Eddins Cm Philosophy

Classroom Management Philosophy Candice Eddins SEC – 590

Everyone plays a role in the classroom—from the students to the teachers. Defining these roles are important to classroom management. Many people believe that classroom management is all about discipline. I think that discipline is only a small part of it. If the classroom has engaged students, a well-balanced plan, and clear and concise rules the discipline aspect will fall into place. Engagement falls under classroom management because if students have something to do, that they are interested in, they will not have time to wreak havoc. As teachers, we are responsible to find ways and activities to ensure students are learning. When the activities are meaningless or too difficult for the student to learn, they sometimes tend to shut down and hijack the classroom. In my classroom, I want to make sure that there are activities for my students that finish early as well as scaffolded activities that engage all learning levels. In my classroom, I think that I will implement my rules, initially, as an authoritarian. It’s important for students to learn early on, the importance of my rules and procedures and how they will make the class run smoothly. We can run through different routines so that they can become familiar. As class goes on, of course some things will need to be changed or amended and will do so accordingly. I believe that my rules will be all inclusive. I understand that I will have students with physical disabilities, 504s, IEPs, and other diverse needs. I will address these needs as necessary. By creating general rules and amending for diversity, I can achieve my instructional goals with little or no interruptions. By doing so, I can ensure my class is productive. Also, I want to use an online platform to help families stay informed about their student’s progress.

Not all classroom management procedures are set in stone. I think that the procedures should have the ability to be adapted to fit the needs of the classroom. My classroom routines for common actions will be set in stone but other considerations will be taken into considerations as situations arise.