Miss.

Roths Management Plan

Table of Contents
C. Classroom Organization a. Physical

b. Operational i. Attendance/Lunch Count ii. Record Keeping iii. New Students iv. Classroom Neatness v. Displaying Student Work vi. Classroom Order vii. Daily Routine C. Disciplinary Policies and Professional Ethics a. Disciplinary Policies i. Class Rules ii. Breaking Rules iii. Classroom/School Rule Infractions b. Professional Ethics C. Classroom Routines and Procedures i. Free Time ii. Field Trips iii. Homework iv. Leaving the Room b. Differentiation c. Parental Involvement A. Classroom Organization a. Physical
Hello, and welcome to my first grade classroom. Attached is a detailed diagram of my classroom layout. Included in this detailed description of my classroom layout is the students seating arrangement, wall dcor, and miscellaneous objects, which apply to student academic success. When walking into the classroom you will notice the circle area to the left, which consists of a rug, whiteboard/easel, and two chairs. The circle area is where class will begin (morning circle), in which the announcements and a note from the teacher will be posted on the white board. One student will get to

accompany the teacher in directing morning circle time by reading the board and sharing one thing about them self or an experience they had the day before. This gives students the chance to be a leader and connect with their peers, as well as a way for the teacher to get to know them. Another asset to the room is the seating arrangement. Students are seated in a U shape so that each student may see the teacher and white board, as well as socialize with the people next to them when being told to during delivery of content. My desk is placed in the top left corner of the room, facing the students so that I can monitor student activity and make sure everyone is on task. In the right bottom corner of the room there is a library with two bookshelves, which give it an enclosed feeling so other students dont distract students. There are beanbags and cushions for students to use to be comfortable while reading. The centers located toward the back of the room are specific to different content areas; for example, there is one station where students can individually focus on reading and writing skills. To the top right corner of the room there is a computer center where students can use computers to practice typing or listen to books on tape. The room includes the typical necessities such as a pencil sharpener, garbage can, and Kleenex box. Lastly, the wall dcor consists of posters/pictures, bulletin boards where students work is displayed, calendars, upcoming information regarding units, etc. Classroom layout is an important part of teaching; it helps with classroom management and impacts student learning. Classroom environment and the layout of resources and furniture play an important role in motivating and stimulating students learning. The classroom also includes wall dcor, including a map, pocket charts, and a unit board. A map is available for students to identify a country or state discussed in class, or share with peers about their familys heritage. The unit board is a display of a topic or person that might be covered within a unit. Students are able to add to the display when they learn interesting facts about the subject. Along with wall dcor, there are different designated learning stations. One learning station is the student library where students have two bookshelves to select from, and on top of the shelves will be a display of some of the students favorite books. This gives students the opportunity to share books with peers. The library has comfortable pillows and beanbags to make reading relaxing but engaging at the same time. Another station includes the guided help table, which is where five or six students may work with the teacher on guided reading or writing. There are also learning centers, which include a math table, writing table, art table, and science and social studies table. These tables allow students to communicate about completed work, peer edit papers and worksheets, and read books or printed off internet sources on the specific topic associated with the table. For example, the science table will have books relating to the water cycle, interesting facts about rain, and pictures and crossword puzzles for students to complete during group table time. There is also a computer station for students to use as a resource to find research, type papers, and or use engaging learning programs.

There are other necessities throughout the room including a pencil sharpener, phone, trashcan, and overhead, which are important for students and teacher to have access to when in the classroom. When walking into the classroom there is a circle rug with an easel whiteboard and a chair. It is designed this way so that students will come into class and sit at the circle where the teacher will present the schedule for the day and have students alternate presenting the weather, date, and lunch options. The circle rug may also be used later throughout the day for group work and independent work where students can spread out to complete an assignment or read quietly. Classroom environment is important for a positive learning experience and the layout plays a role in the students ability to stay on task and actively participate.

b. Operational i. Attendance/Lunch Count

At the beginning of the year students will learn the attendance and lunch count procedure, which will take place at the beginning of every school day. Students will store their backpacks in either lockers or cubbies and then proceed to the circle area where there is a designated table for attendance and lunch count. Students will take the flower stick with their picture on it and place it in the A or B basket. By placing the flower stick

in the specific basket, will indicate the lunch option that student is having. The sticks not placed in the A or B baskets are considered absent. One student will be in charge of recording the A and B baskets, as well as the left over sticks (or absent students) and handing it into the teacher where I will send it into the office.

ii. Record Keeping

It is important to track student progress and areas of weakness. In order to do so I am going to keep records in a grade book. I will monitor student work, participation, and behavior. At the end of each week I will take the grades (Monday through Friday) and put them on an excel, where it will have the all the grades over the course of the year. This way I have two copies of the grades. The grade book is more specific to the week, and one that provides an overview. I can then see what instructional changes need to be made for the next week, or a students needs over the course of the year.

