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Clinical Field Experience A: Classroom Management and Expectations SEC 510 Ashley Fulks March 13, 2024
During my Field Experience and being able to observe my mentor teacher, we were able to discuss different topics and ask specific questions. I was able to observe Karla McNabb who is the Connections instructor for Independent Living Services. She has been Connections instructor for 4years and has previous teaching experience when being selected for her position. In our conversation we discussed most things from her philosophy in the classroom to the way her class is set up. Taking time to hear thoughts from a previous educator in the classroom gave me eyesight for what I can visualize for my classroom one day. J Mrs. Karla’s classroom management philosophy is to treat everyone fairly and not single anyone out for their behavior. She felt that everyone learns differently and some learn quicker than others. Mrs. Karla handled her class well and reminded students that upon entering the classroom they were to find the daily activity sheet to work on until class started. The expectations, routines and procedures were introduced upon selecting to attend classroom activities at Independent Living Services. Mrs. Karla would redirect someone to review the rules for the classroom if their behavior was off track. By the student reviewing the rules it allowed them to examine themselves to straighten up their behavior before being sent to the office. Mrs. Karla stands firm on “Treat Others the Way you Want to be Treated”, it’s like treating the students like they are your own children as creating relationships with the students is important. The unknown of the student’s home life can change their behavior at school. When teachers show they can it allows them to let their guard down and trust me more and I’m allowed to help them the best way I can. During the observation hours, Mrs. Karla did well handling any behavior problems and avoided having to send them to the behavior specialist to consult with them. She would relate any type of behavior to the classroom rules and specifically point out a certain rule that pertained to their behavior. The student would then realize they were in the wrong and would settle down and listen to the lesson. The classroom set-up for Mrs. Karla’s class is that the seats are arranged in the center of the classroom, with activities on the shelf that can be assessed after the lesson is taught. All activities are age appropriate and activity sheets that pertain to the lesson for the day. Upon the conclusion I was able to take away good ideas how to manage a classroom with students who may have intellectual disabilities to an extent that they wouldn’t be singled out from the other students. Allowing the students to share their ideas and thoughts is good for group discussion. The most important takeaway is to reinforce the classroom rules as much as possible so that they are understood and consequences if not followed.
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