A Classroom Management Plan

In my ideal classroom, students are following the rules and learning while working together. Without classroom management, lessons can not run smoothly. If teachers do not have control of the classroom, the students will end up completely controlling the classroom. Since my classroom is going to a first grade classroom, my behavior management plan needs to be easy for students to understand. I strongly believe that the quality of teacher-student relationship dramatically affects whether the students needs are met in the classroom (Charles 2002).

Teachers and students can not have a good relationship if a teacher is not able to manage a classroom effectively. To have good relationships with students, teachers need to be flexible and cater to the needs of their students. Flexibility is one of the main keys to management in the classroom is teacher flexibility. My classroom management plan is not set in stone and will be updated and modified several times during the course of my teaching career. Personal Philosophy of Classroom Management·I believe that rules need to be spelled out clearly and written in a simple and easy to understand manner.

When the rules are easy to understand, there will be no confusion or misunderstandings. When rules are spelled out in black and white, they can not be misinterpreted. When rules are simple and easy to understand, they will be easier to remember. Rules that are simple and to the point will not overwhelm students. I believe that young students need to be reminded of the rules every day so that they can not say they forgot what they are.

When students are reminded of the rules every day, they can not say they forgot them. It is easy for young students to forget the rules, so a daily reminder is very helpful. Reminding students of the rules will stress their importance and deter students from breaking them. I believe that teachers and students should come up with rules together. When teachers and students make the rules together, it helps establish classroom unity.

When students help make the rules, the rules become more meaningful to them. °When students help make the rules, it makes it easier for them to remember the rules. ·I believe that teachers need to be consistent when it comes to behavior and actions in the classroom.

°Teachers need to follow through on disciplinary actions, or the classroom will be mismanaged.

°Teachers should have the same rules for every student and not play favorites.

·The best way to manage a classroom is to prevent bad behavior from happening

°Bad behavior needs to be deterred and prevented.

°It takes less time to prevent negative behavior than to punish it.

°When bad behavior is deterred, the classroom runs much more smoothly.

°When one student is kept from behaving badly, it prevents other students from following in that students footsteps.

·I believe that respect is something that is earned not given.

°Teachers need to earn respect from their students.

°To earn respect teachers need to listen to their students, tailor to their needs whenever possible, and show them that they care.

°An atmosphere of mutual respect is very important for classroom management.

° When teachers and students respect each other, they are more likely to cooperate with each other and work together.

·I believe that teachers need to move swiftly from one activity to the next.

° When there is a gap in time, students are likely to get bored and act up in the classroom.

°There are very few hours in the school day, so time should never be wasted.

°Smooth transitions help to foster learning and make for a better learning environment.

·I believe that teachers need to make sure that students are doing work that is on their level.

°If students are given assignments that are too easy or too hard, they are not going to do the

work. This means that they will have time to disrupt the class or bother their neighbors.

°If students are busy learning, the classroom will be easier to manage.

·I believe that students need to have a say in their education and what goes in the classroom.

°Having a say makes students feel important, and it shows them that they matter.

° When students feel like they have some control, they are less likely to want to control the classroom.

°Students are more involved in learning when they are allowed to learn about something they like or have an interest in.

·I believe that students need to have consistent routines and procedures since routine is very important to young students.

°Young students feel more comfortable when they have familiar routines.

°If students do not feel comfortable, they are likely to cause management issues for the teacher.

°when students know what to expect and know what will happen next, they are less likely to ask out or misbehave.

·I believe that education always needs to be a serious matter, but it does not have to be dull and boring all the time.

°When students are having fun while they are learning, there are going to be fewer management problems in the classroom.

°Students should have fun, but they should also follow safety rules and guidelines at all times.

°Students should not be stuck at their desks for a long period if time since it will make it hard for them to focus or concentrate on the material being taught.

List of Rules

1. Raise your hand when you want to speak and wait to be acknowledged by the teacher.

2. Keep your hands to yourself at all times. This also means no pushing or shoving.

3. Always use an indoor voice.

4. Sharpen pencils before class or in between classes. Be sure to have a few sharpened pencils to go at the beginning of the school day.

