Classroom Management Plan

Personal Theory

I believe a good classroom management plan creates an effective teaching and learning environment for teacher and students. A

classroom that is managed properly provides curriculum that is interesting, challenging and keeps students fully engaged. I believe in

positive redirection of behavior and promoting individual responsibility of oneself within the classroom. My philosophy on classroom

management is rooted in respecting the individuality of all students and the teacher. I believe all students have authentic qualities and

characteristics that are shaped by diverse cultures and backgrounds. As a teacher I will approach challenges with students to find

solutions about classroom matters. I will work with students and provide and expressive atmosphere to exchange viewpoints of

teacher and students, to ensure safe, respectful working and learning conditions. As a teacher I will work alongside students to create

acceptable rules within the classroom environment. I work with students to establish boundaries and as guide I will enforce boundaries

within the classroom. In my classroom I will also create a climate that establishes all students belong and bring special and unique

qualities to our classroom. It is my goal as a teacher to aid students in making good decisions and responsible choices in classroom

activities and among peers. As a teacher I will routinely meet with students individually and as a class to communicate future

curriculum and encourage students overall. I believe it is my responsibility to provide a quality education for all students in my care. I

will ensure students understand they also have a responsibility as a member of our classroom to ensure a quality of learning for

themselves as well as others. I will also ensure students receive logical consequences for misbehavior for a sense of responsibility for

actions, in a positive and loving way.

IPAD/TECHNOLOGY TEACHERS DESK/COMPUTER BOOK SHELF BOOK SHE

LISTENING CENTER CLASSROOM

LIBRARY

SMALL GROUP
TABLE 1
TABLE SMART

TABLE 2 CARPET

SUPPLIES
TABLE 5

TABLE 3
MATH/LITERA
TABLE 6
MATERIAL
BACK WRITING

PACKS TABLE
TABLE 4

WORD WALL 1 DOOR WORD WALL 2

The layout of my classroom is rooted in creating a classroom with resources to aid with learning. Examples of this includes having

literacy and math concepts posted around the classroom. I have six tables; this will represent students being grouped together to

develop teamwork and support among their peers. In these groups I hope students develop socially and learn to support and encourage

their fellow peer. I will also use a diverse seating among students by gender and academic ability within each group of tables. My desk

will be by the small group table, here my computer and teacher resources will be accessible for easy accountability of students and

teacher supplies. At this position I will be able to see every area of my classroom, and this will ensure safety of my students and

myself. The technology and iPad station is near my desk as well to ensure proper oversight for the safety of students and classroom

environment, but to also ensure support for use of equipment. There is a supply room for all of school supplies to be properly stored

to keep the classroom from being cluttered and unorganized. There is also proper space for backpacks, and lunch bags to be stored.

There is separate storage cubbies to store materials for math and literacy centers for students to easily access them for set up and put

away once complete. Students will have a classroom library for quiets reading and a calm down areas if a student needs a break or feel

overwhelmed. Our classroom will have two-word walls, one will have words we add throughout the year and the other will list

blends, digraphs and identify parts of speech to aid with expression through print. We have a carpet facing the smart board that will

support morning message and meetings and classroom discussions. In my classroom I want my students to use the resources around

them to solve problems and be creative. It is my desire for students to become familiar with the classroom layout and comfortable with
using the classroom as the would at home. This includes leaving an area the way they found it and respecting all equipment and spaces

to be used by others.

Behavior Management

In addressing behavior management within my classroom, I will initially build positive relationships with all of my students. I believe

affirming teacher/student connections will build on the foundation of managing the behavior of my students. Maintaining appropriate

student behavior will be a result of close relationships, positive non-punitive interventions and punitive consequences as necessary. As

a teacher I will communicate to every student a caring and supportive classroom environment. I will learn about my students’ lives

and share portions of my life with my students as well. I will communicate to my students my expectations of their attitudes and

behavior within a classroom environment and on campus grounds with all students and staff. I will give specific feedback to students

if and when behavior or attitudes are inappropriate for the learning environment. I will listen to students and be open to culture and

ethnic difference among my students. I will create an environment where students have opportunities to share personal discussion and

interactions appropriate for the classroom and one on one discussions with the teacher. As a teacher I will reinforce positive behavior

with verbal and written recognition of acceptable behavior and attitudes though-out the school year. I will praise students on specific

appropriate behavior individually, by groups, or as a whole class. Some of those incentives will be privileges and/or preferred

activities among students. They could be helping the teacher, extra time playing preferred board games or technology games. More

privileges or activities could be classroom jobs, stickers, awards, special supplies like smelly pens or erasers. All incentives will be to

acknowledge appropriate behavior and encourage continued good behavior. On the contrary if misbehavior occurs, students will be
also given verbal and/or written correction and consequences to dis-courage inappropriate behavior. Initially when addressing

misbehavior, I want to ensure the student is aware I am close and notice the behavior and begin slowly with a look of disapproval,

then maybe a gentle touch, and next a positive way to re-direct behavior either verbally or movement of the student. Moving the

student would be, having the student move front the carpet, back to their desk. This would occur after a verbal warning and if they are

not able to participate appropriately. Another option for students would be giving the student a choice to stay at the carpet if they

would be able to follow directions with the rest of the class or to choose to move back to their desk if not. I would also insist on the

student making good choices in all circumstances. If this positive re-direction or temporary movement does not support a change in

behavior, I would withdraw privileges from the student, or have them write reflections of their behavior after discussing the challenge

with them. If this still does not change the student’s behavior, I would contact the students’ parents and finally I would have them visit

the principal’s office. I will document all attempts to resolve the behavior issue with the student, parents and principle to ensure the

students is able to obtain an education.

