Classroom Management Plan v Theoretical Introduction Philosophy of Classroom management 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. School is a place where individuals grow, develop, and explore their future interests. This necessitates that the classroom is an environment where students feel supported, respected, and competent. I accomplish this by taking a genuine interest in my students; candidly building relationships and student confidence. Each learner will be recognized for the unique talents and background that they bring to the classroom. There is an organized structure to the class, along with conduits for freedom, flexibility, and student input. This results in a cooperative spirit and a greater openness to communication if conflict does arise. The fundamental values that govern my classroom culture are consistency and accountability. I hold myself to a high standard and ask that my students do the same. I encourage my students to act responsibly and with integrity; modeling my expectations of fairness and reliability through my own actions. Ultimately, my goal is that growth of character is cultivated along with intellect in the classroom. Assumptions of young people and learning Humans are intrinsically curious creatures who construct knowledge and meaning through observations an... ... middle of paper ... ...tudents to clean up their work areas reminding them that all the scissors and left over materials should be returned to the student supply drawers and all of the scraps of paper and tape should be thrown in the trash. All boxes will be kept until the following day to be examined and discussed. Tomorrow, the class will look at the different designs in detail and answer questions about the construction, design, and group process. They will also calculate and compare the efficiency rating of the four boxes whose critical load weights were recorded. Before the bell rings the room is spotless (you told us to dream, right?) I thank the students for their effort and remind them that I am pleased that everybody participated in cleaning the class so that the next class will come into a clean room. The students leave the classroom still talking to each other about the designs.
As a teacher in training, I have very limited in-classroom experience and depend heavily on the expertise of professors as well as a variety of books and articles published on education. I am convinced that a learner centered approach to instruction is of fundamental importance and that it will inform most teaching decisions I will need to make to become an effective educator. Knowing as much about the students before school even begins will help structure the content material and guide the instruction methods. Along with this, knowing what the school provides in terms of environment and materials will help formulate a plan to give students every possible opportunity for achievement and success. Wong (2005) defines classroom management as “all of the things that a teacher does to organize students, space, time and materials so that student learning can take place” (p. 84).
The following is a description of my personal classroom management philosophy, expectations in a classroom environment and related theories. Keeping in mind that every education institution will provide a school policy that must be adhered to as well.
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After carefully considering the various theories regarding classroom management and addressing individual thoughts and concerns I have decided that my philosophy of classroom management will be a combination of medium and high control. I have chosen these styles of management because I can identify with the reasoning behind these levels of control. Unlike medium and high control, low control offers the idea of intrinsic motivation which I like; however, I feel that many students need extra guidance not provided in theorists like Kohn. I also believe that structuring classroom management with medium and high control will provide opportunities for students to be fully successful. Finally, as an individual, I feel if I established medium and high control I will be able to handle student’s behaviors more efficiently, where as low control might be difficult for me to implement without risking a loss of control in the classroom.
Classroom Management Plan for Day one of class (for grades 7-12) Classroom Procedures Entering the Classroom Students will come into the classroom quietly and in an orderly fashion without running. They will unload their backpacks as quickly and quietly as possible and begin to prepare for the day. End of Class Dismissal Students will be allowed to leave the classroom only when the teacher says so. The students will leave the classroom quietly and in an orderly fashion without running or shoving.
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Care and education have become a part of children’s daily lives in Ireland and England outside the home in childcare services. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is the statutory curriculum framework for children up to the age of five in England. It was first introduced in 2008 and on the 1st of September 2012 a new revised document was published. Aistear, published in 2009, is Ireland’s first early year’s curriculum framework for children from birth to six years of age. A curriculum framework is a scaffold or support for the development of a curriculum that can be used in childcare settings. A curriculum framework can also be used in partnership with parents when developing a curriculum. This paper will compare and contrast these two curriculum frameworks in relation to philosophy, content, pedagogical practices and expected/targeted outcomes for children. Due to the limits of this paper, it will only be possible to develop an overview of the similarities and differences.
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Some people know what they want to do all their lives, others work an entire life before they realize what it is they enjoy doing and some know what they would enjoy doing, but are too stubborn to admit it. I admire those people who have always known what they want to do and stood by it. I was one of those people who knew in a way what I wanted, but was not real confident if it was the job for me. I have always loved school and the learning process. I would play school with my sisters and I was the teacher. What I have really always liked to do is help people in any way that I could. I always thought to improve life and society I had to be in the health care profession. Now, I know that is not always true. I feel teaching is an awesome way to improve society and to help people succeed in life. Teaching is the career I have chosen to fulfill my dreams of helping people live better lives. I have taught at vacation bible school and enjoyed every minute. I taught children of all ages mixed together and the challenge was rewarding. My husband and family support the career choice I have made. When we started learning about the philosophies of education, I did not agree with just one philosophy so I took the philosophies that are important to me and showed how I will use them to expand learning in my classroom. I am a believer in the mixing of the philosophies of progressivism, behaviorism, essentialism, and social reconstructivism.
By definition; Classroom management: a term used by teachers to describe the process of ensuring that classroom lessons run smoothly despite disruptive behavior by students. Classroom management is a very big part of teaching, almost as big as the lesson itself. From my experiences most classes that have EBD and students with disabilities, you may have 5 students with special needs, 3 students that need to make up work, 3 disruptive students, 2 students with ADHD, 3 students who don’t have their books or home work, 6 students who decided not to bring a pencil and two who have no more notebook paper, and all of this is on the good days. Under these circumstances it is easy to see why a teacher wouldn’t be successful. An effective teachers best tool for situations like this is classroom management. While knowing your subject is the first step to being a good teacher, you wouldn’t be able pass the knowledge along to the students without effective discipline and classroom management.
As for the second scenario, regarding on Danish problems, Danish most probably an autism child. This is because he has a problem in developing communication skills as he stares blankly when told to get to work. So in order to help Danish, Mr Andy needs to understand Danish condition. It is stated in The Albert Model, that the key to good classroom behaviour lies in close cooperation between teacher and student. So Mr Andy should give more attention to him like slowly build up his communication skill by imitating and keep praising him when he did well. Besides Mr Andy also should establish a relationship with Danish based on consistency and routine like to be a friend. Cooperation occurs more easily when students truly feel they belong to, and in the class (Albert, 1996). So with the problem that Danish faces as probably an autistic child, he can manage to learn beneficially with the help and guide from Mr. Andy.
When teachers talk about the most difficult problem they experiences in their first years of teaching, they mention classroom management most often. A narrow view of classroom managements sees it primarily as discipline and management of student misbehaviour but successful teaching requires more than controlling student’s behaviour. Larrivee (2005) noted that “classroom management is a critical ingredient in the three-way mix of effective teaching strategies, which includes meaningful content, powerful teaching strategies, and an organizational structure to support productive learning.
During this semester, I have learned a lot about what it takes to manage a classroom. There are certain steps you must take before the school year starts to keep your students in order. You must create a positive relationship with your students. A positive relationship creates a positive environment for them. The students need routine; without it they have no set system of how to go through their day. The students need rules established. They are still children and need to know that the teacher is in charge. Parents are always going to be concerned with their child, so to stay in touch you must foster communication. You need hierarchies to reinforce good behavior or punish bad behavior. Lastly, the teacher needs to have different