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Classroom Management Plan

Keyona Ingram

GCU-250

March 2, 2020

Professor Snyder

Classroom Management Plan

In anticipation of my classroom management plan the executives, there are three areas are essential to ensure effective classroom management that reinforces positive behaviors. These include a clear understanding of what is expected from each student in order to achieve desired behavior goals. I will also discuss how this can be achieved by using appropriate classroom management strategies and procedures. Also, a clear understanding of the expectations for the student in order to achieve desired behavior and how they can be implemented.

· Classroom Organization and Environment

· Classroom Rules and Guidelines

· Classroom Positive Reinforcement (Behavior Interventions) and Rewards that promote positive behavior.

· Classroom discipline and discipline plans

· Classroom monitoring and control

· School-wide policies that support discipline.

Professionalism

Professionalism as a teacher is an important component of effective classroom management. It is essential to develop a sense of professional competence, which is necessary to effectively manage student learning. Teachers must have the ability to recognize and respond appropriately when students are behaving in ways that may not reflect their own values or beliefs. They must be able to identify and address problems that arise from inappropriate behavior. The following steps will help you develop a strong foundation for your classroom management plan and a clear path toward achieving these goals.

· Define what you want your classroom to look like and how it should work

· Determine the goals and objectives of your classroom

· Create a clear vision for your school’s future and goals, including the types of activities and resources that will support them.

· Create a plan for you and how you will implement these goals and strategies.

Children learn best when they are giving opportunities to express themselves and make mistakes. This is why it is important to me to have a classroom management plan that is loving and supportive in a professional manner and that also supports their learning process.

Student Engagement Strategies

In the classroom by engaging in activities that are meaningful, challenging, and fun. The purpose of student engagement is to encourage participation and develop self-efficacy. This helps the student learn about their own learning styles, interests, and abilities. It also helps them understand how to use their strengths and weaknesses effectively in a variety of different situations. When students are engaged with their peers, they will be more likely to engage in cooperative behaviors with others. They will be more likely to participate in group projects that involve teamwork. The student will have a positive attitude toward school and feel confident in their ability to succeed. A key element of student engagement is having a sense of belonging. Students who feel like they belong will be more likely to stay in a school environment where they can contribute to the success of their classmates. While teachers cannot directly control the student's moods or interests, they’ll control how lessons are designed. So, teachers should pay close attention to how they intentionally include components that are more likely to spice up student engagement and enhance the authenticity of learning (Capatano, J. 2019). Students need to feel comfortable with themselves and others while interacting with peers. This means being open to new ideas and opinions, allowing for peer feedback as a way to improve student performance.

Different strategies to engage students in the classroom:

• Encourage the students to participate in activities such as group projects or other activities that involve them.

• Encourage the students to take part in activities that involve them learning.

• Encourage the students to use their own knowledge and skills in order to develop a sense of self-worth

· Encourage students to use their own creativity and imagination

· Use student-centered strategies

· Use collaborative and peer support

These are so many strategies that can be used to motivate the students in a variety of ways. The most effective way to do this is by engaging students in activities that involve them. These activities can include reading, writing assignments, and discussion groups. Also, these activities can be used to reinforce skills or knowledge and encourage students to think critically about how they learn.

