Classroom Management Plan

Donna Muschamp, Francisco Ical & Ramiro Coc EDUC 324 UB-Toledo

Rational:
In the past few years it seems that schools have really lost touch with discipline of students. With the recent school violence it seems that the students are running the show instead of the teachers and administrators. There are many factors that are involved that affect a great classroom or a horrible classroom. From the way the teachers punish misbehaved students or the way they reward them when they do something right, to how involved the parents are with their children's education. The purpose of this plan is to explain how classroom management, when used affectively by the teacher, can produce an excellent learning environment for students.

Philosophy of Discipline:
My philosophy toward discipline is one in which discipline is not an obstacle, but rather a positive reinforcement to help promote education. Its the responsibility of the teacher to provide an environment in which students can acquire a level of achievement which will reflect who they are as active members of our society. Discipline allows us as teachers to create this environment and evade obstacles that are an obstruction to the education process. To provide the best learning environment for our students its important to keep Students on task and focused which minimizes disruption. By having a thorough lesson, a teacher can keep students on task and have as little disruption as possible. Maintaining clear order in the classroom without being too authoritarian is critical to promoting the highest level of cognitive development. A teacher should institute a clear set of rules and goals which reflect the agenda of the teacher while also being fair and just, Intimidation versus inspiration. Motivation is another key aspect of discipline. This can sometimes be one of the most difficult challenges as a teacher. By making learning personal and fun to the students, motivation becomes automatic, and less of an obstacle. When students follow and respect the classroom rules, you are likely to have a learning environment in which the students are self motivated.

Motivation is connected to self-discipline. As a teacher, as a role model, its important to present yourself as a good model to your students. To teach selfdiscipline, you have to first be disciplined yourself. Creating rules and goals for your classroom is only one step. Self-discipline means that students take control of their learning. Thats why critical thinking is so important. It makes learning personal, but more importantly it makes students question their learning, and question the meaning of knowledge. By implementing critical thinking and using a student directed approach, self-discipline is practiced and reinforced. In summary, my philosophy of discipline is one in which creates an atmosphere Where students can learn with little distractions, and where rules are seen as guidelines toward a better education, and not as barriers. Parents Expectations and Responsibilities
Parents are encouraged to participate in the education of their children. Cooperation and support of the parents, it is more difficult for the school to effectively help a student reach his or her fullest potential. The major role of parents in discipline is to continually show the child that they are interested and supportive of how their child is doing in school. When the child sees that his parents/guardians are actively interested in whether or not he is doing his/her best, the student is given a real incentive for excellence. The teacher throughout the school year will inform parents about their childs progress. If there is a severe or recurring behavior problem, parents must be asked to participate in the development of a behavior plan. By working together, parents and staff can help the student learn behaviors that will increase his/her chances of success. LETTER TO PARENTS REGARDING DISCIPLINE POLICIES School/class rules, rewards and consequences will be sent home with the children at the beginning of the school year. An acknowledgment form is to be signed and returned to the classroom teacher. If the acknowledgement form is not returned, the teacher will send a second copy. Any parents, who have not returned a signed form by September 15, will be sent the form

via the mail. The classroom teacher is to keep the signed acknowledgment form in the students individual folder.

Teacher Expectations and Responsibilities

TEACHER ROLE IN DISCIPLINE The classroom teacher is the center of an effective school management plan. The teacher will continually emphasize to students and parents the importance of doing their best and following the school expectations as well as classroom procedures. The teacher will put more energy into reinforcing successful procedures and helping students make good choices rather than trying to control behavior. When there is a behavior problem (other than a severe behavior), the teacher will re-teach classroom expectations and how to make appropriate choices.
The Staffs responsibility is to work as a TEAM in organizing, planning, and providing a stimulating and non-threatening environment where students may engage in meaningful learning experiences. The ultimate goal is to provide an environment conducive to learning where the child achieves these goals.

In order to do this; discipline is necessary as it creates conditions favorable to efficient learning. To achieve good discipline of students, all members of the school staff must be concerned with the discipline of each students. Establish and maintain an orderly and supportive classroom environment. Maintain physical environment conducive to meaningful learning. Use a variety of instructional designs and method (strategies) that will cater for the need and learning styles of the students. Evaluate students progress fairly and impartially, using both traditional and authentic assessment. (rubric, checklist, etc) Promote good class discipline and ensure procedures are followed. Develop a clear set of classroom rules and procedures, and make certain students understand and follow them. Student Expectations and Responsibilities At the beginning of the new school year, and as necessary throughout the school year, students will be taught the expectations for each type of classroom activity. To be punctual for classes at all times Complete assignments to the best of their ability at all times All students must be well groomed including haircuts appropriately

To contribute to a comfortable and safe an pleasant school community Show kindness and understanding towards each other Be responsible for school materials and personal hygiene (eg. Washing of hands, etc.) Capable of working collaborative and independently Respect each other and all teachers.

