The+Kounin+Model

The Kounin model is based off five key concepts. These five concepts are as follows: 1. If teachers correct behavior problems in one student, it influences and sets an example for other students on similar behavioral issues. 2. Teachers should have an idea of what is going on in all parts of the classroom at all times. 3. Providing smooth transitions from one activity to another consistently engages student learning, and provides constant momentum in the lesson being taught. 4. Teachers need to hold all students accountable for the content of every lesson. 5. Adding variety to the curriculum will reduce the amount of boredom students will feel.
 * The Kounin Model- developed by Jacob Kounin **

Here are some other key results Kounin found in order for teachers to have successful classroom management. In pertaining to concept one listed above, Kounin referred to it as “the ripple effect.” This effect can occur when a teacher encourages a student or when a teacher disciplines a student. This effect primarily works at the early childhood level. When pertaining to concept two, Kounin used the term “withitness” to describe teachers’ knowing what is going on at all times in the classroom. He believed that this could be accomplished better by a teachers’ behavior than their use of words. Kounin also suggested that if students believe that teachers are with it, less problems will occur in the classroom. Overlapping is the ability to manage two issues at the same time. For example, if students are put into small groups to do work and one group of students becomes off task, the teacher should address these students from a distance, while letting the other students continue to work. The ability for a teacher to quickly and smoothly transition from one activity to the next will limit the behavior issues in the class. As a result students will stay on task.
 * Ripple Effect **
 * Withitness **
 * Overlapping **
 * Movement Management **

In conclusion, Jacob Kounin’s research revealed that by keeping students engaged, students’ problems will be held to a minimum. Teachers need to be able to successfully control the entire class, and be able to manage groups of students or individuals students in the classroom, while monitoring the rest of the students in the classroom.

Link - Teachersmatters.com Link II - Pecentral.org Link III - Withitness.com