Student Learning Climate Survey

Student survey ideas. I found this article to be very helpful in the way it recommends ways to get honest, helpful student feedback. This teacher writes of three methods she uses in her classroom to learn from her students about how she can improve in the future. I liked how she used three different methods…

Intervention Strategies

“The Intervention Two-Step” In this article, the author writes about using a two-step process for intervention in the classroom. The author advocates for these two steps: “1) immediate stabilization” followed by “2) Intervention to resolve these issues” (Curwin, 2014). I thought that this was a helpful way to think about intervention in the classroom. Curwin…

First Day Organizational Checklist

Helpful checklist here. I think that this is a helpful checklist because it addresses what to do beforehand, how to start the year off right, and how to model classroom rules and expectations. The author states, “if a new teacher dedicates the first day of school to connecting with students, building a positive classroom culture…

Class Syllabus

Characteristics of class syllabi: Behavior expectations clearly explained Homework policy description Daily schedule Calendar/important dates clearly detailed Example 3rd Grade Class Plan. I like how this teacher included specific explanation of behavior management strategies used in the classroom. I wouldn’t necessarily use a clip chart in my classroom, but I see benefits to some of…

Management Philosophy

A large part of my management philosophy is making sure that my students feel safe and welcome in the classroom. If these basic needs aren’t met, students simply aren’t able to do their best at their job of learning. It is so important to foster a classroom environment that encourages students to learn and work…

Classroom Layout

Sample Classroom Layout. Characteristics of classroom layout: Organized, thoughtful seating arrangement Functional setup Safe, positive environment for learning I chose this image as an example of classroom layout because I like the way it is organized. The tables group students together, which I think is very helpful for facilitating group work and encouraging cooperation. I…

Teacher Interview

Joanna: What is the most challenging aspect of classroom management? Kim, 4th Grade Teacher: For me, the most challenging aspect of classroom management is identifying each student’s particular need and designing a plan to fit that need.  I’ve been teaching for a long time, and each struggling student presents different behaviors and reasons for those…

Sample Lesson Plan

Characteristics of a good lesson plan: Introduction I do, We do, You do Differentiation Assessment Closing Lesson Plan Example. I chose this lesson plan as an example because I think it serves as an example of many of the characteristics of a good lesson plan.  This lesson plan promotes classroom management and includes many important…

Cover Page

What is classroom management? In The First Days of School, the authors explain that, “classroom management consists of the practices and procedures that a teacher uses to maintain an environment in which instruction and learning can occur” (Wong & Wong, 2009). Classroom management is a system that a teacher sets up to help keep students…