5. Always walk in a single file line. This also means no cutting in line.

6. Respect others and their belongings.

7. No cheating or copying from the internet or other resources.

8. Remain in your seat unless you are given permission to get up.

9. Treat any substitute teacher or guest as you would the regular classroom teacher.

10. No bullying.

11. Come to class prepared and ready to learn.

Positive Consequences

1. Verbal praise and recognition.

2. Sticker, pencil, or eraser.

3. Prize from the prize box.

4. Positive phone call or note home.

5. Student of the week will get a free lunch item.

6. A point system will earn students tickets to a raffle which will earn them a large prize. Raffle is done once monthly.

7. Students can earn free homework passes (only one a month and not transferable to other students).

8. Good behavior certificates.

Negative Consequences

1. Verbal warning to stop behavior.

2. Second verbal warning to stop behavior.

3. Time out. This means student will be placed alone in the back of the room.

4. Student will be sent to work in another classroom.

5. Student will lose points.

6. Student will be sent to the principal.

7. Parents will be contacted.

8. Detention

The students will follow the "traffic signal" behavioral method. Students who have followed

all the rules will have a name clip on the green signal. Students who have broken a rule once

will be on the blue signal(consequences 1-2). Students who have broken rules twice will be

on the blue signal (consequences 3-4). Students who have broken rules three times will be

on the yellow signal (consequences 5-6). Students who have broken the rules four times will

be on the red signal (consequences 7-8). Students will have the opportunity to move back up

throughout the day. For every class period they go without breaking a rule, they will go up

one signal.

Task Analysis

Beginning of Class (5 minutes)

1.Get students attention.

2.Attendance.

3.Collecting Homework.

4.Warm up activity.

5. Assigning homework.

1Teacher will walk to front of class and say good morning. Students will say good morning back. .Students will be looking at teacher with materials on desk ready to go.

2. The teacher will take the attendance while students are turning in their homework to the completed homework bin.

3. Students will place their homework from the day before in the completed homework bin.

4. Students will have a warm up question or activity to do.

5. Homework assignments will be written on the blackboard. Students will write down the homework in their agenda books. Once written the students will put their planners away.

Substitute Teacher Plan

The students will behave the same as they would if I was still there. Students will have the same

expectations and routines that they would if I was the teacher. There will be a schedule

including things to do for each period and specific instructions for each activity. The substitute

will receive the name of a few trustworthy students to ask questions from. The substitute will

also be given my phone number to try and contact me if necessary. The substitute will also

receive the number for the front office, nurse, and school councilor/physiologist. If it's an

emergency leave, the teacher will have an emergency sub folder with work and activities for the

students to do. The substitute will have a copy of the behavioral management plan and a list of

the class rules. The substitute will be asked to give a behavior report and students who

misbehaved or took advantage of the substitute will be penalized upon my return. Students will

already be aware of this on the first day of class. The substitute will also have the emergency

plans for a firedrill or evacuation including a class roster, school map, and evacuation

procedures.

Classroom Management Implementation Plan

Mission Statement:

1. To create a classroom that is free of chaos and conducive to learning. This classroom is

one where things will run as smoothly as possible and where students want to learn.

2. To establish an environment in which there is a positive atmosphere where good behavior is rewarded and teachers and students respect each other and listen to each other.

3. To create and environment where all students are treated equally and fairly.

4. To deal with distractions/inappropriate behavior in a quick and efficient manner that does not attract any attention.

Objectives:

1. All students will follow the rules and expectations.

2. Students will be in their seats at all times unless they have to go to the bathroom or get a drink of water.

3. Students will demonstrate appropriate behavior 100% of the time

4. Students will come to class with all their materials, and have completed their homework on time.

5. Students will work quietly. When working in pairs or groups, they will use soft voices.

6. Several students will have assigned responsibilities each week. These responsibilities include passing out papers, collecting assignments, gathering attendance sheets and turning them into the office, cleaning the boards, picking up trash, leading the line, and being the special helper.

