Classroom Management Plan 1

Classroom Management Plan

TEL311 Signature Assignment

Jesse Felix

Arizona State University

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Table of Contents

1) Self-Introduction/Philosophy of Education 3

2) Classroom Layout 4

3) Classroom Procedures.. 6

4) Rules & Consequences.. 9

5) Works Cited . 13
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Philosophy of Education

I was not a good student during my primary and secondary education years. I felt that the

education system was designed for only a certain type of person to succeed, and that person was

not me. As I progressed through college I encountered many teachers that broke my prior

conceptions of effective teaching. I began pouring my time and efforts to change students lives

while working and volunteering at a church. During this time, I discovered some of the ugly and

beautiful sides of working with students. I travelled internationally, encountering students of

many languages and backgrounds. However, it was only after cultivating my own passion for

knowledge and education, I realized that I needed to do share this.

The teacher is trusted with the ability to encourage or discourage a students life. A

teacher is a students resource, the classroom a tool to sharpen their skills. The teacher must

govern their classroom with understanding of the diverse students that will populate it. He or she

must be aware of students of diverse languages, cultural backgrounds, learning proficiencies, and

families. The elements that make up a students ability to learn are endless, but we as teachers

have ways to recognize these individual elements to help us best interact and teach these

students. One style is not effective for everyone. It is important for a teacher to recognize the

resources they can provide and approaches to reach the student.

An important part of anyones education is the meeting of their individual needs. As we

have discussed many times in TEL311 with Mrs. Cartier, students cannot be expected to engage

with content if they have personal needs that are not fully met or causing them distraction. For

example, we cannot focus on the students intellectual and higher learning skills without taking

into consideration Maslows hierarchy of needs. Students are often facing multiple factors and

personal needs that arent immediately aware to the teacher. The Teacher should be careful not to
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assume the state of their students and be intentional with their relationship building to be aware

of these needs.

My philosophy is that the world is constantly evolving in its forms of literacy,

communication, and resources. I must recognize the current state of society and how these

students engage with the world and information outside of classroom. They are blessed to have

endless information and cursed to have endless deception by the mediums of this information.

The ability to navigate and judge the criteria of the world around them, both digital and real, is

the needle that sews their quilted knowledge. I hope to challenge students to learn to form

opinions, arguments, and ideas. To instill in them respect for dissecting and analyzing the world

critically, to never put down their guard of awareness to what they are learning and why.

Classroom Layout
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I designed the layout of my classroom with specific sections in mind. Since it is an

English class, I wanted the classroom to allow for discussion, without conversations becoming

distractions. I would like to create at least one area, if not the entire room, that feels more like a

home than a lecture hall. The ideal classroom will be inviting, warm, and somewhat personal to

the class. One way I would like to accomplish this is to include students in the design and layout

of the class. At the beginning of the year, I would ask students their opinions and views on how

the desks should be arranged, or what specific areas should be designed for and how. Procedia

Social and Behavioral Sciences suggest that these decisions can increase student participation,

however, the design should be scaffold by questions such as What could we change to make the

desk arrangement better? to focus the students on improvement not just cosmetic purposes

(Said, Sahimi, & Rahman, 2015).

The students desks are in rows of audience or amphitheater seating. This way, the

students can see each other decently while still focusing toward the front of the class. The

students rows split and have 2 rows of 2 in the center of the class. All students should provide

easy access to a group discussion by turning around or discussing with the student in front and to

the side of you. At the front where the whiteboard and projector will display I will have a

podium for both teacher and student use. Ideally, the whiteboard would be long, covering enough

space that students can regularly utilize part of the whiteboard without it being a disruption to the

general class.

The back corner, farthest from the door will have a small lounge area, with two bean bag

chairs and a rug. One both sides of the chairs will be two bookshelves filled with books that

students can read in class or check out with the instructor to take home. The lamp and rug create
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a homey reading atmosphere and the area can be taken advantage of during silent reading time,

or when students have finished their work.

