Classroom Management Philosophy

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Classroom Management Plan Theoretical Introduction 1. Philosophy of Classroom Management Ideally, classroom management should be a common understanding between the teacher and the students. It should be an agreed upon model that everyone abides by. In order for classroom management to work effectively, it is extremely important that the teacher and the students agree upon a standard set of rules and consequences that apply to everyone; including the teacher. It is my belief that the only way to effectively manage a classroom is by establishing what the appropriate and accepted behaviors are from day one. It is imperative that the teacher develops a set of rules and consequences with the assistance of the students. Allowing the students to participate in the development of the rules and consequences will encourage them to follow these rules and will feel a greater sense of ownership and responsibility for something that they created. In addition to establishing a “social contract” with the students at the beginning of the school year, it is also important that as the teacher, I recognize, understand, and embrace each student’s diversity, uniqueness and individuality. Understanding that each head that walks into my classroom is a whole different world will enable me to meet their needs. Classroom management should not only be a source of control for the teacher, but rather be centered on the premise that the order of the classroom will facilitate a more beneficial learning environment for the students and the teacher alike. As an educator it will be my goal and responsibility to ensure that all students walking through the door feel safe, valued, and happy to be there. Happy children will thus be ready ... ... middle of paper ... ... their groups again to work more on their presentations. The class is noisy, yet everyone is actively participating with their groups. Students are excited and engaged in what they are doing. There is much discussion among the groups as to how they will present to the class. Everyone is happy and has many different ideas to share. All the students want to present in a very creative, fun, entertaining and unique way. Overall the classroom environment is productive and students are on task. Students are having fun working with others while they are learning at the same time. As they work in groups students are expanding on their social and interactive skills and learning from the many different opinions of others. Students learn the value of “two heads are better than one” and are stimulated by the vast array of opinions and points of view.

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