A comparative study of the classroom management techniques teachers perform in Windsor, Ontario and Chongqing, China

The purpose of this study is to learn about the various strategies that teachers use successfully in both Windsor, Ontario and Chongqing, China to control their classes. Classroom management is the most important factor in delivering a lesson, and it will be a great learning experience to witness the unique teaching style of each teacher. A grade eight class will be observed in Chongqing and compared to a grade eight classroom already observed in Windsor. This study will use qualitative methods such as observation with findings included in daily journal entries and reflection. In the end, key themes and strategies will be submitted in a deliverable. It will be interesting to see how teachers in China are solely able to manage large groups of students, which usually contain twice as many students as in Canada. It is expected that Chinese culture and self-discipline greatly contribute to a general attitude amongst Chinese students to be dedicated to learning and academic success.

Faculty Supervisor:

Shijing Xu

Student:

Partner:

Southwest University

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education

University:

University of Windsor

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