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    Melissa Saipale outlines her classroom management philosophy, which draws from three theories: Wong's, Glasser, and Marshall. She will focus on thoroughly teaching rules and procedures, as Wong advocated. She will also use Glasser's approach of positive influence and non-coercive strategies to help students make responsible choices. From Marshall, she will teach procedures, use positive communication, empower students with choices, and ask reflective questions. Her goal is to establish a welcoming classroom where students are enthusiastic about learning and take pride in their responsibilities.

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    Melissa Saipale outlines her classroom management philosophy, which draws from three theories: Wong's, Glasser, and Marshall. She will focus on thoroughly teaching rules and procedures, as Wong advocated. She will also use Glasser's approach of positive influence and non-coercive strategies to help students make responsible choices. From Marshall, she will teach procedures, use positive communication, empower students with choices, and ask reflective questions. Her goal is to establish a welcoming classroom where students are enthusiastic about learning and take pride in their responsibilities.

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    Melissa Saipale outlines her classroom management philosophy, which draws from three theories: Wong's, Glasser, and Marshall. She will focus on thoroughly teaching rules and procedures, as Wong advocated. She will also use Glasser's approach of positive influence and non-coercive strategies to help students make responsible choices. From Marshall, she will teach procedures, use positive communication, empower students with choices, and ask reflective questions. Her goal is to establish a welcoming classroom where students are enthusiastic about learning and take pride in their responsibilities.

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    Classroom Management Philosophy

    Melissa Saipale
    CSN Course: EDU 240
    5/4/2021
    My Classroom Management Philosophy

    Three different theories that I have chosen to imitate for my own classroom philosophy

    are Wong’s, Glasser and Marshall. We learned about a few different theories in this class and I

    believe that they all have their own benefits but these three stuck out to me the most. The idea of

    having my own classroom is exciting yet so intimidating. Having a proper management plan that

    I believe in will give me some confidence. I can already visualize implementing these theories in

    my own classroom management philosophy. I believe that these three theories work really well

    together and will help build a cohesive classroom management plan.

    The Wong's Theory.

    Rosemary and Harry Wong’s theory on classroom management puts emphasis on

    thoroughly teaching students the rules, procedures, processes and routines. They believe that if

    students have a clear understanding of what is expected of them they will be more successful in

    school and have better behavior. The Wong’s also emphasize teachers using the first 2 weeks or

    so of school to thoroughly teach the students what is expected of them.

    Elements of the Wong’s Theory

    Some of the key elements of the Wong’s theory I will be using are:

    ● Help the students understand my role as their teacher and what they can expect from me

    ● Help the students understand their role as students and what is expected of them

    ● Spend the first two weeks of school teaching the students the class procedures and to

    become responsible learners

    ● Enhance the lives and spirits of the students

    ● Have your classroom ready for instruction and make it inviting.


    ● Limit the number of rules to 5 or less

    ● Establish work habits in students before teaching content

    William Glasser’s Theory

    William Glasser believed that educators should focus on teaching students to choose

    more effective conduct instead of trying to force it on them. He believed that students can learn

    how to make effective choices and improve their own lives. Glasser encourages teachers to use

    “lead management” which entails students being taught things they find interesting and useful.

    Elements of Glasser’s Theory

    Some of the key elements of Glasser’s theory I will be using:

    ● Provide positive conditions that help students meet their needs

    ● Use noncoercive influence strategies to help students make responsible behavior choices.

    ● Provide quality teaching and help students strive for quality learning

    ● Address discipline issues as “incidents” by looking for solutions rather than punishments.

    ● Use positive influence to motivate students

    Marvin Marshall’s Theory

    Like Glasser, Marshall believes that students are more likely to engage in class activities

    when they are interesting to them and they find the subject to be satisfying. He believed that

    students will behave more responsibly when they’re taught to make responsible choices.

    Elements of Marshall’s Theory

    Some of the key elements I will be using from Marshall’s Theory are:
    ● Teach and practice procedures

    ● Infuse positivity into class communication

    ● Empower students by giving them choices

    ● Learn to ask reflective questions to influence students rather than trying to force

    obedience

    I strongly agree with the philosophies of these four educators. First of all, I believe that it

    is extremely important for the students to have a good understanding of the classroom rules and

    procedures. According to the Wongs (2009),“When students learn to follow procedures

    automatically, they behave better, learn more, and are far easier to teach.” (pg. 146) The Wongs

    also stated that students should be responsible, which meant “doing what is proper before they

    are told”.

    As far as students breaking any of the rules or not listening to procedures, I agree with

    what Glasser has to say on the matter. Glasser states, “You must intervene when a student breaks

    rules or class agreements in order to help the student choose a more effective behavior and direct

    the student’s mind back to productive class work”. ( C. M. Charles; Karen M. Cole, 2019, pg

    208) He also recommends looking for solutions rather than punishments. I think this is a very

    great idea because as a team, you and the student can address the problem and come up with a

    solution together. This tactic also helps make the classroom a positive environment for the

    student.

    I also agree with what Marshall has to say about student misbehavior, in chapter 10 of

    Building classroom Management, he talks about his overarching strategy, “help students analyze,

    reflect on and adopt personal behavior that brings them success in school”. (pg 222)
    For my own personal classroom management system I want to implement a concrete and

    easy to understand set of rules and procedures. I want to have a positive classroom environment

    with open communication and mutual respect. My goal is for my classroom to be a welcoming

    place that students want to be. I want them to be enthused to learn and take pride in their

    responsibilities in the classroom. By taking note and using these four educator’s philosophies, I

    believe it will all come together to make a cohesive and well run classroom.
    References

    C. M. Charles; Karen M. Cole, (2018), Building Classroom Management 12th Edition,

    New York, NY, Publisher Pearson

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