My personal philosophy of classroom management focuses on creating an environment where children feel safe and where they feel like they belong. I will create this environment for my fourth grade class through making my expectations of the students clear while developing an engaging lesson plan and personable interactions with my students. I developed my philosophy from studying different theorists and based my philosophy on the theories of Glasser and Kounin. Glasser believed that the teacher’s roll in the classroom is that of a leader rather than a boss. He believed that students should be given power in the classroom and that the teacher should share it with the students. I will use his ‘7 caring habits’ specifically supporting and respecting to help my classroom feel safe and welcoming to my students. Meeting the individual needs of my students will be the focus of my classroom management routine. I will meet individual needs by promoting self management and self efficacy in my students by creating an environment that that has predictable and consistent daily routines while focusing on my student’s successes (Shindler, 2010). Having a predictable routine will encourage a success oriented environment and will reduce anxiety and help towards creating positive self efficacy in each of my students (Shindler, 2010). In Glasser’s Choice Theory he talks about focusing on the present and not bringing up the past (Glasser, 2010). Therefore, I will focus my classroom on being goal driven and will help each student obtain their goals. Thus, helping my students have positive self efficacy. I will apply Kounin’s technique of Momentum (Pressman, 2011). This involves the teacher keeping exercises short and moving around the room a lot so... ... middle of paper ... ... behaviors. It is important not focus on the past so I will encourage the student to bring their homework with them in the future. I will instead focus on the positive goals that I have set with the student. This will encourage future positive behavior. Works Cited Glasser. (2010). Choice Theory. Retrieved from W Glasser: http://www.wglasser.com/the-glasser-approach/choice-theory Gurucharan. (2007, Novemebr). William Glasser’s Choice Theory and Reality Therapy. Retrieved from Gurukul: http://gurukul.edu/newsletter/issue-25/william-glassers-choice-theory-and-reality-therapy/ Pressman, B. (2011, October 14). Whithitness in the Classroom. Retrieved from Education.com: http://www.education.com/reference/article/using-xray-vision-substitute-teacher/ Shindler. (2010). Cal State LA. Retrieved from http://web.calstatela.edu/faculty/jshindl/cm/Chapter5expectations.htm
According to Burden (2003), classroom management involves teacher actions to create a learning environment that encourages active engagement in learning, positive social interaction, and self-motivation. Burden (2003) describes an effective classroom manager to follow the seven (7) areas of responsibility in a classroom management:
Classroom management is a necessary component for teachers to appreciate and apply to positively manage and adjust behavior within the learning environment. It is important that teachers develop a sound perceptive of significant theories that will result in enhanced teaching and practices within the class (Lyons, Ford & Slee, 2014). Goal Centred Theory, Cognitive Behavioural Theory and Assertive Discipline Theory are three prominent management theories that will endure analysis. Therefore, consolidating the main elements that underpin the theories will assist in developing positive practices of classroom management.
The job of a teacher is never easy but we have seen how cooperative discipline and enabling students to feel capable, connected and contributing can improve classroom management and maybe even our own moods. If we create an environment of mutual respect and give our students legitimate power of voice and choice in the classroom we will see positive results in improved student behavior and student achievement. Because when our students believe that they can succeed, they will.
inappropriate expectations; lack of structure; and a lack of sense of relevance. We will be
I believe that the best method of management behavior is democratic. Autocratic does not allow student to be involved in the rule and decision making of classroom rules and procedures. It also makes students feel subordinated to the teacher and uses vigorous discipline therefore, I do not agree with this method. A passive behavior management plan doesn’t give consequences for bad behavior and fails to enforce good behavior. Permissive style allows for a chaotic and insecure classroom due to the lack of respect and order. Therefore, I believe that a democratic management style is the most appropriate and efficient style of behavior management. This style gives opportunity for students to be involved in the classroom rules & decision making. Democratic style encourages mutual respect amongst teachers and students, and gives students freedom to express their opinion and thoughts. Teachers help guide students instead of dictate their behavior and actions. Students are allowed to question aspects of learning and dicipline. Students are encouraged to have their own beliefs where teachers will unconditional accept them regardless of their beliefs, opinions, and behaviors. Students are encouraged to work together along with the teacher to achieve academic and behavioral goals. There is no reliance on force to get compliance from students. Students are given the choice to obey or not to obey the rules and consequently receive predetermined consequences established by the teacher and students. Students are encouraged to resolve conflicts and to have tolerance for differences amongst each other. A democratic behavior management promotes positive teacher-st...
