Campus Location
Abilene Campus
Date of Award
Spring 5-9-2026
Document Type
Manuscript
Department
Teacher Education
Degree Name
Master of Education in Teaching and Learning
First Advisor
Dana Mayhall
Second Advisor
Andrew Huddleston
Abstract
This research examined a classroom management structure used at the middle school level. It aimed to analyze the teacher’s and students’ perceptions on the protocol, and to evaluate the role of structure and the perceived impact on student behavior. The framework contained a series of strategies, such as noise level charts and positive reinforcement. Research took place in a RLA classroom, observing three seventh-grade honors class periods. The study occurred over four weeks, but the implementation began at the start of school. The research analyzed a survey given to students, a series of interviews with students and the teacher, and observational field notes. The findings included five major themes coded from the data, which were the following: classroom management tools, student motivation, classroom perceptions, factors of behavior, and classroom experience.
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Recommended Citation
Pritchard, Hanna D., "Taking Control of Middle School Behavior: A Structured Approach to Classroom Management in a 7th-Grade Honors English Classroom" (2026). Masters of Education in Teaching and Learning. 95.
https://digitalcommons.acu.edu/metl/95
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