Artifact Reflection

Classroom Management Plan

Spring 2014

Artifact Description:
This artifact is my classroom management plan to help give myself a better
idea so when I have my own classroom I can adopt and adjust this plan as
needed to fit the needs of my classroom. Most of these procedures I have
adopted from teachers that I had worked with and adjusted them to fit my
needs, and will adjust accordingly to the needs of my students.
Wisconsin Teacher Licensure Standard Alignment:
This experience best aligns with Wisconsin Teacher Standard 5 Learning
Environment The teacher uses an understanding of individual and group
motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages
positive social interaction, active engagement in learning and self-
motivation. My experience aligns with standard five because I understand
the principles of effective classroom management and can use a range if
strategies to promote positive relationships, cooperation, and purposeful
learning in the classroom. I want to create a smooth and functioning
learning community for my students. I want them to be able to assume
responsibility for themselves and one another in which the students will by
contributing to the classroom constitution.
As a result of this experience, I have learned the importance of developing
shared values and expectations for student interactions, academic
discussions, and individual and group responsibility that create a positive
classroom climate of openness, mutual respect, support, and inquiry.
UW-Platteville Knowledge, Skill, and Disposition Statement Alignment:
This experience best aligns with KSD2.c. The candidate values and has
the ability to manage self-motivated students and instructional groups who
are productively and independently working at all times with classroom
transitions and routines occurring smoothly. The teacher, volunteers,
paraprofessionals and students share the responsibility for the classroom
environment. Yes, my management plan is broad, but it will help my
students and I brainstorm when we come up with our classroom
constitution. For every year, my classroom will not be the same. I need to
analyze the classroom environment and make decisions and adjustments to
enhance social relationships, student motivation and engagement, and
productive work.
As a result of this experience, I realize how important it is to have a plan,
even a broad plan because its not specific enough to where I can adjust it
when necessary for each individual class that I will have. Plus, having a plan
is better than no plan. This will help me create my classroom rules with my
class when I become a teacher and have my own classroom.


Secondary Alignment: KSD2.a. Creates an Environment and Respect and
Rapport
KSD2.b. Establishes a Culture for Learning
KSD2.d. Manages Student Behavior
Personal Reflection:
What I learned about teaching and learning
I learned the significance of having a plan for most common situations that
could or will happen in my classroom. By having a plan, it will make
situations in my classroom run smoother than if I didnt have a plan or idea
of how to handle the situations. Thus, we, as a class, can focus more on
learning.
What I learned about myself as a prospective educator
I learned that the significance of a classroom management plan is just as
important as having a lesson plan. There are goals set for both of them, and
they set a path to where I want my classroom to go. I can adjust both of
them accordingly to the specific needs of my classroom.