Elementary School Teachers' Experiences of Implementing the Teacher Classroom Management Method - Case Study in Finland

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https://doi.org/10.46328/ijonse.144

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Elementary school, Teacher Classroom Management Method, Behavioral response, Pupil, Teacher, Sustainable well-being

Abstract

The diversity of pupils and their different difficulties challenge teachers' skills and methods in teaching. Some behavioral challenges require rapid intervention and a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approach from the teachers. An internationally recognized tool, TCM (Teacher Classroom Management), aims to support pupils' socio-emotional development, improve teacher-pupil interaction, and strengthen school-home cooperation. This pilot study examines teachers' experiences of TCM in Finnish primary school context. The study is qualitative, and the data (N=16) was collected through focus group interviews. According to the results, the teacher's strengthened group management skills were positively reflected in the classroom. Teachers´ positive communication with the class strengthened interaction and made it easier to deal with difficult issues. However, implementing TCM in the school community requires ongoing support. Collegial experiences and renewed group management skills strengthened the teachers' own experience of coping at work. The TCM method provided appropriate group management tools.

Author Biographies

Kati Granlund, University of Turku

Kati Granlund, Development Manager, University of Turku, Child Psychiatry Research Centre, 20014 University of Turku, Finland (kati.granlund@utu.fi)    tel.  +358 29 450 4415                                                       Granlund Kati works as a development manager at the University of Turku, Child Psychiatry Research Centre. Her expertise focuses on the research, development and implementation of services for children and families and group-based programmes.

Heidi Harju-Luukkainen, Nord University

Harju-Luukkainen, Heidi, professor of University of Jyväskylä and Nord university (heidi.k.harju-luukkainen@jyu.fi) tel. +358 40 8477 225 Harju-Luukkainen, Heidi, PhD, is Professor of Education at the Universities in Finland and Nord University in Norway. Her research focuses on early childhood education, teacher education, equity in education and international assessments of learning outcomes. She has publish almost 300 scientific articles and books. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4532-7133

References

Maunula, M., Granlund, K., & Harju-Luukkainen, H. (2023). Elementary school teachers' experiences of implementing the Teacher Classroom Management Method - Case study in Finland. International Journal on Studies in Education (IJonSE), 5(3), 332-347. https://doi.org/10.46328/ijonse.144

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2023-04-11

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Vol. 5 No. 3 (2023)

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