Effective classroom management begins with positive relationships and effective instruction. I believe in working to get to know each student individually, including who they are and what they need from me in order to learn. I must also work to foster relationships between students. Then, I design effective lesson plans that are engaging, differentiated, and meaningful for students. No classroom management plan can be successful without these fundamental elements.
The classroom is an inter-dependent community. Everyone in the classroom is responsible for their own learning and success well as that of others. The teacher is responsible for providing a positive environment conducive to learning. Students are responsible for contributing to that environment through participation, input, support for others, and responsible behavior. True discipline is not enforcement and control exerted over students, but rather internalized controls and values that encourage students to independently choose appropriate behavior. As such, "discipline is an integral part of the teaching process" (Fay, 1995, p. 66). In educating the whole student, teachers have a responsibility to instill discipline within their students that will lead to lifelong success. They can do so through careful design and implementation of classroom management techniques. References: Fay, J., & Funk, D (1995). Teaching with love & logic: Taking control of the classroom. Golden, CO: The Love and Logic Press. |
Love and Logic Approach |
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Kagan Cooperative learning Groups |
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Classroom Community |
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Greeting Students |
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Daily Positive Notes |
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Pride in student work |
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