In my twelve years of teaching experience, one thing that most of my colleagues have struggled with at some point in their career has been classroom management. Classroom management is one many keys to instructional success. Unfortunately, many have left the teaching field due to lack of knowledge of classroom management best practices.
Although a thorough understanding of mathematics and the learning of mathematics are very important to a successful math classroom, one of the most important aspects that creates a good learning environment is classroom management. Without a classroom that is organized and disciplined, learning is close to impossible. This is why I believe that it is imperative that a teacher begins a classroom with a well thought out management plan. I think that this plan should just provide a base for the classroom, and should be structured around prevention, respect and consistency.
As I start my career as an educator I will turn to the studies of these theorists to continue to craft
During my Professional Seminar II and Field Experience I observed in Mary Doe’s 4th grade classroom. During this observation I witnessed the effects of a learning environment that was designed by the students for the students.
Classroom management has the largest effect on student achievement, so students cannot learn in poorly managed classroom. Additionally, research has pointed out that the quality of teacher-student relationships is the main aspect of classroom management.(…2). Furthermore, when teachers set classroom management plan, the plan will give structure to everything from seating to lessons to grading to the relationship between students. Teachers should incorporate strategies for addressing student behavior into classroom
I believe Classroom Management is the main component in the educational setting. I believe if students are in a safe environment, then learning can take place. This doesn’t mean punishing behavior problems but rather a combination of setting the tone in a class, preventing behavior problems with interesting and engaging curriculums and effectively including all students in the classroom so that their needs are met. Having the right environment for all students to learn is my major goal of implementing good classroom management--without it the students would not be able to learn.
Classroom management, involving all the strategies used by teachers in order to provide order in the classroom, can be regarded as an essential for effective teaching and learning. According to Davis (1981), “basic classroom management is just plain good sense. Yet, it can be as personal as your private lifestyle” (p.79). One of the biggest challenge teachers face day in and day out is dealing with behavior of children and young pupils in classroom. Therefore, the classroom practice of individual teachers would be the key aspect of improving the behavior of pupils in schools (Hart, 2010). One of the significant attribute of promise to teaching, especially in classroom behavior management, is teacher’s sense of efficacy. According to Woolfolk-Hoy (2000), development of self-efficacy is essential for producing effective, committed and ardent teachers, Moreover, teachers who are trained to be more effective in meeting both academic and non-academic student needs create a positive and successful classroom environment for all students (Alvares, 2007). The importance of self-efficacy in behavior management has been highlighted by Martin, linfoot, and stephenson (1999) who proposed that teacher’ responses to misbehavior may be mediated by their beliefs about their ability to deal with behavior, as well as their beliefs about the causes of student misbehavior.
1. When a student is acting bad because he/she wants attention, my strategie will be to ignore the misbehavior when possible. Slowly but eventually the misbehavior should stop. Instead give attention to positive attention to the student. The student will eventually notice that he/she is getting attention when good behaviors are being done.
“A teacher takes a hand, opens a mind, and touches a heart.” This quote is something I always remind myself before starting my day. Teaching is not only about teaching a new sight word, the states and capitals, or division. It is so much more than that. These minds that we are teaching need to know that we are touching their heart and that we want them to feel safe and loved when they step into our classroom. I tried my absolute best to show these to each of my students.
Classroom management is the foundation of education at all levels. Optimal teaching and learning require an environment conducive to learning through structure, support, organization and guidelines. Classroom layout, routines and procedures as well as a carefully thought out discipline system are the core elements of my classroom management strategies. Lesson planning is also vitally important to ensuring engaged, motivated and on-task students, but even the most imaginative lesson plans can be ineffective in an unmanaged classroom. In my opinion, younger learners need more support and structure than the older students do, especially in an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classroom where communication between the teacher and the students can be very