Rules, Routine, Procedures:

I will begin the school year by pre-planning the rules I would like to establish with my students. I want to guide them towards creating

an environment that respects all staff and students, is safe, and is inclusive of all academic and ethnicities of students. My five top

rules will be: 1. Be respectful to all people 2. Listen and follow the teacher directions 3. Always keep hands, feet and objects to

yourself 4. Abide by all of the school rules 5. Only say words you would want others to say to you. I will list these rules in the

classroom for students and teacher to see. I will go over the rules on a routine basis, establishing them as foundational within the first
few weeks of school. I will go over them every day the first week of school, every other day the second and third week of school and

once a month for the rest of the school year as needed. When students return from long weekend or holidays, I will also go over rules

as needed to re-emphasis safety and structure within our classroom. I will discuss the rewards for following the rules as keeping the

teacher and all students safe. I will also communicate the importance of rules creating an adequate teaching and learning environment

for students learning not be hindered and to gain information. In addition to communicating rules to students I will also send a letter

home the first week of school informing parents of classroom rules and the consequences of rules not being followed by their child. I

will expect parents to go over classroom rules with students and return a signed copy to the teacher with both parent and student

signatures. Routines and procedures will also be emphasized the first week of school. I will ensure students are informed of classroom

procedures and practice them to ensure mastery. I will also clarify procedures to keep from any misunderstanding of them within the

first few weeks of school. We will reiterate them as needed through-out the school year, such as long weekends, or holiday breaks.

The first few weeks we will focus on classroom procedures that cover storage of class materials, how they are used and handed out.

We will also discuss what material will be kept at desk and what materials will be stored for later use through-out the year. Next, we

will go over sharpening pencils, turning in assignments, respecting the teacher desk, throwing away trash and being out of seat, getting

water, and rest room guidelines. Then, we will discuss transitions in between activities, morning and end of the day routines. We will

also touch basis on learning stations, iPad/technology centers and math and literacy stations, clean up and proper use. Finally, we will

go over fire, and emergency drills as a class and reiterate through-out the year with guidance and direction from the school and

district.
Instructional Strategies

My instructional strategies are based on a foundational belief that all students are authentic in abilities and come from diverse

backgrounds that shape their perspectives and intellect. Having sound strategies will contribute to my classroom management because

they will keep my students engaged, goal oriented and centered on exploring and learning to better themselves. Some key instructional

strategies include interactive approaches to aid with finding the meaning and purpose of information, lectures, classroom discussions,

informational videos, real life applications, and working in collaborative groups. As a teacher differentiating my instruction is

important because I acknowledge diversity among my learners by picking materials free of bias and accommodate all learning styles

by varying instruction. Supporting struggling or at-risk learners begin with identifying below grade level academics or behavior skills

beginning of the year. I will also support the gifted and talented students by identifying whether students have above average abilities

and accommodate them through above grade level curriculum instruction. When accommodating students with disabilities I will seek

the appropriate modifications and guidance from the schools and district as needed. Some instructional examples of supporting my

diverse students are learning activity packets, task cards, and learning contracts and proper use and guidance of 504’s and IEP’s as

necessary.

Reflection and Evaluation

In creating a classroom management plan, I will initially acknowledge that I will have diverse students within my classroom. I will

embrace all cultures, gender and learning abilities/disabilities within my classroom. I believe as a teacher supporting, embracing and

gaining knowledge of our differences is extremely important for accepting the uniqueness’s in life. The layout of my classroom will
afford an opportunity for teaching students how to use their environment to make sense of their learning. I will create a rich

environment of literature and concepts to enhance creativity and structure of learning. Our classroom will have learning centers,

technology access and group work to support diverse learning. It is very important for me as a teacher to develop a student teacher

relationship with students. I desire to get to know them as individuals and as a class. This will help me create great themes to support

curriculum when teaching. It will also aid with understanding them and support meaningful observations when inappropriate behavior

arises. Behavior management within my class will begin with developing a proper relationship with students and if needed positive re-

direction of misbehavior will be used as well. As a teacher I will communicate with parents by sending bi-weekly curriculum

information and behavior letters as needed based on appropriate and/or inappropriate behavior. I will go over rules and routines for the

classroom the beginning of the school year. This is important because it sets a foundation for students to follow and guidelines for

their behavior for the year. I believe having a good classroom management plan takes time along with failing and succeeding, to

ensure support and structure for both teacher, parents, students and the school.