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Description of Classroom Management Plan
Description of Classroom Management Plan
Teaching is a responsibility as well as a passion for me. My teaching philosophy is that
every student should get the chance to grow and learn. Moreover, I believe the classroom
environment should be stimulating and cater to individual students’ needs so they can grow
mentally, emotionally, as well as socially. Therefore, as a teacher, I believe in providing a secure
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and safe environment to students where they feel valued and respected. Active engagement and
having clear rules and expectations are also important to maintain discipline and foster a sense of
responsibility as children learn here that their behaviors will have consequences (Saleem et al.,
2020). For me, an ideal classroom environment is a mix of clear expectations and an engaging
and interactive environment, which is free from disruption, facilitates group interaction, and
allows learning.
Moreover, as this plan is for elementary students, science subjects, the class room will be
arranged keeping in mind the activities of the science course. It will be ensured that every
student can see the teacher, as there will be practical demonstrations in the classroom. However,
it is important that the classroom does not look congested and teacher can move around the class
easily. Moreover, supplies and required materials should be easily accessible. The ideal seating
for this class will be a typical classroom setting where the teacher’s desk is at the front, and
students sit facing the teacher and the board (Emmer & Evertson, 2022).
Classroom Rules
To make classroom rules, first, it is important to know school rules and procedures. They are
used as a guideline for making rules for the class. There will be four to five rules that will cover
important areas of behavior. These rules will be communicated to students along with
expectations related to these rules. It will be ensured that the positive part of the rule that
students should be doing will be stressed more instead of the negative counterpart that they are
undesirable. These rules might include rules about leaving the seat, taking turns to speak, eating
food, and calling out. These rules should be explicitly stated when behaviors, such as calling out
or chewing gum, occur in the class (Emmer & Evertson, 2022).
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These rules will be communicated positively, and more focus should be on the positives
and what is expected instead of a long list of forbidden behaviors. These rules will be
communicated to students, parents, and administration on the first or second day of the class. As
these rules will be for the elementary section, there is no need to post them. However, displaying
these rules helps. These rules can be sent to parents and ask them to sign them. These rules will
include being respectful and polite, being prompt and prepared, listening and being seated when
someone is talking, and following school rules. Students should be involved in rules settings
(Emmer & Evertson, 2022).
Classroom Procedures
Lessons will be structured as beginning, middle, and ending.
Beginning of the Class
The beginning of the class will involve routine activities, such as taking attendance,
informing the students what is expected from them, such as they should be seated when the bell
rings, and closing the door so that tardy students know they should get permission to enter the
class (Emmer & Evertson, 2022).
During the Class
During the period, procedures involve policies to handle behaviors, such as leaving the
classroom for some reason, such as to use the bathroom or to get water. Procedures related to the
use of materials and class resources, how they should be operated, and under what conditions
should be explained before their use (Emmer & Evertson, 2022). Moreover, rules and
expectations should be established for the use for the use of student materials and equipment.
Ending the Period
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It usually involves getting the students and the class ready to end the class. It includes
clean-up of materials and equipment and concluding the lesson.
For rapport-building and attention-getting, it is important that during the class, only
material needed for the class, such as books, are on the table. Encouraging students to take notes
and providing them with outlines is also helpful. Assessment will be diverse. Individual
assessment, group project assessment, class participation, exams, and quizzes will be used for
assessment (Emmer & Evertson, 2022).
Encouraging Positive Behavior and Dealing with Challenging Behaviors
Several techniques can be used in the classroom to encourage positive behaviors. The
first and foremost important thing is that students are aware of what is expected from them. The
techniques, such as reinforcement and token economy, can be used to promote positive behaviors
in the classroom (Wink et al., 2021). It is important to monitor student behavior and be
consistent in the use of procedures and consequences.
However, to address the inappropriate behavior, prompt management is important so that
escalation can be prevented. This can be done by making eye contact with the student or moving
closer. Moving closer to the student is an effective technique as it does not disrupt the class.
Moreover, asking the student directly to focus also helps (Emmer & Evertson, 2022).
Engagement of Parents/Guardians
Keeping school and parents on board is helpful to keep track of student’s progress and to
ensure that everyone is contributing towards the goal. Moreover, the root cause of problem
behavior in the classroom can also be identified and handled effectively if teachers are in touch
with parents. Communicating through the phone is a more efficient means to communicate with
parents as compared to email when there is something to discuss about a particular student.
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However, for general announcements and communication, the class website and parent groups
are effective means. Regular progress reports and check-ins are important (Emmer & Evertson,
2022). However, the frequency of communication with parents depends on the student’s needs.
In conclusion, classroom plans should be student-focused. The focus should be to create a
positive environment that encourages learning and growth. To ensure this, classroom rules are
essential that can be set through discussions with the students. These rules and procedures should
be implemented consistently from the first day. It will help students learn what is expected from
them. Several strategies, such as non-verbal cues, can be used to keep the students focused.
Moreover, parental engagement should also be ensured in the learning process.
Reference
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Emmer, E.T. & Evertson, C.M. (2022). Classroom management for middle and high school
teachers (11th ed.). New York, NY: Pearson.
Saleem, A., Muhammad, Y., & Masood, S. (2020). Classroom management challenges and
administrative support in elementary schools: Experiences of novice public-school
teachers. UMT Education Review, 3(2), 29-46.
Wink, M. N., LaRusso, M. D., & Smith, R. L. (2021). Teacher empathy and students with
problem behaviors: Examining teachers' perceptions, responses, relationships, and
burnout. Psychology in the Schools, 58(8), 1575-1596.
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