A1 Journal article (refereed)
Elementary school teachers' experiences of implementing the Teacher Classroom Management Method : Case study in Finland (2023)

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, 5(3), 332-347. https://doi.org/10.46328/ijonse.144

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All authors or editors: Maunula, Minna; Granlund, Kati; Harju-Luukkainen, Heidi

Journal or series: International Journal on Studies in Education

eISSN: 2690-7909

Publication year: 2023

Volume: 5

Issue number: 3

Pages range: 332-347

Publisher: International Society for Technology Education and Science

Publication country: United States

Publication language: English

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

Persistent website address: https://ijonse.net/index.php/ijonse/article/view/144

Publication open access: Openly available

Publication channel open access: Open Access channel

Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/86596

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.

Keywords: lower comprehensive school; class teachers; classroom work; school class community; problem behaviour; teacher-pupil relationship; ambience

Free keywords: elementary school; Teacher Classroom Management Method; behavioral response; pupil; teacher; Sustainable well-being

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Reporting Year: 2023

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