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Classroom interactions reveal hidden power dynamics and tacit rules shaping student-teacher relationships. Drawing on ethnographic observation, this education study analyzes how unspoken norms influence learning outcomes and classroom equity.
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Running head: CLASSROOM ANALYSIS: UNCOVERING DYNAMICS, RULES, AN
Classroom Analysis: Uncovering Dynamics, Rules, and Relationships
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February 19, 2026
Abstract
Classroom Analysis Template Observe in a classroom and interview the teacher based on the questions below. Then complete the template by filling in the boxes below each lettered subheading. Your Name: Date of Interview: Teacher Observed: Grade Level: School: Subject/Program (if applicable): Official Rules: What are the official classroom rules? How were they determined? Based on your observation Based on your interview Based on the theoretical frameworks (such as Razer & Friedman (2017), Positive Behavior Intervention Systems (PBIS), Restorative Practices, and Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading (CRTL) Based on your ideal classroom Unspoken Rules: What are the unspoken rules and norms, and how are they “enforced?” Based on your observation Based on your interview Based on the theoretical frameworks (such as Razer & Friedman (2017), Positive Behavior Intervention Systems (PBIS), Restorative Practices, and Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading (CRTL) Based on your ideal classroom Impact of School: What is the impact of the broader school culture on this classroom? Based on your observation Based on your interview Based on the theoretical frameworks (such as Razer & Friedman (2017), Positive Behavior Intervention Systems (PBIS), Restorative Practices, and Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading (CRTL) Based on your ideal classroom Key Processes: what processes and routines are used to maintain the classroom environment? (This should include rules, policies, processes like circles or problem-solving, level systems, etc.) Based on your observation Based on your interview Based on the theoretical frameworks (such as Razer & Friedman (2017), Positive Behavior Intervention Systems (PBIS), Restorative Practices, and Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading (CRTL) Based on your ideal classroom Student Perspectives: How do you think most students view the class? Why do you think this? How does this class function as a group? Based on your observation Based on your interview Based on the theoretical frameworks (such as Razer & Friedman (2017), Positive Behavior Intervention Systems (PBIS), Restorative Practices,...
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