Management of a Conducive Classroom Environment: A Meta-synthesis

Abstract

This paper reveals on a review of researches relating to management of a conducive classroom environment. Despite the volume of empirical studies, only 26 studies were relevant.  The study utilized a meta-synthesis in order to establish a reliable evidence base for recommendation. To ensure that the review was systematic, the researcher carried out steps as recommended. A combination of coding and thematic analysis was used to analyze data. The researcher used the thematic analysis to understand the research questions in the present study on managing a conducive classroom environment. Structured course curriculum, empowered students, flexible classroom setting and enabled teachers are the themes that emerged in the study. Structured course curriculum tells about the organized instructional objectives, content, materials and process for evaluating learning. Empowered students  are motivated to engaged in their education when their voices are heard and when they are seen as knowledgeable co-participants and decision makers capable of contributing related to their learning. Flexible classroom setting are space wherein learners can choose from different seating or standing options, locations within the learning space and the size group with which to work. Enabled Teachers are updated on ICT applications, language proficient, value-laden and constructivist educator that positively impacts student’s academic success. As a result, the study was able to come up with the quadratic elements of a conducive classroom environment. With all these elements, the researcher can conclude that a conducive classroom environment of the 21st century is attained and can facilitate students learning.

Keywords: Conducive classroom environment, Classroom management, Structured course curriculum,               Flexible classroom setting, Empowered Students, Engaged Teachers, Quadratic Elements.

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/11-26-06

Publication date:September 30^th 2020