strategies that can support this study. The review
that can be used by a teacher inside the classroom for effective and efficient learning
that is both relevant to the educational system and the timely needs of students,
Wilson, Ryan and Pugh that was conducted in the year 2010, they state that positive
relationships between students and faculty improve many aspects of the learning process, including
student attitude toward the teacher, the course, and course grade.
A teacher building a relationship with students with ethical and professional boundaries
is a complex matter since being unbiased is also needed and must be shown to all students to have
inclusivity and show belongingness and to avoid promoting negative competition inside the classroom.
Building a strong relationship with students is essential for teachers as it creates a positive and
supportive learning environment, increases student engagement, and promotes academic success. To
achieve this, teachers should show genuine care and interest in their students, create a welcoming
student interests into lessons, be good listeners, and collaborate with parents/guardians. Building
relationships takes time and effort, but dedication to students’ well-being and growth will have a
Education is all about change and creativity; therefore, there should be creative models for
engagement in learning in a shifting educational landscape. Education in the 21st century is different
from what it used to be in the 17th or 18th century because of changes over time and subsequently
variations in learners’ needs, particularly in this world of technological advancement (Ibhrahim Njodi,
2019).
Building excitement in the classroom is crucial for creating a positive and engaging learning
environment. Teachers can achieve this by incorporating hands-on activities, using multimedia and
and student choice, fostering a positive classroom culture, and infusing enthusiasm and energy into
their teaching. By implementing these strategies, teachers can ignite students’ curiosity, motivation,
and active participation, leading to a more dynamic and exciting learning experience.
AVOID PUNISHING THE CLASS
As given emphasis by Faisal Khan in 2013 in his research, when students experience physical
punishment, it often leads to them having unfavorable feelings about learning. As they mature into
adults, they may struggle to understand and share the feelings of others, thus lacking empathy. In
addition, children who endure physical punishment from their teachers may resort to using aggression
Creating a classroom environment that avoids the need for punishment is crucial for promoting
positive behavior and maintaining a positive learning atmosphere. To achieve this, teachers should
establish clear expectations, encourage positive behavior through praise and reinforcement, use
restorative practices to address conflicts, communicate and involve parents/guardians, and teach and
reinforce social-emotional skills. By prioritize these approaches, teachers can create a safe and
supportive space where students feel valued, respected, and motivated to engage in positive behavior.
Rewarding good behavior in the classroom is an effective way to reinforce positive actions and
motivate students. By acknowledging and celebrating their efforts, students feel valued and
encouraged to continue exhibiting desirable behaviors. Teachers can provide rewards such as verbal
praise, certificates, stickers, or small tokens of appreciation. These rewards serve as tangible reminders
of students’ achievements and create a positive classroom culture. By consistently recognizing and
rewarding good behavior, teachers can foster a supportive and motivating learning environment in
improve students’ academic achievements, learning competition, and control desirable behaviors in the
NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION
Educators rely on verbal communication as a central tool for providing students with valuable
information for academic development. Our daily nonverbal behaviors reveal who we are and impact
how we relate to others. Nonverbal communication has implications for the teacher and the learner.
can use eye contact, facial expressions, body language, proximity, gestures, posture, voice tone and
volume, silence, proactive monitoring, and nonverbal reinforcement to create a positive and engaging
learning environment. These nonverbal cues help establish rapport with students, convey expectations,
and manage classroom behaviors. By incorporating nonverbal communication strategies, teachers can
HOLD PARTIES
In 2010, Frederick Erickson stated that learning is not simply the internalization of knowledge
and skill by an isolated mind interacting with a physical surround or even with a surround containing
Holding parties inside the classroom can be an effective classroom management strategy to
foster a positive and inclusive learning environment. Parties can celebrate achievements, promote
social interaction, and strengthen the sense of community among students. By organizing themed
parties or celebrations, teachers can create a fun and engaging atmosphere that motivates students to
actively participate in classroom activities. Parties can also serve as a reward system for good behavior
and academic progress, encouraging students to strive for excellence. However, teachers must establish
clear guidelines and expectations to ensure that parties do not disrupt the learning process and maintain
Addressing bad behavior inside the classroom is a crucial aspect of effective classroom
management. When confronted with disruptive behavior, teachers should respond promptly and
teachers can establish clear boundaries and expectations, ensuring that students understand the
consequences of their actions. This proactive approach helps minimize the negative impact on the
overall classroom dynamics and allows for a swift resolution of any issues that arise. Additionally,
promptly addressing bad behavior helps to promote a sense of fairness and accountability among
Acting-out behavior manifests itself in different ways in classroom and school settings,
including running away, physical aggression, verbal abuse, serious confrontations and threats, sexual
acting out, and many other forms. While these behaviors may differ in their form, setting, and
outcomes, there are common factors that can be found in these behaviors, such as anger toward parents