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iii. New Students

As a teacher it is important that each student feels welcomed and comfortable in an educational setting, in order for the student to be engaged and motivated. That especially applies to new students. New students may struggle with entering the classroom after the expectations have been set. As the teacher it is important to make that student aware of the rules and expectations. Also, I will provide that student with the missing materials. I will keep sacks of the materials (nametag for the desk, flower stick for attendance, etc.) labeled new student in my closet so that it is organized and ready to go in the event of a new student.

iv. Classroom neatness

The classroom is where most of the learning takes place, and in that case I feel it is important that the neatness of the room affects student learning. By keeping a neat classroom students are being set a good example of how to be respectful and organized. Before transitioning into new subjects we will do a room check. One student is given the job of room check for the day. This job includes monitoring the room throughout the day, making sure that materials are off the ground, there are no lose sheets of paper, and that the white boards are cleaned in transition. The student will take the clipboard (which is by the pencil sharpener) and will check off the expectations if are complete and the room is neat. This way he can communicate to his student who needs to fix their area, so that I can continue my teaching. The students learn leadership and organizational skills.

v. Displaying Student Work

Displaying student work is a great way for students to get involved, and share their work with their fellow students. Each student can learn from his or her peers. I will display student work by utilizing two bulletin boards, one for writing and the other for any content area (social studies, science, etc.). I also will have a walk through every Friday, where students can display two to three pieces of work they completed, whether that is a worksheet, paper, or art project. The class will take ten minutes to walk around and view their peers work. We will then come back together as a class and I will ask a few students what is something they learned from someone elses work. This is a great way for students to be motivated to work towards displaying their work.

vi. Classroom Order

Classroom order has a lot to do with the management of the students. In my classroom each student will be assigned a job for the day. The job chart will be hung up and located by the attendance/lunch count so that it is the first thing students see when they walk in to do their daily routine. The job chart is a list of the jobs, some of these include: 1. Room neatness monitor 2. Calendar helper 3. Paper pass out 4. Weather helper 5. Light monitor 6. Door monitor 7. Homework helper 8. Line leader 9. Line ender 10. Job chart changer 11. Cleaning duty- wipe down surfaces 12. Take out trash 13. Librarian

The job chart will have students names on a clothespin, where the pin will be clipped on to the specific job. Each day the rotation moves down so each student gets to experience each job more than once. This will give students a responsibility to complete each day and help control classroom management.

vii. Daily Routine

Every day will start out routinely. I will greet my students everyday with a hello high five and ask them how they are doing. Students will then place their belongings, backpack, jacket, and such in their locker or cubby. They will then place their flower stick in the designated A or B option for lunch service. There are two laundry baskets under the table which students can place their sack lunches in one and library books to be returned in the other (both baskets are labeled). Students will then view the job chart. If their job is to be done in the morning they must complete it before I start instruction. Students who have jobs throughout the day will complete those when the time comes. Students will then place their homework in their cubbies, which are located next to the attendance and job chart table. They will place any sheets that need to be turned in, in their specified cubby with their name on it. They also will pick up any sheets that are in the cubbies that must go home. These stations are next to each other to ensure that students complete it in order and so that there is no commotion throughout the whole room.

C.

Disciplinary Policies and Professional Ethics a. Disciplinary Policies i. Class Rules

Classroom rules will be set at the beginning of the year. Students will create the rules, with some guidance from me. The students and I will come up with four to five rules, if there are to many rules students will lose track of what is expected. I will then have the rules posted on a poster board. Students are expected to make an oath to the class that they will obey the class rules, by saying them and then signing their name at the bottom of the poster. This makes for a fun, creative way for students to participate and understand the expectations I have for them and what they believe should be expected of them. The class rules poster will be hung up toward the front of the class so that they can refer back to the poster and the oath they made to the class.

ii. Breaking Rules

When starting the year off, I will ensure that all students have an understanding of the behavior expectations with the help of the class rules. I will have a disciplinary chart under the white board at the front of the class. The chart consists of being good, warning, lose five minutes at recess, lose whole recess time, and write a note home, and a phone call home from the teacher. To be more specific, if students experience distractions easily and it distracts their fellow students I will turn their desk around so that they are not tempted to play with the belongings in the desk. Students are less likely to be distracted. This also signifies as a warning. Writing a note home includes the student writing down what they had done as well as what other actions they can take instead of reacting the way they did. For a phone call home, I will let the parents know what took place in class. The steps are created so that a student will refrain from disrupting or breaking any rules. Each student will begin the day with a clothespin on the I am being good spot of the chart. When a student has broken a class rule or acted out, they must move their clothespin down.

