Challenges, Strategies, and The Impact of Experience on Classroom Management df Primary School Teachers

Abstract

This study examines the challenges faced by primary school teachers in classroom management, the strategies they use to handle these challenges, the additional difficulties encountered when working with inclusive students and those from diverse socio-cultural backgrounds, the collaboration between teachers, school administration, and parents, and the impact of teaching experience on classroom management skills. It was found that teachers most frequently encounter issues such as attention deficits, discipline problems, and lack of responsibility among students. To address these challenges, teachers employ strategies such as positive reinforcement, establishing clear rules, providing individual guidance, organizing the classroom environment, and fostering social skills. Working with inclusive students presents challenges related to lesson comprehension, social adaptation, and peer bullying. Teachers strive to maintain discipline through collaboration with school administrators and parents, and it was observed that they become more proficient in classroom management as they gain experience. The findings suggest that effective classroom management requires student-centered approaches, consistent implementation of discipline, and ongoing professional development support for teachers.