EDU 501: Teacher as Researcher by

Changing Behaviors by Changing the Classroom Environment

lestep7717 — 2013-05-10 00:14:45 UTC

This article discusses how environmental modifications aid in preventing disruptive behavior. It discusses how classroom spaces can be modified in several ways because on how students are behaving. The article goes on to follow a teacher to collect data about the behavior of her students behavior and what types of disruptive behaviors are occuring, After observing they discuss what types of environmental modifications might help her.

DIFFERENTIAL EFFECTS OF SEATING ARRANGEMENTS ON DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR OF FIFTH GRADE STUDENTS DURING INDEPENDENT SEATWORK

lestep7717 — 2013-05-10 00:20:02 UTC

This article discusses the importance of seating arrangement and how it can be the most effective classroom management practice. The study collects data from a 5th grade classroom to measure disruptive behavior.

Best Practices in Classroom Management

lestep7717 — 2013-05-10 00:20:39 UTC

This article discusses the best practices of classrroom management. Discusses the importance of classroom arrangement and reasons why students behave the way they do.

Students Who Face the Board Learn More

lestep7717 — 2013-05-10 00:21:24 UTC

This article discusses the relationship between how seats are arrangment and how students behave. I found many great points in this article that pertain to my research. It discusses space, room arrangement and seating by gender.

Do Classroom Spaces Really Work?

lestep7717 — 2013-05-14 21:37:02 UTC

This is a research paper written about how seating arrangments affect students needs in several different ways. The author discusses academic needs, social needs and behavioral needs. It is interesting to read through her study and how it developed as she observed her students and herself.

An Educator’s Guide to Classroom Management

lestep7717 — 2013-05-14 21:42:08 UTC

This is a guide to clasroom management. It many aspects of classroom behavior and suggests and guides you through classroom management strategies. It discusses organization of the classroom and how this can help with mantaining classroom order.

The Effect of Classroom Seating Arrangement on Learning Ability

lestep7717 — 2013-05-14 21:45:38 UTC

This article discusses the academic effect of seating arrangements with in a classroom. They research how the placement of a student directly impacts how well they do in class.

Approaches for Modifying the Physical Learning Environment

lestep7717 — 2013-05-14 21:49:21 UTC

This is a research article on changing the learning environment. The author discusses considerations of desk arrangments. He observes his classroom in different seating arrangments to see how the students do. A lot of great information and observations.

Classroom Behavior Management: A Dozen Common Mistakes and What to Do Instead

lestep7717 — 2013-05-14 21:50:48 UTC

This article discusses several common behavior problems teachers experience in the classroom. The author discusses mistakes for dealing with the behaviors and ways that might improve or help change the poor behavior. One thing the author stated was how close proximity can quickly improve behavior.

How to Plan a Classroom Seating Arrangement

lestep7717 — 2013-05-14 21:55:32 UTC

This article discusses several common classroom seating arrangments and how they can be useful in a classroom and for different learning activities.