Title: Classroom Management Plan

Date: Spring Semester 2014

Artifact Description:
The following artifact is my Classroom Behavior Management Plan. I created the
management plan for my Guidance, Assessment, and Classroom Management class
in the spring semester of 2014. During that time I was also involved in my pre-
student teaching in a fourth grade classroom, therefore, my plan is designed for this
age level.
Wisconsin Teacher Standard Alignment:
This artifact best aligns with Standard 5: Learning Environment The teacher uses
an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a
learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement
in learning and self-motivation.
This experience aligns with Standard 5 because it shows that I understand the
principles of effective classroom management and can use a range of strategies to
promote positive relationships, cooperation, and purposeful learning in the
classroom. When students have a clear understanding of procedures, rules, and
expectations, more time can be devoted to meaningful learning with less time being
wasted on non-learning activities. In order for students to acquire this knowledge
they must have a teacher that understands the principles of effective classroom
management and can use a range of strategies to promote positive relationships,
cooperation, and purposeful learning in the classroom. The teacher must then relay
this information in an effective manner to students. I feel the strategies I
incorporated into my plan will allow for this to happen.
I am more competent now in this standard because while developing my
management plan, I took into account behaviors I have witnessed during my pre-
student teaching. I then was able to assess these behaviors, whether they be
positive or negative, and observe how my coordinating teacher reacted. What I
realized is that the teacher is responsible for establishing a positive climate in the
classroom and also contributes to maintaining a positive environment in the school
as a whole. Therefore, a classroom management plan should be reflective of that,
which I believe mine is.
UW-Platteville Knowledge, Skill, Disposition Statement Alignment:
This experience best aligns with KSD2.b: Establishing a Culture for Learning - The
candidate values and has the ability to manage self-motivated students and
instructional groups who are productively and independently working at all times
with classroom transitions and routines occurring smoothly. The teacher, volunteers,
paraprofessionals and students share the responsibility for the classroom environment.

This experience from my pre-student teaching best aligns with this KSD because in
my classroom management plan, I have clear procedures and rules already in place
for my future classroom. I have developed my management plan to allow for
smooth transitions, student productivity, and promotes positive peer relationships
in establishing a climate of learning.

I am more competent after this experience because I have carefully considered not
only the rules and procedures my students will be expected to follow on a daily
basis, but also the expectations I will set for set for students and how I will use
positive reinforcement to achieve desired behaviors from students.

Secondary KSDs:

KSD2.a: Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport
KSD2.c: Managing Classroom Procedures
KSD2.d: Managing Student Behavior
Personal Reflection:
What I learned about teaching/learning from this experience:
From this experience of developing a classroom management plan, along with my
observations in my pre-student teaching placement, I have realized the importance
of having and implementing an effective behavior plan. When a classroom
management plan has been well thought out and implemented, the classroom can
run smoothly and be a haven for students to learn and grow.
What I learned about myself as a prospective educator as a result of this
experience:
As a result of this experience, I learned how important it is to be proactive in setting
clear expectations and procedures within the classroom. In order to do this it
requires time and planning before the school year begins to establish the rules and
procedures that will ultimately decided the learning environment of your classroom.
As an educator, it is important to evaluate and consider every aspect of daily
classroom life and make decisions on how you will respond to different situations.
These decisions will affect how your classroom runs and the learning environment
you create.