My Philosophy on Classroom Discipline
My philosophy regarding the best way to manage a classroom is through a model of ownership and preventative discipline. In order to accomplish this, the teacher needs to set the tone for the class during the first two weeks of school and never veer from it. During this time, the students will be made aware of my classroom rules as well as what I expect out of each of them on a daily basis. This will create an open atmosphere in which all members of the classroom are aware of their rights and responsibilities.
When a child is given the responsibility to make his own decisions, he may not be ready to do it in an appropriate manner. A young adult (age 15-18), on the other hand, is much more willing
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The ideal classroom would involve a teacher who sits back and allows the class to teach and discipline it. This is not really the case. I, as the teacher, will try to manipulate class discussion in the same way that I persuade them to insist upon a mutual respect rule. Discipline will come in a similarly understated way. I believe wholeheartedly in the simple stare or proximity approaches. These do not interrupt the momentum of discussion. As far as ownership is concerned, discipline comes in the form of its removal. As I give the class responsibility, I am similarly able to take it away.. My students should consider it a privilege as well as a responsibility to be treated as adults. As such, it is something that can be taken away if it is abused.
I feel that the classroom rules need to be fair and enforced uniformly. In my class there will only be a few simple rules, including being respectful to me and all others in the class, being prepared and on time to class every day, and not cheating. There will be no "favorites" in my class in terms of obeying the rules. The rules will be enforced promptly, consistently, and equitably from day one. Students will be made aware of the consequences of misbehavior.
My goal in doing this is to earn the respect of my students and let them know that I am teaching because of my love of learning and not in order to hold grudges against particular students. In addition, during these first
“The truth is that adolescents, despite occasional or numerous protests, need adults and want them to be part of their lives, recognizing that they can nurture, teach, guide, and protect them on the journey to adulthood (Association, 2002)”.
“Good classroom management depends a lot on how you establish the ground rules at the beginning of a course. Students need to know what you expect from them and what they can expect from you during the course. They need to know where the boundaries lie and what will happen if they step over the boundaries.” (http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/language-assistant/teaching-tips/establishing-ground-rules)
With regards to classroom rules, teachers have a duty to protect students’ constitutional rights and ensure that they are designing rules and procedures that do not restrict or deny students these rights. As agents of the state, teachers have a duty to follow all federal, state, and local laws while exercising their duties as educators. However, teachers can design classroom rules that ensure that there is no disruption of school operations, or interference with the rights of other students, and safeguards against behavior that is in a lewd fashion
For my class I want the students to feel a certain amount of control is theirs. To do this I want to allow them to create the rules for the classroom as well as the consequences for breaking those rules. Both of these activities will be teacher guided so that I can help make sure they are fair. I will also assign them tasks that deal with routine in the classroom such as taking up papers or helping to pass out things. This will allow them to feel ownership of their environment. I want them to feel that they can approach me to ask questions about anything the classroom including rules and
Classroom rules are very simple if you do what's needed and obey each and everyone. You will be expected to respect everyone in class and outside of class. Being respectful not with just your teachers but our fellow students, guest, teachers and staff. No getting out
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Being a male going into the elementary school education profession, I feel that I can be a postitive male role model for students who might lack that kind of male role model leadership needs. One of the first things that I will convey to my students is my philosophy on classroom management. My philosophy can be summed up in just two words: RESPECT and LEADERSHIP.
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