How can teachers be successful at reducing at-risk misbehavior in elementary schools?
My research question is this: How can teachers be successful at reducing at-risk misbehavior in elementary schools? I will be looking at how to minimize disruptions during class time. I will place focus on 2-3 methods that work best. This topic may be applied to non-at-risk students as well. The Locus of Control Theory is part of the foundation for achieving classroom success. I am using four peer-reviewed sources to conduct my presentation. The article covers the factors of at risk students and methods to improve the classroom experience with teachers having proper training in handling misbehavior. Family management strategies, peer interactions, neighborhood context, and individual-level characteristics are investigated to see which one has the most effect on the students. Family management strategies has the largest influence on the student’s misbehavior. A model called the Professional Development Classroom Management Model (PDCMM), is used to determine the success of reducing at-risk elementary school students’ misbehavior. One of the findings is that teachers trained using management skills had more of a structured classroom with less disruptions due to misbehavior.
EDUC 321, Classroom Relations & Management
Brian Kaelin
Banquet Room, Poster #12
10 AM – Noon