My Philosophy of Classroom Management

The elements of each model I will incorporate into my future classroom management application are positive reinforcement, rewarding and motivating behavior and positive attitude toward learning. These elements are all important components of any effective classroom management program, but the most important element is that they are all interrelated. Also, these models will help you understand how to use the strategies and tools that are available in your classroom management application to support your goals and objectives. This unit will be used as an introduction to the concepts of positive reinforcement, reward and punishment, and rewards for behavior change. The reason for choosing these models in my management plan for my classroom is because I want to make sure that students know what they need to do when it comes time for them to get involved with their learning. Also, to endure that they have the right resources at their disposal. The system I will incorporate into my future classroom management application is the following: Student assessment, teacher evaluation, student’s motivation, student engagement, and student participation. I will incorporate these strategies into my classroom management program so that I can help students learn more effectively while still being able to meet the needs of each student. Classrooms have existed “tossing” for more than one decade, and as technology has grown over time, these channels get dimmed between which teaching actions happen when students home versus which learning activities take place in the classroom. Learners watching pictures at home will participate in class discussions, and simultaneously, teachers will get digital material into their room in real-time to satisfy their student's needs. The educator may also use strong analytics to find trends in student understanding to make for class (Kurshan, B., Apr. 2017). My classroom management framework fosters learning and meets the needs of all my students by providing a safe environment for them to learn and grow. My classroom management framework supports me in developing an effective learning environment for my students. It is based on the principles of peer-to-peer communication, collaboration and collaborative learning. It provides a platform for my students to share their ideas and concerns and encourages them to be creative and innovative. Lastly, it provides a place where they can express themselves and develop their ideas as well as build relationships with their peers and teacher. My classroom management framework promotes self-motivation and creates opportunities for positive social interaction by providing opportunities for students to participate in group activities and discussions. It can provide opportunities for students to learn about different perspectives and the perspectives of others.

Classroom Procedures

Classroom procedures are used to ensure that all students have the opportunity to participate in class discussions and group discussions. These procedures are designed to help you manage the classroom effectively in a safe and secure environment. Some of the procedures you may want to consider includes:

· Using appropriate equipment and material

· Using appropriate classroom tools

· Making sure that all student understands what is being taught by the teacher

· Proper assessment procedures

· Classroom rules and discipline practice

When it comes to my classroom management plan the three procedures, I would key in mind are: establishing a clear, consistent and effective classroom policy. These are important because they will allow for the implementation of policies and procedures that will ensure the safety of all students.

Procedure 1- Entering the classroom in the morning

· Arrive on time school begins at 8:10 am.

· When entering the classroom in the morning the class should unpack as quickly and quietly as possible. This will help to prevent any misunderstanding between the students and teacher or any mishaps that may occur.

· All belonging must be put away in their designated areas until the end of the day.

· Get organized and place any material (Homework, pencils, books, etc.), and snack into the assigned areas.

· Sit in assigned seats and read a book until the class begins.

Procedure 2: Lesson Time

Lesson time is a crucial part of the lesson process. It is important to have a clear understanding of what you need from each lesson.

· Make sure every student is ready to start the lesson

· Provide the material that is needed for the lesson.

· Make sure every student is given their undivided attention to the teacher’s instructions.

· Have a clear understanding of the lesson plan and its objectives, including how it should be completed.

Procedure 3: Cleaning up classroom area

Cleaning up the classroom areas requires a thorough knowledge of the school environment. It requires a thorough understanding of the school’s policies and procedures. Having a clear understanding of the rules help creates a clean, safe, and presentable classroom environment.

· Students will establish where every garbage bin is located in the classroom.

· The students will be able to identify where the material bins are located in the class.

· Students will clean up after themselves on a daily basis.

· Every table will be assigned a table monitor that will return everything in the designated areas.

Procedure 4: Using Computers/Technology

Using computers/technology in class is an essential part of any educational institution. It is a great way to keep student engaged and motivated. The use of computers and technology in education can help improve students learning and increase student achievement.

· Sign in and out sheets

· One student per computer

· Use for learning and fun activities that require class lessons

· Every student must have headphones to use the computers

· Please use assigned seating

· Computers are to be handled with respect they are not meant to be used as a distraction

· Computers and other equipment must be treated with care and place in their designated areas.

· Only use computers when given permission

· When the teacher tells you, your time is up please sign out and wait for further instructions.

Procedure 5: Class dismissal

Class dismissal is created to ensure every student leaves the class in a smooth and orderly fashion. Establish a great routine for all the students to follow during class dismissal allows less disruption and disorderly behavior to occur in the class.

· Make sure all the student's class material is put up in the right spot.

· Call each table of students one by one to collect their belonging to go home. 

· Have the student return to the circle carpet after belonging was collected to create a clean, and neat environment until their parents come to sign them out of class. 

