LOLA JACOBS ASSIGNMENTS 0618151315
TMS3709
Assignment number: 05
Year: 2023
PREVIEW:
1.Building Classroom Culture in Basic Classroom Management:
Building a positive classroom culture is a crucial component of basic classroom management. The video
on classroom management highlights the importance of creating a supportive and inclusive environment
where students feel safe, valued, and motivated to learn. Classroom culture refers to the shared values,
norms, and expectations that shape interactions among students and between students and the
teacher. A positive classroom culture fosters engagement, enhances learning experiences, and reduces
disruptive behaviour.
In the video, we observed the following reasons why building classroom culture is vital for effective
classroom management:
1 Creating a Sense of Belonging: When students feel like they belong to a community that values
their uniqueness and contributions, they are more likely to actively participate and cooperate with
others. A positive classroom culture promotes a sense of belonging, which is essential for students'
emotional well-being and academic success.
, LOLA JACOBS ASSIGNMENTS 0618151315
Assessment 5: Classroom Management in the Diverse South African Classroom
1.Building Classroom Culture in Basic Classroom Management:
Building a positive classroom culture is a crucial component of basic classroom
management. The video on classroom management highlights the importance of
creating a supportive and inclusive environment where students feel safe, valued, and
motivated to learn. Classroom culture refers to the shared values, norms, and
expectations that shape interactions among students and between students and the
teacher. A positive classroom culture fosters engagement, enhances learning
experiences, and reduces disruptive behaviour.
In the video, we observed the following reasons why building classroom culture is vital
for effective classroom management:
2 Creating a Sense of Belonging: When students feel like they belong to a
community that values their uniqueness and contributions, they are more likely to
actively participate and cooperate with others. A positive classroom culture promotes a
sense of belonging, which is essential for students' emotional well-being and academic
success.
3 Establishing Clear Expectations: A positive classroom culture involves setting
clear expectations for behavior and academic performance. When students understand
what is expected of them, they are more likely to behave appropriately and take
responsibility for their actions.
4 Encouraging Positive Interactions: In a supportive classroom culture, students
are encouraged to interact positively with each other, fostering cooperation and
teamwork. Positive interactions enhance social skills, empathy, and conflict resolution
abilities.
By focusing on building a positive classroom culture, teachers can create a conducive
learning environment that promotes mutual respect, motivation, and engagement
among students. This, in turn, leads to better classroom management and academic
outcomes.
2.Critically Evaluating the Behaviourist Theory in Classroom Management:
The behaviourist theory, although widely used in the past, has received criticism for
being overly simplistic and limited in its approach to classroom management. While
excluding token economy and assertive classroom strategies, let's look at the general
limitations of the behaviourist theory:
• Ignoring Internal Factors: Behaviorism primarily focuses on observable
behaviours and external stimuli-response relationships. It neglects the role of
internal factors such as emotions, cognitive processes, and individual differences
that can influence behavior.
TMS3709
Assignment number: 05
Year: 2023
PREVIEW:
1.Building Classroom Culture in Basic Classroom Management:
Building a positive classroom culture is a crucial component of basic classroom management. The video
on classroom management highlights the importance of creating a supportive and inclusive environment
where students feel safe, valued, and motivated to learn. Classroom culture refers to the shared values,
norms, and expectations that shape interactions among students and between students and the
teacher. A positive classroom culture fosters engagement, enhances learning experiences, and reduces
disruptive behaviour.
In the video, we observed the following reasons why building classroom culture is vital for effective
classroom management:
1 Creating a Sense of Belonging: When students feel like they belong to a community that values
their uniqueness and contributions, they are more likely to actively participate and cooperate with
others. A positive classroom culture promotes a sense of belonging, which is essential for students'
emotional well-being and academic success.
, LOLA JACOBS ASSIGNMENTS 0618151315
Assessment 5: Classroom Management in the Diverse South African Classroom
1.Building Classroom Culture in Basic Classroom Management:
Building a positive classroom culture is a crucial component of basic classroom
management. The video on classroom management highlights the importance of
creating a supportive and inclusive environment where students feel safe, valued, and
motivated to learn. Classroom culture refers to the shared values, norms, and
expectations that shape interactions among students and between students and the
teacher. A positive classroom culture fosters engagement, enhances learning
experiences, and reduces disruptive behaviour.
In the video, we observed the following reasons why building classroom culture is vital
for effective classroom management:
2 Creating a Sense of Belonging: When students feel like they belong to a
community that values their uniqueness and contributions, they are more likely to
actively participate and cooperate with others. A positive classroom culture promotes a
sense of belonging, which is essential for students' emotional well-being and academic
success.
3 Establishing Clear Expectations: A positive classroom culture involves setting
clear expectations for behavior and academic performance. When students understand
what is expected of them, they are more likely to behave appropriately and take
responsibility for their actions.
4 Encouraging Positive Interactions: In a supportive classroom culture, students
are encouraged to interact positively with each other, fostering cooperation and
teamwork. Positive interactions enhance social skills, empathy, and conflict resolution
abilities.
By focusing on building a positive classroom culture, teachers can create a conducive
learning environment that promotes mutual respect, motivation, and engagement
among students. This, in turn, leads to better classroom management and academic
outcomes.
2.Critically Evaluating the Behaviourist Theory in Classroom Management:
The behaviourist theory, although widely used in the past, has received criticism for
being overly simplistic and limited in its approach to classroom management. While
excluding token economy and assertive classroom strategies, let's look at the general
limitations of the behaviourist theory:
• Ignoring Internal Factors: Behaviorism primarily focuses on observable
behaviours and external stimuli-response relationships. It neglects the role of
internal factors such as emotions, cognitive processes, and individual differences
that can influence behavior.
