Analysis of Elementary Teachers' Capability in Managing Classrooms With Student Diversity

Abstract

This research aims to determine the influence of classroom management skills on student activity in elementary schools. This research uses a literature study method. Data was obtained from the results of a study of several journal articles which were then processed into descriptions for the discussion. The results of this research show that classroom management has a big influence on student activity in class. A teacher who is able to manage the class well will create a classroom environment that is conducive to active children. Therefore, it is very important for teachers to master classroom management skills. A comfortable classroom environment cannot be separated from the teacher's role in managing the learning environment. Heterogeneous classroom conditions are a challenge for teachers to create a conducive and meaningful learning atmosphere. This is because each student has different characters, needs and potential that need to be developed. On the other hand, student heterogeneity, if not managed well, can be a source of various problems in the classroom. Starting from bullying, an uncontrolled learning atmosphere, even antipathy towards diversity which triggers other negative attitudes, such as discrimination and injustice. Therefore, to overcome this problem, the teacher's ability to create a classroom environment that respects diversity (multicultural) is needed. Based on this view, multicultural classroom management is very necessary. This is because multicultural classroom management is believed to be able to foster student diversity while still adhering to universal human values that are fair and support aspects of equality. Multicultural classroom management is also able to provide educational services that suit human needs, as well as respecting differences in human approaches. On this basis, this study discusses teacher strategies in managing student diversity using a multicultural classroom management approach. Multicultural classroom management needs to be developed in order to create a more humane and democratic learning atmosphere which is very much needed to foster student diversity in the classroom. Among the multicultural classroom management strategies that can be implemented are managing gender diversity, social status, ethnicity, including intelligence.