THE KOUNIN MODEL

THE KOUNIN MODEL

Withitness, Alerting, and Group Management

Kounin : 5 Key Ideas

1. When teachers correct misbehavior in one student, it often influences the
behavior of nearby students. This is known as the ripple effect.

2. Teachers should know what is going on in all parts of the classroom at all times.
Kounin calls this awareness, withitness.

3. The ability to provide smooth transitions between activities and to maintain
consistent momentum within activities is crucial to effective group management.

4. Teachers should strive to maintain group alertness and to hold every group member accountable got the content of a lesson, which allows optimal learning to take place.

5. Student satiation (boredom) can be avoided by providing a feeling of progress and by adding variety to curriculum and classroom environment.