Assignment:
Classroom Management Philosophy
Establishing a classroom management philosophy is a crucial aspect of managing a classroom. Your philosophy will guide you in establishing procedures, routines, and behavior expectations in order to create a learning environment that engages students, achieves instructional goals, and meets the diverse needs of students.
Consider your personal experience with classroom management. In 250 to 500 words, describe your classroom management philosophy including:
• How engagement plays a role in classroom management.
• How you will establish procedures, routines, and behavior expectations in your future classroom.
• How you will use classroom management strategies to meet the diverse needs of students, achieve instructional goals, and effectively involve families.
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
Include your classroom management philosophy in your "Professional Teaching Portfolio" under the section "Instructional Practice."
Discussion Question 1
Reflect on the classroom management and engagement strategies that are used in your student teaching classroom. What elements of your cooperating teacher/mentor's classroom management system do you find beneficial? What elements would you like to include in your own classroom?