EPISODE 9

PARTICIPATE AND ASSIST

My Classroom Management Plan
Philosophical Statement
As a teacher, I consider the differences of my students, every learner is unique
therefore I must create a conducive classroom environment where learners can
develop physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. I aspire to create this kind of
learning environment where students can meet their desires and learn eagerly. I will
also provide my students a safe environment where they can freely share their
thoughts, feelings, or problems for them to be convenient and develop friendships
among their classmates.
The teacher as a facilitator of the learning process through authentic learning
activities allows students to share and exchange information thin a respective and
cooperative manner. A description of good classroom management for some teachers
or administrators or even parents may be focused or aimed at the physical order of
how the classrooms should look like in terms of students sitting at their seats or
teacher pointing at a student to answer questions one by one. When I think of
classroom management, I often picture a classroom where students’ learning is being
carried out with minimum interruption. I expect to see students moving around
interacting with each other in a group discussion or at different Learning Areas or
eager to raise their hands to answer the questions. I believe the heart of good
classroom management is to provide a Learning-Focused Environment for the
students and the understanding on the students’ part that they are in school even in a
distance or remote medium for learning.
Classroom Rules and Procedures
I will set clear and high expectations for my students. I will let them know early that
they will be judged on their accountability, behavior, and the choice they make. These
expectations are not only within my classroom, it will follow them everywhere they go
and in everything they do. Then I will let them in on the process of establishing the
classroom rules. I will tell them that most of the students who do not follow rules
usually because they forgot the rules. Therefore, the rules should be short and easy
to remember, maybe accompanied by some examples. Accountability means they
need to be responsible, for example, students are responsible to complete their
homework and turn it in on time. Behavior means students are expected to behave
according to rules they each agreed upon. Their behavior also needs to be
acceptable to their peers and the teacher. As a teacher, I will help them make good
choices. I believe in stating clear goals for my students, it should also pro teamwork
among them. It is only fair to let them know what is expected of them. I will also
explain the consequences when I make a rule in effect. This is to foster responsibility
in my students.
1. Raise your hand to speak- To avoid noise and interrupt the class discussion
2. Contribute to the discussion- To ensure that everyone learned the lesson
3. Maintain Your Work Ethic and Always Try Your Best -To make a positive impact
through our decisions and actions in the classroom and towards others
4. Respect your teacher and classmates- it helps promote positive culture inside the
classroom
5. Keep our classroom clean- to minimize the distractions that can take the mind of
students away from learning
Teacher – Student Relationships
Teachers' professionalism at the school level is positively related to students' effective
educational outcomes. In classroom management, teachers with higher
professionalism tended to use more professional power, as perceived by students.
Students have the power to suggest the rules of their classroom and I can help
redefine them with examples or put them in language that can be easily understood.
Schedules and Timeframes
I can start on the right foot each day by establishing a morning routine, so students
will need to be able to come in and get settled independently. I will write out the most
common components of the daily schedule on sentence strips (e.g., math, science,
art, PE) and use a pocket chart to display them. Then I can easily rearrange and
swap out the sentence strips. Students will know exactly what is happening each day
– what special they’re going to, what time recess is, etc. – and through this, I will save
myself from answering a million questions about the schedule. Moreover, on the
morning and end-of-day procedures, I will post the morning and afternoon procedures
so students may refer to them as a daily checklist.

Classroom Structure, Design, and Arrangements

Classroom layout is not just a matter of rearranging chairs, but rather of purposefully
rearranging a classroom to achieve desired outcomes. How a teacher rearranges the
classroom should depend on their philosophy, so as a teacher I need to take into
account several environmental factors, including lighting, temperature, and even air
quality, and the colors used in the classroom. It is the level of comfort students
experiences while learning that may make it easier for them to learn. Like furniture
that’s soft, has soothing colors, and includes comfortable textures can improve the
mood of students. As a result, when purchasing furniture for the school, care should
be taken regarding the kind of furniture that’s being used in the classroom.

Classroom Safety Rules and Procedures

Classroom rules are set to teach students a proper and safe way to act within the
classroom and thus, improving student learning. Students should be taught to practice
safety in the school and the home environment, and begin to learn some general
safety rules. Here are some general rules that are stated under specific headings,
which represent the major areas of concern about safety in the classroom, the school,
and the home environment. First, Prepare to Learn Safely by Clearing the workspace,
Listening to directions and thinking about what problems might happen, and, being
prepared. Next, Protect Yourself by Following directions step-by-step, Just do one
thing at a time, keeping your workspace clean and free of clutter, Do not drink or eat
during science experiments, clean up your workspace when you have completed an
activity and wear goggles and gloves during experiments when instructed to do so.
Moreover, Understand the Hazards by learning the meaning of safety signs, Not
touch any equipment or other materials in the classroom unless you are told to do so
by your teacher, Keep your hands away from your face, eyes, and mouth during
experiments, Do not touch, taste or smell any substances unless you are instructed to
do so,
1. Walk, do not run in the hall or stairways- To avoid accidents and injuries
2. Keep to the right on corridors and stairways- By walking on the
right, the individual can avoid possible head head-onion with
others coming from opposite directions.
3. Keep classroom aisles clear- For everyone freely move inside the
classroom and avoid accidents.
4. Don’t go to unauthorized places- Some places intended for
personnel only and not for students
5. Abide by school rules of proper conduct
Strategies for Rewards and Consequences
It’s not easy to keep students motivated. A system of rewards and consequences in
class could be just the incentive. Here are ideas for putting a class system in place. I
will help my students’ understand rewards.
Rewards for students following classroom rules
1. Digital Stickers
2. Compliments and additional Points for positive behavior
3. Titles (line leader) awards
Punishments for misbehavior
1. Call for parent or guardian
2. Sending him/her to the counselor’s office
3. Community Service

