Comprehensive Classroom Management Plan

Classroom Management Plan Name: Course title: Instructor: Institution: Date Due:  Introduction Management of the classroom and children’s behavior constitutes one of the greatest huddles that teachers encounter in their profession. This becomes worse if the schooling situation appears to be a special or a unique case. For teachers to be successful managers of their classes, they should endeavor to create an environment that instills positive behaviors, stimulating the student’s imaginations and clarity. It is therefore, important for teachers to be knowledgeable on the management concepts to apply them in any given school and classroom setup. Learners exhibit individual differences and attributes that are related to their developmental, cultural/ethnic and social differences. For example, some learners do believe that the purpose of learning is to expand on their knowledge in understanding the world. Other learners may harbor a perception that learning enables them to understand issues and not necessarily making them smart. Learners in middle class level may emphasize on nurturing their own individual talents. On the other hand, students from low economic backgrounds may concentrate much on their economical situations than their learning aspects. While a particular learner may have one specific goal, another may have a combination of such goals. It is therefore essential for teachers to consider these differences when designing classroom management plan. Charles (1999) postulates that classroom management is the basis for an efficient classroom discipline and behavior. He believes that the methods that encourage student involvement will make them become focused on their tasks, thus reducing indiscipline cases. The author goes on that enhancing student school satisfaction will ultimately deter indiscipline cases among the students. This is largely because if students are involved in the learning process as well as being satisfied with their own environment, then they will improve in their performance. Indiscipline cases will decrease since the students may not have time for illegal activities. The learning environment should therefore, be conducive for all students so that they get to appreciate their school environment. The aim of this paper is to present a theoretical perspective on how the learner’s behavior could be managed. Behavioral Management in the Classroom In a situation where students exhibit indiscipline cases, teachers should be mandated to use different methods and tactics, which will help these learners to focus towards their goals. The concepts of management should be effectively applied by teachers in a classroom setup, to ensure that everything goes on in a smooth way. In any school situation, it is a very important aspect for teachers, to asquint themselves with the knowledge of the behavioral management theories. Fred John introduced a non-adversarial technique of making a class run efficiently. He wrote three books that addressed different levels at which the methods he posted could be successful. One of the books was centered on creating a positive discipline mechanism. The second book was a focus on how the entire school fraternity could gain from the positive discipline so created. The third book applies these concepts in the day-to-day issues that teachers encounter in the classroom settings. Two essential systems are observable from Jones’ theoretical analysis. One of them is referred to as the Preferred Activity Time (PAT). This system can be advantageous to both the learners and teachers. Learners are required to spend their time in enjoying themselves after being offered the opportunity by their teachers. In this case, teachers look for ways of motivating the students. The teacher induces them into working hard and then he or she can have fun with them after achieving a certain predetermined learning aspect. The second method is centred on positive reinforcement. The teacher in this case can set up simple methods in reinforcing the student’s discipline. This aspect is expected to teach the learner proper ways to conduct himself or herself. Positive reinforcement methods could vary from incentives, to other forms such as acknowledgements, accumulation of point for the purchasing power of incentives, or other boosters (Jones, 2000). Teachers should apply Jones’ concepts to ensure that the learning atmosphere is conducive with regard to the student’s learning. They should attempt to look for different ways of making each learner attending their institutions enjoy the lessons offered. The aspect of offering hardworking students incentives and other motivators should be central in their teaching career. As such, they should prepare incentives of which I will distribute to students who answer questions well and those who follow the teacher’s orders (disciplined). This way, I am sure the children will like coming back for their lessons. Incentives for exceptional students should be offered after class. Different approaches should be used in dealing with indiscipline cases. The first time should be a warning; a repeat of the same mistake should attract three strokes criteria. The three strikes will include no recession, then to stickers, and for the third time, the naughty student will have to see the head teacher for further action or go home to bring the parent. William Glasser was a Psychologist who discussed in great length on the teaching techniques that enhanced student participation in the learning process. He focused majorly on motivation rather than intimidation as the best way to enhance their learning. He pointed out that quality teaching, curriculum and learning could meet the student’s needs and in enhancing fundamental motivation (Glasser Institute, 2010). Glasser’s articulation in developing the student’s interest was majorly focused on low interests by the students, low-test scores, indiscipline problems and intimidation of students by the administration or teachers. His work therefore, was a re-evaluation of the traditional teaching systems. He also examined how the negative aspects could be changed in accordance to today’s changing trends in the students’ requirements. According to Glasser, relevant education raised the pupil’s endurance, socialization, power, freedom, fun and other aspects. Through Non-coercive Discipline, pupils will gain knowledge of how to obtain their necessities and make their environment safer. Their involvement or lack of it in classroom activities will either develop or fail to develop their responsibilities in the contemporary society. Learners also require freedom to choose what they need, self-responsibility and direction. An efficient teaching method therefore, is expected to address directly this aspect by employing the intrinsic motivation. Teachers should borrow a leaf from William Glasser's Non-coercive Discipline, which they can apply in their classroom management strategies. Charles (1999) postulates that classroom management is the basis for an efficient classroom discipline and behavior. He believes that the methods that encourage student involvement will make them become focused on their tasks, thus reducing indiscipline cases. Glasser also observes rightly in his Non-coercive Discipline project that, enhancing student school satisfaction will ultimately deter indiscipline cases among the students. This is because, if students are involved in the learning process as well as being satisfied with their own environment, then they will improve in their performance. Indiscipline cases will also decrease since the students may not have time for the same. Kagan's Win-Win Discipline is also an efficient technique to enhance classroom behavior. He designed the approach in an attempt to tackle discipline related issues in the school environment. His main concept in establishing an effective teaching mechanism is first to meet student’s needs. He realized that majority of the students misbehave because there needs are not being addressed. According to his conception, everyone has basic needs, and learners are no exemption. In a classroom setup, there are three ways in which the basic needs of the students affects their learning; a) Their needs are addressed, and therefore there are no disciplinary issues; b) Student’s needs are not being addressed but whatever they have are being misused by themselves, c) Student’s needs are not considered and this poses as a disciplinary problem. For learners who are undisciplined, they will exhibit indiscipline characters as a reaction of their needs not being considered. A good example can be manifested by a student who walks out of class in fr...