Classroom Management Philosophy Statement

There have been a number of studies done to show how the amount of space that is available in a classroom can have an effect on the behavior of the students and the overall environment of the classroom. In 2003, Duncanson found that classroom space impacts how teachers and students behave. He found that classrooms with small amounts of space were prone to have inefficient pathways and look cluttered. In part, it was found that this situation was caused by the large amount of room teachers reserved for their own use and the large amount of space covered by other pieces of furniture. The arrangement of the furniture hampered the natural flow patterns and created small open spaces for students to work. Thus teachers more or less identified and assigned the spaces that were to be used by students while working on an activity (Duncanson, 2003).

What do you think your students’ goals and concerns will be at the beginning of the year? How can your classroom management plan accommodate them?

I have rearranged the direction of my desk to put it flat against the front wall, due to my computer setup. He also suggests trying out the student seats in the classroom to get a feel for what the students will be experiencing.

Before learning can occur in our classroom, we must establish and providestudents with a positive classroom climate. This means that teachers considereach student’s physical and emotional safety needs, while also setting up thephysical environment for organization and accessibility. Creating a communitywithin the learning environment allows children to feel safe and supported by thepeople around them, teaching them how to work as a team. We can create thiscommunity by teaching our students respect for diversity in our classroom,respect for their peers and their property, and respect for the classroom materialsprovided to them. The

I am focused on making my classroom a protected and testing environment and captivating my understudies through the educational module and additionally getting to know them and associating with them one-on-one. I accept that addressing the needs of my understudies is an exceptionally significant piece of my classroom. I need them to be agreeable with alternate understudies, and additionally me, additionally me that there can be genuine dialogs and communications. Talking will be regular place in my classroom, alongside gathering work. I need to urge all understudies to take an interest in class so they can gain from one another and me. I need to have a popularity based and impartial classroom with the goal that understudies can learn. I need to be a reasonable as I can be, so the understudies trust me.

There are several components to getting the classroom ready for the new year. Among the most vital are: teaching rules and procedures, strategies for potential problems, and student accountability. Rules and procedures are essential because when students know what expectations are in place, they will respond better to material being taught and discipline. Rules are general expectations to create expectations of what is and what is not acceptable;

As a teacher it is important we create an environment which ensures our students feel safe and secure at all times. One way to accomplish this goal is through effective classroom management. It is important we take in to consideration the cultural diversity in our classroom before we make any final decisions on how to effectively manage our classroom. We must also decide what role our students, other faculty, parents, and the curriculum will play in choices we make to manage our classroom. Outlined in the next five chapters is a classroom management plan I have put together in hopes of creating a fun and safe learning environment.

Throughout the course of this semester, my abilities in certain areas increased quite a bit. One major area that I feel I gained a lot of knowledge in is classroom management. The classroom management course I am in gave me so much useful information as to how to respond to students, maintain control of the classroom, and prepare myself for the beginning of the year. I still don’t feel completely confident in this area because I am missing the practice piece. However, I feel that I have the knowledge I need to prepare me for situations in the classroom. I also feel more prepared to work with diverse populations after my field experience in an ELL classroom this semester.

The room was arranged in a way that made it easy for the teacher and students to walk around the room without tripping or having to squeeze through small spaces. There is one door which is located at the front of the classroom. Desks had nametags taped to the top of them and were organized in groups of five on the right side of the room. The teachers desk and filing cabinet were in the back of the room in the right corner. There were two extra tables that were used for small group work. A set of plastic drawers were placed beside each desk so that the students could store their school supplies that stays at school. These tables were located in the front left corner of the room and the back center of the room. Another feature of the room was the reading area in the back of the room. This reading area was on the left side of the room and was made up of a

To start this section I want to quote, Harry Wong, as he has fundamentally affected me and the teacher that I want to become. “The only factor that increases student achievement is the significant of an effective teacher” (Wong & Wong, 2009). To me this means that the teacher must take responsibility for the environment they create and the disruptions that follow. Because so much weight is placed on the teacher’s shoulders, it to my benefit to understand and utilize classroom management strategies that prevent disruptions and aid the learning process. First, I will talk about establishing procedures, rules and teaching social skills. I will then follow with explaining how to use rapport, presence and strategies of engagement.

First impressions are crucial. If a classroom is organized and appropriately arranged, then it is apparent that the teacher possesses good management skills. A variety of things must be considered when arranging the classroom. It “must contain interesting materials appropriate to a child’s stage of intellectual development” and not appear thrown together (Streng, 1978). All fire exits, doorways, and main walkways must be kept open and free of clutter while built in cupboards, drawers, closets, etc must be easily accessible as well. The desk arrangement, perhaps the most important element, requires several considerations. Placing the students desks in groups promotes peer tutoring and collaborative activities.

Developing a Student Centered Management System (SCMS) requires looking beyond the past’s teacher centered directive form of education delivery. Simply having materials or supplies in place and providing teacher-led academic instruction leaves the critical ingredient of the student out of the equation. I agree with Wong and Wong (2009) when they state, “Classroom management consists of the practices and procedures that a teacher uses to maintain an optimum environment in which instruction and learning can occur” (p. 167). In working toward an environment that involves the student in their education, the charge remains to provide a structured, safe, and supportive classroom.

I am committed to making my classroom a safe environment through positive and authentic student-teacher relationships. Each classroom will be diverse and will include students who comes from a variety of backgrounds. I want to generate a classroom environment where students are not and do not feel that they are treated unfairly. This is especially crucial for students who have special needs. They should be treated fairly in all circumstances. I will modify and accommodate their assignment, and test according to their needs. I will accept each student as unique individuals. I will respect, and relate to them. I will listen and communicate to understand their culture, language, and

A constantly changing and developing classroom management plan would be the cornerstone of my very own classroom philosophy. Without a classroom that is disciplined and organized, learning is nearly impossible. In the classroom, I need to maximize opportunities for students’ learning; constantly asking myself simple questions about my students learning and their behaviors will ensure that I am interacting with all of my students. This will give me a deeper understanding of one’s background socially, economically, and culturally. If I am able to praise my students for their good behaviors, I will allow myself to praise my own work even if it shows my abilities and my everyday obstacles and struggles. There is no better feeling

Setting up rules the first day of class sets the stage for the rest of the year. Students will know exactly how I expect them to behave. An assertive discipline plan is one that I feel works well. It sets the tone for students to know who is the authority in the room and imposes respect for others. As a teacher I believe that since it is not only my classroom, but the students classroom as well, that letting them be involved and getting their input on rules and standards for the classroom is a constructive way in letting them feel that they are involved and count in their classroom. It will also help me understand what is important to them as students. I hope that these methods will work in having a positive and respectable learning environment for my students and I.