Lindsey Crumley. Portfolio - Introduction



Classroom Management Part 1 Why is it important to have a classroom management plan? What are the most important elements that this plan should include?Classroom management plans are important to spend time on up front. A classroom with a comprehensive classroom management plan will run more smoothly than a classroom that does not have a plan. These plans, although they take a lot of work to create, are very helpful in decreases time spent on unwanted and negative behaviors. When a classroom management plan is set up in the classroom, then the students know all rules, procedures, and consequences for breaking the rules. The most important elements of a classroom management plan are: a statement of purpose, rules, procedures, consequences, and an action plan. Each of these five elements is important to the plan as a whole. The statement of purpose insures that all students, teachers, and parents are on the same page about how expected behaviors. The rules, procedures, and consequences provide students with what to expect in the classroom. And finally, the teacher should always have an action plan for how the behavior management system will be implemented throughout the school year. How can procedures that are well developed and specifically taught reduce behavior problems?When a student knows and has practiced procedures, then it is less likely that time will be wasted asking questions like “where do I turn in my homework?” or “what am I supposed to do now?” Also, a lot of behavior problems are caused during down times or transitions. Well-developed and specifically taught procedures reduce time wasting, and in turn decrease behavior problems. Name at least four things teachers should keep in mind when delivering positive or negative consequences.When delivering positive or negative consequences, it is important to remember that the consequences should be clear and specific, relate directly to the rules and procedures of the classroom, are given on a hierarchy scale, and are natural and logical for the school environment. It is also important to remember that when delivering a consequence that the manner in which the consequence is given it taken into consideration. For example, when giving a negative consequence it is important not to give the consequence with a smile. Ms. Gardner teaches seventh-grade science. For the first time in her career, her room is equipped with several lab stations. Because of this, she plans to have her students perform more hands-on experiments. She is excited by this prospect but also concerned that her students will be disruptive as they go to their lab stations and work in small groups. She is also concerned that her students will get hurt if they are not careful at the lab stations. To alleviate her concerns, help Ms. Gardner:Develop a set of classroom rulesStudents are not allowed in lab area without permission. Students must wear all required safety equipment while in the lab area. Do NOT perform unauthorized experiments.No food or drinks are allowed in the lab. Students should report any and all injuries that occur during the lab.Students should keep their hands out of their eyes and mouths in the lab. Create at least three procedures for walking to and working at the lab stationsThe students should always walk and never run to and from the lab stations. The students should read each lab thoroughly before beginning any and all labs. The student should ask the teacher to clarify any misunderstood information given in the labs. Sierra, a student in Ms. Gardner’s science class, is shy and often anxious. However, when working with a partner at a lab station, she usually is very talkative. This disruptive behavior often results in her and her partner missing important teacher directions and not completing labs on time. Name at least two surface management strategies that Ms. Gardner could use to address Sierra’s disruptive behavior. Explain why you chose these strategies.Ms. Gardner could use the strategy of signaling. Clearing her throat or making eye contact with Sierra before beginning instruction with show that the behavior will not be accepted in the lab area. I chose this strategy, because it can be used without disrupting the natural flow of a lesson. Another strategy that I think Ms. Gardner could be used if the negative behavior continues after the use of signaling is removal of the object. In Sierra’s case, the “object” is working with a partner. If Sierra continues talking and missing instruction because she is talking with her partner, then I think it is appropriate to make Sierra work alone on the labs. By removing the “object”, or partner, then the disruptive behavior should be removed as well. Reflection: I really enjoyed this IRIS module. I feel that I learned a lot about classroom management. More specifically, I learned about the importance of creating and implementing a Comprehensive Behavior Management Plan. I thought that I had a very good behavior management plan, but after reading and learning about what a comprehensive plan entails, I learned that my behavior plan needs a lot of improvements. Before the next school year, I want to create a comprehensive plan that includes both rules and procedures. During the first two years I have been teaching, I have taught rules and major procedures on the first week, but my behavior plan has never included minor procedures like when to sharpen a pencil. I have always taught those procedures as I go. I learned in this module that teaching those minor procedures up front is vital to classroom behavior being well managed. Classroom Management Part 2 At the beginning of the school year, you created a classroom behavior management plan, and for the most part it has been working well. Lately, however, you’ve noticed a number of students eating candy and chewing gum during class. List two changes that you could make to your behavior plan to address this increasingly problematic behavior.I would begin by having a classroom meeting. At the meeting I would discuss with the class that a new rule is going to be implemented. I would then explain to the students that the new rule is “No eating or drinking in the classroom.” We