Effective Classroom Management - Six Keys to SuccessThis book comes from the library of Linda Miller. I borrowed it from her when doing some observations of a junior class at the start of the year. I would have to be honest to begin with and say that I didn't love the narrative style of writing in this book. However, the information presented in it aligns nicely with the Learning-Focused Culture and Teaching standards and Tātaiako. The book is written by a team of three education lecturers, researchers and teachers. At it's core, it's about the Process Communication Model - a way of looking at communication based on personality types (Kahler. T, 1982, 1997). The authors argue that a large percentage of teachers are from three main personality types (you can be more than one type, it isn't a 'fit people in a box model') but we have to teach students who come from all six. The 'other three types' are generally the ones that we struggle the most. The authors propose that by understanding the needs of all of the personality types (our own and those of our students, we are better prepared for developing positive relationships with all students. How does this fit with our vision?
5 Key Ideas to Take away1. There are six personality types; Workaholics, Persisters, Reactors, Dreamers, Rebels and Promoters*. You can have aspects of traits from more that one, but one or two will be strongest and this can change over time. 2. Teachers are often Workaholics, Persisters or Reactors (the job lends itself to those main types) and so most find it easy to work with the same personality. However, the other three personality types can be challenging to the way that most teachers naturally want to do things. 3. The authors propose that by understanding these personality types and what they need to feel successful, teacher are better able to build positive relationships with all students. 4. Good student-teacher relationships have a positive outcome on student achievement. 5. It is possible to learn how to manage a classroom in such a way as to meet the needs of all students, if you understand what each student needs to feel engaged. * Some of these words have negative connotations and have changed names on the newest version. Only got time to read one chapter?If you think you are interested, but not sure if you've got the time to invest in the whole book; I would definitely recommend chapter 4. It cuts to the chase and talks about how to motivate and engage the various personality types. You could easily read it without the forwarding information about the different types as they are fairly easy to recognise (we probably have many of these personalities in our classes!). Pages 49-60 will give you a pretty good picture.
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Linda Miller
16/3/2018 03:41:23 pm
You have done an excellent job of summarising this approach Amy-Lee. If anyone wants to borrow the book you are most welcome.
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