Classroom Management Plan Reflection

Haley Asimakopoulos 12/7/18 EDFN 440 Classroom Management Plan Reflection

From this course, Classroom Management, I have created a plan including expectations of rules, procedures, classroom layout, discipline plans. In everything, I find it important to promote student voice and choice. My goal is to foster a positive community which instills the want for education and the growth mindset needed for success. Ultimately, I hope that students are able to leave my class with the same imagination and love for school that they began with or more as there is a world of knowledge just waiting for them to explore.

I find it important to limit written rules to around 5 as to not overwhelm the class and to create a safe, friendly environment. I want students to also have a choice in the rules that are made as the classroom belongs to them as well and they have to abide by the rules the entire year. Five rules I would encourage are: be respectful of classmates, teachers, and property; enter/exit the classroom quietly and in single file; be prepared and bring homework folder back everyday; raise your hand to speak; work hard and always do your best.

Procedures provide students with an understanding of the expectations they are held to through routines such as how to act in group work, waiting patiently for instruction, finishing work early, and bathroom use. These routines will be taught and practiced many times in the first few weeks as students build comfortability with the classroom, their classmates, and their teacher.

I intend the layout of my classroom will be that of an open plan with a designated corner with comfortable seating for reading. I also want flexible seating to be available and would prefer tables for students instead of desks - depending on grade level. If I were to have desks, I would like to place them in a horseshoe shape so there is an open middle area and I can easily walk around to see student progress while still being in the front.

Finally, my discipline plans consist of four tiers. Tier 1 is for gentle redirects including eye contact, verbal redirects, and reminder of expectations. Tier 2 has mild consequences including a private conversation with the teacher on behavior, loss of an individual privilege temporarily, and the student leaves the classroom to take a quick break and re-group. Tier 3 includes moderate consequences of a seat change, phone call to parent, and staying in from recess. Tier 4 has the firm consequences of a referral to the principal’s office, a discussion with the school counselor on behavior, and the teacher has a meeting with the parents.