Classroom Management: Theories and Implementation

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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................2
My Classroom Management Philosophy.........................................................................................2
Neo-Adlerian Theory.......................................................................................................................3
Applied Behaviour Analysis............................................................................................................4
Glasser’s Choice Theory..................................................................................................................6
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................8

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Introduction
In the present-day field of education, stimulating classroom management theories are in
abundance that reflects an array of various philosophical beliefs. This paper is going to give a
brief overview of three theories that have been derived from the mixed method, egalitarian and
authoritarian models that are Glasser’s Choice Theory, Neo-Adlerian Theory and Applied
Behavior Analysis. The theories will be analyzed and discussed in terms of their basic principles
and evaluate their positive and negative elements. The paper will then reflect my philosophy on
classroom management; Glasser’s Choice Theory and will be discussed in detailed.
My Classroom Management Philosophy
A teacher in order to understand the kind of philosophies they would like to implement in
a classroom in order to manage it efficiently should understand our own values, beliefs and
philosophies by critical thinking and our own reflections (Hayes, 2017). My main goal is to
prepare the students for the real world that is the society. This can only happen when they are
taught critical thinking and understand the text that is been studied in the class rather than
memorizing it in order to get good grades. Education empowers and shapes the mind of a student
that later helps them in lives to grow to be an active part of the society and contribute to the
positive changes.
I believe in a classroom everyone should be equal that reflects in the Glasser’s Choice
Theory. I want to contribute to the success of my students. I want my students to learn the
positive ways of survival which they can implement in life later when necessary. I want them to
become successful and independent in life. For this there should be a healthy relationship
between the teacher and the student which I want to achieve. I want to approachable and build a

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relationship of trust that will help them to come to me when they find themselves in a bad
situation or when they are finding anything difficult. I want to be as transparent as possible so
that they can ask me anything. I want my students to grow academically and individually and
allow them to use other sources like text books, their parents and their peers from where they can
learn other things. I want my students to make better life choices and grow a sense of self-esteem
within them to make better choices in life.
Neo-Adlerian Theory
The Neo alderian theory stresses the need for students to feel as they belong, it is more
concerned to give students the feeling of belonging as opposed to change their behavioural
pattern (Maniacci, Carlson & Sackett-Maniacci, 2017) , this theory falls under the mixed method
model of classroom management. This theory stresses the unity of the individual, the subjective
choices made and the individual makes as they work towards the goal they have set as they move
through life (Mosak, 2013). This means that all behaviour is considered to be acceptable as it
helps the students reach their goals. The role of the teacher in this theory is to study student’s
behaviour and see what positive patterns they possess the teacher is than required to help the
students use these patterns in order to reach their goals, this encourages students to be themselves
and find a sense of belonging as they move on with their learning (Millei, 2007). In this theory it
is the duty of the teacher to assess the behaviour of the students on the basis of four primary
motives that are proving inadequacy, power, attention and revenge. The teachers should assess
the causes of the behavior of the students according to the response of the student. Teachers can
then make strategies in how to deal with the student and what are the needs of the student that
the students are deprived of. The needs are met in a proper manner which follows to the norms