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Classroom Management Plan

Shauna Pauli

Dakota State University

SEED 302: Methods of Teaching English 

Dr. William Sewell

October 14, 2021

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Part I: Setup

At the current moment I am leaning toward teaching high school English. This
classroom management plan will be based on that assumption.

Room Arrangement Maps

BASIC SETUP: I LIKE THE GRID BECAUSE IT
ALLOWS FOR STUDENTS TO GET INTO A
ROUTINE. THEY CAN FIGURE OUT WHERE
THEIR ASSIGNED SEAT IS EVEN IF THERE
ISN’T ALWAYS THE SEATING
ARRANGEMENT POSTED. IT ALSO
PROMOTES A QUIET, INDIVIDUAL WORK
ENVIRONMENT. STUDENTS ALSO FACE THE
BOARD/MY DESK SO I CAN LECTURE.
DISCUSSION SETUP: I LIKE THIS
ARRANGEMENT BECAUSE IT IS LESS
WORK THAN A SOCRATIC SEMINAR WOULD
BE, AND IT CAN ALSO BE LEFT FOR A
COUPLE OF DAYS. I FEEL LIKE MOVING
DESKS BACK AND FORTH TO DIFFERENT
ARRANGEMENTS CAN WASTE CLASS/
PASSING TIME, SO STUDENTS CAN STILL
TAKE NOTES FROM THIS ARRANGEMENT IF
NECESSARY AND IT ALLOWS US TO GET
INTO A DISCUSSION MINDSET BECAUSE
STUDENTS CAN SEE AND HEAR EACH
OTHER BETTER.

All seating arrangement graphics are from

Lucie Renard.

Renard, L. (2019, December 19). 19

Classroom seating arrangements fit for
your teaching., www.BookWidgets.com,
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3-4 STUDENTS FOR GROUPS. IT HELPS 2019/12/19-classroom-seating-
KEEP VOLUME DOWN IN THE CLASSROOM arrangements-fit-for-your-teaching
AND A SETUP LIKE THIS WOULD ALLOW
FOR STUDENTS TO BEING ABLE TO
COLLABORATE AND CLEARLY SEE WHAT
THEY’RE WORKING ON.
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GROUP WORK SETUP: I THINK THIS IS A

NICE OPTION FOR MORE INTIMATE
DISCUSSION OR FOR A WORKSHEET-TYPE
ASSIGNMENT. STUDENTS CAN BOUNCE
IDEAS OFF OF EACH OTHER WITHOUT
GETTING DISTRACTED BY TALKING TO
MULTIPLE PEOPLE.

As for the room arrangement, I would like to have my desk be visible from the
door to the classroom. That way, I can see what is going on in the hallway if necessary.
Having the door be the “front” of the classroom can help me keep my students safe
and focused because they can’t see what’s going on in the hallway outside.

I would like to have a bookcase somewhere around the room, perhaps a small
reading nook if space allows. I would also like to have a section of my whiteboard/
chalkboard taped off with recurring things for students to see each day (like the date,
roadmap for the day’s class, what’s due, etc). Sometimes I think teachers go overboard
with decor or posters and it can be hectic and overwhelming. I want my students to
have posters with helpful tips, but at the same time, if there’s so much to look at
around the classroom I feel like they might have a hard time focusing. I want my room
to be a safe, welcoming, cozy environment but still have pieces of information posted.

I like the idea of a student center either at the front or back of the classroom for
students to hand in papers on their own time or to read important information I have
posted.

Part II: Rules, Consequences, + Procedures

Classroom Rules + Expectations

In my opinion, a first-day “rules by rank” activity works best. I will offer my

students a list of rules for them to follow. Then they must rank the rules 1-15. I will
divide students into groups in which they would compare their rankings, make a list of
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their top 5, and then share with the class. After each group shares, we would compile
each group’s top 5 lists into one list of classroom rules. The next day when students
come to class I would have rules and expectations posted somewhere in the room.
Below are the rule options students can choose from.

Classroom Rules

1. Respect and listen to your teacher and classmates.

2. Raise your hand to speak.

3. Be prepared for class.

4. Be quiet when others are talking.

5. Be respectful of others’ ideas.

6. Ask questions.

7. Use technology appropriately.

8. Be on time.

9. Help keep the classroom tidy.

10. Respect others’ property.

11. Be respectful of others who are working.

12. Be kind.

13. Use positive language.

14. Always do your best.

15. Be honest.

By having students themselves choose rules, it gives them a sense of autonomy

and also establishes the teacher as an authority figure, but an authority figure who will
listen to them.

Tiered Hierarchy of Consequences

Tier 1: Gentle Re-Directs

Give teacher look

Say student’s name
Use proximity
Comment on other students who are on task
State class rule(s) out loud to entire class

Tier 2: Mild Consequences

Temporary seat change

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Private conversation
Brief time-out
Drink of water
Runaround/TA

Tier 3: Moderate Consequences

Permanent seat change

Rehearsal of expected behavior/procedure
Small privilege temporarily revoked
Behavior form/reflection sheet
Detention

Tier 4: Firm Consequences

Referral to counselor
Referral to admin/office
Meeting with parents
Behavior contract
Privilege revoked

I will give a handout of this information to students at the beginning of the year
so they know exactly what is expected of them. Whether or not they choose to behave
is up to them, but at least they will know what steps will happen when they do not.