Canter’s Model of Classroom Canter’s Model of Classroom ManagementManagement

Dr. John F. vonEschenbach

State University of West Georgia

Canter’s Model of Classroom Canter’s Model of Classroom ManagementManagement

Ineffective classroom managers are:PassiveInconsistentReactiveNon-assertiveBegging and PleadingHostile and Angry

Canter’s Model of Classroom Canter’s Model of Classroom ManagementManagement

Effective classroom managers are:In controlAssertiveProactiveConsistentFirmCalm

Effective classroom managers have a sense of efficacy.

Canter’s Model of Classroom Canter’s Model of Classroom ManagementManagement

Rules:Need to be visible and observableApplicable at all timesShould be few, five at mostHave student input

Rewards should have guidelines and use positive recognition

Consequences should be non-violent, consistent, hierarchical organized, and comfortable to use.

Canter’s Model of Classroom Canter’s Model of Classroom ManagementManagement

Critical components:Teachers should be allowed to teachAssertive discipline is a philosophy and a

systematic approach to classroom managementPositive recognition/reward must be genuine

and naturalConsequences should be short termPositive reinforcement/recognition should be

long term