Implementation of Classroom Management Strategiesin Primary Schools in Botswana

Abstract

Literature shows that high incidences of classroom disciplinary problems have a significant impact on the effectiveness of teaching and learning.Use of classroom management strategies to manage the behaviour of students is therefore critical in mitigating behavioural problems and in achieving positive educational outcomes in the classrooms. The importance of classroom management in creatinga positive classroom climate within which effective teaching and learning can occur is viewed as a very important teaching skill across disciplines and grades. A strong and consistent management and organisation of teaching and learning though classroom management strategies has been observed to enhance student achievement in schools. Thisexploratory study examinedhow frequently the teacher use ofclassroom management strategies across subject and grade divide in primary schools. Results of the study showed that primary school teachers frequently usemost of the proposed classroom management strategies during teaching except the use of learner-centered classroom management styles through the use of authoritative rather than authoritarian management styles.