or teachers, and proper addressing of bad behavior immediately promotes a safe and effective learning
exclusion is necessary, warn and punish before excluding a student, and hold a follow-up conversation,
highlighting the impact of the misbehavior on classmates. (Lewis and Romi) , 2012)
Encouraging students to take responsibility is crucial for their personal and academic
growth. When students take ownership of their actions, they become more accountable, and
independent, and develop essential life skills. By setting clear expectations, providing opportunities for
decision-making and problem-solving, and fostering a supportive learning environment, educators can
cultivates a positive and respectful atmosphere in which students actively participate in their learning,
In nearly every situation in life, spoken and unspoken rules guide how we interact with and
treat other people. Establishing rules and shared expectations for general conduct helps lay a solid
foundation, making the classroom learning flow accordingly with comfort and with no pressure
participation, a structured and organized learning environment is created. Clear expectations help
students understand what is required of them, reducing confusion and promoting a sense of
responsibility. By establishing clear guidelines and consequences, educators can maintain a positive
and focused classroom atmosphere in which students are motivated to meet expectations and take
that are commonly used by teachers across the globe in different learning institutions, both public and
private. Additionally, the different studies emphasize the importance of each classroom management
and its strength when applied within a classroom. These studies contributed to the gap in exploring and
This study is deeply anchored in social learning theory (STL) by the renowned psychologist
Albert Bandura’s studies focused on understanding how individuals learn and develop through
observation and imitation of others. In the 1960s, Bandura’s famous experiment was about the Bobo
doll experiment, where in his experiment, children observed an adult being aggressive toward a Bobo
doll, and later, the children imitated the aggressiveness toward the Bobo doll being portrayed by the
adult. This provides empirical evidence for the role of observational learning and modeling in human
behavior.
Social learning theory (STL) proposed by Albert Bandura emphasizes the importance of
observational learning and modeling behavior. This suggests that individuals learn by observing others
and imitating their actions. This theory is particularly relevant to classroom management because it
(conventional learning theory) and cognitive theory. While behaviorism emphasizes learning as a
transformation in outward behavior, primarily through reinforcement and repetition to mold behavior,
which is akin to rote learning, SLT integrates social factors into the learning process (Rumjaun and
Narud, 2020).
By using the Social learning theory (STL), which emphasizes how students behave and learn
through the influence of environment, the proposed theoretical framework provides a lens for
understanding the different classroom management strategies or techniques that affect the students and
how they help the teacher manage the classroom and how effective it is.
By adopting social learning theory as the theoretical framework, researchers can examine how
students learn and adopt effective classroom management strategies by observing their teachers and
peers. They can explore how modeling positive behaviors such as organization, positive reinforcement,
Furthermore, social learning theory provides a basis for understanding the role of reinforcement
and punishment in shaping student behavior. Researchers can investigate how the use of positive
reinforcement, such as rewards and praise, can motivate students to exhibit desired behaviors, while
Additionally, the Social Learning Theory acknowledges the influence of the social environment
on behavior. Researchers can explore how peer interactions and social norms within the classroom can
Overall, the Social Learning Theory offers a comprehensive framework for understanding how
students learn and adopt effective classroom management strategies through observation, modeling,
reinforcement, and the influence of the social environment. It provides a solid foundation for
investigating the best classroom management strategies or techniques and their impact on student
The research method for this study is entirely qualitative and was conducted in Lanao del
Norte, focusing on four schools. 1 primary teacher at Pinoyak Elementary School, 1 junior high school
teacher at Lanipao Catholic High School, 1 senior high school teacher at Lala National High School, 1
Senior High School teacher at Santo Niño Academy, and 1 part-time teacher at Christ the King College
de Maranding, INC. The sample size consists of five teachers teaching at different educational levels
from various institutions, both public and private. The participants are intentionally selected to ensure
List of participants:
Elementary 1
College 1
Total: 5
The data was collected through written and oral interviews. Teachers in elementary, junior
high, and senior high schools were interviewed through oral interviews, while teachers in college were
interviewed through written. The answers in the oral interview were recorded via voice recording and
were deleted after the analysis due to the privacy of the teachers.
The different classroom management strategies were discussed first to give the teachers
insights into the common classroom management strategies and shed light on where their strategies
belong.
To add to the credibility of the study, the teachers were given the freedom not to base their
answers on the presented classroom management strategies and to focus on what they have
considerations to ensure the safety and rights of the participants. Before the interview, the respondents
were given prior notice about the involvement, and consent was asked to ensure that the participants
were all willing and that the answers were true and not merely created by the researcher alone.
The participants are given the assurance that their identities will remain hidden and will not be
exposed to the public. Personal information provided by the participants will be deleted along with any
recorded materials to respect the rights of the respondents as they have requested. The responses of the
respondents will be used for study purposes and will be erased after analysis.
