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Classroom Management Philosophy

Briana George

Grand Canyon University: ECH-480

September 15, 2019

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Classroom Management Philosophy

To enhance the social and academic environment in an effective way, the classroom must

be welcoming as well as thought-provoking, therefore, classroom management will be actively

enforced and implemented. The classroom management method will be controlled by the teacher

while showing compassion for the students. The classroom management method will also be

determined by the student’s personalities, as well as their family background and individual

needs. A classroom should be structured with a schedule in which allows plenty of time to

provide meaningful learning opportunities while the teacher implements procedures that will

adequately discourage negative behaviors (Charles, 2014).

It will be expected that the students have commitment for themselves as well as the

teacher and peers regarding their education; they must be committed to their education. Some

expectations in which will guide student’s in achieving their commitment include consistently

being present, participating, asking for help when needed, engaging in activities with others in a

respectful way, and completing the work that is given to them (Danielson, n.d.). The students

will also be expected to show respect to their peers and teacher while he or she is engaging in

instruction, because unnecessary outbursts in the middle of class time will limit the progression

of the lesson. Students are expected to follow classroom rules and behave in a respectful way

while considering teacher and peers. If the students meet all the expectations, they will be an

active factor of the success found in the classroom environment (Charles, 2014).

Engagement in Classroom Management

Incorporating student engagement strategies can enhance classroom environments while

inspiring meaningful learning opportunities for all students. There are many advantages and

benefits to incorporating engagement strategies including improved student participation,

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increased focus, amplified learning, and the strengthening of social skills (Kagan, 1989). As a

classroom teacher, an engagement strategy that will be implemented in the classroom includes

giving students a voice by allowing them to provide their own thoughts and ideas with the class.

Keeping the students’ interests in mind will allow them to have a say in what goes into the

lesson. Another engagement strategy includes providing students with positive, meaningful

feedback. Giving students a sense of pride in their work will allow them to continue to strive for

success. Lastly, engaging the students with hands-on ways of learning will be implemented in the

classroom. Instead of constant notetaking and lectures, students can benefit from experiencing

learning by doing. Students may want to learn more when given an opportunity to practice the

real-world experience that is being taught.

The physical arrangement of the classroom can be a factor of classroom management and

may impact student learning such as how chairs, desks, and tables are arranged as well as the

appearance of the classroom. It has been suggested that the seating arrangement in the classroom

can impact how the teacher connects with his or her students as well as how the students

collaborate with one another. Seating arrangements can also influence the motivation and focus

the students have during instruction. Student engagement promotes motivation in the classroom

and motivation to demonstrate effort and pay attention while displaying positive emotions.

Engagement in the classroom will lead to positive student outcomes, which includes higher

grades and increased social skills.

Procedures, Routines, and Behavior Expectations

In the future, procedures, routines, and behavior expectations will be established in the

beginning of the school year. A visual of the classroom schedule, rules, and expectations will be

located in the classroom where it is visible for all students to see. Students will be expected to
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arrive in the morning in an organized fashion, while following these procedures, routines, and

behavior expectations. They will all be introduced on the first day of school and will be modeled

by the teacher while students practice all expectations. The procedures, routines, and behavior

expectations will be reinforced over the extent of the first few weeks of school until the students

can implement them on their own. If the students are not adhering to the procedures, routines,

and behavior expectations he or she will be redirected and provided with feedback of what the

students need to do to correct themselves and what they need to be focusing on.

Use of Classroom Management

When utilizing classroom strategies to meet the diverse needs of students, it is important

to reflect on strategies that will work for each individual student. “Wait time” will be

implemented in the classroom, which will benefit learners who may have a difficult time

processing information by providing them with time to appropriately formulate an answer. A

benefit of “wait-time” is the increase in confidence and self-esteem, as well as providing an

equal opportunity to these diverse learners. It is important to build relationships with diverse

learners to discover that student’s way of life and the impact it has in the classroom. The teacher

can, then, make their lessons more meaningful and relevant. Observing how diverse students

learn will allow teachers to modify their lessons and instructions as well as accommodate for

each student’s needs. Classroom management will be utilized to meet the diverse needs of

students by considering student background and skills to provide these students with learning

opportunities to meet their various characteristics.

When utilizing classroom management strategies to achieve instructional goals, the

teacher must set the right tone that displays positive attitudes. Teachers should also have a direct

and concise plan for learning activities by informing students of the learning goals for the day,
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engaging all students, holding an interactive discussion, and promoting movement. When using

classroom management strategies to effectively involve families, teachers should make positive

phone calls home and send home newsletters. Teacher should encourage school visitations and

create a school webpage to keep families in-the-know. This will create a foundation for effective

communication and will build a practical relationship between families and the teacher, which

will foster the learning skills of the students. An open line of communication will allow for

collaboration on addressing the needs of students and how each party can promote student

success.

References

Charles, C.M. (2014). Building classroom discipline, Eleventh Edition, New Jersey; Pearson

Education, Inc. Retrieved September 13, 2019 from https://viewer.gcu.edu/KNDGZ3

Danielson, C. (n.d.). Enhancing student achievement. Retrieved September 13, 2019 from

http://www.ascd.org/publications/books/102109/chapters/Policies-and-Practices-

Affecting-Students.aspx

Kagan, S. (1989). The structural approach to cooperative learning Education leadership. 47(4),

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