Conclusion
| Introduction |
Through our experiences of student teaching and research, we have found that actively involving students in the learning process is the most effective classroom management and it directly influences the amount of student learning that takes place. Involving students in the creation of class rules and in all aspects of their learning, gives students a sense of empowerment. Through interviews and research, we found there is not enough constructivist classroom management training available or used within most schools. However, our data is limited in that we were only able to observe within two separate environments. Further research involving more schools in all three settings (rural, urban, and suburban) should be done to draw a more accurate conclusion. We, as future teachers, recommend that upcoming and present teachers involve themselves as well as students in this type of active learning environment. We also recommend that administration should offer teachers the opportunity to attend workshops and staff-development sessions for effective classroom management. The classroom may not always be quiet or still, but ideas are being fostered and learning is taking place. |