Classroom Management Philosophy Statement

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Classroom Management Philosophy Statement Being a teacher was never something I had put much thought into. As I never envisioned myself even being a teacher, I never thought twice about the things that my teachers did for me both in and out of the classroom through my adolescence. I have, however, always placed much value in knowledge, as well as the means of acquiring it. Students and teachers have their own roles in the classroom, which may make or break the academic experience for either party involved. Effective and fair classroom management is key to setting a positive classroom atmosphere, and creating a sense of community within that. In the classroom, students should be given controlled choices often, in order to give them …show more content…

During adolescence, children need this motivation to keep them on track while many things around them are changing. Punishments and rewards may be used for bad and good work, as well as personal achievements. Because each student is different, the methods of rewards and punishments should vary accordingly. I believe that the ultimate goal of my classroom management plan is to be able to teach my students how to contribute and want to learn, while still acting appropriately in an educational environment. I want them to continue being unique and thinking outside of the box, but to respect myself and their peers enough to discover their own limits. Doing this day-by-day is not a bad thing, as every minute of every day is a learning experience for both students and teachers. However, I will expect both myself and my students to look at the “big picture’ and get creative with what they want out of life. I want to get creative with my classroom as well, and I do not wish to follow a cookie-cutter classroom management plan. I most closely associate myself with Curwin and Mendler’s “Discipline with Dignity” model of classroom management, as it stresses being a good model for the students while still recognizing that they are all different. Implicating this model of classroom management in my own classroom means being fair, giving clear explanations, modeling, and giving students responsibility in the classroom (Mendler,

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