Classroom Management
In order to maintain an atmosphere where learning occurs, there must be a classroom management plan and discipline procedures in place to correct inappropriate behavior. I believe in positive correction and discipline procedures that occur quickly to ensure the least amount of interruption time. There will be an established set of rules and consequences that will be consistently enforced so that students will know what is expected of them. I will address inappropriate behavior with discipline that is appropriate for the misbehavior. Praising the students with positive behavior will also help to show students what the appropriate behavior should be like. Using a classroom management system will produce students who know how to act in the classroom which will enable cohesive learning environment.
Rules1) Respect ourselves, teachers, classmates, and our classroom.
2) Stop, look, and listen when the teacher is talking. 3) Be kind to others. |
At the beginning of the school year, the students and I will have a discussion as to what these rules mean. Students can give me some examples as to what kinds of behavior would fit into each rule category. This will be discussed many times so that students don’t forget and know the correct way to exhibit behavior. The rules and classroom management guidelines will be sent home for parents to review with their child. Parents, students, and I will all sign the rules and classroom management guidelines to ensure that there is not any confusion as to how misbehavior is dealt with. I will share my rules with other teachers and the administration to ensure that encouragement is provided to my students.
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Teacher Interview
1) What are your classroom rules?
My basic classroom rules are to listen when the teacher is talking, be respectful of others, keep your hands and feet quiet, and be prepared. There are many other areas that fit into each of these categories and students know what they are.
2) What is your discipline plan?
I give students one chance to correct their behavior before writing their name on the board. A checkmark will be added next to their name for any additional behavior problems. If a student happens to get three checkmarks by their name, their parents will get a phone call.
3) What is your reward system?
Students whose name has not been on the board the day before will receive a sticker on their behavior chart. When the chart is complete, then students get a special treat like free reading time, a book, extra computer time, or no shoes for the day. I am constantly changing the rewards so that students are surprised.
My basic classroom rules are to listen when the teacher is talking, be respectful of others, keep your hands and feet quiet, and be prepared. There are many other areas that fit into each of these categories and students know what they are.
2) What is your discipline plan?
I give students one chance to correct their behavior before writing their name on the board. A checkmark will be added next to their name for any additional behavior problems. If a student happens to get three checkmarks by their name, their parents will get a phone call.
3) What is your reward system?
Students whose name has not been on the board the day before will receive a sticker on their behavior chart. When the chart is complete, then students get a special treat like free reading time, a book, extra computer time, or no shoes for the day. I am constantly changing the rewards so that students are surprised.
Principle Interview
1) What are your expectations for students in the school?
I basically have two expectations for all students. Respect others and to do their best in the classroom.
2) What kind of classroom management do you expect from your teachers?
Teachers are to provide a written plan of procedures and their discipline plans. In each classroom rules are to be displayed for students, parents, and any other visitors to the classroom.
3) When do you intervene with inappropriate behavior a student has exhibited.
Teachers are required to carry out their classroom management plan first. If the behavior does not stop after that, then I will have a conference with them first. If this conference does not resolve the issue, I will then contact parents for a conference with them and the student.
If the behavior is of an extreme nature, then an immediate conference with the parent is conducted and discipline procedures are explained.
I basically have two expectations for all students. Respect others and to do their best in the classroom.
2) What kind of classroom management do you expect from your teachers?
Teachers are to provide a written plan of procedures and their discipline plans. In each classroom rules are to be displayed for students, parents, and any other visitors to the classroom.
3) When do you intervene with inappropriate behavior a student has exhibited.
Teachers are required to carry out their classroom management plan first. If the behavior does not stop after that, then I will have a conference with them first. If this conference does not resolve the issue, I will then contact parents for a conference with them and the student.
If the behavior is of an extreme nature, then an immediate conference with the parent is conducted and discipline procedures are explained.
Resources
Albur, R. (2012). Five quick classroom management tips for novice teachers. Edutopia. Retrieved March 28, 2014, from http://www.edutopia.org/blog/classroom-management-tips-novice-teachers-rebecca-alber
Management techniques to use in the classroom.
Foley, D. (n.d.). 6 classroom management tips every teacher can use. National Education Association. Retrieved March 28, 2014, from http://www.nea.org/tools/51721.htm
Tips to enforce good behavior in students.
Johnson, L. (2011). Teaching outside the box: How to grab your students by their brains (2nd ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
This book describes how to be a great teacher with tips and techniques on organizing your classroom, behavior managment, classroom management, and student learning skills.
Lemov, D. (2010). Teach like a champion: 49 techniques that put students on the path to college. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
How to teach and ensure academic success is focused on in this book. Activities and suggestions are provided in helping to engage students with proper teaching techniques.
Sinclair, L. (n.d.). Caring and control create a safe, positive classroom. Teaching Channel. Retrieved March 28, 2014, from https://www.teachingchannel.org/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=classroom+management&commit=Search
A video on how to manage students behavior, while still creating a safe and loving environment for students.
Management techniques to use in the classroom.
Foley, D. (n.d.). 6 classroom management tips every teacher can use. National Education Association. Retrieved March 28, 2014, from http://www.nea.org/tools/51721.htm
Tips to enforce good behavior in students.
Johnson, L. (2011). Teaching outside the box: How to grab your students by their brains (2nd ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
This book describes how to be a great teacher with tips and techniques on organizing your classroom, behavior managment, classroom management, and student learning skills.
Lemov, D. (2010). Teach like a champion: 49 techniques that put students on the path to college. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
How to teach and ensure academic success is focused on in this book. Activities and suggestions are provided in helping to engage students with proper teaching techniques.
Sinclair, L. (n.d.). Caring and control create a safe, positive classroom. Teaching Channel. Retrieved March 28, 2014, from https://www.teachingchannel.org/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=classroom+management&commit=Search
A video on how to manage students behavior, while still creating a safe and loving environment for students.