Examining the Dynamic of Classroom Management, Classroom Environment, and Student Choice: An Action Research Ethnography
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Education (Ed.D)
Department
Supervision, Curriculum, and Instruction-Elementary Education
Date of Award
Fall 2016
Abstract
The purpose of this qualitative action research ethnographic study was to explore student perceptions about classroom management, student choice, and the classroom environment. The research from this study also provided background information from the teacher researcher perspective and a detailed analysis in which the researcher describes the setting, circumstances, and culture in which the participants were involved (Creswell, 2013). Data was collected by the teacher researcher and consisted of teacher reflection journals, student journals from 23 students in the teacher researcher’s class, and small group interviews with eight of the 23 students. The findings from this study revealed students perceived the classroom environment as inviting and pleasing, as well as appreciated the classroom management style of the teacher researcher, which allowed students the opportunities to make various academic choices throughout each day. This study added to the research by providing a triangulation of three components – classroom management, student choice, and classroom management – all of which impact every student throughout their academic journey.
Advisor
Sherri R Colby
Subject Categories
Curriculum and Instruction | Education
Recommended Citation
Flynn, Laura M., "Examining the Dynamic of Classroom Management, Classroom Environment, and Student Choice: An Action Research Ethnography" (2016). Electronic Theses & Dissertations. 777.
https://digitalcommons.tamuc.edu/etd/777
