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behavior.

In this study, Duncanson looks at the impact of the physical environment of a

classroom on student and teacher behavior and performance. The results of the

study showed that rooms with greater amounts of open floor space have higher

test results. Duncanson also provides readers with helpful tips on how to create

space in a classroom.

Guardino, C. A., & Fullerton, E. (2010). Changing behaviors by changing the classroom

environment. Teaching Exceptional Children, 42(6), 8-13.

Guardino and Fullerton address the impact of the classroom environment on

overall class behavior and learning. They outline specific steps that teachers can

take when organizing their classroom to minimize disruptive behaviors and

promote student success.

Kaser, C. (2006). Use of classroom routines to support the learning process.

In this article, Kaser discusses the importance of establishing routines and

procedures in the classroom. She states that students perform better when they

know what is expected of them, leading to fewer disruptions and increased self-

management among the students.

McIntosh, K., Herman, K., Sanford, A., McGraw, K., & Florence, K. (2004). Teaching

transitions: Techniques for promoting success between lessons. Teaching

Exceptional Children, 37(1), 32-38.

 This article addresses how teachers can use transition techniques to promote

effective classroom routines. The authors state that although teaching these

transitions require initial time and energy, they result in positive behavior changes

throughout the year and improved student success overall.

Piotrowski, S., Hsueh, Y., & Cohen, R. (2008). Respect in the classroom: A

developmental approach.

Piotrowski, Hsueh, and Cohen discuss Piagets theory of respect and its relevance

for educators. They look at childrens view of respect and how this understanding

impacts the way that they interact with others in a classroom. This articles stresses

the importance of recognizing differences in how teachers and students define

respect when attempting to foster mutual respect in the classroom.

Smith, A. (2013). Building (and maintaining) rapport in the classroom.

In this article, Smith defines rapport and explains its importance in the classroom.

He goes on to discuss strategies for teachers to use when establishing rapport with

their students as well as how to maintain this throughout the year.