Narrative

Having seen a variety of

classroom management
approaches from various field
placements and subbing
experiences, I was really able
to see what systems worked
best in terms of student
engagement and motivation.
Since I am a proponent for
tables, I implemented a table
points system. I award points
when certain tables are
exhibiting exemplary behavior,
and I have them take away
points when they are being
disruptive to others or causing
difficulties. At the end of the
month, the winning table gets
slurpees or ice cream!
INTASC STANDARD #3
LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
The teacher works with others to create environments that
support individual and collaborative learning, and that
encourage positive social interaction, active engagement
in learning, and self-motivation.
3(d)- The teacher manages the learning
environment to actively and equitably engage
learners by organizing, allocating, and
coordinating the resources of time, space, and
learners’ attention.
Reflection
This classroom management strategy excites my students and
me! Not only is a great positive reinforcement system, but it
also requires the students to be self aware of their actions and

Evidence decisions. In addition, students are required to change their

points themselves- this adds a great math component.
This classroom management Implementing this system has truly allowed me to manage my
system showcases my ability classroom much better; everyday, the students are always
to successfully manage a being the best version of themselves and are great at self-
monitoring!
classroom because the
students choose to hold
themselves accountable
and want to do their best for
themselves and their
classmates! This system keeps
the students on task and
attentive, creating a positive
learning environment.