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Classroom Management Plan

Emma Burton

Arizona State University

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Abstract

This paper explores how discipline and procedures can create a successful classroom. It

defines discipline and what that may look like in the classroom. Research from different

discipline theorist have shaped the rules, consequences, and classroom layout presented in this

paper. All aspects of the classroom from posters on the wall to non-verbal communication can

shape the success of students. This paper will examine preventative tactics as well as ways to

allow students to reflect on their own behavior.

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Introduction/Philosophy of Education

As an educator, I believe it is our responsibility to provide all students with an education

that gives them the skills to be successful whatever their passions are. We can accomplish this by

creating a structured and well managed classroom that is also welcoming and judgement free.

Developing passions and teaching students it is alright to make mistakes is one of my main

goals. To accomplish this I believe that students need to have hands on opportunities to discover

and observe the world in which they live. Using labs, explorations, and project based learning

develops students into independent thinkers that can go on to change the world for the better.

Philosophy of Discipline

Given the opportunity students will rise to high expectations. Rules must be clear and

concise and should be enforced with no exceptions. Any rule that is broken is given the same

consequence and no warnings are given. It is important for students to learn early on that all

choices they make have consequences that they do not get to choose. In the real world those

consequences cannot be avoided and so in the classroom it will be the same.

Theory in Practice

Preventative tactics.

Class will be conducted with clear procedures that are followed consistently to

reduce misbehavior with in the classroom.

Supportive tactics.

All lessons taught will be engaging and involve hands on real world activities to

help focus student attention and avoid disruptive behavior.

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Re-Directive tactics.

Both verbal and non-verbal cues will be used to keep students on task and remind

them of the rules and procedures with in the classroom.

Classroom Rules and Procedures

Rules

1. Be respectful of all people in the classroom and classroom materials.

2. Come prepared to participate including all materials you may need for class.

3. Participate in an appropriate manner and do not distract from classroom learning.

4. No phones out during class including sitting out on your desk.

Consequences

The first two weeks’ students will be given two verbal warnings before they are asked to

come during lunch for ten minutes. At this conference the student must write a Responsible

Conduct Plan. This plan must include the rule that they broke and how they plan to conduct

themselves in the future to insure it will not continue to be broken. The plan is then signed by the

student, teacher, and parent of the student. After the first two weeks’ students, will no longer be

given a warning but immediately asked to come in during lunch. This consequence goes for any

rule broken

Rational

The rules above were chosen to teach students to be respectful of all situations, people,

and materials they may come into contact with. These rules are structured in a way to teach

students the appropriate wat to conduct themselves in an academic environment. The

consequence chosen are aimed at high school students who already know right from wrong.
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When they are breaking a rule, they are consciously doing so. It is important to teach students

that just like in life you have the freedom to make any choice you want but with each of those

choices comes a consequence that is unavoidable. This stems from the research from Craig

Seganti who believed in not arguing with students, not giving warnings, and enforcing rules

consistently (Hinman, 2012).

Procedures:

General Procedures

A. Beginning of Period Procedures

- Attendance Check: Students are expected to come into class, sit down in their

assigned seat, and begin working on their warm up. Attendance will then be

completed by the teacher while they are silently working on their warm up.

- Previously Absent Students: A calendar of the weeks assignments and

activities will be posted in the back of the classroom along with a bin

containing any worksheets they may need to pick up. Student will be expected

to independently look at the calendar and find out what they miss and retrieve

appropriate materials. If they have questions they may ask the teacher after

class.

- Tardy students: Students who are tardy will come in quietly and place a tardy

slip in the tardy bin. They will then sit quietly in their seat. After instruction,

has been finished they may ask the teacher what they missed.

- Expected Student Behavior: Every day may be slightly different for the day’s

activities. All student should complete their warm up and then wait for further

instructions for how to procced.

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B. Out-of-Room Policies:

- Students must ask for permission and sign out before they leave the classroom

for any reason. They must also take the hall pass with them and sign back in

when they re-enter the classroom.

- Students are not to leave the room during direct instruction or when

instructions are being given.

C. Materials and equipment:

- What to bring to class: All students must have a pencil, pen, and laboratory

notebook with them when they come to class.

- Pencil Sharpener: A pencil sharpener will be located at the back of the

classroom and by used as needed except for when instructions are being

given.

- Other room equipment: Bins at each lab station will contain colored pencils,

crayons, highlighters, rulers, and calculators. Students will be instructed when

those are needed and one member from each lab group will retrieve the bin for

the entire group.

- Student contact with teachers desk, storage, other materials: Other than the

materials located in the lab bins and textbooks students should not touch or

use any other equipment without teacher permission.

D. Ending the period

- Students will be dismissed by the teacher not the bell. All materials must be

picked up and put back in place before all students will be dismissed.

Seat Work and Instruction Procedures

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A. Student attention:

- Student will be asked to direct their attention to the teacher and given three

seconds to do so.

B. Student Participation:

- Students must raise their hand to participate in class. Shouting out is never an

option. Occasionally sticks with student names will be used when the whole

class is not participating equally.