A reward isn’t a bribe. It’s something your child earns for correctly doing what you
asked. Consider using both tangible and intangible rewards: tangible rewards include
stickers, small toys, treats while intangible rewards include heartfelt thanks and
acknowledgment without overpraising though. Next, I will let my students have a say.
By giving them a say about the reward he/she receives can make it feel more
enticing. Consider creating a reward “menu.” If the student seems to be losing
motivation after a couple of weeks, change the reward—but be sure to talk it through
with the student first. Moreover, I will be specific because some students have trouble
understanding the “why,” “what” and “when”. Others may be too distracted or
overactive to pay attention. Then it can be helpful to closely pair my directions with a
reward for completing a task. Also, I will clearly state expectations. For example, “If
you want to play a game in the morning, you need to eat breakfast, have your teeth
brushed, and be dressed by 8:00.” Therefore, I can reinforce expectations with a
written list. Lastly, I will impart them to understand consequences that consequences
are not punishments. Although they may feel that way at times, I will let them feel and
know that they’re a good way for them to learn that there are natural outcomes in life.
This knowledge can help the students structure and organize his/her behavior. In
most instances, a consequence should simply involve withholding an agreed-upon
reward.

NOTICE
1. I have noticed that effective classroom management that establishes structures
strong enough to entice and motivate student learning: Developing effective working
relationships with students, Training students on how learning takes place in your
classroom, Protecting and leveraging time, Anticipating student behaviors in well-written
lesson plans and Establishing standards of behavior that promote student learning.
2. Because they increase student success by creating an orderly learning environment
that enhances students' academic skills and competencies, as well as their social and
emotional development. Classroom management systems are most effective when they
adhere to three basic principles. It is also a process by which teachers and schools
create and maintain appropriate behavior of students in classroom settings.
3. Classroom management is important because it impacts a teacher’s ability to be
effective and enjoy teaching, directly affecting students. Most importantly, a well-
managed classroom highly impacts students’ academic success.
4. Yes, when educators implement remote learning, they should embrace a team
approach and not try to replicate the physical classroom. What students can do
successfully with teachers in a classroom is not easily duplicated in a virtual one.
However, the race was on when coronavirus pandemic-related state mandates closed
school buildings earlier this year. Understanding the detrimental impact that school
closures can have on student access to education, school districts rushed to create
online learning plans that would ensure educational continuity. Remote learning is not
the same as in-person instruction and so with Wi-Fi hotspots and routers temporarily
replacing brick-and-mortar walls, educators and students still need to connect, engage
in exciting learning opportunities, strengthen and build skills, and explore and
personalize learning with project-based activities. And also the classroom rules and
procedures, maybe we can add some rules so that it can help to guide students while
learning.
ANALYZE
1. Schedule and timeframes were usually followed because it has a time allotted and if I
can't follow then the student will miss a lesson or an activity.
2. Based on the age and behavior of the students, classroom safety rules and
procedures are difficult to implement with them. High School students are more likely to
move without considering their environment therefore, sometimes they might meet an
accident based on how they act and move.
REFLECT
1. I realize that in creating a management plan, it is very important to always consider
the convenience or the opinion of the students especially in classroom rules and
procedures so that they may be able to suggest what is good for them. We also realize
that a management plan is very important because it sets everything inside the
classroom including the classroom environment, the mood of the class, behavior of
students, and most importantly it makes a positive response to students’ performance
and academic results.
WRITE ACTIONS AND RESEARCH PROMPTS
1. OBSERVE
The problems/ challenges I encountered in writing my classroom Management Plan are
communicating with our students and setting expectations clearly because of the
situation we cannot directly contact students and we have just a short time to finish it.
2. Reflect
I hope to address these problems and challenges by indicating what needs to be
addressed and planning for virtual meetings.
3. Plan
Some strategies/solutions/means that I can employ to improve these
situations/problems by meeting my students virtually and raising concerns, talking to
each other, and involving them in creating a management plan.
4. Act
Based on my answer from nos. 1 to 3, the possible title for my action research on this
episode is Classroom Management: Students Involvement in Creating Classroom
Management Plan

To further enrich my knowledge on designing my classroom/remote management plan,

whether in the classroom or remote learning these are some of the online resources
which will help me in these activities. (Include books, websites, you tube videos, and the
like, and share these with your peers.)
WORK ON MY ARTIFACTS