Classroom Management Plan Part One
There are 22 students in my second grade class. Of the 22 students, 11 are male and 11 are female. The demographics of the classroom are as follows: African American (9) 41%, Caucasian (8) 36%, Hispanic (2) 9%, Asian (2) 9%, and Multi-Racial (1) 4.5%. Two students come from families that receive an income below the poverty line. Every student in the class speaks English and there are two children with disabilities. One student has a 504 plan for ADHD and the other has a vision problem. My job is to make sure that the students feel safe and comfortable in my room. My room will be welcoming to parents and students. I will set a positive learning environment from the first day of school to make sure my students feel safe, comfortable, and engaged. Wong and Wong (2009) stated that, “The most important day of a person’s education is the First Day of School, not Graduation Day” (p. 45).
I will make my class welcoming by decorating the walls. I will have one bulletin board with standards and related curriculum. I will have another bulletin board with student examples. I will decorate my door according to seasons. The class schedule, rules, word wall, and posters will be hung on the wall. According to Wong and Wong (2009), “Readiness is the primary determinant of teacher effectiveness” (p. 92). I will try to greet my students every morning to help my classroom feel more inviting and tell them goodbye daily. I will write important events or
Creating a well managed classroom involves deliberate planning and thought. Like the study of science, each part of the classroom scheme builds upon others and the classroom becomes an intertwined community of interdependent parts. In science, there are underlying laws that structure all other scientific actions and reactions. Similarly, the underlying classroom philosophy provides the backbone for my classroom management plan.
I have heard that for many beginning teachers, classroom management can be one of the most challenging aspects of their new career. Knowing this, I decided to experiment with many classroom management approaches during my student teaching to find one that fit both my students and myself. Based on these experiences, I designed a classroom management plan that I will implement in my classroom as a beginning teacher. It is important to note, however, that my classroom management philosophy will be evolving as necessary as I gain more experience and insight into the field of teaching. Also, my classroom management plan may need to be altered to fit my specific group of students.
The author uses his teaching Bible experience to explain how it works. Three steps are presented to teach students good judgment.
The Classroom Management Plan artifact includes two FEAPs competencies, which are Competency 2 addresses the Learning Environment as follows: Knowledge of appropriate student-centered learning environments and Competency 1 addresses Instructional Design and Planning as follows: Knowledge of instructional design and planning. During the process of learning and completing the classroom management plan artifact, I recognized it is imperative to create a student centered appropriate learning environments that will maximize the potential for students’ academic success and behavior self-management. I am aware of the importance of managing the classroom appropriately, such as, the importance of organization and space, using effective techniques for
Mrs. Peterson’s third grade ELA classroom is a place where countless discoveries transpire. Colorful bulletin boards overflowing with her student’s accomplishments adorned her classroom walls. Walking into this space fills students as well as visitors with a warm, welcoming feeling. A thoughtfully placed bright blue rug lays at the front of the classroom. Desks are arranged in clusters of five. The clusters are positioned near the front of the classroom situated near the smart board. The total number of learners in Mrs. Peterson’s class is twenty. There are eleven male students and nine female students. Demographics of this group of learners consist of one Asian student, three African American students, and sixteen Caucasian students. Two of Mrs. Peterson’s students have IEP’s due to a learning disability.
The classroom management plan created in EDEL 441 contains a variety of components that are essential to managing the classroom. The classroom management plan encompasses a classroom climate statement, a plan for building a classroom community through classroom responsibilities, a classroom diagram, and a classroom arrangement statement. Additionally, the classroom management plan contains procedures for lining up and walking in a line, cafeteria procedures and expectations, and a statement of why teaching procedures is important to the management of the classroom. Furthermore, the classroom management plan provides information regarding the importance of using a variety of instructional methods, a behavior plan using positive reinforcements,
A teacher in the classroom setting is considered a professional in that environment because they have the training and skills necessary by which to create a setting which is conducive to learning. To aide in the establishment of a setting which is conducive to learning the teacher must create guidelines which help to provide structure for expected behavior as well as for the dissemination of information between teacher and student. Organization and careful planning are two elements which help to
Kahlei is an eleven-year-old African American female who attended the intake assessment with her brother and mother. Kahlei was referred to Children’s Advocacy Network, LLC by Dr. Brens due to presenting concerns with disruptive behavior in school. Kahlei is currently being prescribed Adderall for treatment of ADHD symptoms; however, no history of previous engagement in therapeutic services has been reported. Mother reported that Kahlei presents difficulty with being attentive and following classroom directions. Kahlei reported, “being called out” by teachers due to “talking during class”. Mother explained that client demonstrated changes in behavior since the starting of “6th grade”. Mother continued to report that client has difficulty managing
My philosophy of classroom management is to allow students to be responsible for their own behavior at all times. I believe allowing students to be responsible for their behavior and actions allow them to have a sense of freedom. When students have freedom, they seem to be more successful and respectful. Classroom management is more successful when the class is student-centered. Students should be included in the planning of classroom rules, room arrangement, and communication should flow smoothly between teacher and student. Although the class is student-centered the teacher should be in control of the classroom. The teacher should know what is going on at all times, plan interesting and informative lessons, and be
As a future teacher in charge of my own classroom, I need to be prepared with a guidance management plan for the school year. This is when every part of the guidance strategies that I have learned in the classroom or used in student teaching will be implemented. Since it can be challenging to implement guidance in the classroom and especially in knowing what guidance strategies to use in certain situations, I as an educator, need to understand and know different strategy theories so when those situations do arise I can use the approaches that I have been learning.
The context of the classroom is a 6th grade math class. The students are at varying developmental levels from below level to advanced/gifted. The types of learners I have are the auditory, visually, and mostly the bodily/kinesthetic learners. I have students who are from multiple ethnicities such as Hispanic, White, Asian, Middle Eastern, and African American. I also have students with varying exceptionalities.
School should be a community that is warm, respectful, and open. Students spend approximately 30 hours a week in the classroom and it is imperative they are able to
There is nothing more frustrating than a room where you can’t find anything and are unsure of your boundaries. Classroom management begins even before the students enter the classroom on the first day. In order to establish the proper work environment students should have an assignment waiting on their desks as soon as they enter the room. In my case this will be some sort of a tell me about yourself and what you think about science activity. In addition teachers should greet their students at the door with directions for seating and instruction to alleviate some of the confusion that usually plagues classrooms on the first day. It doesn’t matter if teachers
Teaching can be a challenge, you never know what to expect and each classroom will be unique. However, you will always have to be prepare for teaching in a situation you may not be comfertable with. Educating students and practicing proper knowledge on subjects such as race, class, gender, sexual orientation and disability are vital in creating a safe and respectful classroom for all. School is often looked upon as a place of security for students and it is our job as teachers to help maintain that status.
As a future educator, it is extremely important to prepare for what is in store for each year. Every single class is different, and will bring something different to the table based on the different students in each class. It is extremely important to have a classroom management plan for a group of diverse learners for several reasons. From reading Wong’s book First Days of School, How to be an effective teacher, he states that after doing research in a study reviewing 11,000 pieces of research that spanned 50 years, three researchers determined that there are 28 factors that influence student learning, and the number one factor is classroom management. This is very clear that research backs up how important classroom management is. It is what allows teachers to be effective teachers for their students and are able to keep the students on track. Classroom management also offers organization in the classroom. It refers to all of the things a teacher does to organize students, space, time and materials so that learning can take place (Wong 1998). Without classroom management the entire class would be out of control and very little to no learning would take place.