C. Seat work Procedures

- Talking among students: Students may talk to lab group members when group

work is assigned but not during individual work time. They may not talk to

anyone outside their lab group.

- Obtaining help: Student must ask a single member of their lab group first. If

that student cannot answer the question they may raise their hand to ask the

teacher for help.

- Out of seat- Students should be in their seats at all times unless directed to do

otherwise or having obtained permission from the teacher previously.

- When seat work has been completed: If the student has completed all their

individual work they may pull out something educational to work on like

other homework, reading a book, or studying. If the student cannot find

something to do they will be asked to read from the textbook.

Student Group Work Procedures

A. Use of materials and supplies:

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- All students will work in lab groups and will use a lab bin for all materials and

supplies. All of which must be returned.

B. Assignment of groups:

- All groups will be assigned by the teacher to a lab group. All group work must

be completed with that lab group unless otherwise stated. Lab groups will

change each quarter.

C. Student participation and behavior:

- All student will be given a job when group work is assigned and will be

expected to complete that job. Students must act respectfully and responsibly

otherwise they will be asked to complete the assignment individually.

Other Procedures

A. Signals:

- Students will be given verbal signal for any specific behavior the teacher

wants to accomplish followed by counting to three to begin that behavior.

- To signal time is up for completing something assigned a timer with a bell

will be used.

B. Behavior During Inturuptions:

- If class is ever interrupted students must sit quietly to themselves till the

interruption has passed.

C. Special equipment

- Any special equipment used in class will come with its on set of instructions

on proper usage given by the teacher. Any misuse of equipment will require

the students immediate removal from using said equipment.

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D. Fire and Disaster drills:

- Students must follow all school policies and procedure for drills.

E. Split lunch Period:

- If students have a split lunch period, all backpacks and lunches must be taken

out with them. When they return the will be expected to immediately return to

what was being done when they left for lunch.

Classroom Layout
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Organization/Collection/Calendar/
White Board/ Projector Student Materials

Lab Lab
Desks Stations prep
station

Teacher
Work Area Student Work Area

Rational

The classroom will contain two major areas. The first will be a set of traditional desks

facing the white board and projector. This will allow students to focus on lectures and not be
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distracted during individual work time. The desk are grouped into three’s to allow the ability for

collaboration when appropriate and are spaced out evenly so that the teacher can walk around

and interact with each and every one of the students within the classroom. Students will be

assigned both seats and groups. Which will be allow for better productivity in the classroom. The

second area will contain lab stations. Each lab station will contain a computer, sink and faucet,

and gas valve. The lab stations will seat five and all students will be assigned a lab group to

work. The computers will be utilized for any lessons needing the use of technology. The sink and

gas valves will be utilized for lab activities. Lab stations will also be used when group work is

required and will give more area for students to work. It also provides an area for students who

need to stand during lectures or individual work to help them focus better. At the front of the

classroom will be the my desk. This is so when I am sitting there I can see the entire classroom

and never have my back to my students. This will encourage them to behave and keep them from

sneaking around doing things they should not be doing. It will also allow better enforcement of

classroom rules. Harry and Rosemary Wong discussed the importance of never turning your back

on your students, allowing for movement around the classroom, and assigning seats to ensure

students stay on task. The Wong’s stated in their book The First Days of School that ”The

purpose of arranging seats is to accomplish classroom tasks.” (Wong, 1998, p.116). Which is

why I have a simple layout that directs student focus forward and allows for movement around

the classroom. I have also provided a student work area for time when individual work is being

completed and students need to move around. It allows them to stretch out and be more

comfortable.

When entering the classroom directly next to the door there will be a long table where all

organization will take place and serve as a student hub. Student work bins will be located there
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and will be where graded work can be picked up. There will also be a bin for students to turn in

their work according to the hour they have class. This is where the calendar will be placed and

the assignments and worksheets for those who missed class will be located. I will also place

materials that students may access when instructed to do so like pencils, highlighters, calculators,

small white boards and coloring utensils. They will be placed in bins with corresponding group

numbers for each lab group. On the walls there will be the classroom rules posted along with

colorful science posters and anchor charts about the content being covered for the quarter. The

posters will be meaningful and helpful to student learning. While the anchor charts will provide

basic information that students who struggle can use to recall information for assignments they

are given during class. The last area will be the lab preparation station only to be accessed by the

teacher. This will contain any supplies need for labs that will be taking place that day and will

serve as a station for organization. The windows in the classroom will allow for natural light to

come in and also serve as a great way for students to observe that natural world around them,

which is an important aspect to a science classroom.

Closing

Classroom management is key to having a successful classroom. In order for student

learning to occur there has to be minimal interruptions and students must learn how to conduct

themselves in a responsible manner. Creating a classroom with high expectations, clear

procedures, and no exceptions to consequences will allow for a well-managed classroom.

Student need to be given an opportunity to reflect on their behaviors and correct them. Holding

each student accountable for their actions teaches them responsibility. Together a well-managed

classroom with engaging content can keep students focused and successful.
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