Next to the reading area will be circular table to seat 5-6 students for group discussion or

projects. The station can also be used for students who need to be separated while remaining in

the classroom, as well as a conference table for when the students need editing or to meet with

the instructor.

In the back-left corner will be the Teachers desk, facing both the door and the class. I

dont believe the teacher should create a separate area from the students for themselves. Many

teachers created an Isolated section for just the instructor. While students will not be allowed

behind the teachers desk, the desk should be accessible to meet with students, clear of large

clutter, so that students can meet with the teacher easily at their desk and workspace. Right next

to the teacher will be the computers for the students to use for their assignments and research.

They are intentionally placed in a spot where the Instructor can easily monitor their internet use.

What the layout does not show is the materials and resources I plan to have on the walls.

By the door I plan to have 5 folders secured to the wall for students who have missed

assignments. Any handouts given throughout the week will have their copies placed in the

corresponding days folder so that they can easily be reminded and collect what they missed.

Along the wall on the other side of the door will be a folder for each class period where no

name assignments will be placed for students to pick up.

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Classroom Procedure

All classroom procedures will be addressed and explained in full on the first day of class.

The students will be asked to share with the teacher privately if any they need any

accommodation in meeting the procedures.

Beginning of Class

o At the beginning of class, students will come in and take their seat, they will pull

out any materials they will need for the class (planner, homework, assignments

etc.). During this time students may be closing their conversations from between

class but should be silent and giving their attention to the instructor after the bell

rings. They should immediately begin their bellwork or follow the instructions on

the board.

Roll Call/Attendance

o During or after the beginning of class, the teacher will begin taking role. Students

should remain silent as the teacher quickly and clearly calls for students last

names. When a student hears their last name, they will respond with here or

present or an appropriate greeting.

Asking a Question/Making a Comment

o If the teacher is presenting or directing class students will be asked to raise their

hand and wait for the teacher to call on them. The questions and comments should

be relevant to the class and should refrain from asking questions or making

comments that are off topic. If a student wishes to ask a question or share a

comment off topic, I will gladly hear it at a later time in the class, after theyve

been released to individual work.

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Passing Out Materials

o Students at the end of the rows will be handed the number of assignments needed

for each student in their row. They will take one and pass the materials to their

left, handing them over the aisles to continue to the end of the entire row. Part of

passing out materials will be the students immediately putting their name on their

paper. This process should take less than 30 seconds total.

Collecting Materials

o The collecting of materials will work in a reverse fashion of passing them out.

Students will pass all their assignments to the right, starting at the end and only

passing to the next when they have collected all the papers from their left. Once

the student at the end has collected all materials from the row, they will take them

and place them in the tray corresponding to their class period on the teachers

desk.

Bookshelf

o The books provided in class from the bookshelf are available for students to sign

out and take home. If a student wishes to sign out a book, they must see the

teacher before or after class. Their name, date, book title, and signature will all be

taken and saved. The student has one week, and bookshelf books should be

returned or renewed every 7 days.

Student Absence

o Students who are absent can expect to find any materials they missed in the folder

for that day on the wall by the door. The student can collect the materials and

meet with the teacher before or after class for an explanation of the materials and
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what the student needs to catch up. If time allows, students may also ask the

teacher during class.

Late Work

o Daily Assignments any assignments issued as homework are expected to be

turned into class at the beginning of the next day. However, if a student does not

have their assignment completed, It may be turned in by the end of the school

with minor reduction of points. If the student turns it in a day late, it will be a

larger reduction of points. If the student fails to turn it in after 2 days, they will be

counted as zero.

o Projects Student projects and assignments that span over more than one day will

require a students reason for extension approved by the teacher. The student

should contact the instructor to clarify the reason for the assignment not being

turned in on time. If there is no communication with the teacher on their

assignment being late, they will lose points on the final assignment for everyday it

is late.

Rules & Consequences

The classs rules and consequences will be reviewed as a class on the first day of school.

