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An Introduction toJacob KouninPresented by Jim Horwat
+Who was Jacob Kounin?
Prominent 1970s Educational Theorist Born January 17, 1912
Cleveland, OH
Earned PhD from Iowa State University
Employed as Educational Psychologist at Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
Married to an elementary school teacher
Died October 7, 1995Palm Beach, FL (age 83)
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Jacob Kounin’s Key Concept …
Utilize Discipline and Instruction AS ONE
+‘Discipline and Group Management in Classrooms’
Kounin’s famous book (1977)
Collected his research studies on classroom organization and management skills
Analyzed teachers’ techniques from videotaped classrooms
Revealed an unexpected observation…
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“Ripple Effect”…
When one student’s behavior is corrected it often influences nearby students’ behavior
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Effective classroom managers…
PREVENT problems before they happen
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5 Componentsof “Lesson Movement”
Necessary for balance of classroom management AND teaching…
+1. With-it-ness
– What is going on in ENTIRE
classroom at all times?
– Let students know the teacher
“does not miss a thing”.
– “Perception” is key; Ok to bluff.
– Use caution with interventions;
potential for timing and
targeting
errors.
+Tips for Developing “With-it-ness” skills Establish eye contact with all
students in classroom
Use nonverbal cues to demonstrate alertness, interest and sense of caring
Get acquainted with students(i.e. learn their interests, strengths,weaknesses, habits, learning styles)
Communicate and maintain expectations. No surprises.
+2. Overlapping
– i.e. “Multi-tasking”
– Preparation is key.
– Have plan for students who
finish
assignments in class early.
– Keep students constructively
occupied while assisting slower
students individually.
+3. Momentum
– SHORT lectures are ideal
and more effective.
– Prevent boredom.
– Keep appropriate pace.
– Use a timer or stopwatch if
necessary for time
management.
+4. Smoothness
– A thoroughly planned lesson will
achieve smoothness naturally.
– Stay on track; avoid tangents,
diversions, irrelevant questions.
– Don’t leave lessons hanging.
– Don’t switch back and forth from
one subject or activity to
another.
+5. Group Focus
– Engage all students in each
lesson.
– Foster accountability and
responsibility.
– Keep students anticipating next
activity. Build suspense.
– Master subtle art of asking class
questions. Watch their responses.
+Final Thoughts on Kounin
Consistency and Organization Skills Needed for Positive Results. Kounin’s ideas are effective in classroom management
if used consistently.
Organization central to success.
Skills require time and practice to build.
Vintage clip from a master…