Download - Wilson joel homework_assignment 3
Classroom Management Plan
Joel D. Wilson
American Military University
EDUC637 B001 Fall 14
Characteristics of an Effective Learning Community (Tomlinson, 2001)
• Everyone feels welcome.
• Mutual respect.
• Students feel safe.
• Expectation of growth.
• Teaching for success
• A new sort of fairness is evident.
• Teacher and students collaborate for mutual growth and success.
Respect
Safety
Fairness
Growth
(Moon, 2011)
Differentiated InstructionAccommodations for, but not limited to:
• ADHD
• Gifted students
• Learning Disabilities
• English as a Second Language
• Autism
• Special needs
• Learning styles
Importance of a Safe Environment
(Thinking out loud, 2013)
Tomlinson (2001) explains, “Not only does safety presuppose the absence of physical danger, it requires the absence of emotional danger as well” (p. 22).
Routines
Example Classroom Procedure:
Sharpening Pencils in Class1. Raise your hand and ask for
permission to sharpen your pencil.2. Walk to the pencil sharpener and
sharpen your pencil.3. Return to your seat when you’re
finished sharpening your pencil.
Classroom RulesThis classroom is a protected, helpful place to learn, where teamwork, imagination, and educational achievement occurs. All classmates will contribute to learning to the best of their abilities.
Rule 1: Raise your hand to speak.Rule 2: Speak when called upon.Rule 3: Respect others by listening. Rule 4: Follow instructions carefully.Rule 5: Ask questions when you need help.
Behavior Plan + Positive Consequences
Frequent
High Fives Smiles Praising a job
well done Stickers to be
used in token economy
Intermittent
Send a note home for a job well done
Prize for collecting enough stickers
Student chosen activity
Long-term
Certificate of Achievement-presented in front of peers
Student of the Month
Honor Roll Party for entire
class
Behavior Plan - Negative Consequences
Level 1: Verbal reminder to stay on task
Level 4: Call parents
Level 5: After school detention
Level 3: Send to the Principal's office
Level 2: Verbal reprimand
Motivation to Encourage Learning
• Positive reinforcement
• Avoid punishment
• Reward Charts
• Encouragement of productive, positive learning behavior
Differentiated Instructionis a Proactive Process
Instruct
Assess
Adjust
References• McIntyre, T. (n.d.). Token economies. Retrieved from
http://www.behavioradvisor.com/Tokens.html• Moon, M. (2011, August 03). Baby can learn: How is
your baby smart? gardner’s multiple intelligences. Retrieved from http://formulamom.com/how-is-your-baby-smart/
• Morin, A. (2014). How to use positive reinforcement to address child behavior problems ways to
effectively promote good behavior. Retrieved from
http://discipline.about.com/od/increasepositivebehaviors/a/How-To-Use-Positive-Reinforcement-To-Address-Child-Behavior-Problems.htm
• Rhode, G., Jenson, W., & Reavis, K. (2010). The tough kid book. (2nd ed.). Eugene, OR: Pacific Northwest
Publishing.• Thinking out loud. (2013, June 16). Retrieved from
http://readingandthinkingoutloud.blogspot.com/2013/06/building-rapport-pirate-style.html
• Tomlinson, C. A. (2001). How to differentiate instruction in mixed-ability classrooms. (2nd ed.). Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
References