The 3 Cs of Classroom Management

The Johnson & Johnson Approach

Group Members
Alisha Ali Vanessa Beckles Kurtrine Antoine Natasha Andrews- Bacchus

Inappropriate behavior (is) a problem to be solved together in a supportive classroom community (Hardin, 2008, p. 145). Classrooms should have classwide activities in which students are provided an opportunity to work together toward a common goal. Students acquire a sense of significance from doing significant things, from being active participants in their own education (Hardin, 2008, p. 148). Rather than creating rules, (the) students (will) engage in conversation about the type of community they wish their classroom to be (Hardin, 2008, p. 150).

WHAT IS CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT?

According to specialists in the field of education, school and classroom management aims at encouraging and establishing student self-control through a process of promoting positive student achievement and behaviour.

The 3 Cs of Classroom Management

Developed by David Johnson & Roger Johnson Cooperative Learning Constructive conflict resolution Civic Values

Cooperative Learning
Type of active learning If one fails all fails School interdependence School-parent interdependence Interclass interdependence

What is conflict?
Deutsch and Johnson define conflict as a state of incompatible behaviors, (as cited in D.W. Johnson, & R.T. Johnson, 1996, p. 463).

Constructive conflict resolution

Problem Statement Each and every one of us encounters conflict on an almost daily basis. Children need to learn how to handle conflict constructively so that they can be productive members of society as adults.

 The classroom is a complex environment that lends itself to a variety of conflicts (Larivee, 2005, p. 256) In the classroom, if students do not know appropriate strategies for handling conflicts it can lead to more problems and possibly violence (Savage, 1999, p.232). Teachers can have a positive influence on how students deal with conflict by teaching conflict resolution strategies.

The negotiation process

Charney (2002) cites the following steps in this negotiation process:
Calming Down Explanation of the Upset Discussion and Resolution Acknowledgment

 D.W. Johnson and R.T. Johnson (1996) found when summarizing research that students who participate in conflict resolution training are able to apply the skills learned in actual conflicts both at school and outside of school.

 D.W. Johnson and R.T. Johnson (1996) suggest key components of a classroom that must be in place before students are able to manage conflict constructively includes:
A cooperative learning environment An atmosphere in which the nature and desirability of conflict are understood

Civic Values
To create a community , members, in this case the students must share common goals and values that help define appropriate behaviours. Some core values are caring, respect and responsibility.