TEACHERS’ EDUCATION, ATTITUDE, BELIEFS AND EFFECTIVE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT IN THE 21ST CENTURY

Abstract

This paper surveys teachers’ education and their attitude and beliefs towards effective classroom management in the 21st century. It started with an introduction which stated that education is the important tool for the development of any society and an instrument a society can utilise to solve her problems. This followed a brief literature review on teachers’ education and their attitude towards effective classroom management. A brief discussion was given on the development of teacher leadership quality for the 21st century. Some basic mistakes made by teachers when implementing classroom management strategies were discussed. Teachers’ teaching efficacy was emphasised. Attributes of learning environment and good classroom management for teachers was discussed. Conclusion and recommendations were given which include that all stakeholders in education see teachers as agent of innovation because innovation is very important for generating new sources of growth through improved efficiency and productivity; thus teachers should be well treated. Government at all level should intervene in the provision of infrastructure and other basic amenities that would make life more meaningful in the teaching and learning in the classroom.