Classroom Management Plan
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Classroom
management is the key element in a successful and conducive learning environment.
Multiple approaches and methods can be employed to ensure proper student
behavior. Such techniques would include the establishment of ground
rules with students, gathering information about students, and averting
undesirable behavior within the classroom. These techniques can be
achieved through a variety of management skills.
One of the most important classroom management methods is the establishment
of ground rules for correct behavior within the classroom. Both the teacher
and students generate the ground rules providing an atmosphere of student
participation. The students-teacher generated rules, regulations,
and consequences enable the teacher to control the classroom in a democratic
manner. Students are more likely to follow codes of behavior they
themselves have assisted in developing. Control of the classroom
is given to the teacher by student consensus regarding proper student behavior
within the classroom.
Gathering student information is an invaluable tool for the teacher.
Collecting this information establishes a basic overview of the student.
Here is an example of a handout for students to complete: Basic
Information Sheet. Gaining this information from students will
give insight into their home life, abilities, strengths, weaknesses, and
items needing more review or attention. This knowledge will enable the
teacher to achieve a fair and consistent management of the classroom.
When students exhibit behavior not conforming to the established rules and regulations effective techniques must be employed to avert disruptive behavior within the classroom. The teacher must maintain order within the classroom with raising his/her voice to a yell. Accomplishing this goal can be achieved by writing expectations for the day on the board. The message can include a time frame instructing students when class will begin, a time period for task completion, and quiz or test assignments. Such organization will leave little room for wandering student attention. Another technique promoting exceptional classroom management is cooperative learning. Cooperative learning groups stress participation, keen attention, motivation, and involvement for all group members. The teacher leads the cooperative learning group by assigning a task to each individual. Such roles keep students focused and avert inappropriate behavior. Averting disruptive behavior can be difficult and stressful. One technique helpful in alleviating such problems draws on behavioral modification techniques. This method utilizes appropriate behavior exhibited by students in the classroom as an example. The teacher commends and rewards students displaying proper classroom behavior. The disruptive student behavior is not rewarded. When the outbreak is over, the teacher finds some aspect of the student's behavior that can be rewarded. An example might be, “You did a great job on answering question number five on your last homework assignment.” The inappropriate behavior is not rewarded with undo teacher attention.
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