Philosophy of Classroom Management

Rules, Consequences, and Incentives

Rules:

1. Show respect for others, including their opinions, comments, and ideas.

The reason why I chose this rule is because it is imperative that classroom by a safe environment for kids to feel like they can be themselves and express their differences without criticism or disrespect. This is also a good way to practice good manners and courtesy amongst each student.

2. Respect school and personal property.

The reason why I chose this rule is because teachers have a role of educating students to become better citizens in their communities. A good way to practice this behavior is by displaying this at school.

3. Listen when others are talking.

The reason why I chose this rule is because it important that students feel like when they speak up that their opinion and insights are valued. It is also the student’s responsibility to give their respect towards others. Also it is important that students respect their teacher while her is she is talking, since teachers do the same thing when students are talking. This is good practice of good manners in the classroom

4. Put forth your best effort.

I chose this rule because it makes students responsible for their actions in the classroom. It also challenges them to perform their best.

5. Arrive to class on time.

It is important that students learn the skill of punctuality. It is important in the workforce and is courteous. Not arriving to class on time can cause distractions and students can miss important instructions if they do not arrive on time.

6. Pick after yourself when you leave class and when you make a mess.

This is an important rule because students are taught cleanliness and order. Students must understand that they have a responsibilit...

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...ssroom pet if it hasn’t been fed already or ask your teacher on who you can peer-tutor and help them on an assignment. This rule is necessary to give students directions of what is acceptable during free time, reducing the chance them becoming a distraction to students still working on their assignments

-Throw away trash quietly and do not interrupt other while going to the trash. Trash should be not be thrown while the teacher is making classroom instruction. This rule allows for minimal interruption and allows students to pay attention during instruction.

- Pick up after yourself after you leave. Take all of your belongings, pick up any scrap papers around three feet of your desk and put your desk back in line before you leave each day. The reason why this procedure is important is that a clean classroom is a happy classroom and is a better learning environment.