Do u agree that mess in the classroom one of the reasons for discipline problems?

Question

Do u agree that mess in the classroom one of the reasons for discipline problems?

Answer 1

What do you mean by "mess in the classroom"?  

If you are talking about clutter then not necessarily.  Although I subbed in one 5th grade class after they had a horrible long term sub and the first thing the kids asked for was a cleaner classroom. lol  But generally, no.  Mess in the classroom doesn't contribute to behavioral problems.  Although a messy room means an unorganized teacher which could hint at a lack of classroom management skills.

In my opinion and from what I see, discipline problems start at home and continue into the classroom.  As parents, our hands have been tied as to the types of discipline we can use with our own children without being considered abusive or unfit.  As an educator, Our hands have been tied drasticaly by all the laws and regulations, etc. and kids know that we can't do a darn thing in the schools these days except suspend or expell them, or in some cases file criminal charges against them.

Answer 2

Who cares??Unless your a teacher or a teachers pet!?You need a life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...

Answer 3

no. my classroom is usually a mess and i have almost no discipline problems. the only time it is an issue is if the classroom mess reflects the teacher's organizational skills. i don't always have a neat room but my lessons are always organized and my kids are almost always on task and know what's expected of them.

Answer 4

Yes and no. There are other, much bigger, issues that come into play with discipline problems. However, if there are things laying around, on a shelf, or in a clear tub with a lid within reach of a student, they will want to touch it, play with it, steal it, or break it. Organized room or a mess,  Its best to keep things out of sight so its out of their mind.