2d: Managing Student Behavior

In order for students to be able to engage deeply with content, the classroom environment must be orderly; the atmosphere must feel business-like and productive, without being authoritarian. In a productive classroom, standards of conduct are clear to students; they know what they are permitted to do and what they can expect of their classmates. Even when their behavior is being corrected, students feel respected; their dignity is not undermined. Skilled teachers regard positive student behavior not as an end in itself, but as a prerequisite to high levels of engagement in content.

Danielson, C. 2013

Artifact 2d-1

Observation from Senior Practicum: This observation points out some things I intentionally did in my lesson to help with managing student behavior including pointing out positive behavior that I noticed. I gave the students clear standards of conduct in the beginning of my lesson so they would know how I expected them to act. This helped them to know what they could expect of their peers during the lesson. I strived to correct behavior by acknowledging positive behavior from other students. This encouraged the students who were not following instructions to then follow instructions as they saw the example of their peers. When necessary I walked closer to a student who needed an additional reminder and asked them to stay on task. 

Artifact 2d-2

Classroom Management Plan: In my classroom management plan, I address what my response will be when students misbehave during class and preventive measures I will take to reinforce positive behavior.  I focus on how important the first few days of school are where you set routines and expectations for the rest of the year. This behavior management plan has helped me as I go into my own classes to know what expectations I will have for my own students. Routines and classroom rules help students show respect to each other and feel respected. This also helps the students to engage in the content at hand.