Classroom Management Philosophy
Refer to “How to Write Your Philosophy of Classroom Management and Classroom Management Plan” by Matthew Lynch from The Edvocate, and consider the questions in the article as you develop your classroom-management philosophy.
Write a minimum 700-word paper explaining your philosophy on classroom management and address the following in your paper:
How do you define appropriate behavior, respect, and safety in early learning settings?
How do you define classroom management and discipline?
Why do you think it is important to have an effective classroom management plan?
What personal, social, and educational experiences and beliefs have shaped your personal classroom management philosophy?
What role should learners’ families/caregivers, cultural norms, and community play in a classroom management plan?
To what extent does your concept of appropriate behavior align with your perception of how current students typically behave in school?
Cite references to support your assignment.
Format your assignment according to APA guidelines. There is a post in the announcement section that describes this more in detail.
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Introduction
Effective education relies heavily on the implementation of sound classroom management techniques. Matthew Lynch’s article titled “How to Write Your Philosophy of Classroom Management and Classroom Management Plan,” published in The Advocate, comprehensively analyses the components involved in formulating a philosophy of classroom management and the corresponding plan (Lynch, 2017). As individuals in the early stages of our academic journeys as students, we find ourselves at a pivotal juncture in our educational pursuits. It is anticipated that students would not alone acquire knowledge but also generate innovative concepts for classroom management. This paper discusses strategies for cultivating an optimal learning environment within educational institutions, encompassing guidelines for student behaviour and comprehensive approaches to fostering holistic development.
Discussion
In the context of an early classroom learning setting, I define behaviour, respect, and safety as acts and temperaments that foster a more constructive and supportive atmosphere (Mıhladız Turhan & Açık Demirci, 2021). I believe in cultivating a culture of respect and reverence among young individuals; they must demonstrate thoughtfulness, benevolence, and sound behaviour towards their educators and peers, fostering an environment conducive yet safe to mutual respect. Establishing a safe setting that prioritizes students’ physical and mental well-being is vital to fostering an atmosphere wherein they feel sufficiently secure to actively engage in their educational pursuits by expressing their thoughts and embracing growth opportunities. In my opinion, it is imperative to establish an environment that fosters a sense of ease and respect among students, enabling them to express their thoughts through good behaviour and engage in risk-taking during the learning process by keeping them safe.
I define the management and discipline of a classroom in the context that encompasses creating and maintaining an atmosphere that fosters optimal conditions for the successful facilitation of instruction and acquisition of knowledge. The learning environment must foster an atmosphere that promotes the achievement of both students and teachers. The strategy encompasses establishing discipline and management, comprehending anticipated events comprehensively, and implementing processes to effectively manage behavioural difficulties as they manifest (Kumalasari, 2018). I believe it is of the utmost importance to devise a strategy for managing a classroom that has been given considerable attention to lay the framework for an atmosphere that is peaceful and properly structured, in which the students may finish their assigned tasks.
My personal and professional experience while learning has played an imminent role in shaping classroom management plans. I believe effective classroom management plans have an imminent role in sound classroom working and development. My social and educational experiences while seeking exposure from other fellows have also helped frame my classroom management plan. I believe a poorly thought-out plan can make it challenging to transform the learning environment in the classroom. My beliefs while learning also shaped my classroom management system. My classroo...