The United Class of Mrs. Brooks

I finished summer school knowing 2 things for sure:

1. I have a deep burning passion to educate children in MS.
2. I have a classroom management plan to help me make that happen.

As a teacher in one of the worst behaved classes in summer school, most (really all) of my training was in classroom management. The students did everything from singing and dancing, to planning a mass exodus to the bathroom. They were disrespectful and goofy. They were off task and overly engaged all in the same rights. For the entire summer, I took notes and pondered on my personal philosophy of classroom management. Most of my daily "take-aways" were related to management as well as ways to improve my management style.  

My definition of classroom management is: a proactive approach that allows all participants in the learning process a fair opportunity to strive academically and socially. It should include rules, procedures, and expectations that are achievable and that can be maintained. Classroom management should also be centered around positive reinforcements to encourage positive behavior. 

My classroom management philosophy is:

• All students can learn. Classroom management should engulf that idea as well as make it possible. 
• Each person (student and teacher) should utilize the tools that are in place in order to facilitate academic growth.
• Classroom management is essential to student success. When they know that you want them to do better, they will.

My classroom management plan is going to be my pride and glory. I believe that children secretly long for structure and order. The students want to learn without disruption. So my goal is going to maintain an atmosphere that allows them to learn. Overall, my plan is to set a high expectation in my classroom while rewarding those who meet and exceed it, as well as giving consequences to the people who fall short in an effort to get them back on track.