I have based my classroom management plan around three educational theorist. I believe the three theorist fit my own personal teaching strategies. I can relate most to Lee Canter, B.F. Skinner, and Dr.Albert Bandura.
Lee canter
Canter is a firm believer in assertive discipline. He says a classroom teachers should have a systematic discipline plan. It should explains exactly what will happen when students choose to misbehave. I want to incorporate this into the classroom because letting students know what is expected creates consistency. If there is a set of rules the students tend to follow them because they know what the consequences will be. Canter's theory also believes in never making a student stand in front of a class as an object. I completely agree with him and would never target students for misbehaving. Instead I will keep track of misbehavior and will address it. I will also incorporate Canter's belief of positive reinforcement and verbal praise.
B.f. skinner
Skinner believed the goal of psychology should be to find ways to make education
enjoyable and effective for every student. I couldn't agree with this more because every student learns in his/her own ways. Learning must be engaging otherwise they will not be interested. Skinner's learning theory states that the best way to modify behavior is to modify the environment. Students must be comfortable and safe in an environment. Skinner's theory is also kown as operant conditioning, which explains that the best way to understand behavior is to look at the causes of an action and it's consequences. I agree with Skinner on his practices of reinforcement. Skinner believed if students know that good behavior will be rewarded then they will be more likely to practice good behavior.
enjoyable and effective for every student. I couldn't agree with this more because every student learns in his/her own ways. Learning must be engaging otherwise they will not be interested. Skinner's learning theory states that the best way to modify behavior is to modify the environment. Students must be comfortable and safe in an environment. Skinner's theory is also kown as operant conditioning, which explains that the best way to understand behavior is to look at the causes of an action and it's consequences. I agree with Skinner on his practices of reinforcement. Skinner believed if students know that good behavior will be rewarded then they will be more likely to practice good behavior.
Dr. Albert Bandura
Bandura had a strong belief in modeling and that it continues throughout life.
I like his view of modeling as the key component in teaching the students the
appropriate behaviors and responses in a worldwide forum. In order to get my
students to do the right thing, I have to display the right behavior myself. Students look up to their teachers and watch everything we do. Bandura also believes self-efficacy is important for students to believe what they can accomplish. Being positive and helping the students set goals. By setting goals, it can help improve their self-efficacy. Bandura explains that symbolizing their experiences, people give structure, meaning, and continuity to their lives.
I like his view of modeling as the key component in teaching the students the
appropriate behaviors and responses in a worldwide forum. In order to get my
students to do the right thing, I have to display the right behavior myself. Students look up to their teachers and watch everything we do. Bandura also believes self-efficacy is important for students to believe what they can accomplish. Being positive and helping the students set goals. By setting goals, it can help improve their self-efficacy. Bandura explains that symbolizing their experiences, people give structure, meaning, and continuity to their lives.
References
Bandura, A. (2006). Autobiography. M. G. Lindzey & W. M. Runyan (Eds.) A history of psychology in autobiography (Vol. IX). Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association
Canter, L. (1976). Assertive Discipline: More Than Names on the Board and Marbles in a Jar. Retrieved from
http://campus.dyc.edu/~drwaltz/FoundLearnTheory/FLT_readings/Canter.html
McLeod, S. A. (2007). B.F. Skinner | Operant Conditioning. Retrieved from:
http://www.simplypsychology.org/operant-conditioning.html
Bandura, A. (2006). Autobiography. M. G. Lindzey & W. M. Runyan (Eds.) A history of psychology in autobiography (Vol. IX). Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association
Canter, L. (1976). Assertive Discipline: More Than Names on the Board and Marbles in a Jar. Retrieved from
http://campus.dyc.edu/~drwaltz/FoundLearnTheory/FLT_readings/Canter.html
McLeod, S. A. (2007). B.F. Skinner | Operant Conditioning. Retrieved from:
http://www.simplypsychology.org/operant-conditioning.html