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Educational Psychology Perspectives on Student Behavior Management

by Emma Harris 1,*
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Received: 21 March 2020 / Accepted: 22 April 2020 / Published Online: 12 May 2020

Abstract

This paper explores the intersection of educational psychology and student behavior management, examining how insights from psychology can enhance the effectiveness of classroom discipline strategies. The discussion focuses on various theoretical frameworks that have been developed within educational psychology to understand student behavior, including behaviorism, cognitive-behavioral theory, social learning theory, and ecological systems theory. Each of these perspectives offers unique insights into the factors that contribute to student behavior and provides guidance on how educators can tailor their approaches to manage challenging behaviors. The paper also delves into the role of teacher-student relationships, the importance of classroom environment, and the significance of proactive versus reactive strategies in behavior management. Through a synthesis of research findings, the abstract highlights the complexity of student behavior and underscores the need for a multifaceted and comprehensive approach to behavior management that considers individual, environmental, and systemic factors.


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Harris, E. (2020). Educational Psychology Perspectives on Student Behavior Management. Journal of Organizational Psychology and Educational Management, 2(1), 9. doi:10.69610/j.jopem.20200512
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Harris, E. Educational Psychology Perspectives on Student Behavior Management. Journal of Organizational Psychology and Educational Management, 2020, 2, 9. doi:10.69610/j.jopem.20200512
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Harris E. Educational Psychology Perspectives on Student Behavior Management. Journal of Organizational Psychology and Educational Management; 2020, 2(1):9. doi:10.69610/j.jopem.20200512
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Harris, Emma 2020. "Educational Psychology Perspectives on Student Behavior Management" Journal of Organizational Psychology and Educational Management 2, no.1:9. doi:10.69610/j.jopem.20200512

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Harris, E. Educational Psychology Perspectives on Student Behavior Management. Journal of Organizational Psychology and Educational Management, 2020, 2, 9. doi:10.69610/j.jopem.20200512
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Harris E. Educational Psychology Perspectives on Student Behavior Management. Journal of Organizational Psychology and Educational Management; 2020, 2(1):9. doi:10.69610/j.jopem.20200512
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Harris, Emma 2020. "Educational Psychology Perspectives on Student Behavior Management" Journal of Organizational Psychology and Educational Management 2, no.1:9. doi:10.69610/j.jopem.20200512
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Harris, E. (2020). Educational Psychology Perspectives on Student Behavior Management. Journal of Organizational Psychology and Educational Management, 2(1), 9. doi:10.69610/j.jopem.20200512

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