Effective Classroom Management Practices and the Training Needs for Beginning Educators

<p>Driven by the overarching goal of enhancing classroom management practices and addressing the training and support needs of new educators, this qualitative research project aimed to uncover insights necessary for enhancing learning environments and improving teacher and student well-being. Conducted across diverse elementary school settings in California and Washington, the study engaged eleven elementary school teachers from varied backgrounds and experience levels, who were recruited through convenience and snowball sampling methods. Data included a combination of surveys and individual interviews, which were analyzed using an initial coding process to identify themes and a focused coding approach to refine and deepen the understanding of these themes.</p> <p>Findings point to teacher qualities (such as patience, adaptability, and relationship building) as well as the importance of consistent routines, student engagement, and differentiation as fundamental teaching strategies. Additionally, findings address common challenges in classroom management such as resource limitations, insufficient training, and external factors impacting classroom dynamics.</p> <p>This research contributes to the academic conversation by providing a comprehensive overview of the multifaceted nature of effective classroom management. By integrating essential teaching qualities, strategies, and training needs for new teachers, the research reveals their interconnectedness and dependency on one another. As a result, this study offers actionable recommendations for policy and practice, ultimately enhancing the overall quality of education and teacher well-being.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science

Level thesis:degree_level

Master's Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Education

Year dc:date.available

2024

Author dc:creator

• Sinclair, Hannah

Contributors dc:contributor

• Katie Lewis, PhD
• Rosemarie Michaels, MEd, EdD

• Classroom management
• training
• support
• elementary education
• teaching strategies
• teacher qualities
• Education
• Teacher Education and Professional Development

Repository record dc:identifier

https://scholar.dominican.edu/education-masters-theses/80

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholar.dominican.edu:education-masters-theses-1088