7. Students will show each other respect and consideration at all times.

8. Students will respect others who are talking, and will raise their hand before they speak.

9. Students will clean up after themselves and keep their desk areas as neat and organized as possible.

10. Students will work together and cooperate in order to collaborate on assignments.

Procedures:

1. The teacher and students will create the classroom rules together, but the teacher will have the final say.

2. The classroom rules and the consequences will be posted in the front of the room so that students can easily see it.

3. The teacher will serve as a model of good behavior for the students.

4. Good students will be praised and used as examples for the rest of the students.

5. The teacher will go over classroom rules and procedures with the class at least once a week and whenever necessary.

6. The teacher will check for student understanding after every lesson. The students will be encouraged to speak up if they don't understand something.

7. Teacher will provide fast and easy transitions between lessons and class periods.

8. Teacher will also inform parents of well-behaved students, and will host a student of the month luncheon with one exceptional student.

9. If parental involvement is needed, the teacher will schedule a parent teacher conference. The teacher will be prepared for the conference and have positive examples of the student in question and also address the unacceptable behavior.

Letter to Parent

Dear Parent or Guardian,

My name is Ms. Armani and I am honored to be your childs teacher this year. My classroom management plan is simple and straightforward. The best way to have a well managed classroom is to prevent them from happening. The best way to do this is establish a positive tone and a tone of mutual respect in the classroom from the very beginning.

On the first day of school, the students and I established a set of classroom rules. The students have agreed to abide by them. I will be sending a list of rules along with the rewards and consequences home with your child. Please review this list with your child and make sure that they understand them. If you have any questions about the rules, please feel free to contact me at any time.

My behavioral management plan incorporates the "traffic light" model and reinforces and rewards positive behavior. This is a system I've seen in many classrooms, and I have seen it work with great success. Please know that I will be calling you if your child is on red, but I will also be calling you with positive news as well! I look forward to working with your child this year and making lots of academic progress.

Sincerely,

Christina Armani

Strategy for assessing my classroom management plan

To assess my classroom management plan, I will mainly use self-reflection. At least twice a week, I

will think about what went right and what went wrong in terms of management in the classroom. I

will also ask myself how I would do things differently if I had another opportunity to do them again.

The goal of this assessment is to make sure my classroom management plan is working. Below is the

classroom management assessment form that I will use for myself.

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT

YES

NO

1.I demonstrated professional behavior to students 100% of the time:

2.I Gave students praise for following the rules and directions

3.I Kept my students engaged with time management, thought provoking activities, the chance to work with others, and opportunities for mental breaks.

4. I went over the classroom rules, procedures, and consequences with my students at least once during the week:

5.I was always prepared to teach and had alternative plans incase things didn't run smoothly:

6.I smiled at my students at least once a period

7.I always talked in a firm tone and did not raise my voice at my students:

8.I made sure my students understood the lesson and gave them the opportunity to ask questions:

9.I dealt with student misbehavior appropriately, quickly, in accordance with class rules, and without interrupting class time:

10. I made sure my students were able to participate in classroom activities:

11. I always lent and ear to my student and did not dismiss them when they had something they needed to say:

12. I started each lesson by going over the goals and objectives:

13. I created a classroom that was safe and clean and organized for my students:

Now that I have a classroom management plan, I feel more prepared to run my classroom. I have

made some firm decisions when it comes to my classroom, and I intend to follow them through

unless they do not work. I firmly believe that "when new students enter the classroom, it is

imperative they understand how the classroom operates." In order for students to know how the

classroom will operate, I need to establish how I want my classroom to operate. Creating my

classroom management plan has helped me determine how I want my classroom to operate. I look

forward to implementing my classroom management plan in the near future.

Reference:

Charles, C.M.. Maintaining an Effective Learning Climate. © 2002 Prentice Hall Inc. Pgs. 48, 97.