Classroom Management Plan

Robert C. Ranstadler
EDUC 5000: Clinical Teaching Seminar
Houston Baptist University
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Contents

• Personal Philosophy of Classroom Management

• Room Arrangement

• Rules, Routines, and Procedures

• Motivation and Setting the Tone

• References Microsoft Office Stock Image

Personal Philosophy of Classroom Management
• An authoritative approach that emphasizes discipline founded on trust
and respect.

• “Discipline is a process, not an event” (Charles, Senter, & Charles,

2014, p. 76).

• Once relationships and trust are established, the teacher must

continue to build positivity and foster trust with his or her students.

• The above steps are not accomplished solely through placation or

permissiveness. Instead, the authoritative teacher must also be a firm
disciplinarian when needed.

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC

REF: (1) Charles, Senter, & Charles, 2014, p. 76

(2) Stratford, 2018
 Room Arrangement
Door Interactive SMARTboard/Projection Screen Traditional Chalkboard
Wi-Fi Transmitter
Inspired by
Controlled material
Bulletin/Dry Erase Board

Supplies presented in
Waste Basket Teacher’s Desk Classroom
Management
for Middle and
High School

Wall Art/Educational Imagery

Teachers (2017,
Low Profile Computer Pearson)
w/ Projector
Waste Basket

Inbox
Community Table

Outbox

Student
Supplies, Pencil
Sharpener, etc. Professional/Academic
Library

Windows
Rules, Routines, and Procedures:
Classroom Rules

• Respect the space, property, and opinions of

others. Listen without interruption and do not
interfere with classmates.

• Be on time and ready for class. Submit

homework, take your seat, eliminate distractions,
prepare to study.

• Observe and obey all other school rules. Know

and adhere to all other posted regulations.
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY

REF: Emmer & Evertson, 2017, p. 52

Rules, Routines, and Procedures:
Classroom Rules (cont.)
Can you think of some other common rules?

REF: Organizing Bio, 2017

Rules, Routines, and Procedures:
Classroom Consequences (Negative Consequences)
• The student’s first missed assignment will result in parent notification via a
warning letter. Subsequent missed assignments will result in elevated
administrative action (presentation punishment).

• Interfering with another student’s work, classroom instruction, or repeated

interruptions will result in: (1) verbal warning,
(2) written warning sent home to student’s parents,
(3) referral to the vice principal’s office per school policy
(presentation punishment).

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND

REF: (1) Cascio, 2019, (2) Emmer & Evertson, 2017, p. 52, (3) HISD, 2019, and (4) World Language Cafe, 2019
Rules, Routines, and Procedures:
Classroom Consequences (Positive Consequences)

• Student’s scoring a 95% or better on weekly quizzes will receive a

“Free Homework Pass,” which will be redeemable the week
following the quiz (negative reinforcement).

• Groups that achieve the best score on periodic projects and

assignments will be allowed assist in the development and
assignment of future group projects (positive reinforcement). Microsoft Office Stock Image

REF: (1) Cascio, 2019, (2) Emmer & Evertson, 2017, p. 52, (3) HISD, 2019, and (4) World Language Cafe, 2019
Rules, Routines, and Procedures:
Classroom Routines & Procedures

• Submitting of Homework/Late Assignments. Upon entering

class, all students will place completed copies of the
previous night’s homework assignment in the HOMEWORK
drop box located on the community desk.

• Make-Up or Late Assignments. Placed in the MAKE-UP/LATE

ASSIGNMENTS drop box.

• Attendance Verification. Students must be quietly seated

prior to the start of the period. The teacher shall call
attendance immediately following the first bell.
Microsoft Office Stock Image
REF: Emmer & Evertson, 2017, pp. 55-58
Rules, Routines, and Procedures:
Classroom Routines & Procedures (cont.)

• Tardy Policy. Students arriving late to class

must first obtain a tardy pass from the front
office.

• Students arriving late without a tardy pass

will be referred back to the front office.

• Tardy students, upon entering class, will

deliver their tardy slip to the teacher and
proceed to their desk with minimal
interruption.

REF: Emmer & Evertson, 2017, pp. 55-58

Bionicfishy, 2010
Rules, Routines, and Procedures:
Classroom Routines & Procedures (cont.)

• Exiting the Classroom. Students who need to be excused from the classroom,
whether for a bathroom break or prearranged reason, must obtain a hall pass from
the teacher.

❑ Only one student may be excused from class per time for bathroom breaks.

❑ Planned departures must be coordinated through the teacher prior to the start of
class.

❑ Upon reentering class, students will return the hall pass and proceed to their
seats with minimal interruption.
REF: Emmer & Evertson, 2017, pp. 55-58
Rules, Routines, and Procedures:
Classroom Routines & Procedures (cont.)

• Dismissal. Students are not dismissed from class until released by the
teacher, regardless of the period bell.

