New dimensions in the classroom climate |
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| Authors: | Raed Zedan |
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| Institution: | (1) Academic Arab College for Education in Israel, POB 248, 17907 Kfar Manda, Israel |
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| Abstract: | The focus of this study was the classroom climate for Grades 4, 5 and 6 students during mathematics classes in elementary
schools in the Arab sector in Israel. The study included 3,786 Arab students. The use of a questionnaire indicated that five
major factors related to classroom climate were Satisfaction and Enjoyment, Teacher–Student Relationships, Gender Inequality
and Tension, Student–Student Relationships, and Competitiveness. Students were found to be happy, satisfied and to have a
sense of unity. Discipline was a ‘sacred’ value that could not be disregarded. Rules and regulations, obedience and respect
were integral components of satisfaction and enjoyment. The teacher–student relationship was positive, warm and supportive.
The student–student relationship was fairly satisfactory. A feeling of social cohesion and belonging, mutual help and consideration
pervaded the classroom. Students were polite to each other and disputes were rare. Low levels were perceived for Competitiveness
and the desire for students to be first, achieve high marks and compete for teacher attention. |
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