(University of Sydney, 2012) Humanist, allowing equal treatment and discussion between students, peers and teachers, (University of Sydney, 2012) and mixed approaches which allow discussion and freedoms within structured guides. A clear management strategy allows for clear relationships between teacher and students and can implement a more effective and productive learning environment for both parties.
There are a number of popular theories that have been implemented and manipulated by teachers within their classrooms. The following six theories; Assertive discipline, Applied behaviour analysis, humanism, solution focused approach, Neo –Adlerian and cognitive behaviourism are just a few popular choices.
Applied Behaviour Analysis Applied Behaviour Analysis theory is one of the older authoritarian models steaming from early beliefs of corporal punishment within the classroom; this theory is heavily centred on the concept of reward and punishment the reinforce expectations and develop appropriate behaviours. “Behaviourists believe that we cannot change students’ thinking and feelings. Instead, applied behaviour analysis aims to change the conditions that surround behaviour. (Porter,