Positive And Stressive Learning Environment

I believe that when students are in a safe environment, learning can take place. This doesn’t necessarily mean punishing behavioral problems but rather a combination of setting the tone in a class. That is, preventing behavior problems with interesting and engaging curriculum and effectively including all students in the classroom so that their needs are met. Having the right environment for all students to learn is a major goal of implementing good classroom management. Without it the students will not be able to learn.

I have heard that for many beginning teachers, classroom management can be one of the most challenging aspects of their new career.  Knowing this, I decided to experiment with many classroom management approaches during my student teaching to find one that fit both my students and myself.  Based on these experiences, I designed a classroom management plan that I will implement in my classroom as a beginning teacher.  It is important to note, however, that my classroom management philosophy will be evolving as necessary as I gain more experience and insight into the field of teaching.  Also, my classroom management plan may need to be altered to fit my specific group of students.

My philosophy of classroom management is that the management of elementary classrooms require several things.  Among patience, determination and motivation are: flexibility, careful planning and consistency.  A well-managed classroom did not get well-managed without a teacher who planned, had a flexible vision and was determined.  Any new teacher, who is asked, will say they want a classroom with as few behavioral problems as possible as well as one that is easily manageable.  But any experienced teacher, who is asked, will tell those new teachers that classrooms do not come "well managed".  They have to be made into well-managed classrooms.  These experienced teachers would also encourage by saying

The classroom management plan created in EDEL 441, details specific classroom management components that will create an organized, orderly learning environment in the classroom. While studying Fred Jones’ book, Tools for Teaching in EDFO 483, I learned how imperative it is for a teacher to have a plan for classroom management. When the classroom is organized and students know the teacher’s expectations and procedures, the teacher has more time to teach and students’ success increases because of this factor. Fred Jones repeatedly stresses the crucial point of creating a classroom climate that promotes a safe and secure environment where all students can learn. An effective teacher can create the appropriate environment by building a cohesive

The importance of creating a learning environment that fosters learning, interaction, engagement, and motivation. I found that classroom management, rules, routines, and community building activities very fitting of this standard. The Classroom Management Plan, Classroom Expectations, Classroom Climate Activity, and a Student-Centered Discipline Plan will help the environment in the classroom.

Effective teaching and learning cannot take place in a poorly managed classroom. If students are disorderly and disrespectful, and no apparent rules and procedures guide behavior, chaos becomes the norm. In these situations, both teachers and students suffer. Teachers struggle to teach, and students most likely learn much less than they should. In contrast, well-managed classrooms provide a learning environment in which teaching and learning can flourish. The classroom is a workshop for learning, and the physical layout and the uses you make of it will affect learning as well as student-student and student-teacher relationships (Van Brummelen, 2009).

Within the classroom, it’s very important to have classroom management. To successfully run a class doesn’t automatically mean that the children have to sit quietly and not talk or interact with each other. It’s actually the total opposite. To maintain proper classroom management means to have a relaxed and caring environment where the students are getting their work down and interaction is taking place. My classroom management philosophy deals with this thinking and combines three different theorist who uses three different theories. My philosophy is to have a democratic, caring environment where my students have a voice, hold themselves and others accountable for their actions, make responsible choices, and build a sense of community and family. In my current field experience at Ocean Bay Middle School, my cooperating teaching uses a classroom management plan that is similar to my philosophy and the results are positive. My overall goal is to teach, enrich the lives of my students, and produce our future successors of tomorrow.

