Abstract My classroom management philosophy is a constant work in progress, but based off of personal experiences and major management theorists I have developed a basic philosophy to guide me through student teaching and the early years as a teacher. The core principles of my philosophy are rooted in establishing a classroom community and mutual respect between students and the teacher. The following essay outlines the theorists that have impacted my philosophy as well as ways I plan to implement my management philosophy. The foundation of an effective classroom is a strong, supportive classroom management plan. The first hurdle many new teachers have to overcome is the ability to maintain control of …show more content…
It is also important that I establish a laid back environment while also balancing the rules and procedures that are important for the successful classroom. I am a laid back person who enjoys humor, and while I want the atmosphere of my classroom to reflect this it is important that the class follows fundamental rules and procedures to create an effective environment for learning. Finally it is important for me that the classroom functions as an active learning community. Students learn the best when they feel invested and responsible for the classroom community that they inhabit. For students to feel as though they are a part of a community it is important that all of their basic needs are met and they feel as if they are respected by the teacher. Mutual respect is once again at the core of my classroom management philosophy. Harry and Rosemary Wong preach the importance of firsts. Their classroom theory is based around the first day of school, the first impression, and the first minutes of the classroom. It is imperative to first establish rules and procedures at the beginning of the school year (Charles 2010). Rules and procedures should be established around main principles. First rules should be consistent, fair, and firm. There should also be a predetermined hierarchy of consequences established to maintain consistent enforcement. The third principle is establishing positive outcomes
Students will want to be as part of the classroom environment. The focus on this environment will encourage student to want to learn.
attitude to learn. Students should also prepare for tests and do the homework to help
student’s behavior and not their character. I will do this by using “I-messages” instead of “you-
This also takes the form of creating motivation in my students by allowing them to see how their learning relates to their lives outside my classroom. Reading and writing assignments allow for students to individualize their assignments so the learning can be applied outside the
Over the course of the unit and from the experience gained through my professional placements, I am progressively developing a pragmatic approach to classroom management. However, I am mindful of the recommendation suggested by Lyons, Ford and Slee (2014) that pre-service teachers should begin with adopting a single approach to inform and guide their classroom management style. Therefore, I am prepared to adjust my individual personal beliefs, attitudes and values about the ways students are disciplined in pursuance of adhering to school-wide approaches as
It is important to be reasonable and maintain realistic ideals and goals in the classroom. Understanding that you cannot always make all students happy and enjoy learning all the time is crucial because although teachers want students to enjoy learning, it is not realistic for students to always give positive feedback, but that does not mean you are not doing a fantastic job. It is also crucial to organize your life and understand that you may not have time for much else outside of the classroom and lesson planning, especially during the first year. It is important to plan on spending the majority of your time preparing lessons for your classroom. It is also important to understand that although you should always be prepared before class,
As a teacher, I believe one of the most critical components for facilitating student’s learning journey throughout their schooling years is to have a strong knowledge and understanding of classroom management theories and strategies. I will be describing my awareness and understanding of what my philosophy is at this current point in time. I want to recognise that an effective teacher will develop this view over time and it will be ever changing depending on the situation that arise. To be an effective teacher requires patients, a nurturing nature, understanding, consistency and also to have fun while learning. My personal classroom management philosophy involves creating a positive co-operative learning
My philosophy for teaching is that all students deserve the best possible education a teacher can provide them, and that education begins with classroom management. Classroom management is the foundation to a proper education. The way a teacher manages his or her classroom determines how the classroom will function and how much information the students are able to learn throughout the school day and school year. Students need rules to follow in order to keep the classroom running smoothly. Without rules, students will be unruly and will cause disruptions that will prohibit their fellow classmates from being able to focus and comprehend the material being taught.
We discussed in class what teachers need to know in order to be a successful teacher. There are three major areas each teacher must master in order to be a phenomenal teacher, they are: know your students, know your content, and know how to teach and a variety of pedagogies. Each of these things are crucial for a teacher to be successful. A teacher cannot formulate sufficient lesson plans if he or she does not know his or her students. Without knowing their needs or interests, the teacher will fall short of meeting he or her student’s needs. Likewise,
My classroom philosophy is to give children opportunities to use knowledge that is taught in learning activities. Teaching children behaviors that result in success that can be established and used throughout their lifetime. Being flexible but firm when implementing rules into a classroom is important to see what will work with students, and adjusting when necessary. Knowing each and every student personally so they feel safe and comfortable is important to my classroom management. Encouraging every student to do their best in a positive manner so that we gain trust in each other. Being a caring person, I can show the student sympathy, yet encourage them to do their best work in all that they do. Using engaging curriculum to help motivate
When I think of classroom management I often picture a classroom in which students learning is being carried out with minimum interruption. Teacher is there as a facilitator of the learning process through authentic learning activities which allow students to share and exchange information through respective and cooperative manner. A description of a good classroom management for some teachers or administrators or even parents may be focused or aimed at the physical order of how the classrooms should look like in terms of students sitting at their seats or teacher pointing at a student to answer her question one by one. I depict the picture
The expectations will be set by me prior to the students entering my classroom on the first day of school but, it is important to establish the rules and consequences with students so that they feel ownership and responsibility to the classroom principals. By setting clear expectations with the rules and consequences created collaboratively by the students and myself I plan on consistently following through so that students are aware of what they can expect every time they choose a behavior.
Classroom management is extremely important for new and existing teachers. Without classroom management, you will basically have a class of chaos. Teachers should view classroom management as a “Mystery”. According the article ‘Why Viewing Classroom Management as a Mystery Can Be a Good Thing’, students can be very unpredictable. There are countless moving parts in a classroom every day, and the trials of adolescence often make them change every minute. This means that classroom management can be a constant changing tool. Teachers should prepare for the worst and hope for the best. An effective classroom-management strategy rests on two foundations: building relationships and having a positive attitude.
All of the teachers are confident in the content they are teaching and always have an answer for the questions the children have. The kids seem to be absorbing the information being taught and get their work done in an appropriate time frame. The head teacher walks around and asks questions that seek out different levels of answering, ensure the students are on task with their work and
5. What changes would you make to help this classroom become more of a community? Why would developing this classroom into a community be important?