Abstract:
This action research project involved implementation of an eclectic approach of prevention, correction and interpersonal skills, to promote teachers' classroom management. The target population was the 17 teachers of6 Grade I sections in XY3 School. Teachers' problems in classroom management were documented by field notes, behavioral checklists of targeted teachers, videotaped classroom observations, semi-structured interviews with both teachers and students, and teachers' journal entries. A review of solution strategies generated by knowledgeable others and an analysis of the problem context resulted in fostering better teachers' management in the classrooms. Post-intervention data indicated that positive classroom management techniques, coupled with prevention, correction and interpersonal skills promoted better teacher's control in the classroom. The 36 week intervention consisted of 3 workshops and multi post observation conferences that tackled (J) enforcement of classroom rules and procedures; (2) use of appropriate interventions to manage student behavior and establishment of teacher student behavior; and (3) establishment of positive teacher student relationships.