Procedure to minimize distractions and maximize instructional time

Procedures minimize distraction and maximize instructional time by using appropriate strategies to reduce distractions and maximize instructional time in the classroom by implementing appropriate strategies that are effective, safe, and effective. This can be done by setting up clear goals or objectives, setting expectations and goals for each activity, and making sure that every student knows what they need to do when they have completed the activity. This is an important step in establishing a positive learning environment for all students. Procedures ensure that every student receives the same level of instruction and support as their classmates. Discipline is a key component of any school’s culture and policy, but it is especially important if you want your students to learn how to behave with respect in the classroom. Discipline is also a key component of successful academic success, which includes both academic achievement and personal growth. Maximize instructional time with your students is essential to building a healthy learning environment and a safe environment for learning. Also, it is a key component of effective classroom management. If you are not careful your students may be distracted by other activities or peer distractions. Good ways to help them avoid these distractions by using appropriate strategies like the following:

· Use a variety of tools to keep track of what they are doing from the time class begins to the time they leave.

· Set clear expectations for each student

· Make sure that all students have access to resources and materials that will help them learn effectively.

· Use technology to support learning.

· Encourage collaboration between teachers and students in the classroom with appropriate use of technology.

Rules, Consequences, and Reward System 

Classroom Rules:

When it comes to classroom rules and guidelines, the first thing to do is find out what the rules are posted in the classroom. We as educators are inspired by our own experiences in school. The classroom rules and guidelines are very important because they help us to understand how we should behave in class. We need to know what the rules are and follow them effectively. We have to make sure that all of our students have a good day. Therefore, the rules should be posted in the class so that everyone knows what to expect. If you want your students to understand the rules, then you must teach it to them. Rules and guidelines should be addressed from day one of class and posted where everyone can see. Some examples of classrooms rules and guidelines I would want my students to follow are:

· Be respectful to others at all times. Do not interrupt other's work.

· Respect yourself, classmates, and teachers.

· Always come prepared with an open mind. Never give up on your goals and dreams.

· Be consistent in your behavior. Keep discipline and do not let anyone get in the way of you doing the thing that you think is right.

· Be good listeners and listen attentively to others.

· Try to be on time for class and come ready to learn.

 

If these rules or just rules and guidelines are followed it will help the classroom be more productive at all times.

The rules, consequences and reward system will help create a safe and productive learning environment for the students in kindergarten in a positive manner. This is because the system will make. It easier for them to learn and understand what is expected and what is not acceptable. They will also be able to use the system more effectively when they are older. When it comes to rules, consequences and rewards the system should be used as a means of creating an environment where children can learn and grow. This will allow them to develop their sense of self-worth and confidence. This will enable them to become independent learners who can take risk and achieve goals. The system should also be used to encourage positive behaviors such as respect, honesty and fairness. To have a productive learning environment the teacher must first establish a clear goal and reward the students for achieving that goal. The teacher must be able to motivate his or her students by encouraging them to do things that they would not do and by rewarding them with rewards. If there is no reward hen it is unlikely that student will continue to have negative behavior in class. As stated in this article for undesirable behavior habits, Michael Brown’s ABCs of behavior change offer the model to understand. ABC stands for Antecedent, Behavior, Outcome. People do things because the antecedent prompts this activity. They do it again because of the weight of results: Reinforcing or punishing desired or unwanted behavior (Bradt, G., Nov. 2017). This is a good example of how to teach behavior. It also shows that there are many ways to make changes in your classroom too.

As part of the rules, consequences, and reward system, the teacher can demonstrate outcomes according to student’s behavior. Students who understand these principles can have positive outcomes in the form of rewards, and students who break rules or fail to accept classroom guidelines must deal with the consequences. Students in the classroom will be able to know the consequences for their actions because the enforcement of regulation can remain logical and inevitable in the classroom to remind them of what they need to do. Students can realize that the results they have are the direct results of the choices they make during class. In this article “Changing Behaviors by Changing the Classroom Environment” it stated what effects does the classroom environment have on general class behavior and education? Some teachers experience disruptive behavior in their classrooms. How will they point and effect problem areas in the classroom situation? By gathering information on stud neat participation during education, disruptive behavior, and teacher observations, teachers will determine which personal aspects of their classroom need to be improve. Changing the classroom environment will increase academic participation and change disruptive behavior (Guardino, C. A., & Fullerton, E., 2010). This is a very important topic because it can affect student’s performance during school hours, if there are disruptive behaviors in the classroom. Then it can affect the learning process of the students.

