Online ISSN: 2325-7466
2006
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National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)
United States

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Perceptions of the Efficacy of Classroom Management Techniques

  • Philip R. Mehler (Author) Manhattanville College image/svg+xml
    Philip R. Mehler holds an MPS in Secondary Social Studies and Special Education from Manhattanville College. Rick teaches at New Visions Humanities II, a charter high school in the South Bronx, New York. New Visions Charter High Schools are college and career preparatory high schools that are committed to helping all students gain the skills that they will need to succeed after they graduate. Prior to transitioning into secondary education, Rick was a marketing professional in the media and entertainment space. He received his undergraduate degree from Brown University and an MBA from Columbia Business School.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.485
Abstract
One of the biggest challenges of teaching is classroom management. This paper covers some of the abundant literature that has been written on the topic, with the goal of narrowing down the practices to a short list that can be used in practice by aspiring or current teachers. After reviewing the literature, with a focus on that produced within the last five years, the author sought feedback from actual teachers to obtain more direct perceptions of classroom management tactics from those vested in the field. A thirty question Google Survey was provided to an engaged teacher Facebook Group. While over a dozen techniques were clearly being used to some level, a few stood out as being seen as most efficacious and thus should be prioritized within teachers’ classroom management repertoire: consistent routines, establishment of classroom rules or expectations, purposeful teacher movement, seating arrangements, and meeting the psychological needs of students.
Keywords
Barriers, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Cultural Relevance, Discipline, Expectation
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How to Cite
Mehler, P. R. (2022). Perceptions of the Efficacy of Classroom Management Techniques. Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 17(1), 147-160. https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.485

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