❑ Under normal circumstances, the teacher will conclude

instruction approximately
2-3 minutes before
the period bell.

REF: Emmer & Evertson, 2017, pp. 55-58 This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND
Rules, Routines, and Procedures:
Special Populations, Physical Disabilities

• Students with physical disabilities are best served by

understanding their unique needs and the specific
details of their IEP (Individualized Educational
Program).

• In addition to practicing inclusive teaching skills, I would

reach out to the IEP team to gain all the necessary
support and direction required to instruct any students
under my care with physical disabilities.
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-ND

REF: ADCET, 2019

Rules, Routines, and Procedures:
Special Populations, Learning Disabilities

• Success among students with learning disabilities,

such as ADHD, can be obtained by providing
these students with a very
structured environment.

• Provide a neatly organized classroom.

• Follow a well-arranged schedule.

REF: Charles et al., 2014, p. 232

Rules, Routines, and Procedures:
Special Populations, Emotional Disabilities

• Students with emotional disabilities, regardless of their

cause or origin, must be treated with care on a case-by-
case basis.

• If I had a student suffering from clinical rage, for example.

I would stress the importance of staying calm during a
potential rage cycle while also safeguarding the welfare
of the class.
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• Education, awareness, and implementation are key.

REF: Charles et al., 2014, pp. 238-239

Motivation and Setting the Tone:
Extrinsic Motivators

• Specific acknowledgment and encouragement rather than

general praise.

• Allowing students who score well on assessments the privilege of

skipping select assignments and sharing these achievements with
their caregivers.

• At the beginning of the year, offering candy or healthy treats as

rewards for students that correctly answer questions during class-
oriented activities, such as trivia.
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REF: Charles et al., 2014, p. 170

Motivation and Setting the Tone:
Intrinsic Motivators

• Creating and instilling curiosity in others by developing

genuinely engaging problems for my students.

• Fostering a positive learning environment by

communicating in constructive terms rather than
negative demands.

• Asking students reflective questions that will foster

individual self-understanding, happiness, and a
willingness to learn.
Microsoft Office Stock Image

REF: (1) Charles et al., 2014, p. 171, (2) Charles et al., 2014, p. 177, and Charles et al., 2014,
p. 168
Motivation and Setting the Tone:
Developing a Positive Learning Environment
• Create and uphold a positive attitude. The teacher is responsible
for setting a good example and it starts by taking a sincere interest
in learning

• Appropriate lighting. This is sometimes out of the teacher’s control

but nevertheless a vital part of setting the tone.

❑ Abundant natural light is especially helpful in brightening

moods.

❑ Curtains or shades will help in darkening the room for

presentations or videos.
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REF: (1) Charles et al., 2014, pp. 38-41

(2) Emmer & Evertson, 2017, pp. 29-30
 Motivation and Setting the Tone:
Developing a Positive Learning Environment (cont.)
• Keep it clean and organized. Nobody like learning or teaching in a dingy, unorganized mess
of a classroom. Keeping things tidy and ordered are key in setting a positive tone.

• Teach good behavior before teaching good behavior is needed. It’s imperative to instruct
students about rules, limits, and how to properly behave before a problem arises.

REF: (1) Charles et al., 2014, pp. 38-41

(2) Emmer & Evertson, 2017, pp. 29-30 This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-ND
 References
Australian Disability Clearing House on Education and Training (ADCET). (2019). Inclusive teaching and physical disabilities [Web article]. Retrieved from
https://www.adcet.edu.au/inclusive-teaching/specific-disabilities/physical-disability/

Bionicfishy. (2010). Don’t be late to class [Video clip]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bX44d9E2O0

Cascio, C. (2019). How will i apply behaviorist philosophy in the classroom [Web article]? Retrieved from https://education.seattlepi.com/apply-behaviorist-philosophy-
classroom-3322.html

Charles, C. M., Senter, G., & Charles, M. (2014). Building classroom discipline (11th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.

Ehowto.com. (2015). How to teach children with ADHD [Video clip]. From ADHD Treatments [Web series]. United States: Leaf Group, Ltd. Retrieved from
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Emmer, E. T. & Evertson, C. M. (2017). Classroom management for middle and high school teachers (11th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson

Houston Independent School District (HISD). (2019). Compulsory attendance/truancy prevention measures [Webpage]. Retrieved from
https://www.houstonisd.org/Page/69926

Organizing Bio. (2017). Classroom rules [Online video]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pItacanM_Og

Stratford, M. (2018). Differences in authoritative, authoritarian & permissive teachers [Web article]. Retrieved from https://classroom.synonym.com/differences-
authoritative-authoritarian-permissive-teachers-32892.html

World Language Cafe. (2018). The ultimate list of rewards for high school students [Webpage]! Retrieved from https://worldlanguagecafe.com/reward-ideas-high-school-
students/