Classroom Management Plan Christina Yeji Lee

Classroom Management Plan
Christina YeJi Lee
Philosophical Statement
This is a Classroom Management Plan for teaching high school English classes. My
overall goal is to provide a safe and engaging classroom setting for all students. I believe
providing a safe classroom is the key in encouraging students to expand their minds and
creativity in class. In order to create a safe and engaging classroom, I will stress respect and
provide interesting and dynamic curriculums throughout the semester. I believe that with proper
and firm classroom management, positive behavior learned within the classroom will be
translated over to outside the classroom as well.
Room Arrangement
I believe the state of a classroom reflects on the teacher. Therefore, I want students to
receive a sense of order and safety when they first walk into the room. Having a disorderly
classroom calls for misbehavior and this is the first prevention.
If my classroom has windows, I will have the shades drawn so that natural light can come
in to promote a sense of openness. I believe students would be less productive if they feel like
the classroom is stuffy and closed off. Having a bright and colorful classroom is important as
students will get a sense of invitation and warmth through humorous and bright posters. Having a
visually appealing classroom will draw students in so that they are more engaged in class.
Also, I would have the white board show the day's objective, future homework and due
dates, and either a funny joke, cartoon drawing, or inspiring quote. Students will have this
information readily available to them on the board throughout class and this will prevent
interruptions about homework due dates or questions about the day's objectives. Students will be
more inclined to read the information if there is a bit of humor next to it as well.
Expectations and Classroom Norms

Expectations and classroom norms will be set from the very beginning. The two most
important classroom norms for both teacher and student are to treat everyone with respect and to
be responsible for their own work and behavior. I will discuss the classroom norms in the
beginning of class to discuss whether they are fair for all students. We will discuss the different
ways we can respect one another, including physical and emotional respect (no hitting or name
calling), as well as respect for the classroom furniture (cleaning up their own space and no
vandalism). We will also verbally discuss what it means to be responsible students, including
what plagiarism is, why it is not allowed, and the consequences. If students want to add on to the
classroom norms, we will vote as a class whether to include it. I will have students sign an
agreement so that they can be held accountable for their behavior in the future. I will have my
own signed contract hung up in the front of the classroom to stress the fact that I, the teacher,
will also be held accountable for these classroom norms along with the students.
Besides the classroom norms, discussing classroom rules for individual occurrences
during the first week of classes is an important way to apply control. Students will know what is
expected of them and what is deemed as unacceptable. These rules will include policies about
late work, cell phone use, appropriate and inappropriate behavior, and other rules. Students can
add to these rules if they feel they are necessary. Also, we will discuss as a class what fair and
reasonable consequences there should be for breaking these rules.
Late Work
If a student misses an assignment for the first time, I will give them a “grace period” of
three days to get it in without taking any points off. If this is not the first time an assignment is
late, I will take off an automatic 10%. Student can salvage up to 5% if they write a letter
explaining why their work was late and promising it will not happen again.
Cell Phone Use

I believe it is important to explain to students the proper use of cell phone etiquette both
inside and outside the classroom. Like Robert Sterner notes in his article, educators teach more
than just English or science, they teach responsibility (Sterner, 2015). As a class, we will discuss
the proper use of cell phones and social media. I would like my students to know both the pros
and cons of technology and how it can positively or negatively affect people’s lives. I will also
teach them when cell phone use is not appropriate, i.e. during class.
The first time a student is caught using their cell phone during class; they will be given a
warning. A second time, it will be confiscated until the end of class. The third time, I will have
students take a letter home explaining their behavior to their parents and have them signed back
to me. For repeated offenders, I will collect cell phones from the beginning of class.
Behavior Management
I believe having a reward system to reinforce and praise positive behavior is a great way
to motivate students. I will introduce a point system to promote discipline and academic rigor in
the classroom (Xenos, 2012). Students will understand that certain behaviors will earn them
rewards while other behavior will cause them a loss of free time.
For example, turning in their homework on time, helping a classmate, working hard
during individual study or collaborating well during group work will give students up to 5 points.
On the other hand, off task behavior such as talking during class, using cell phones, coming into
class late, turning in homework late, or general disrespectful behavior will cause students to lose
points.
For every 10 points, students can choose a candy price or another small reward. Students
can hold off on these small rewards and accumulate their reward points. When a student gets 20
reward points, they can get a free homework pass or extra credit points on a quiz or assignment.
If students get negative 5 points, students will be given a verbal warning after class. For
negative 10 points, lunch detention will be given where students have to finish homework or get
one-on-one tutoring. For negative 15 points, the students’ parents will be contacted, and student
behavior will be discussed.
Classroom Procedures
I will provide a structured classroom procedure so that students know what to expect. A
homework bin will be placed on the side of the classroom so that students can place their
previous day’s homework as they walk in. Next to the homework bin, I will have new homework
and/or worksheets for the day that students will pick up as well before they walk to their seat.
Students should be in their seats before the bell rings. Once the bell rings, I will start the class
with a greeting and the day’s objective. I will also go over the day’s homework and due date,
holding off questions until the end.
Throughout individual or group work, I will call out the time or write it on the board so
that students will know how to pace themselves. Five to eight minutes before the bell rings, I will
wrap up class with a brief review and a preview of what they can expect for the next class. As
students start gathering their belongings, I will remind students to turn in their homework if they
had not in the beginning of class.
Having a structured classroom procedure will help the classroom run smoothly. They are
necessary to create order and prevent distractions. For example, getting up during class to throw
away trash or get a tissue should be done quietly and quickly, without cutting through students or
pausing to make conversation. Also, students will quietly signal to go to the bathroom by
raising two fingers in the air. Only one student can go to the bathroom at a time, and if a student
goes to the bathroom too often, I will place a limit for the student.
Group Work
I believe group work is essential in expanding and sharing ideas in an English class.
Group work has positive effects as students who work in teams or groups perform better than
students who work individually (Bradford, Mowder, Bohte, 2016). There will be some ground
rules for group work:
-Students must stay on topic. If I catch students constantly off-topic, they will lose the privilege
of working together during class and will be broken up. Students will work silently and
individually and will have to work on their assignment/project outside of class.
-Students will be assigned roles. Each student should be working and not putting off the work to
another student.
-All students will be respectful to their peers’ opinions and ideas.
Managing Time
There will be a syllabus provided for the entire semester. Since large project or
assignment due dates are readily available, if students think their work is going to be delayed for
any reason, they will need to provide a legitimate explanation and I will give them a reasonable
extension. I will also encourage students to write in their student calendars so that they can plan
their week or month. For the day, I will either call out time or write it on the board so that
student can learn to pace themselves during their assignments.
References
Bradford, J., Mowder, D., & Bohte, J. (2016). You can lead students to water, but you can’t
make them think: An assessment of student engagement and learning through student-centered
teaching. Journal of The Scholarship of Teaching & Learning, 16(4), 33-43.
Sterner, R. (2015). 4 Things You’ll Miss by Banning Cell Phones in Your Classroom. Education
Digest, 81(2), 56.
Xenos, A.J. (2012). A Point System Approach to Secondary Classroom Management. Clearing
House, 85(6), 248. doi:10.1080/00098655.2012.709548

Classroom Management Plan Christina Yeji Lee

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Classroom Management Plan Christina Yeji Lee

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Description:

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Classroom Management Plan Christina Yeji Lee

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Classroom Management Plan

Christina YeJi Lee

Expectations and Classroom Norms

Cell Phone Use

You might also like