A STUDY OF FOUR DIMENSIONS OF CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT TOWARD MODEL FORMATION OF PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to develop a preschool classroom management development model based on four dimensions of classroom management. The four key dimensions that focuses on preschool classroom management model are physical classroom management, planning management and implementation of programs/activities, classroom behaviour management and relationship and interaction management. The physical environment and layout of the preschool classroom managed by the preschool teachers still do not encourage children's learning. The learning materials provided are also not suitable and not used for teaching and learning purposes. Therefore, the study aims to identify the needs of preschool teachers in managing preschool classrooms. The needs analysis will enable the development of a classroom management model based on four dimensions of classroom management. This study uses design and development research approaches involving the needs analysis phase, the design and model development phase and the usability evaluation model phase. The findings of the interview in needs analysis phase shows that the preschool classroom environment was managed in its own way and no guidance or model was used. In conclusion, the researcher recommends needs analysis to be conducted toward KEMAS undergraduate teachers, Unity (Perpaduan) kindergarten teachers and also those who are coming from private kindergartens.