A Study of the Relativity of Classroom Management Strategies

• Main Authors: Mimg-Chih Chen, 陳銘志
• Other Authors: Huey-Ying Chi
• Format: Others
• Published: 2013
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/81464264386321681465

碩士 === 國立東華大學 === 教育行政與管理學系 === 101 === This study investigated the relativity of classroom management strategies and zero corporal punishment among elementary school teachers in Yilan County. The study tool was self-made questionnaires on the relativity of classroom management strategies and zero corporal punishment among elementary school teachers. The subjects of this survey were homeroom teachers in elementary school in Yilan County in academic year 2011-2012. Stratified random sampling was exploited. The survey was administered to 409 elementary school teachers in Yilan County. 404 copies were obtained, and 400 of them were valid. The collected data were analyzed using methods including t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson product moment correlation, and regression analysis through SPSS(Statistical Package of Social Science) for Window 12. The findings of the study were as follows： 1. Elementary teachers’ classroom management strategies in Yilan County is currently in good condition. According to survey results, “classroom environment management” scored the highest performance rating. 2. Elementary teachers’ zero corporal punishment attitude in Yilan County is currently in good condition. According to survey results, “ zero corporal punishment coping strategies” and “zero corporal punishment cognition” scored the highest performance rating. 3. There were significant differences in the teachers’ classroom management strategies based on gender. On average, female teachers scored higher in this category than male teachers did. 4. There were also significant differences in the teachers’ zero corporal punishment attitude based on teaching experiences. On average, senior teachers tended to score higher than junior teachers in this category. 5. There was a significant positive correlation between classroom management strategies and zero corporal punishment among elementary school teachers. There was insignificant correlation between classroom environment management and zero corporal punishment attitude, but others were low correlation. 6. Teacher-parent relationship management strategies can effectively predict zero corporal punishment. Based on research conclusions, this study also proposed suggestions as a reference for education administrative institutions and future researchers. Keywords: elementary school teachers, classroom management strategies, zero corporal punishment