CLASSROOM MGMT PLAN 1

Classroom Mgmt. Plan

Audrey Smith

EDU 5310

December 6, 2018

University of Utah
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PREAMBLE

I believe that every student has potential and is capable of learning. My responsibility as an
educator is to provide curriculum that promotes growth and learning in various areas. I believe it is
important for students to develop thinking skills, better interpersonal relationships, and appreciate the
differences between themselves and others. As an educator, I strive to have a classroom management plan
that includes a strong community in the classroom, engaging curriculum, and clear procedures. Each and
every one of my students’ education and well-being is incredibly important to me.

“The best thing about being a teacher is that it matters. The hardest thing about being a teacher is that it
matters every day.” – Todd Whitaker

PREVENTIVE TECHNIQUES

Classroom Rules

- I would like my class to come up with their own rules together at the beginning of the year and all
sign the rule contract. (Ideally – be responsible, be respectful, be safe)
- Rules will be posted clearly in the classroom, and consistently referred to.

Classroom Jobs

- Each student will have a job that will be rotated every few weeks.
o Jobs may include: teacher assistant, mailbox, door holder, librarian, pencil sharpener,
substitute, table cleaner, etc.

Team Building = Safe Environment = Risk Taking = Learning

Building community & Team Building: I feel so strongly about creating a community within the
classroom. I have seen a significant different in classrooms that have a positive community environment.

- Build community from day one: getting-to-know-you games, team building activities, empathy,
strong foundations
o Brown Paper bag, Mountain Analogy, Teach the WHY behind the rules, Yoga poses and
mindfulness, Weekly meetings, hand signal posters, Leader of the week, stick notes
(poster with each of the kid’s names, place sticky note under name – can be used for goal
setting and/or exit ticket)
- Daily Affirmations: “I am important, I am strong, I am smart, I am unique, I am confident, I am
loved, I believe in myself, I can do hard things, I can be what I dream to be, I am the future, I will
change the world.”
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- Building Community by the way you talk to students:

o How did that decision affect your community in a negative way?
o Good job being a positive member of your community by building others.
o What is your responsibility to our community right now?
- Gratitude wall: Have students share something they are grateful for periodically.
- Good Morning Check: circle at the carpet, ask students to give a hand showing how they are
feeling today, share high-fives with classmates, good-mornings.
o Throughout the year – maintain relationships and learning together, growth mindset,
morning meetings, classroom layout, display student work, service Learning, respectful
discipline
- “I believe every child will succeed in Room #--. I strive to create a classroom where students feel
supported and intrinsically motivated to achieve their highest potential. I hope to foster a love of
learning, service, problem solving, critical thinking, community and responsibility as well as
instill a growth mindset into your children. School is a place where children learn to become
successful, responsible citizens! I look forward to a year of dreaming, exploring and achieving in
Room #--.” – Paige Pectol

SUPPORTIVE TECHNIQUES

The Big 8

- Expectations: Be clear about what you expect from students. Define specific behaviors and
procedures, as well as demonstrate what is expected. Allow students to practice these
expectations.
- Attention Prompts: Use a verbal or visual response to get the students attention. It is important to
have all student’s attention in order to give them the information you are trying to teach.
- Proximity: Be in tune with your class and the environment! Scan and watch students carefully.
Circulating around the room to help remind students that you are watching, and that they should
get on task is a way to show your presence.
- Cueing: Reinforce the students’ positive actions and behavior through verbal recognition. It is
important for students to hear that they are doing well and that you are proud of them!
- Signals: These are physical indicators that students understand the directions from the teacher.
These are a kinesthetic way to have students show they understand have completed the directions.
- Time Limits: Setting time limits for children can help them to focus on their tasks. Children need
to know the time constraints for starting their work, finishing their work, and for transitioning as
well.
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- Tasking: Use concise and clear directions for students to make sure that they are always actively
engaged.
- Voice: The “teacher voice” plays such an important role for engaging students. This also
demonstrates respect for their students by the words they choose.

INTERVENTION TECHNIQUES

There will be times that consequences will need to be given. As mentioned, our students will be making
their own rules for the classroom. I believe that this should also include positive and negative
consequences. Of course, with the help and guidance of school expectations and procedures.

- Dot Sheet/Token Economy: Each student will have a dot sheet taped to their desk. When a
student shows expected behavior, follows rules, etc. they will receive a sticker on their chart.
When this chart is filled up, they will receive a reward from the jar (candy, pencils, erasers, etc.).
Then they will start a new chart. Positive verbal affirmations will consistently be given as well.
- If a student is involved in an action that is inappropriate or hurtful to someone else, they will be
expected to write an apology letter.
- If behavior has not improved, it will be taken to the office and a phone call home will take place.

PROCEDURES

At the beginning of the year, I plan to talk extensively about the importance of procedures in the
classroom and what is expected of my students for each procedure. Students will be taught what to do,
how to do it, when to do it, etc.

- Morning Procedures: students will put backpacks away and bring anything in the classroom that
is needed. Students will begin on self-starter for the day. A classroom morning meeting will
follow.
- End of Day Procedures: Students will complete their class job if it has not yet been completed for
the day. Students will clean up the floors, straighten the room, write in agenda, and put up chairs.
- Lining up/Hallway: Students will stand in a straight line, number order. They walk with their
hands to themselves, and voices off.
- Bathroom/Drink: Students will not be allowed to go to the bathroom or get a drink during
instruction time, unless it is an emergency. Students will only be allowed to go one at a time, with
teacher permission.
- Absences: I will have an absent binder will work from each day, so that the student will be able to
find/catch up on any missing work.
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COMMUNICATION WITH PARENTS/GUARDIANS

School Meetings

- Back to School Night: This is a great way for parents to see the classroom before the school year
begins. I will give them any forms the school needs them to have, as well as a welcome brochure
with my rules, calendars, etc.
- I will meet with each parent/guardian for SEP’s twice a year. This will allow parents to visually
see their child’s work, their improvement, and create goals.

Personal Communication

- I plan on having a monthly newsletter sent out to each of the parents/guardians with a monthly
calendar, announcements, etc.
- I believe it is important to contact parents about their student via email, letter or phone call twice
per term/semester to let them know how their student is doing.
- I would love to have parent involvement/volunteering in the classroom. This can be done for
classroom projects, field trips, etc.
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REFERENCES

Forlini, G. (2017). Help the Teachers Engage Students: Action tools for administrators. S.l.: Routledge.

Sapon-Shevin, M. (2010). Because we can change the world: A practical guide to building cooperative,

inclusive classroom communities. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Smith, R., & Dearborn, G. (2016). Conscious classroom management: Unlocking the secrets of great

teaching. San Rafael, CA: Conscious Teaching Publications.