Rules (In class) All home work must be completed neatly and on time.(responsibility Use a quiet indoor voice when in the classroom during group work.(courtesy) Behave in a way that is not harmful to others, either physically or verbally. Resolve conflicts in non violent ways (Patience/fairness/respect) Line up mannerly and classroom should be conducive.(self control/sport manship) Be prepared with school materials before the bell rings. (8:30 &1:00) Raise your hand before you speak during a classroom lesson.(courtesy/self control) Listen quietly while others are speaking.(sportsmanship)

Rules (playground) Walk politely among young student. Climbing trees, fence or walls is not allowed. Children should not stone rocks or objects at others. Take turns and wait your turn on slide swing or other equipment. No fighting .no teasing or graffiti allowed Walk dont run on sidewalks. No graffiti will be allowed. (respect) Stay on school grounds( should not cross the street to buy, etc) Shouting or blurting out of answers/question is not allowed.

Discussion/group work rules:

1. Listen carefully. 2. Take turn in speaking softly. 3. Use encouraging words, be positive. 4. Sign language and assign responsibilities of group members.

Daily Procedures and Routines:

1. Enter/Exist the classroom: 1st bell children make 2 line (boy /girl) No talking in the line 2nd bell walk inside. Pray. 3.Bathroom: Children will show sign. Wait for Tr. To indicate they can leave. Must wear their red tag before leaving the classroom. 2. Pencil Sharpening Procedures:
Children may sharpen their pencil before school starts or at the end of the day.

4. Home Work: All home work book or sheet will be placed in the home work box each morning of the due date. Student will receive a check for complete HW on a HW chart in the TR grade book.

5. Desk area: Must be clean at all times. Place chair/desk in order after group work. Lift furniture dont drag. 7. Classroom participation/ Discussion Follow discussion rules. Tr will use pick a stick method(paleta stick) Chn need to wait their turn. No shouting/blurting answers will be allowed 9. Library time: Line in order of height and quietly.

6.Transition of lessons or activities: Tr will ring a bell once to indicate activity time is up. Ring bell twice to indicate the lesson time has ended, time for next lesson. 8. Classroom jobs: Follow duty schedule. Chn assign on particular day are responsible to: Sweeper , collect or handout papers take register to office, be line leaders, close windows, fill water bucket, etc. 10. Learning center: Work quietly.

 Enter and exit library quietly. Follow instructions and directions. Follow library rules. Must be in task during library session. 11. collaborative learning: 12. Prayer service: Follow instructions Participation in mass is a Use inside voice must.(sing/pray) Work as a team/ all chn must be on task Enter church quietly. Do not disturb other groups Eating and chewing in church is not Complete task with given time. allowed. Use green, yellow, red light talking (insd.v) (moderate)(silence)

Teachers Routines

Greet students at the door at the start and end of day. Get students to complete a settling activity as soon as they enter Students sit according to designated plan Change seating order regularly so students get used to working with different groups of other students. (3weeks basis) Depending on age of students allocate jobs giving out books, paper, writing date on board, taking class register (duty chart) Countdown from 10 to 0 is the attention signal to students. (or clapping) Insist on silence whenever Im talking to whole class Depending on length of lesson give students a 2 minute giggle break half way through lesson students allowed to talk to friends, stretch their legs within classroom. Use numbered cards, hands raised or name sticks students know their individual numbers for active participation. Brief review of learning/ housekeeping before the start of lesson. Create rubric/chklist for reward system. Prepare charts/realia/manipulative for lessons

Seating Arrangement: (chn rotated every 3 weeks)

peer share

Grp wrk

Ind. work

Consequences,
I will use a checklist of behaviors (Mr.Viarez checklist) also a large chart with the checklist will be place on the wall; each time a disruption occurs they will get a check next to that behavior problem. These disciplinary actions will take place and teacher will place a (yellow sticker) on the chart checklist for the first two warnings: After three checks (green sticker) receive silent lunch; loss of recess- after four (blue sticker); after five checks (red sticker) teacher and student will create a letter to go home to parents. If the behavior continues the teacher will set up a parent conference. Stickers will be place next to their name

The students will also receive a behavior journal. When a problem occurs, the student will sit at the cool down desk by the teachers desk and write a paragraph why they acted in such a manner and think of an appropriate disciplinary action that is fair. The teacher will review it and then discuss with the student appropriate measures. Consequence chart will be placed on the wall. Disciplinary Actions: Stickers and meaning:

First Warning (speaking to the child)

Second Warning (lose a privilege, line leader, or teacher assistant)

Third Warning write explaining behavioral problem as a journal for the teacher.

Fourth Warning - Student Teacher letter sent home to parents/guardian

Last resort will be to set up a parent conference to discuss ways to help improve childs behavior.

Behavioral Journal o o o o State the problem.(what happen) How I responded. What should I have done? What do I need to do now?

Consequences for breaking rules:

Rules Breaking one rule

consequences 1st Warnings (Tr. Call student attention) Lose privilege no library session, line leader, teacher asst or P.E. leader. complete B. journal. A letter will be sent to parent or guardian for conferencing.