Classroom Consequence:

Consequences in the classroom are important for a student. When someone violates the rules, they will have to face consequences or lose their privileges to participate in the classroom. These steps of consequences are very important because they help the students to learn how to behave in the classroom

· Loss of fun privileges

· Verbal warning

· Lunch detention

· Call home to guardian

· School suspension

Classroom Reward & Classroom Positive Reinforcement:

Classroom Positive Reinforcement (Behavior Interventions) and Rewards is a very important part of the classroom environment. Students need to feel like they have been treated fairly, and not that their actions are just being respected. The teacher should encourage them to behave in a manner that is respectful and polite just as well as rewarding them for good behavior, grades, and group efforts. Classroom positive reinforcement is an important component of classroom discipline. Rewarding the students will make them feel valued and rewarded for their efforts. Some great ways to reward your students for good behavior includes:

· Set up a reward point system to encourage positive behavior more often

· Classroom leader for different areas in the classroom

· Line leaders

· Hall monitors

· Giving them a small prize or class appreciation day

· Verbal or written praises

· Give them extra free time to use the technology in class

· Hand out small toys, stickers, or sweet treats

· Allow extra free time to talk with their peers in class

· Maybe no homework Friday

· Pizza parties

Classroom Arrangement and Cooperative Learning:

Classroom Arrangement and cooperative learning are two of the most important aspects of a student’s education. Classroom arrangement is an essential component for students to learn how to interact with each other, how they can work together and how their own interests will be represented in the classroom. Classroom arrangement is also a crucial part of the educational process because it allows students to develop skills that will help them succeed academically. Cooperative learning is an essential component of any classroom. Cooperative learning is a way of teaching and learning that encourages collaboration among students. The goal of cooperative learning is to provide opportunities for students to learn from one another and build on each other’s strengths. Philosophers and psychologists in the 1930’s and decades. John Dewey, Kurt Lewin, and Morton Dewey thought it was crucial that students create knowledge and interpersonal skills that would be applied outside of the classroom and in the democratic world. The concept depicted students as dynamic recipients of knowledge by talking about data and responses in groups, engaging in the learning in the learning activity together rather than representing passive receivers of knowledge (e.g., teacher talking, students listening). Classroom arrangement students are responsible for their own development and development through group activities. They are encouraged to be active participants in the learning process. A key component of effective classroom arrangement is students having access to materials and resources that support their learning. This means providing opportunities for them to learn independently or collaboratively with their peers. It also means encouraging them to participate in the learning process.

Arrangement/Organization

· Students will learn how to organize themselves into groups

· Students should have an opportunity to participate in the arrangement and organization of groups.

· Teachers should encourage students to participate in the arrangement and organization of group activities

· Teachers should be able to provide constructive criticism

· Students should be able to use the appropriate tools and techniques.

· Teacher should be able to help students develop a sense of self by using their own skills, talents, and abilities.

Reference Page

Bradt, G. (Nov. 2017). The ABCs of Changing Undesirable Behavior Habits. Forbes. Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/sites/georgebraft/2017/11/15/the-abcs-of-changing-undesirable-behavior-habits/

Catapano, J. (2019). Teaching strategies for boosting engagement. Teach Hub. Retrieved from https://www.teachhub.com/teaching-strategies-boosting-engagement

Guardino, C. A., & Fullerton, E. (2010). Changing Behaviors by Changing the Classroom Environment. Teaching Expectational Children, 42(6), 8-13.

Kurshan, B. (Apr. 2017). What you Should Know Before Flipping for Flipped Learning. Forbes. Retrieved from https://www/forbes.com/sites/barbarakurshan/2017/04/26/what-you-should-know-before-flipping-for-flipped-learning/

Sharan, Y. (2010). “Cooperative Learning for Academic and Social Gains: valued pedagogy, problematic practice”. European Journal of Education. 45 (2): 300-313. doi: 10.1111/j.1465.3435.2010.01430. x.

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