Classroom Management Plan

Pre-service Teacher: Dylan Hall

Class: 1/2C

My management
style (links to Philosophy – Personally I believe a successful classroom environment is built by consistency and trust by both the students and
philosophy & the teacher. When in a classroom, students should feel the sense of belonging. When having that sense of belonging students
learning and should feel welcomed whenever they are in the classroom as well as feeling safe and having the opportunity to voice their
discipline theories) opinions and not be judged for this. A disorganised classroom without routines and expectations make it difficult for teachers to
do their job. Students won’t know what to do and because of this they might get off task or cause disruption around the classroom.
Teachers who have a well organsied classroom that’s conducive to teaching is what’s needed in order for the students to
effectively engage in the learning (Frost, 2019). I believe that the teaching style of the explicit teaching will be the most effective
style when it comes to creating a successful classroom environment. Explicit teaching involves directing student attention toward
specific learning in a highly structured environment. It is teaching that is focused on producing specific learning outcomes. Topics
and contents are broken down into small parts and taught individually, it involves explanation, demonstration and practice. The
strategy of ‘I do, we do, you do’ will be used throughout the classroom as it is a very effective way of teaching the students. Even
though explicit teaching will be at the forefront of the classroom, other teaching styles will be used such class discussions,
collaborative learning and educational games will all be crucial to creating a successful classroom environment.

Discipline – A child naturally wants approval, so one of the easiest ways to encourage good behaviour is for children to know
what behaviour is expected of them and to know they will be recognised and encouraged for it. I believe the behaviorism theory
by Skinner is a great theory to base my discipline reinforcements on as it is based around positive reinforcements such as praise
and rewards. It strengthens behaviour or increases the likelihood that the behaviour will be replaced. Negative reinforcement
(punishment) pushes a child away from a behaviour (McConney, 2016). For example, if students are settling down into a
classroom and there are a few students ready to start the lesson, I would praise them for this by either saying thank-you or well
done.
 Learning – I believe the learning that will take place within the classroom will be based on Albert Bandura’s theory of social
learning. People learn through observing others’ behaviour, attitudes and outcomes of those behaviors. ‘Most human behaviour is
learned observationally through modeling: from observing others, one forms an idea of how new behaviours are performed and on
later occasions this coded information serves as a guide for action’ (Bandura). Social learning theory explains human behaviour
in terms of continuous reciprocal interaction between cognitive, behavioural and environmental influences (David, 2019). Using
Bandura’s social learning theory in the classroom can help students reach their potential. Students do not only imitate each other
but also the teacher. Being a good role model, open to all the students, and holding the students to a level of responsibility will be
imitated by the students according to Bandura (Morris, 2016).

My expectations of I expect that all learners within my classroom will give 100% effort in all activities that take place as well as being committed to
learners the cause. When walking into the classroom whether it’s at the start of the day or after lunch all students must be prepared and
ready for class, this includes having all the required materials needed as well as being up to scratch with the dress code E.g. Shirt
tucked in, hats away in bag. I believe that showing respect to all school property and fellow students is also a must when it comes
to expectations of the learners. It is crucial that every student actively participates in classroom discussions, no-one will ever judge
someone for having a go even if they are unsure of the correct response. The final and most important expectation of them all is
that students respect me as a teacher and that I show the students the respect they deserve as it is important for the students and
teacher to have a good relationship within the classroom.

Class rules and

consequences Rules

 Raise hand and wait quietly if wanting to ask a question.

 Keep feet and hands to yourself.
 Be polite to others.
 Use your inside voice if inside.
 Follow directions.
 Do not talk when the teacher is talking.
 Work and play safely.
  Respect others.
 If you cannot work with the students next to you, move.
 Any back chatting will not be tolerated.
 Everyone is equal.
 Always do your best.
 Be ready to learn.
 Share and take turns.
 Believe in yourself.
 Accept challenges.
 Enjoy learning.
 Walk!

Consequences

 If one of these rules are broken, the student will get a warning, if the students continues to break a certain rule,
they will get a final warning and the teacher will state what the consequence will be if they break this rule one
more time. The consequence could range from staying in at lunch, having to clean up the room, a message sent
home to the parents, detention or having to go to the office and speak to the principle. If the student continues to
break the rule the third time the consequence will be put into action.
 If the action is severe to start with the warning and the second chance will be missed and the student will face the
consequence straight away.

Strategies Strategies to incorporate explicitly into my lessons Strategies to use throughout the day
Preventive
(Language of  Set clear expectations  Settings goals
Expectation)  Worked Examples  Behaviour management
 Clear Instructions  Continue to reinsure students of expectations
 I do, we do, you do  Have high expectations
  Plan lesson and activities

Supportive
(Language of  Make sure to listen to students and their feedback  Making sure the students are feeling okay with the
Acknowledgement)  Encourage students to join in with the lesson work being given and if they are struggling, make
 Value the student’s opinions sure to give them the help they need.
 Accept that all students might not understand the  Ask student how their day has been.
topic being discussed so they might need some help  Be accepting.
throughout the lesson.  Be an active listener
 Provide choice
Corrective
(Language of  Use non-verbal communication.  Constant feedback throughout the day.
Correction)  Give tangible rewards.  Encourage good behaviour.
 Routine.  Offer Praise.
 123 shhh (Students will respond this to this and  Make positive letters and phone calls.
stop talking).  Interview Students
- What helps them focus
- Who they work well with
- Their favorite types of lessons
- Their favorite in-class activities
- Which kinds of exercises help them remember
key lesson points
 Teacher-Student Relationship

Restorative Practices – strategies to retain strong relationships with the learners after corrective strategies have been used.

Restorative Talk – Have a discussion with the student that is respectful, fair, explicit and supportive. The talk will focus on establishing the
trust and safety between people, explicit classroom practice (routines, procedures and pedagogy), develop empathy, reflection and inquiry as
well as repairing the harm that may been done. The teacher will deliver on responsibility, accountability, engagement and ownership,
possibility of positive behavioural change and reintegration as well as promotion of self-regulation.

Positive Mindset – Even though a student might have done the wrong thing, be sure to stay positive because at the end of the day if the
teacher is positive there is a high chance that the students will be positive also. Students will in time resent a teacher who is always negative.
However, they will run through a wall for a teacher who is positive and continuously offering praise.

Make Learning Fun – The creation of an enjoyable learning environment encourages student’s attention and participation. This should make
sure that the students are really focused during class because they will want to learn. If the students are enjoying the lesson, the relationship
between teacher and student should grow as they will want to take part in each lesson.
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McConney, A. (2016). Classroom Management and National Professional Standards for Teachers: A Review of the Literature on Theory and
Practice. Australian Journal Of Teacher Education, 41(7).

Frost, S. (2019). Why Classroom Management Is Important. Retrieved 6 September 2019, from https://classroom.synonym.com/classroom-
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