CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT PLAN ASSIGNMENT OUTLINE
EDUC 4434 – Primary/Junior Curriculum Methods EDUC 4474 – Junior/ Intermediate Curriculum Methods
Due Date: Week of October 26th.
Course Value: 20%
Rationale: Effective classroom management is an essential instructional skill for teachers. Strong management skills allow the classroom to run efficiently, minimize stress on the students and the teacher, and maximize instructional time. It is common for teachers to be asked about their classroom management plan in interview situations.
Your completed and corrected plan will become part of your Professional Portfolio.
Assignment: Using the ideas from sources provided in class and from your own readings and research, create a personal classroom management plan. Include any posters (reduced to 81/2 X11), rules/responsibilities anchor charts, photos of resources, record keeping devices, social skills lists and sub-tasks, or other resources that you feel will support your plan. Be clear in your plan about the difference between rules and routines and the purpose of each.
Approach: Use the outline of questions that is attached and the assessment rubric that is provided, to guide your work toward a completed plan. However, your plan is not a list of responses to these questions.
You may choose to work alone or with a colleague(s) to develop your plan, as best befits your learning style.
Outline of Questions to Support the Development of your Classroom Management Plan
MANAGEMENT PLAN How will I establish rules and responsibilities in my classroom?
What rules and responsibilities will be key parts of my classroom management plan?
How will I ensure that I maximize learning time in my classroom?
What routines will I establish in my classroom? How?
How will I inform parents of the details of my classroom management plan?
How will I ensure consistency in the application of my classroom management plan?
How will I ensure that my classroom management plan is conducive to the creation of a positive, productive learning environment? What consequences will I put in place to address infractions against classroom rules?
What rewards will I put in place to recognize compliance with classroom rules?
How will I remind students, when necessary, of the rules and responsibilities within our classroom?
What verbal and non-verbal cues will I establish to support my classroom management plan?
Verbal Cues Non-Verbal Cues
How will I ensure that my rules and routines within the classroom are consistent with the school’s Code of Conduct?
ATTACH THE RUBRIC THAT IS PROVIDED BELOW TO YOUR COMPLETED MANAGEMENT PLAN WHEN YOU SUBMIT IT.
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