Ann Wittbrodt

Management Plan

Classroom Management Plan

Management is the core of classroom success. Regardless of the knowledge the teacher
attains throughout his or her life and college about certain subjects, a class cannot begin to
function without first having an efficient management plan in place. General classroom rules are
a good place to begin. A few rules is more efficient than several rules that students or even the
instructor will not remember. The rules in my classroom are created by the students and guided
by the teacher. Students are directed towards three or four rules and they are created as a team on
the first day of school.
Rules
1.

There is a zero-tolerance policy for any form of bullying. Examples are name calling,
the deliberate isolation of a student, and obviously physical fighting. Students will
always address students with kind words and kind touch. Consequences: Immediate
punishment, such as separating students in different areas of the classroom and having
them fill out a formal evaluation of the situation. I was upset when, I wish you
would...etc.

2.

In the classroom, we are a team. Just like a sports team, my classroom behaves as a
team. We help each other learn, follow expectations, reach goals, and support each other.
This is a rule and a classroom theme that is discussed and implemented on the first day
of school and is not let go of throughout the year.

3.

Mutual Respect. I firmly believe that students are never to young to learn about mutual
respect. This is a term that is a part of the rules in my classroom. Students will
understand that I will respect them with my words and my actions, as they will respect

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me and other adults with their words and their actions. Students will understand respect
is something that is earned through giving respect.
4.

Kind words, kind voice, kind touch. Students will use this as a motto for becoming
better citizens. Consequences: Students will sign a contract at the beginning of the year
agreeing to this motto. If the offense is low to moderately severe, they have to sit in the
hall and and reflect on that contract. If the offense is more severe, they have to write
about what it means to have kind words kind voice and kind touch.
Management
My management of a class will be implemented in as calm of a manner as possible. I

believe that discipline should never resort to yelling. Yelling will not earn the respect of the
student. Although it may earn the attention, it will wear off after a day. When the problem gets
out of hand and working the crowd isnt helping, I believe in a one-on-one meeting with the
student after class, or before lunch or recess. This creates a teacher-student understanding and
bond. When this method is used as opposed to yelling, the teacher can really see into what really
may be on the childs mind. Routines and one-on-one conferences are good discipline strategies,
and so is meaning business in a calm manner that doesnt involve yelling in any situation.
Organization
A classroom should also be organized. Everything should be labeled and have its own
place. This helps the students get into a rhythm of the class and motivates them to be organized
themselves. No child will learn well in a cluttered classroom with a million distractions. They
will learn best in a clean, well-kept space. Time can be set aside for the end of each routine and
section of the day for picking up.

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Expectations for Students and Teachers

Expectations I would set for myself as a teacher and for guest teachers in my classroom
would revolve around professionalism and respect for students. I have high expectations for
myself as a teacher to show high respect towards my students. I want students to take my
methods and expectations seriously, the only way to do this is to show them that they are
respected and taken seriously as well. Professionalism is another important expectation I have for
myself in the classroom. Keeping personal information and using appropriate language with all
students and staff. Expectations I have for my future students include always putting forth their
best effort and not being afraid to make a mistake and learn from it. To always be respectful of
me, the students and especially of guest teachers. I also expect students to always use kind words
and kind actions.
Procedures and routines create a backbone for the classroom. The class begins to run
smoothly from a day to day basis once procedures and routines are in place in the room and in
the minds of students. The three major routines implemented in my class will be a morning,
lunchtime and end of day routine. Within these there will be smaller routines such as cleaning up,
turning in assignments, and transitioning from one activity to another.
Routines and Procedures
1.

Morning routine. Children will have five minutes to put coats/lunches away and get
themselves organized. We will then begin the day with a warm-up lesson, such as D.O.L
or word families, etc. This will help wake up students sleepy brains.

2.

Preparation for lunchtime and specials routine. This is the time students will clean
up around the room, their own personal space and complete whatever their classroom

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responsibility is (putting away the reading books, collecting papers, etc). The line
procedure is to not rush and push or shove, but to calmly and efficiently get in a line at
the door behind the student leader of that particular day. Chairs should be pushed in and
desks should be clear of clutter.
3.

The end of the day routine. Students should know exactly what to take home,
homework folders, reading books, etc. Once they are fully packed, the room floor is
clear of papers and other scraps, and their desks are closed and clear we will run through
a checklist as a class so nothing gets left behind. Procedures of the room include no
rushing, to calmly walk from desks to carpet time or from desks to lines. This is a safety
procedure that many elementary classes practice. There will be procedures for which
student will get to lead lines, or have particular responsibilities. The procedure will be in
order to get to do these certain privileges you must be a good citizen to the classroom.
How will discipline be enforced? Will my classroom stick to formal and traditional

forms of discipline or be more informal? I believe that it is important to start discipline tasks and
routines from day one. Children will be in a good rhythm of a morning, afternoon, and end of the
day routine within a couple weeks, so why not start right away? Having routines makes it so I
wont have to constantly reprimand my class for not standing in line or sitting in their seats. The
students will just know when where and how to do things. This will relate to minor disruptions,
which may have to be ignored or camouflaged.
1.

Minor disruptions. This includes examples such as talking to a neighbor during direct
instruction can be solved with something as simple as working the crowd. Walking
closer to a student and getting them into the red zone seems like it will do the trick.

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Placing a hand on a desk of a distracted student, or even saying their name (they know
what theyre doing wrong, theres no need to point it out to the class and embarrass
them, unless it is a repeated behavior).
2.

On-going discipline issues. These should be taken to a different degree. One-on-one

conferences are a good way to get through to the student without reprimanding them in
front of their peers. However, if the ongoing discipline issue is throughout the class or in
a clique of peers within the class this could be addressed as a group. If it is an ongoing
issue with the majority of class, discussing it during circle time when the proximity from
teacher to student is closer would be effective. When the instructor is sitting with
students in circle time he or she is more on their level and less intimidating. A group or
table that is disruptive can be pointed out during direct instruction briefly, because it
does not pinpoint one student alone.

3.

Aggressive and violent behaviors. These behaviors should never be tolerated.

Immediate parent notification and intervention should be taken.