Philosophy

My concept of classroom management involves the value of students, a safe mental and physical classroom environment, and inclusion of all students in the learning process. I believe that every child deserves the chance for a proper education. All children have the desire to learn inside of them it is up to the teacher however to pull that out of their students in a safe and nurturing environment. I believe that a student will not retain information until they feel safe and loved. I create a safe and nurturing learning environment starting with greeting the students as they walk in the door of my classroom. A simple hello or good morning tells your student that you are glad they made it to your class that day. I also create my lesson plans to enhance all of my students’ strengths. It is important to have multiple different types of learning styles present in your assessments. The way into understanding and caring for your students is to care about their life and their well-being. This can be done with a get to know you game at the beginning of the year, but I believe that continuing this concept throughout the entire year is what lets students understand that they are more than just a grade. Procedures are important in creating a successful classroom environment. These include beginning of class procedures: bell ringer, warm up activities, or a review of the last class. Having your students understand a schedule inside your classroom allows a structure inside your classroom. When structure is present it is less likely for situations to occur. A schedule inside my classroom would include being prepared for with a writing utensil, their spiral, phones put away, and an open mind ready to learn. Having these simple procedures will create a structured classroom environment.