Classroom Management Plan :Classroom Management Plan by Sara Rowley


Definition of Classroom Management :Definition of Classroom Management Classroom management is the cumulative term for all of the procedures, rules, planning, and organizational strategies a teacher uses to: prepare the classroom for learning & maintain a learning environment


Philosophy of Classroom Management :Philosophy of Classroom Management Strong classroom management is needed to promote learning. Every human is capable of learning (SOMETHING) Every person has the right to an education Education brings depth & extra meaning to life


Philosophy of Classroom Management Revised :Philosophy of Classroom Management Revised Good classroom management makes learning easier. Bad classroom management hinders learning. Whether or not a student learns is up to them.


Positive Learning Environment :Positive Learning Environment Students feel safe & relatively comfortable Students are interested in learning the objectives Students take accountability & pride in their own learning Students regularly participate in cooperative learning


Positive Learning Environment :Positive Learning Environment I can do this by... demanding respect be shown to everyone at all times with no exceptions* enforcing the class rules and procedures giving praise freely encouraging students to pursue their personal interests in an academic setting


Positive Learning EnvironmentRevised :Positive Learning EnvironmentRevised A positive environment is essential. Administrators, parents, teachers, staff, janitors, students, and the community take pride in their school & the people in it. trust the school to properly educate their children.


Rules :Rules Don't talk while the teacher or your peers are talking No food or drink in the classroom Show respect for the teacher, other students, and yourself


Rules Revised :Rules Revised Wait for the teacher's permission to speak or leave your seat. Keep your hand, feet, and objects to yourself (THIS INCLUDE THROWING!)? Do not eat or bring food/candy/drinks into the classroom.


Consequences :Consequences Individual Consequences: Verbal or written warning Writing assignment (multiple if necessary)? Detention/call home (if applicable)? Office referral/call home Classroom consequences: Impromptu quizzes Hold class in 30 second increments (Possible marble jar deductions)?


Consequences Revised :Consequences Revised Individual Consequences: Verbal warning (marked on attendance sheet)? Writing assignment(s)? Call home Detention Office referral Classroom Consequences: The “Owl” moves down Silent work time (“lockdown”)? Class writing assignment


Rewards :Rewards Individual Rewards: Praise Tickets Extra credit on a test Display exceptional work &/or give stickers Class Rewards: Praise “Free time” at the end of the period (Possible marble jar)?


Rewards Revised :Rewards Revised Individual Rewards: Praise (from teacher & peers)? Removal of consequences Tickets (weekly drawing)? “Student of the Week” / “Wall of Honor ” Call or letter home Class Rewards: Praise The “Owl” goes up Quiet talking allowed during work?


Procedures Revised :Procedures Revised How to enter the classroom walk in quietly, sit down, take out homework, begin working on Do Now, sharpen pencils before class (AND PICK UP BINDER)? How to sharpen a pencil or get supplies supplies will be on the table and students may come up and use them when they need them. Only one student may be up at a time. (RAISE HAND)?


Procedures :Procedures What to do if you miss a day They will look in the designated binder for anything under the date they missed. They will take out ONE copy of everything, do it at home, & turn it in the next day. They will copy the notes from a neighbor during the Do Now. (GET NOTES ON YOUR OWN TIME. CHECK FOLDER FOR WORK WITH THEIR NAME ON IT.)?


Procedures Revised :Procedures Revised Bathroom policy Each student will get 2 bathroom passes per 9 week period. After that they may buy more with tickets if necessary. (NO BATHROOM PASSES. “OH WELL” POLICY.)?


Procedures :Procedures How to behave in the lab Nothing goes in the mouth – absolutely NO FOOD. They may not touch any lab supplies until instruction has been given. They may not walk around during the lab without permission. After the first warning they must go sit down, get a 0, and write an apology.


Parental Involvement Revised :Parental Involvement Revised Calls home within the first two weeks Send home “parent handbook” ( SYLLABUS) the first week of school (including: discipline policy, textbook info, supply info, parent volunteer sign up sheet parent contact sheet, & lab safety sheet)? Calls home, conferences, parent monitoring, & newsletters throughout the year as needed


The end. :The end.