Comprehensive Classroom Management Plan

I will be an effective teacher while providing a least restrictive environment (LRE) for my students. I will be supportive and open-minded to my students’ cultural backgrounds, while modifying individual accommodations appropriate for the students’ goals and academic achievements. Every student will receive an equal opportunity and be motivated to progress as an individual and a team member.

Effectively communicating with students, parents and colleagues is one of the concepts most significant in helping an educator succeed. It is important to establish effective communication with the students, parents, and colleagues as soon as possible. Some strategies of effective communication are focusing clearly on the given topic, remaining-open minded

I will devote time at the beginning of the school year to establish a comprehensive classroom behavior management plan. I will make it my priority teach high quality instructions, be respectful and encourage positive behaviors, and be persistent and consistent. I will be proactive in addressing disruptive behavior and be aware of culture influence behavior. Components of my comprehensive behavior management plan will have; a statement of purpose, rules, procedures, consequences, and an action plan. It is important to understand the effects of both positive and negative consequences and know the appropriate situation for each type of consequences. Positive consequences are used to encourage students’ behavior with being rewarded. Negative consequences are things students consider unpleasant, normally loss of a privilege. Consequences should be consistent, without anger, revenge or uncertainty. I will explain and make sure my students understand why they are receiving a consequence and how it relates to the class rules and expectations. I have a better understanding of the acting-out cycle and will know how to address disruptive and noncompliant behaviors. I will also be applying intervention strategies such as high-probability requests, choice making, and differential reinforcement. As I get to know my students, I will become aware of each of my

Some reflecting strategies that I will use are note taking, remaining open-minded, and staying organized and detailed oriented. Another key concept is comprehensive planning. I will make it my priority to plan engaging lesson plans that promotes diversity and constructivism learning theory by building upon students’ existing artistic knowledge and life experiences through critical thinking and reflection during and after each lesson. I will implement a variety of lessons that incorporate individual and group settings that encourages students’ academic development and hands-on learning. I will be able to evaluate my student’s understanding and performance of each lesson objectives through formative and summative assessments, and the overall completion of the given lesson. Some examples of formative assessments are observation, using questioning strategies, and journaling. Some summative assessments examples are lesson rubrics, performance tasks, and art portfolios. Students will also be able to write a self-evaluation after each lesson, and comprehend new strategies and techniques through the collaboration of class discussions.

I believe I have progress towards becoming an effective teacher. I have learned and will continue to learn effective communication skills between students, teachers, and colleagues.