Topic 1: Struggling to Control a Class and Instructional Management
Different classroom management theorists have different ways of approaching problem situations. Consider this case study that features a teacher who is very sure that her tough approach is the right way. After reading about ideas by Morrish and Seganti, complete the learning activity and discuss the questions that follow.
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- Choose either Morrish or Seganti’s model as the focus of your responses to this case study. What would proponents of your chosen model think about Ms. Gardner’s approach?
- How and to what extent can Morrish or Seganti’s theory meet the individual needs of diverse learners?
- In what ways could Ms. Gardner use the model presented by Morrish or Seganti to improve classroom management in her classroom?