Classroom Management

Classroom management is important in being able to balance many different components such as rules, grading procedures and having a properly engaged class. While I do find it very important for me and my materials to be respectfully used in a classroom, if my students aren’t in an environment that encourages learning, then that means my management is not successful. The way I go out managing rules is that I provide students the privileges to have things such as drinks, or snacks when being in the classroom. They will be addressed on the first week of class that if they cause a mess and refuse to clean it then I will have to forbid the class from having these things. This same rule applies to art supplies as well, if my students want to use a material then they must use it correctly without damage. With grading procedures, I do want my students to pass, but I also don’t want to penalize for students who are getting low grades for missing or late assignments. I want my students to hold high expectations for themselves and know that they have the power to grow from the points they lost on the assignment they didn’t turn in on time. If needed I would even work, one on one with these students. Lastly, students should feel safe and encouraged in the classroom, and they must be engaged with an activity. I wouldn’t want for my students to simply watch a video during the entire class, that will cause behavioral problems which is bad management. Every one of my classes will involve something my students to do so they can continue to thrive.