As I looked through the articles about classroom disruptions, I noticed one common theme. Most articles are written to provide educators with management techniques. There are few articles that address ability grouping, consequences, educator abuse or peers' loss in learning. Although I am presently considered a "behavior whisperer," I have to admit that I failed my Classroom Management course twice in grad school. The ability to command a classroom of 25 diverse individuals is extremely complex. I employ a variety of techniques on a daily basis. Teachers have to respond quickly, act with personal restraint, and teach, all simultaneously. This is a stressful roller coaster ride when there are few disruptions, but today's classrooms are increasingly being disrupted by students with academic, social and emotional deficits. The United States is not alone when it comes to these issues. I found several international articles related to classroom disruptions as well. In addition to the loss in present learning, disruptions are being linked to a loss in future earnings, low test scores, health issues among educators, and peer anxiety from exposure to disruptive interactions.
Articles: The Effects of Classroom Disruptive Behavioral Management Strategies for Middle School Students Talking out of Turn; The Long-Run Effects of Disruptive Peers; Disruptive Student Student Behavior: The Effects on Various Constituent Groups in Large Suburban School Communities
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