Breaking two rules

Breaking three and more rules Constant infarction of rules for week

Reward system: (token economics) Praising (99 ways to say good job.)

Individual Reward System: When the student is caught doing positive things, I
will walk around and place a paw-paw buck in their bank. On every Friday, the students will count their paw-paw bucks up. There will be levels different levels of rewards, and the numbers can be adjusted if needed. The levels of rewards will be posted in the classroom.

# of paw paw bucks

Lower division

Middle division

Upper division

1pp bucks

Teachers Discretion for Desired Attitude/Conduct/Effort/goals

Teachers Discretion for Desired Attitude/Conduct/Effort/goals Reading report Written & oral Birth Day School material Perfect attendance for week

Teachers Discretion for Desired Attitude/Conduct/Effort/goals

1pp bucks 2pp bucks 2pp bucks 3pp bucks

Reading report Written and oral Birth Day School material Perfect attendance for week

Reading repot Written& oral Birth Day School material Perfect attendance for week

Rewards: 40 -50 paw-paw bucks get a prize from the bear box Little toys, activity books, etc. 30 39 paw-paw bucks get a prize from the fox box .pencils, hand made journals, etc 20 - 29 paw-paw bucks get a prize from doggie box .erasers, bookmarks, fruit snacks 10 19 paw-paw bucks get a prize from the kitty box two pieces of candy

Group Reward System: I will also do group rewards. I will place the students
in different animal groups. Each group will get to choose their animal. The groups will change every three weeks. If a group is caught on task, or has their table cleared first, etc. I will give points. Every Friday we will have Preferred Activity Time at the end of the day for those groups that received above so many points for the week. If the group has below 100 points they will not be able to participate in PAT. Activities would consist of snack parties, computer time with educational games, silent reading, play board games, etc. PAT=(Preferred activity time)

Methods of earning points by group:

# of points 5pts Lower division Middle division Upper division Follow group work Follow group work Follow group work procedures 3pts Complete task in time allotted with all correct. 3pts Table cleared first when bell rings 2pts procedures Complete task in time allotted with all correct. Table cleared first when bell rings procedures Complete task in time allotted with all correct. Table cleared first when bell rings

on task share equal on task share equal on task share equal responsibility responsibility responsibility

Group Rewards:
# of points 50 points 60 points 70 points 80 points Lower division Pop corn party Cold cup party Outdoor activity Extra library session (week) 100 points Extended arts and craft/music Middle division Pop corn party Cold cup party Extra P.E. session Extra Computer /library session Field trip or movie Upper division Pop corn party Cold cup party Extra P.E. session Extra Computer /library session Field trip or Movie

Whole Class Reward System: There will be a classroom chain that hangs from
the ceiling. When the chain hits the floor the class will be able to pick a class treat. They will earn a link to the chain by compliments from class teachers or staff

(principal or librarian), the whole class being on task all day, etc. This treat will be decided by the students with the teacher approval. Some examples are: Cookies and hot chocolate, watching a video on Friday afternoon, and receiving five minutes extra recess. # of links one Lower division Follow line procedure(WC) one two Being punctual Daily perfect attendance two Follow group work procedures and classroom rules. three Complete HW and classroom activities by entire class. Being punctual Daily perfect attendance Follow group work procedures and classroom rules. Complete HW and classroom activities by entire class. Being punctual Daily perfect attendance Follow group work procedures and classroom rules. Complete HW and classroom activities by entire class. Middle division Follow line procedure Upper division Follow line procedure

Conduct Monitoring and Evaluation System: Red tag system to leave classroom (name, pocket chart) Teacher log book. (log student behavior) Consequence chart

 Home work box/ chk list in Tr. Grade bk Classroom signs Bell to indicate activity time end or lesson end. Pick a stick, group card for discussion Duty schedule for assignment of student task. Traffic light for speaking during lessons. Checklist for conduct and group work 3 week seating rotation plan. Count down or clapping to get attention Giggle break during lesson.(hot/lengthy days) Housekeeping every morning (at least 10 min) Color stickers consequences for behavior Behavioral journal (cool down seat) 99 ways to say good job. Paw Paw bucks and reward box (bear, fox, doggie & kitty) PAT (preferred activity time) Points system (group work) Classroom chain Individual check list during group work.

Reference:
Edwards, Clifford. Classroom Discipline and Management. New York: Wiley. 2004. Educator Evaluation: ADEPT Performance Dimensions http://www.scteachers.org/adept/perfdim.cfm

Teaching ideas. Classroom reward page. Website 2008 http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/more/management/contents02rewards.htm Viarez Mathias. Classroom Management Plan. St. Rose of Lima Catholic School. Los Angeles California. Viarez Mathias. * Sign language for classroom conduct. * Parent checklist * 99 ways to say good job. * Daily reminder checklist * Weekly progress report. Dr. Cardenas: group work checklist, Individual checklist during group work.