William glasser 1998 william glasser, who developed choice theory, believed that students are motivated by four basic needs. This website provides helpful links and resources for students wishing to learn more about barbara coloroso s classroom management theory and how to incorporate it in the secondary classroom. The democratic leader tries to provide stimulation from within through a. I am doing some research on barbara coloroso and her theories in regards to classroom management. This means i will be concerned with having students think about their behaviors and how their behaviors impact others, rather than with providing punishments and consequences. Stopping violence, according to coloroso, involves more than. It will also discuss practical applications for the theories for both elementary and secondary classrooms. Whether it is a choice with a positive outcome or not, if there. I saw barbara speak about 15 years ago and to hear her again, now with my. Charles this text presents ten proven strategies that enable teachers to develop and implement highquality systems of classroom discipline that increase student responsibility and ethical behavior. Barbara coloroso is an international bestselling author and for the past 44 years an internationally recognized speaker and consultant on parenting, teaching, school discipline, positive school climate, bullying, cyber bullying, grieving, nonviolent conflict resolution and restorative justice. She also explains how to parent strongwilled children, effective alternatives to timeouts, bribes, and threats, and how to help kids resolve disputes and serious injustices such as bullying. Barbara coloroso the author, biography, facts and quotes. Barbara coloroso is an international bestselling author and for the past 44 years an internationally recognized speaker and consultant on parenting, teaching, school discipline, positive school climate, bullying, grieving, nonviolent conflict resolution and restorative justice.
In the implementation of a democratic classroom, i feel that barbara colorosos inner discipline theory. Teachers use theories to support their own philosophy of eduction and classroom management style. The first chapter of the book classroom management. Developed by barbara coloroso, inner discipline takes a longer route in correcting student misbehavior. Even if it is not viewed with disdain, the nature of what classroom management can and should be is commonly misunderstood. Classroom management theorists instructional strategies. Management tips have been greatly expanded, with suggestions for both elementary and secondary educators, and provides a companion website for additional and related workprovides specific practical tips for both elementary and secondary educators. Descriptive statement the purpose of this entire document is to give a sample of my beliefs about classroom management and how i would use my beliefs in my ideal classroom someday.
Barbara coloroso shows these principles in action through dozens of examples from sibling rivalry to teenage rebellion. Each classroom management theory has its merits and weaknesses. Theres no single method for managing a classroom effectively, because different situations require different approaches. Barbara coloroso has created a series of parenting theories that are designed to help parents fight bullying while helping children recover from being bullied or being a bystander to a bullying event. Brickwall, jellyfish, backbone styles barbara coloroso. Managing the classroom environment 401 making instruction relevant and interesting keeps students on task and curbs potential undesirable behaviors. Has worked as a classroom teacher, a laboratory school instructor, and a university instructor. Instead, they model conflict resolution and use natural consequences.
Inner discipline of educational theorist barbara coloroso in four pages the inner discipline theory of barbara coloroso is applied to elementary school grades first through fourth with an overview, choice discussion, theory consequences, and application examines. In fact, the sta tus of classroom management as a subject is so widely looked down upon that many teacher preparation programs no longer even include it in their courses of study. Classroom behavior problems have been around since we began educating children, and the challenges related to classroom management are likely to grow more acute in future decades. The root of the problem should be the key factor in deciding which approach should be used. Students cannot learn and teachers cannot teach in a chaotic environment. Managing the classroom environment sage publications. Her characterization of the three types of families and what outcomes can ensue for children of each is spoton, based on my observations of similar families, which i think lends her significant credibility. Inner discipline theory branden chambers management plan. This book will study a variety of classroom management theorists and their theories, noting the historical background of the theorist, a basic overview of the theory, and a professional critique of the theory. Resources are also included for select additional classroom management theories. Classroom management theorists and theories wikibooks.
Fred jones and barbara coloroso are my two most influential theorists. Barbara coloroso is an international bestselling author, and for the past 40 years an internationally recognized speaker and consultant on parenting, teaching, school discipline, positive school climate, bullying, grieving, nonviolent conflict resolution, and restorative justice. Barbara coloroso the bully, the bullied, and the bystander. Inner discipline of educational theorist barbara coloroso. She has appeared on oprah, cbs, nbc, abc, cnn and npr and has been featured in the new york times. This text presents ten proven strategies that enable teachers to develop and implement highquality systems of classroom discipline that increase student responsibility and ethical behavior. Barbara colorosos classroom management theory, inner discipline, revolves around the concept of encouraging students think about their behaviors and how they impact others, rather than providing punishment and consequences for student behaviors harden, 2012. Spread the lovethis article introduces different classroom management approaches, with the selfdiscipline and the desist approach at opposite ends. This article outlines jim fay and david funks theory of love and logic which focuses on creating independent thinkers and learners through modeling and shared control. I recently had the pleasure of attending barbara colorosos presentation sponsored by the west vancouver school district parent advisory council. This book presents ten proven strategies that enable teachers to develop and implement highquality systems of classroom discipline that increase student responsibility and ethical behavior.
