The IOSIE Method of Classroom Management

By Marie Louise Lawson,

Library Media Specialist

Satellite Independent School District

Overview

Theoretical Models– Behavioral– Psychodynamic– Environmental– Constructivist

The IOSIE Method defined The Classroom Management Control

Spectrum– Consequence Model– Group-Guidance Model– Individual-Guidance Model

Theoretical Models

Behavioral– Student behavior is based on external variables– Students are given positive reinforcement for correcting their behavior

Psychodynamic– Student behavior is based on an emotional state or response– Students are encouraged to correct their behavior in a private meeting with the

teacher Environmental

– Student environment influences their behavior– Simple changes in environment, such as where a student sits, may be

implemented to correct their behavior Constructivist

– Individual students construct their own basis of knowledge, which alters as they experience new things

– Students are asked to construct a response to their behavior and how they can correct it in the future

•As defined by Danforth and Boyle, four models of human behavior that are frequently used in case analysis

The IOSIE Method

1)1) IdentifyIdentify the problem• View the situation objectively• Determine the seriousness of the situation

2) Determine the objectiveobjective you wish to achieve• Objectives should remedy the current problem and also provide a

long-term improvement in student behavior• Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Results-oriented to be met in an

established Time frame (SMART)3) Propose a solutionsolution

• Preventative and interventional: prevent or discourage behavior issues while dealing with misbehavior when it occurs

4)4) ImplementImplement the solution• Gain cooperation and support from parents/guardians, other staff

and even professionals outside the classroom, if necessary• Teachers must be adaptive in the way they approach their problem

5)5) EvaluateEvaluate the results• Return to your objectives: were your goals reached? • If misbehavior returns, perhaps the problem was wrongly identified

and a broader objective spectrum is necessary

•Used to analyze problems with student behavior in five steps

Classroom Management Control Spectrum

There are three approaches to resolving classroom behavior problems

1. Consequence• Teacher outlines consequences for improper

behavior

2. Group-guidance• The class utilizes a specific framework for

penalties for violation of classroom rules

3. Individual-guidance• Teacher meets privately with misbehaving

student to reach cooperative resolution

The Consequence Approach Displays the most teacher control of the three classroom

management approaches

Example: Kounin Effective Momentum Model– Based on the work of Jacob Kounin– Teacher actions (ie praise or disciplinary remarks) influence all students, not

just the ones toward which the action is directed– Keywords: with-it-ness, Ripple Effect

With-it-ness: Teachers have an instinctive feel for the activity in their classroom and can quickly identify behavioral problems

– Teachers control the behavior of the students. Stopping lessons to deal with discipline issues adds to the problem

Strengths of this approach:– Teacher actions affect entire classroom– Several procedures for effectively stopping improper behavior

Weaknesses of this approach:– Limited to certain classroom sessions– Does not provide corrective measures to more serious problems

The Group-Guidance Approach Displays moderate teacher control of the situation at hand, allowing

students to develop group dynamics and learn proper behavior

Example: Peer Mediation Model– Developed by Schrumpf and Crawford on the thought that behavioral

change should not be based on coercion– Nonjudgmental response by peer mediators including negotiation,

reasoning and compromise– Teacher involvement limited to selecting and training student mediators

and acting as monitors during the mediation process– Proactive toward specific problems and incidents

Strengths of this approach:– Teaches a positive process to conflict resolution– Clear direction for how the program should be taught and monitored

Weaknesses of this approach:– Time-consuming and heavily dependent on participation from teachers,

administration and students

The Individual-Guidance Approach Displays the least teacher control of the three approaches, drawing from a

positive student-teacher relationship

Example: The Choice Theory and Reality Therapy Model– Developed by psychiatrist William Glasser– Basis in satisfying the five (5) basic psychological needs of every person:

Belonging & love, power & achievement, fun & enjoying work, freedom & ability to make choices, and survival

– Disruptive behavior occurs when a student’s inner needs are not met– Classroom environment must create a sense of personal responsibility that

emphasizes self-evaluation and interaction– Keywords: authoritarian teacher, teacher leader

Teacher leader: relies on cooperation, uses persuasion and creates enthusiasm in students

Authoritarian teacher: uses punishment and reward, relies on authority and creates confidence in students

Strengths of this approach:– Effective with most students, especially those with specific behavioral problems– Easy to implement, very straight-forward

Weaknesses of this approach:– Teachers are less comfortable with it; they feel as though students are allowed to

“get away with” improper behavior and time is taken away from class work

Acknowledgements

PowerPoint Presentation created by:Marie Louise Lawson

Research and Information collected from:A Case Study Approach to Classroom Management

by Richard T. Scarpaci

Special Thanks to:– Dr. I.M. Demanding, Superintendent– Ebenezer Scrooge, Business Administrator– The Satellite Independent School District

Created for the class: Student Learning, Development and Behavior Management

New Jersey City University, fall 2008 * Professor Annemarie Stoeckel