Mario Maxwell Müller 
Inner Discipline and Behaviour modification. Comparing and contrasting two classroom management techniques 

Essay from the year 2021 in the subject Didactics – Common Didactics, Educational Objectives, Methods, University of the People, course: Masters in Education (Advanced Teaching for Elementary, Middle and Secondary), language: English, abstract: The following essay discusses the use of two contrasting models which include inner discipline and behaviour modification focussing on the theories and work of Barbara Coloroso and Burrhus Frederic Skinner, where students have the ability to show awareness for discipline when teachers are using the correct strategies and considering their feelings and actively involving them in the process. It is imperative for teachers to use a variety of strategies to promote a positive, safe and stimulating educational environment for them to flourish and reach their full potential.

About the author

Mario Maxwell Muller studied and completed a Ph D in Philosophy (Arts, Social Sciences, and Education) at the University of Venda, South Africa). He has a triple master’s degree, First Class (with Distinction) from the University of Pretoria, South Africa, London College of Music, West London University, United Kingdom, and the University of the People, USA. Mario has been teaching for twenty-two years in different leadership positions and has taught at prestigious schools in South Africa, England, Thailand, India, Mexico, and Gabon. He enjoys being a risktaker, principled and effective communicator, whilst serving as a Senior Examiner for Music (HL) for the International Baccalaureate programme. He is currently enrolled on the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) under the LSSE, UK and in partnership with Cambridge University, and Canterbury Christ Church University, United Kingdom.

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