Project Instructions
You will prepare the classroom management plan for a specific classroom. If you are currently teaching, you should prepare the plan for your own classroom. If you are not currently teaching in your own classroom, please build your project around your vision of the ideal classroom you plan to have. Please write in present tense from the perspective of you as the assigned teacher. It is not necessary to observe someone else's classroom for this assignment.
The bulk of resources from which you draw your information for this assignment should come from our course texts, class assignments, module presentations, etc. Specific details about what to include in the Final Project are included in the accompanying rubric. You must create your plan using Microsoft Word.
The final presentation for this assignment should consist of 12 sections to coincide with the 12 components in the rubric. Please arrange your sections in the same order in which they are presented on the rubric.
Some tips.....
Philosophy
The section "Determining Your Management Plan" at the end of chapter 2 is a good place to start when considering your philosophy. If you don't already have your philosophy for classroom management and discipline in place, you should start with the models of discipline discussed here. A teacher's philosophy is based in the degree of control he/she plans to exercise in the classroom. Once this is determined, then you can begin to think about things such as your teaching style, student motivation, how you will respond to misbehavior, etc.
Classroom Arrangement
This section discusses how your classroom is arranged, not decorated. Décor is certainly acceptable, but the focus should be on the physical arrangement. Example should be pictorial.
Classroom Procedures
Focus is on procedures, not schedules. Include the teaching strategies you will use to ensure student learning.
Rules
List form is acceptable.
Rewards and Consequences
List form is acceptable.
Record Keeping
This should be more than just a list of what your grade book entries are but it should also include an explanation of what is in your grade book, i.e., types of assignments, weights, frequency, etc. Other types of record keeping should also be included here, for example, your system of accountability for things such as conferences, conflicts, behavior, etc.
Examples and Attachments
The examples that you provide should be relative to the discussion of your classroom. All examples should be completed appropriately; blank examples will not receive full credit. This is also where you may submit additional and relevant information that pertain to your management plan.
Project Grading Rubric
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STUDENT NAME:
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SCORE: /122
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Criteria for Content, Development, and Organization:
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Points Possible
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Points Earned
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Classroom "Motto": A brief saying that demonstrates the overall goals/ideals of your classroom. Corresponding Bible verse is stated and incorporated.
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4
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Philosophy: One-paragraph opening statement of your philosophy of classroom management. Your statement should:
- Include your basic teaching philosophy.
- Identify your proactive techniques for minimizing off-task behavior.
- Explain how you plan to reach students with differing needs.
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10
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Classroom Diversity: Class description includes:
- Type of school, grade level, number of students
- Types of diversities among your students
- Other relevant data that demonstrates the uniqueness of the students in your classroom.
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10
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Learning Styles: Explains how your classroom learning environment supports a diverse population. Discussion focuses on learning styles and explains how addressing such styles in your classroom will enhance student learning.
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10
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Room Arrangement: The arrangement of the classroom (student seating, furniture, learning centers, etc.) is identified and explained with a rationale of why this arrangement works best for this class. An example of your classroom arrangement is included.
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10
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Student Motivation: Actual motivational strategies are identified. A discussion of these strategies follows to explain how you will use them in the classroom to engage your students.
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10
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Classroom Procedures: Daily and weekly procedures are identified; how they will be used in the classroom is explained. Additional discussion demonstrates the way(s) you will teach the procedures to students.
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10
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Classroom Rules: 3-6 classroom rules are stated in a clear, concise, and positive manner.
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10
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Rewards And Consequences: Rewards and consequences are stated in the order in which they will be utilized, demonstrating that the least restrictive rewards and consequences should be utilized first. An example of your behavior contract is included.
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10
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Record Keeping: The record-keeping systems in your classroom are explained. An example of one of your records is included.
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10
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Parent Communication: Different ways you promote open communication with parents are discussed, and your system for ongoing communication with parents is explained. An example is included.
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10
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Suspension: There are two parts to this section:
- List the steps that your school follows prior to suspending a student.
- Include a brief discussion of your state's laws for suspending a student.
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4
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Attachments: Copies of forms/examples are included. Other relevant information that expresses enthusiasm for the importance of classroom management should be presented here.
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4
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Criteria for Writing Mechanics and Readability:
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Points Possible
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Points Earned
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APA format guidelines are followed. Includes a title page, an abstract, and 12 fully developed paragraphs/sections.
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10
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Ideas flow in a logical sequence; structure is clear and easy to follow.
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Rules of grammar, word usage, punctuation, and spelling are correctly followed.
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Sentences are well constructed; transitions direct the flow of thought.
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Presence of grammatical errors does not disrupt content of paper.
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The work is original, giving credit to borrowed ideas from course texts and other
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