My philosophy of classroom management is to allow students to be responsible for their own behavior at all times. I believe allowing students to be responsible for their behavior and actions allow them to have a sense of freedom. When students have freedom, they seem to be more successful and respectful. Classroom management is more successful when the class is student-centered. Students should be included in the planning of classroom rules, room arrangement, and communication should flow smoothly between teacher and student. Although the class is student-centered the teacher should be in control of the classroom. The teacher should know what is going on at all times, plan interesting and informative lessons, and be

When students enter my classroom they feel comfortable and have a sense of belonging. The learning environment I provide handles every situation and meets the needs of the student. As an educator and mentor I am positive, creative and an intuitive to student needs. Being organized in the classroom is a key element to my instruction because it encompasses structure and student choice. I believe these principals are “best practices” for all learners to reach their full

Teachers are less likely to have behavior problems when they build classroom communities because the students will have developed respect for their teacher and peers, therefore, limiting the likelihood a student causing disruptions that would distract or impact their peers in a negative manner. Students respect teachers who are, straightforward, honest, fair, and maintains control without being rude. It does not take long for students to become excited about learning. Students are eager to learn once they become members of a classroom community that offers encouragement, support, values learning and has successfully built and implemented strong community of learners. They are eager to keep their position within the classroom community, therefore, they will take the necessary steps to ensure they remain apart of the group. Social-contextual factors and personal issues are two of the most crucial components that affect student learning. Learning is a social process that needs both cultural and social factors addressed during the instructional process. This social aspect of learning also drives the determination to learn. Building classroom community can be used to

Teachers are not only expected to teach their students, but also provide an environment where everyone feels safe and can learn. Classroom management is a very important part of teaching. Students cannot learn in an unsafe, disruptive environment. This paper will discuss the strategy of SHAPING, how it is used to modify a student’s behavior, and give an example of how to modify a student’s behavior. This paper will also discuss my personal beliefs about classroom management, share rules and expectations for the classroom, rewards for individuals and the class, designing the classroom where the teacher is visible and there are no distractions, and discuss some classroom procedures and how they contribute to classroom management

Teachers are expected to create meaningful and engaging instruction aligned with the Common Core State Standards, while also creating a classroom management plan that enhances student achievement. Jones and Jones (2013) quote Woolfolk and Weinstein (2006) in their book, Comprehensive Classroom Management, stating that “What students want are teachers who establish caring relationships, set limits and create a safe environment … and make learning fun” (2013, p. 59). I strive to achieve this in my classroom each day as I greet students at the door, shaking their hand and making small talk with them, establish fair and consistent rules and procedures, and by building positive student-teacher relationships while making learning fun through the use of hands-on-activities, role playing, and creative constructions.

The first way that a positive learning environment can be put in place is through practices and procedures. These practices and procedures should be verbally gone over and also posted in the classroom. The practices and procedures should be put in place in the first days of school and re-visited often. Secondly, the physical surroundings are important. From the minute the students walk into the classroom for the first time, they should be able to look around and get an idea of what they are going to be learning about. Also of importance is to give attention to the classroom on a regular basis. The neatness and organization of the classroom is important. Students work and achievements should be posted around the room. (Veverka, 2011)

Classroom management is a key element to establish a successful learning environment in any classroom. An effective classroom management plan creates a positive learning environment. Classroom management is affected by the characteristics of the students and their behavior. Students’ behavior is influenced by their age, academic abilities, goals, interests, and home backgrounds (Evertson, Emmer, and Worsham, 2006). Teachers need a diverse array of classroom management skills to facilitate learning. A classroom with a proper management plan will spend less time in disciplining and more time in learning. Students in effectively managed classrooms know and follow clearly defined rules and routines. A classroom management plan should provide

In my personal philosophy of classroom management plan, the considerations about their socio-emotional needs and support students’ learning are key elements in creating a learning environment. As a teacher, I will be responsible for creating a well-planned classroom environment. In the Social Justice Theory, students understand they could affect others have the awareness to help regulate their own behaviors in classrooms. However, it does not mean that students can do whatever they like in the classroom. According to Responsible Thinking Process Model (Ford, 2008) both students and teachers have rights of being safe in the learning environment. At this point, I will be a guide for students and prevent misbehavior. By keeping everything positive in my classroom, students can be actively engaged and learn more.