The Influence of a Humanistic Approach to Classroom Management on Third-grade Students’ Behavior

Abstract

ABSTRACT : This action-research project aimed at assessing a third-grade students’ behavior through a humanistic approach to classroom management. This study was carried out in a public institution in Marinilla, Antioquia. During the development of this project, students were exposed to written and spoken positive praising under the strategy of Behavior-SpecificPraise. Data Collection tools included the teacher’s journal, students’ surveys and video-recordings. Findings revealed students’ response to positive praising, as well as the pre-service teacher’s facilitation. However, hindering factors such as the context and the Cooperating Teacher’s attitude unraveled the adequate progression of the project, severing the study.