Haley Asimakopoulos

12/7/18
EDFN 440
Classroom Management Plan
Reflection

From this course, Classroom Management, I have created a plan including expectations
of rules, procedures, classroom layout, discipline plans. In everything, I find it important to
promote student voice and choice. My goal is to foster a positive community which instills the
want for education and the growth mindset needed for success. Ultimately, I hope that students
are able to leave my class with the same imagination and love for school that they began with or
more as there is a world of knowledge just waiting for them to explore.

I find it important to limit written rules to around 5 as to not overwhelm the class and to
create a safe, friendly environment. I want students to also have a choice in the rules that are
made as the classroom belongs to them as well and they have to abide by the rules the entire
year. Five rules I would encourage are: be respectful of classmates, teachers, and property;
enter/exit the classroom quietly and in single file; be prepared and bring homework folder back
everyday; raise your hand to speak; work hard and always do your best.

Procedures provide students with an understanding of the expectations they are held to
through routines such as how to act in group work, waiting patiently for instruction, finishing
work early, and bathroom use. These routines will be taught and practiced many times in the
first few weeks as students build comfortability with the classroom, their classmates, and their
teacher.

I intend the layout of my classroom will be that of an open plan with a designated corner
with comfortable seating for reading. I also want flexible seating to be available and would prefer
tables for students instead of desks - depending on grade level. If I were to have desks, I would
like to place them in a horseshoe shape so there is an open middle area and I can easily walk
around to see student progress while still being in the front.
 Finally, my discipline plans consist of four tiers. Tier 1 is for gentle redirects including
eye contact, verbal redirects, and reminder of expectations. Tier 2 has mild consequences
including a private conversation with the teacher on behavior, loss of an individual privilege
temporarily, and the student leaves the classroom to take a quick break and re-group. Tier 3
includes moderate consequences of a seat change, phone call to parent, and staying in from
recess. Tier 4 has the firm consequences of a referral to the principal’s office, a discussion with
the school counselor on behavior, and the teacher has a meeting with the parents.