The Kounin Model focuses on preventative classroom management techniques to avoid discipline issues. Jacob Kounin identified key strategies for effective management including being attentive to all parts of the classroom, addressing misbehavior quickly to influence other students, and keeping lessons engaging for students through smooth transitions, group focus, and varied activities to prevent boredom. Effective classroom management is important for strong teaching outcomes.

1. The Kounin Model Jacob S. Kounin Book: Discipline and Group Management in Classrooms

2. Main idea Organization + Planning = Good Classroom Management