I would like to believe that i have mixed colorosos inner. Barbara coloroso the bully, the bullied, and the bystander bullying is not about anger, its about contempta powerful feeling of dislike toward somebody considered to be worthless, inferior, and undeserving of respect. This theory is more concerned with having students think about their behaviors and how they impact others as opposed to providing punishments and consequences for those inappropriate behaviors. As the name indicates, the goal here is to help students develop inner discipline. Biography barbara coloroso is an internationally recognized parenting expert, speaker and consultant on parenting, teaching, positive school climate, nonviolent conflict resolution, and grieving. When they have selfdiscipline, students will have control and responsibility for their own actions. While selfcare is more of a habit or practice for your own wellbeing than an actual classroom management strategy, the benefits include improved executive function, greater empathy, and increased resilienceall qualities that will empower you to make better decisions when confronted with challenging classroom situations. Classroom management is one of the most essential elements of teaching. In the brief interview i heard i found myself being more drawn to her way of thinking, i would be very grateful if you could in any way send me more information on her and websites that i may access to gain more practial knowledge on how to use these things in the school i am. Inner discipline theory barbara coloroso by mark mizelle. This is a powerpoint i created for a book study on the book the bully, the bullied, and the bystander by barbara coloroso. Philosophy of classroom management my philosophy of classroom management comes from several different theorists in which i will discuss. Educational consultant for school districts, the medical and business community, the criminal justice system, and other educational associations. When managing my classroom, i plan to model barbara colorosos theory of inner discipline.
From preschool to high schoolhow parents and teachers can help break the cycle of violence, and more on. Mistakes simple errors that provide opportunities for learning better choices mischief not necessarily serious, but intentional misbehavior mayhem willfully serious misbehavior that calls for reconciliatory justice. Summary barbara coloroso is a famous author from usa, she is still alive and was born. It is important to clearly define and set limits on behaviors and limit the list of rules to five so students do not feel overwhelmed or oppressed.
Barbara coloroso inner discipline medium control students are worth the time and effort it takes to teach them responsible behavior. Fred jones, barbara colorosos theory matches a lot of what i see in a good classroom. O classroom teacher o laboratory instructor o college professor o educational consultant for. Classroom management refers to the wide variety of skills and techniques that teachers use to keep students organized, orderly, focused, attentive, on task, and academically productive during a class. Classroom management creating a successful k12 learning community. Theories and theorist of classroom management classroom.
Rabbi lerner calls it desanctification, not being able to see the divine in the other. See all books authored by barbara coloroso, including kids are worth it giving your child the gift of inner discipline, and the bully, the bullied, and the bystander. We were in need of a book to help with parenting our strongwilled children, and this has been an immense help. Barbara coloroso is a longtime internationally recognized, educator, parenting expert and author from the united states. Managing todays classroom finding alternatives to control and compliance. See more ideas about parenting, school discipline and bullying. The democratic teacher is kind, caring, and warm, but also firm. Barbara coloroso is an international bestselling author and for the past 38 years an internationally recognized speaker and consultant on parenting, teaching, school discipline, positive school climate, bullying, grieving, nonviolent conflict resolution and restorative justice. Michele borba, paula cook, barbara coloroso, richard curwin. Class management classroom management attachment parenting read later kids and. Therefore, teachers must deal effectively with stu. Developed by barbara coloroso, this discipline takes a longer route in correcting student misbehavior. Responsibility and inner discipline 101 principles of coloroso s theory barbara coloroso misbehavior.
An exclusive interview with bullying expert barbara coloroso. Barbara colorosos 2002 inner discipline, and alfie kohns 1996. The essential characteristics of their theory are as follows, the main problem in teaching is inadequate classroom management, not poor discipline. Brickwall, jellyfish, backbone styles barbara coloroso posted on may 21, 2011 by george secko, aka dzedko as mentioned in an earlier post, there is great danger in oversimplification, or labelling.
One of the biggest issues with classroom management is that the workings of a classroom often set this idea of democracy aside in favor of a teacher led classroom. As the name says, the goal here is to help students develop inner discipline. Major classroom management theories by jennifer groepl. Barbara coloroso is the author of the international bestseller kids are worth it. When students have selfdiscipline, they will have control and responsibility for their own actions.