would then discuss as a class why this rule is being implemented, and why it is important. I would tell the students that when they are chewing gum and eating candy that it could be distracting to their peers. The second change I would make to my behavior plan is to add, “spit out any gum or candy” to the procedures for walking into the classroom. Most teachers create procedures for routine activities (e.g., walking in the hallway, going to the restroom). Just as important are procedures for less-frequent activities (e.g., attending an assembly, responding to a fire or tornado drill). Select a less-frequent activity and write out a new procedure to address it.Procedure for attending an assembly:Line up at door.Wait for teacher to open the door and walk quietly down the hallway. Enter the gym/auditorium.Wait for the teacher to take you to the assigned seating area. Remain seated until the end of the assembly.Wait for the teacher to tell you to stand up. Form a line, and follow the teacher back to the classroom, walking quietly down the hallway. You developed a step-by-step crisis behavior plan to address serious problem behaviors that might arise in the classroom. Now consider what you would do if a behavior crisis occurred while your students were a) in an assembly or b) on the playground. Create a separate crisis plan to address one of these situations.In the event of a crisis situation while on the playground, the first thing that I would do is separate the other students from the problem student immediately. I would send them inside to a colleague’s classroom. Because I do not have a paraprofessional or aide in my classroom, I would send one of the students to get the principal. Once the crisis is handled and the student’s parents have been called, then the other students will return to my classroom. You created an action plan to effectively implement your behavior management plan. Midway through the school year, though, two new students are assigned to your class.How would you introduce these students to your classroom behavior management plan?On the new student’s first day of class, I would start the day by having a classroom meeting. At the classroom meeting, we would review all rules and procedures. I would then assign the new student to a “classroom partner”. This student will help the new student during the first week with all of the rules and procedures. How would you introduce their parents to the classroom behavior management plan?I would send an email or letter home on the first day. The letter would include the statement of purpose and also all of the classroom rules and procedures. This will allow the parent to know all of the rules that their child is required to follow in the classroom. To complete the following activity, you will need to revisit (though not change) your classroom behavior management plan. Watch the student behaviors depicted in the movie below and decide how you would address them (time: 1:53). Note: You might find it easier to play the entire movie once and then replay it using the pause button as you work through the scenario.Use the worksheet below to complete this question.Student behaviorShould this receive a positive or negative consequence?Your consequencePositiveNegativeEmily pencil sharpeningYesI would tell Emily, “Thank you Emily for following the appropriate procedures for pencil sharpening” Caleb homeworkYesI would tell Caleb, “Thank you Caleb for completing and turning in your homework on time today”Drew trippingYesI would first require that Drew help her pick up the glasses and applogize. I would then write Drew up for putting another student in harms way and send him to the principles office. Nicole math problemYesI would praise Nicole on her ability to complete the math problem by saying, “Great job on the math question, Nicole” Jonathan questionYes I would remind Jonathan to raise his hand before asking a question during the lesson. Melissa class entryYesTell Melissa that the next time she is late, that you will have to write a note to her parents. Jonathan questionYes I will ignore Jonathan’s question, becuase he is breaking the rule of not raising his hand to speak. I would then give praise to another student who does raise their hand to ask a question. Jason drinkYesExplain to Jason that I would be glad to discuss his IEP with him at another time, but tell him that it does not allow him to get water without permission from the teacher. Kristin noteYesI would begin by taking the note. I would then remind Kristen that note passing and throwing things in the classroom are prohibited. Megan boardYesCongratulate Megan for getting the correct answer. I would also congratulate her on getting up in front of her peers. Jonathan questionYesI would continue to ignore Jonathan. I would also congratulate another student who is exibiting appropriate hand raising procedures. Class workingYes I would thank the class for working quietly and completing the assignment. If you have implemented a comprehensive behavior management plan and these behavioral issues continue to occur, which parts of your plan should you consider revising?When a behavior management plan is put into place, and behavior issues arise, I think it is important to revisit or revise the rule and procedures of the classroom. I would create and implement new rules that apply directly to the behavior issues that have risen in the classroom. Reflection: The thing I found most important about this IRIS module was creating a crisis plan. I work with students with autism, and a few of my students are known to thrown tantrums or have meltdowns. I have been put into situations before where a student has thrown things and hit me and other students during a meltdown. I was not prepared with a crisis plan. I also did not have an aide or paraprofessional in my classroom. I had to leave the classroom and go find another teacher that could cover my class while I got the behavior student under control. I wish I had known then the importance of having a crisis plan in place for these situations. I plan to create and implement a comprehensive behavior management plan before the next school year. ................
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