Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Raegan Maloy
Professor Burris
EDU 221
In the “Meet Mr. Hester” video, I learned high expectations can be held while supporting and
showing confidence in your students. This is important because in the classroom the students are
being pushed to succeed while believing they can do it. I will incorporate this in my classroom
by setting reasonable goals with my students and supporting them in those goals.
In “Attention Getting Signals” video, I learned different attention getting signals, how they can
be used, and how they work. This is important in the classroom because they are fun ways to
refocus the students to the front of the class when they get distracted or are in group work. In will
incorporate this by having attention getting signals and practicing them with my students.
In the “Classroom Management on Day One” video, I learned to present clear expectations to
your students, so they do not have to guess and push boundaries. This is important because there
will be less confusion in the classroom and a mutual respect formed. I will incorporate this by
being open and honest of my class expectations and why they are what they are.
In the “Classroom Management 101: 10 Tips for Teachers” video, I learned to have short,
flexible rules, in order to avoid micromanaging. This is important because it high detailed,
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specific details, create opportunities for confrontation. I will incorporate this by creating short
rules that can cover a variety of things in the class without overwhelming my students.
In the “Whole Brain Teaching” video, I learned three different classroom attention getters. This
is important because they are fun and capture the attention of the students which promotes a safer
and lighter environment. I will incorporate this by using the three attention getters mentioned and
In the “Creating Classroom Rules” video, I learned how to create classroom rules while
involving my students. This is important because it gives your students a role in the management
of the class, additionally, they are now held accountable for the decisions they make about the
rules. I will incorporate this by involving my students in the creation of the classroom rules.
PBIS Skills
In the “Classroom Management in Action” video, I learned not to draw attention to students who
are being disruptive. This is important because publicly calling out students leads to emotional
confrontation and bitter feelings. I will incorporate this by acknowledging concerns or behavior
environment that students can feel comfortable contributing to and learning from. Additionally,
they will feel like they have a role in their education. I will incorporate this by using the different
In “The Key to Classroom Management” article, I learned the importance of using equitable and
positive classroom behaviors. This is important because it creates opportunities and time to know
your students, hear what they have to say, and develop a community. I will incorporate this by
making eye contact with each students, paying attention to each student, giving students time to