Classroom Management

Philosophy
Penny Harris
College of Southern Nevada
EDU 240
My Classroom Management Philosophy:

My classroom management philosophy consists of being respectful

to one another, following classroom rules and procedures, being
creative and thoughtful in all aspects of teaching
and learning, and creating a community of learners who come to an
organized classroom; prepared to work.
 My Classroom
Harry and Rosemary Wong: Spending time
teaching desired behaviors, rules, and procedures
that set clear expectations of students and focus on

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prevention; while planning and addressing student
success by attending to group dynamics and
interpersonal relationships.

Expert Philosophies Fred Jones: Utilizing meaningful learning

experiences by spending time teaching rules and
procedures while focusing on prevention and
motivation; achieving critical classroom time
management by maintaining an organized
classroom and well-thought-out lesson plans and
course of action.
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Philosophy #1: Harry and
Rosemary WongCla
rou“Spending time teaching desired behaviors, rules, and procedures that set clear expectations of students and focus on prevention; while planning and teaching for student success by attending to group dynamics and interpersonal
relationships.”

dynamics and interpersonal relationships.”

Spending time teaching desired behaviors, rules, and procedures, setting

clear expectations of students and focusing on prevention; while planning
and teaching for student success by attending to group dynamics and
interpersonal relationships.
 How would the Wongs’ philosophy fit with my teaching style?

● I will address teaching the “whole child” with distinct rules and
procedures.
● I will prepare myself and my classroom for the best learning
experiences possible for my students.
● I will establish a respectful, meaningful, and creative classroom
for my students to learn and thrive.
 Philosophy and Personal Approach
The Wongs’ Philosophy
● What happens at the beginning of the
year sets the tone for the entire
school year
● Teachers directly teach routines, rules
and procedures to students
● Treat students with care and respect
My Classroom Approach
● I will prepare and organize my lesson plans,
activities, and classroom to ensure and anticipate
any dilemmas or issues that may arise
● I will present and demonstrate a set of rules,
procedures, and routines to my students on the first
day of the school year, which we will practice for
the first two weeks of school until my students fully
comprehend their expectations and how to achieve
them
● I will treat my students with respect and care by
greeting them in the mornings, learning about my
students and their families, finding out their
interests and needs, and teaching and grading them
based on these
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Philosophy #2: Fred Jones Cla
Utilize meaningful learning experiences by spending time actively teaching rules and
procedures while focusing on prevention and motivation and achieving critical
classroom time management by maintaining an organized classroom and
well-thought-out lesson plans and course of action.
How would the Fred Jones’ philosophy fit with my teaching style?

● I will prepare myself with thoughtful and creative lesson plans and a
structured and organized classroom.
● I will teach my students procedures and rules to prevent
misbehaviors and establish responsibilities and jobs among my
students.
● I will boost my students’ motivation and morale by providing
effective incentives while using essential tools such as PATs and
VIPs to perpetuate an active and collaborative classroom.
 Philosophy and Personal Approach
The Fred Jones’ Philosophy
● Effective teachers keep students
engaged in learning
● Structure the classroom with rules
and procedures
● Room arrangement and teacher
proximity
● Focus on prevention of misbehavior
● See, Say, Do Teaching
My Classroom Approach
● I will find and create lesson plans and activities that
keep my students excited and interested in learning
● I will create a set of rules and procedures that teach
students self-discipline and respect for themselves,
their teacher, and classmates, and will focus on the
prevention of misbehaviors and wasted time
● I will be thoughtful and insightful in creating a
classroom arrangement that helps my students
succeed in their learning experiences, and also
provides them with the teacher’s optimal attention
● I will teach subjects/lessons in smaller “chunks”
and have active student participation to enhance
understanding of the lesson
My Classroom All in all, I would like my students to feel safe, cared
for, and appreciated. Classroom rules and

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procedures are essential for maintaining an
organized and structured classroom, free of wasted
class time and misbehaviors. These skills teach

Philosophy in students to be self-motivators, respectful, and hard

workers. Finally, being creative, fun, and thoughtful

Conclusion
in my approach to teaching and presenting material
is crucial for creating a classroom where students
want to come and gain knowledge and master life
skills that will enhance their school, personal, and
professional experiences.