Ideas on Classroom Management |
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It is not the will or desire of any one person which establishes order but the moving spirit of the whole group. I believe all students should have access to a safe environment which supports their diverse needs and nurtures their curiosity about the world around them. Learning can only take place in an educational setting where students minds are not filled with fear, anxiety, or want of basic needs. I believe all students who enter my classroom should feel challenged, engaged, and, most of all, like they are an organic part of a learning community. The approaches I use that teach and maintain behavior skills should not only help create a safe environment, but provide moments to help students learn to communicate and participate with others in ways that build meaningful relationships and support collaboration and innovation. I want students to feel responsible for contributing to a positive, respectful atmosphere where all voices are heard and considered. However, this environment must first be guided by my own expectations as a teacher and by my understanding and application of classroom management techniques which support students' emotional as well as physical well-being. As a teacher, it is my responsibility to learn more about approaches which are rooted in diverse theories of behavior and learning and implement strategies based on current research and best practices. Rather than enforce punishing measures, I should actively set the tone in the class through repeated example, prevent behavior problems with interesting and engaging curriculums and effectively including all students in the classroom so their needs are met. (get to know them) A professor once told me, while discussing behavior management techniques which continually remove disruptive students from the classroom, "You have to make it so that the students see it in their eyes as better to be in your classroom than to be out of your classroom." 4 Beliefs of Classroom Management 1. Integrating consensus in the classroom 2. Setting expectations (clearly and consistently) 3. Positive reinforcement (including challenging and engaging activities) 4. Behavior Contracts |
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