While reviewing, I believe it is important to state both the reasons for the rules as well as the

corresponding consequences. Students should be clear on the motivation for the rules, to

understand them from a personal point of view. This means of including the students in the

understanding of the rules should bring more awareness to their purpose and hold students more

accountable, as they themselves have a reason to follow the rules beyond just consequences and
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punishment (Cooper, 2014). This treats the students with respect, instead of listing things they

can and cannot due, it creates a standard for everyone to follow for success. I prefer a minimalist

approach, to select a small number of overarching rules and explaining their purpose and depth

in the classroom. The rules should not be read as do not and should focus on do. For

example, instead of Do not speak out of turn students will be asked to respect each other and

explain how that looks in detail.

1) Respect Everyone

a) If another person is talking, we should respectfully listen until our turn to speak. When

speaking, we should address each other with respect. If we disagree, we should seek to

understand their opinion and never personally attack another person with our words or

actions.

i) If unable to follow these rules, students will be asked to apologize to the individual or

the class for their disrespect. If the disrespect continues, the student will be asked to

sit at the group discussion table at the back of the class to listen to the

discussion/lecture as well as stay after class to speak with the teacher. If the problem

continues, the student should be warned their parents will be contacted if they

continue to be a disruption. Lastly, the teacher should contact the students parents

and notify them of the issue. The students seat may be reassigned to stop further

disrespect to the classroom and others.

2) Respect Equipment

a) Everyone should show respect for the materials and equipment used in class. This means

only using them as they were designed to be used. This includes the computer, scissors,
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sharpeners, chairs, desks, etc. Any object or equipment of the schools or another persons

property.

i) If the student is unable to respect the equipment or others property, they will be

warned. If the behavior continues, students will lose their rights to use the equipment.

If there is damage done intentionally or the student continues to treat the equipment

poorly, the students parents will be contacted and future actions/prohibitions w

3) Remain Seated

a) The classroom will allow for plenty of movement around the classroom and interactivity

with each other. However, to ensure they have the time and ability to do so, they must be

sure that they are seated and focused when the teacher demands the classes attention. If a

student needs to get up for any reason, they should raise their hand and ask permission. If

the student needs to do something that can wait, such as throwing away something, they

will be asked to wait until they have been released for their individual/collaborative work

time.

i) If a student is moving about the classroom while the teacher is demanding their

attention and focus, they will be warned once by being asked to remain seated until

they have been released for their individual/collaborative worktime. If the behavior

continues, they will be assigned a seat at the back of the class. Student will be asked

to speak with the teacher after class. Lastly, the students parents will be contacted

and their seat arrangement may be reassigned until they correct their behavior.

4) Always Do Your Best Work

a) Students will be asked to always do their best to fulfill all the requirements of the

classroom and assignments. Even when students are not fully interested in the topic or
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assignment, they will be asked to express their opinions and complete the assignment by

being honest about the material. By doing this, students can complete requirements and

achieve beyond expectations by developing their own opinion and expressing it

thoroughly.

i) If a student is observed to not be trying their best, or refraining from completing all

the requirements, they will be asked to speak with the teacher. The teacher should ask

questions, and investigate the students reasons for not giving their best work. The

teacher should do their best to encourage the student, or navigate them in a direction

that allows them to experience the assignment in a different way or to express their

view or opinion differently. If this behavior continues, the students parent will be

contacted to continue the conversation and investigate possibilities for the students

lack of engagement. If the student is just being defiant, these conversations should

continue and the student should be informed of how it could affect their grade in the

class.
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Works Cited

Cartier, K. (2017, November). Lecture. Presented in TEL311 at Arizona State University,

Tempe, AZ

Cooper, J. M., & Irizarry, J. G. (2014). Classroom teaching skills. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth

Cengage Learning.

Said, Sahimi, & Rahman. (2015). Revealing Young Children and Teachers Behaviour through

Active Participation in Deciding Classroom Layout. Procedia - Social and Behavioral

Sciences,168, 22-29.