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Classroom Management Philosophy
In the text Teaching with a Purpose, the definition for classroom management strategies reads, “
a variety of techniques and skills that maintain the learning environment and assists teachers in keeping
students organized, focused, and on tasks.” Teachers must develop these strategies early on, so that
students understand the expectations, and the procedures of the classroom. In settings where the
teacher lacks classroom management, the classroom can be chaotic. Therefore, in my classroom, I will
focus first on student engagement, and classroom expectations to establish the appropriate culture.
“Effective classroom management ensures that all students are engaged in learning...” (Teaching
with a Purpose). It is important to hold the attention of the students, because when they are attentive
they have more probabilities of learning. Strategies that I will use to increase this possibility of student
content that provokes interest. The content in which the students are learning should be presented in a
way to keep the student’s focus, so the teacher must adapt the content to the student’s interest and
learning styles.
Classroom expectations give students a set of values, rules, and procedures that the students must
abide by. It is important to involve the teacher and students in the goal of setting expectations for the
classroom. The reason students and teachers must both be active in the goal setting process is so that
students feel a sense of responsibility within their classroom. The sense of responsibility helps the
student know that they are important pieces within the classroom. Teachers must set the first day of
When student engagement and classroom expectations are aligned, the classroom has a
positive culture. The culture needs to be balanced and welcoming. When I use the word balanced, I
mean that everyone should be on one accord with classroom expectation. When students know exactly
what is expected of them they can be confident in the decisions they make. Every person involved must
be consistent in holding everyone accountable. When the culture is positive the students feel respected
and comfortable in the classroom environment, students want to engage with the teacher, and their
peers. Hence, my classroom management philosophy is “When student engagement, and classroom
expectations are aligned, the classroom creates a culture that is conducive to a productive learning
environment.”
References
Corso, M. J., Bundick, M. J., Quaglia, R. J., & Haywood, D. E. (2013). Where Student, Teacher, and
Content Meet: Student Engagement in the Secondary School Classroom. American Secondary
Tammy L. Stephens, Ph.D., Guest Author, Review360 Pearson. (2016, June 06). Encouraging
Positive Student Engagement and Motivation: Tips for Teachers | Pearson Blog. Retrieved February 11,
tips-for-teachers/
Teaching with a Purpose. Academic Web Services | Curriculum Services. (n.d.). Retrieved
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