I find so many different views on discipline and class control and yet the research in the last 20 years shows an overwhelming difference in the success of both students and educators when the focus is on relationships and individual needs. I can't understand why so many educators around me continue to use the power struggle as their choice for classroom management. By this I mean if a kid acts out, educators scold, punish and exert power over them to re-gain control.
What are some of the reasons that educators cling to this style of classroom management?
My own thoughts include reasons such as this is what we were taught or it's what has always worked for me and yet so many educators are clearly fried! This is really apparent this time of year, when absolutely everyone just wants vacation. I have some questions for anyone willing to answer. I would love to hear what some of you are finding really works and why.
Is maintaining power in a class room the only way to foster learning?
is power only maintained through punishing kids, raising your voice over theirs and threats?
Do students actually show improvement when they are controlled in this way?
Do the students actually enjoy being in class?
Do you, as the educator actually enjoy what you are doing?
and last but, not least, can you provide me with some research that justifies this type of class room management?
I really do want to understand why educators use these techniques, but never have the time for this conversation while in the schools, so I figure this is the best place to discuss this.
Julie
What are some of the reasons that educators cling to this style of classroom management?
My own thoughts include reasons such as this is what we were taught or it's what has always worked for me and yet so many educators are clearly fried! This is really apparent this time of year, when absolutely everyone just wants vacation. I have some questions for anyone willing to answer. I would love to hear what some of you are finding really works and why.
Is maintaining power in a class room the only way to foster learning?
is power only maintained through punishing kids, raising your voice over theirs and threats?
Do students actually show improvement when they are controlled in this way?
Do the students actually enjoy being in class?
Do you, as the educator actually enjoy what you are doing?
and last but, not least, can you provide me with some research that justifies this type of class room management?
I really do want to understand why educators use these techniques, but never have the time for this conversation while in the schools, so I figure this is the best place to discuss this.
Julie