During the process of analysis, the researcher alone has access to the raw data. Moreover,
ethical considerations were further shown by giving proper credit to the mentioned studies, and the
researcher was cautious in the study with humility, respect, and sensitivity to cultures.
Ethical considerations are given importance in this study to ensure that the study will not harm
IV.2. Limitations:
This study has limitations being considered. The participants of this study were limited to
Schools near the researcher's address, which may affect the findings of the study. Additionally, the
study did not discuss each classroom management strategy in-depth and focused only on the strength
of the mentioned classroom management strategies. Future researchers may address these limitations
by expanding the scope of participants increasing the number of participants and exploring the
different strategies.
Although several classroom management strategies can be employed by a teacher in his/her classroom,
one thing that arises as a problem is how can the implemented classroom strategies cater to all of the
students without having other students feel isolated because a single classroom is capsulated with
different students.
The figure below shows a summary of the answers of teachers in terms of classroom
strategy
the most.
school life.
teacher.
The table presents the various classroom management strategies employed by teachers across
different year levels. It is evident from the table that each teacher’s approach is unique. Based on the
oral interviews I conducted, it is clear that classroom management styles can vary greatly and are
stimulate student productivity and regular attendance. This approach not only motivates the students
but also makes learning more engaging and enjoyable for them. Over time, this method aids in shaping
students’ perception of education, transforming it into a positive and enriching experience. It instills in
them the understanding that education is not merely a duty but a pathway to personal growth and
development.
A Junior High School teacher shared that in education, the focus should not only be on
academic lessons. Equally important is the development of students’ moral and behavioral skills. This
involves guiding students in their actions, thought processes, and perceptions of the world around
them. It is about nurturing well-rounded individuals who are not only academically competent but also
Regarding senior High School students, the teacher’s approach is focused on creating an
environment that is not overwhelming for them in terms of academics and social life. It is crucial to
ensure that students feel motivated and supported in both aspects. Social factors play a significant role
in shaping their behavior and attitudes because they are more susceptible to peer influence and trends.
Therefore, teachers need to pay attention to the social dynamics within the classroom and guide
students in distinguishing between right and wrong. By addressing these aspects, teachers can help
prevent negative behaviors from becoming deeply ingrained and more challenging to correct in the
future.
In a college setting, an instructor strongly advocates acknowledging the diverse needs and
approach that goes beyond simply delivering textbook content. By catering to individual needs and
employing interactive teaching methods, the instructor creates an inclusive and engaging learning
environment that fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration. This student-centered
approach not only enhances academic performance but also empowers college students to take
ownership of their education and prepares them for success in their future endeavors.
Conclusion: Considering the insightful findings derived from the comprehensive analysis of
the results of the study along with the different studies mentioned, it becomes abundantly clear that the
realm of classroom management is a dynamic and multifaceted landscape. There are no best classroom
management strategies that can be applied to most students simply because the student alone as a
factor of classroom management is the hardest to cater to among all factors that must be considered.
Based on the different ideas of the teacher toward the single topic classroom management, it is
clearly shown that despite the innovations that have been made toward the different strategies, it is still
not enough to effectively cater to each individual student, just like how insufficient it is to understand a
flexible teacher equipped with skills and knowledge as wide as the unmeasurable differences of
To navigate the complexities of classroom management, teachers must recognize and embrace
the individuality of each student. The findings from the analysis of the table highlight the importance
of tailoring classroom management strategies to meet the unique needs, learning styles, and
create an inclusive and supportive learning environment that fosters engagement, motivation, and
academic success.
Moreover, the varying perspectives of teachers toward classroom management underscore the
ongoing need for continuous professional development and growth. Despite advancements in
educational strategies, there is no definitive solution that can effectively cater to the diverse range of
students. This realization emphasizes the importance of teachers continuously expanding their skills
and knowledge, staying abreast of current research and best practices, and seeking opportunities for
professional development. By being lifelong learners, teachers can adapt their approaches and remain
and techniques. It requires the cultivation of positive relationships between teachers and students as
well as a supportive and inclusive classroom culture. Building strong connections with students fosters
trust, respect, and a sense of belonging, which in turn enhances student engagement and cooperation.
By creating a safe and nurturing environment where students feel valued and supported, teachers can
Taking everything into account, the analysis of the table and the diverse perspectives of
teachers highlight the complexity and individuality of classroom management. Recognizing that
students are the most challenging factor to cater to, teachers must embrace flexibility, continuous
professional development, and the cultivation of positive relationships. By tailoring strategies to meet
the unique needs of students and creating a supportive classroom culture, teachers can create an
inclusive and engaging learning environment that promotes academic success and personal growth.
management strategies is highly recommended as it provides a better grasp and unbiased ideas of each
strategy. For teachers, thorough assessment of the students is the first step in making or innovating
your own classroom management strategies or techniques, and by that originality that is appropriate for
the students are best compared to trending yet not effective and efficient toward the students.
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