Not only is bad behavior taken into action, but also when students actively engage in learning they should be rewarded. I will keep a jar of cotton balls. If the cotton balls fill the whole jar, the class has the option of a pizza party, extended recess, and or free time for thirty minutes. Good behavior should be rewarded, whether it was over a nice comment a student made to her peer or students actively listening. A cotton ball represents good behavior, but I will take one away if the class is not following directions or misbehaving. This is a good goal for students to work for.

iii. Classroom/School Rule Infractions

If a student is caught breaking school rules there will not be as many options to discipline because that is a major conflict to the disruption to the class and teacher. Students will move their clothespin to the writing a note home spot. Some actions that might fall under this include cheating, physically aggressive toward others, etc. If the action committed is worse, the clothespin will be moved to the phone call home and the student must report to the principals office. It is my hopes that neither action will take place, but it is important to ensure that students know the school rules as well as the precautions taken when misbehaving.

b. Professional Ethics
As a teacher, collaborating is incorporated throughout the day and curriculum. I will be sure to communicate with my fellow colleges regarding lessons and projects. We learn from each others ideas. Not only in the area of content but a lot of teachers have experienced the same things I will have experienced, such as behavioral problems and disciplinary actions. It is key to communicate with colleges to see how they handle these events and what are some things I can do to improve my disciplinary and management. Also I believe it is important that colleges communicate so that we ensure that all students are learning the same material in order for them to succeed in future grade levels. However, it is the teachers responsibility to be on their best behavior to set a good example. Teachers must communicate appropriately when in the halls or teachers lounge. School time is not social time, unless regarding school. If there are ever any issues regarding a college I will be sure to communicate with them, whether I agree or disagree with what is being said. Conflict should be resolved respectfully and never during instructional time. Everybody has different views on leadership, and may not agree. I am an understanding and flexible teacher, I dont judge somebodies belief or idea. I listen to it and if I dont agree I move on. However, if a conflict occurs with the principal it is my job to stick up for the classroom and myself. I would resolve it in a mature matter by presenting the issue and coming up with ideas to make it somewhat better for the both of us (we both get something out of the resolution). Dealing with the principal or any boss for that matter is difficult but when necessary it is important to stick up for myself and ensure that their no other issues occur.

C.

Classroom Routines and Procedures i. Free Time

I feel that reading and writing are essential tasks that can always be improved. During free time I will allow for students to actively engage in independent reading, visit a learning center, or write using paper or typing on the computer. Free time is not a time for fun and games unless learning is incorporated into it. Students will be expected to remain quiet during free time because other students need silence to work independently, otherwise whispering willow voices when talking with peers is expected. Free time will not take place all the time, but after tasks are completed

successfully or students have behaved really well, free time will be given as a reward.

ii. Field Trips

When going on field trips, students are to stick to the classroom oath or rules. Prior to the field trip I will send a note home reminding parents, as well as a list of expectations. These expectations include, wearing a green shirt, bringing a sack lunch, and walking shoes. The green shirt will help in making sure I keep track of all of my students. Students can also recognize their class in the event of an emergency. The buddy system policy will be practiced when on field trips. These buddies will sit on the bus together, eat lunch next to each other, and line up next to each other. This is a great way for students to get to know one another, as well as a way to keep things organized and run smoothly.

iii. Homework
Homework must be turned into the cubbies at the beginning of class. If I chose to go over it with the class, I will allow students to go back to their cubbies to get it (I will collect the homework from the cubbies during their lunch). Otherwise homework is always turned in at the beginning of the day to ensure there is no cheating. For given homework, the student who has the paper pass out job will place new homework assignments in the cubbies. Students will take everything with them at the end of the day.

iv. Leaving the Room

In order for students to use the bathroom, they must sign out. There is a clipboard with a list in which students can write their name, date, and time on so that I am aware of which student is out of the room. This is a good way to keep other students on task and so that I can carry on with instruction, instead of having students constantly raising there hand. Students must take the bathroom pass (a necklace) to the bathroom incase they are stopped in the hall; they have the pass to prove that they are able to go. If a student is using the bathroom pass and is signed out, a student must wait until they return to go next.

b. Differentiation
The needs of each individual student are very near and dear to me. I have spent a lot of time in special education classrooms, which has taught me how important it is to incorporate specific needs. Some of these needs might include extended time, word keys on tests and quizzes, etc. By viewing student work the first few weeks of school, I can plan accordingly to the examples provided. If a student needs more specified directions on a worksheet I will make that happen. For students with behavioral issues, I will ensure that they get the motivation they need by having their desk placed in a stimulating and less distracting spot in the room. No child left behind is an importance to the education of our students, and it is my job to ensure they all understand content tailored to their needs.

c. Parental Involvement

It is very important to have parental involvement when dealing with students and education. It gives me a sense of what is being taught outside of school, and how active each parent is in their childs life. I will encourage parent involvement every Friday. Each parent can sign up for one Friday they would like to come in and see the viewing of the work. This gives a chance for parents to see their students work and progress. I also will have parent meetings every four to six weeks of school. I can get a grasp of how the student is doing outside of school, what attention they need in the classroom, and their interests. I will create a webpage where I will post pictures of classwork, information regarding upcoming events, and a calendar of assignments. Parents and students can access this to gather any missing information or share what has taken place in the classroom.