Classroom Management
A Classroom Management Plan for 3 Year Olds
By M. Gaye Truesdell
ECE 611: Early Childhood Curriculum and Methods
Dr. Antoinette Gravely
November 5, 2011
Introduction A description of a classroom management plan for my classroom as a preschool teacher of 3 year olds will be discussed in the paper. My philosophy or beliefs as to what a classroom should be like will be discussed along with my rationale for designing such a classroom. A classroom design description of what the classroom will look like including arrangement of furniture, use of wall space, storage of materials and control of environmental factors will be discussed and a diagram attached. Classroom expectations will be discussed along with how rules will be made and communicated to students. Selection of curriculum is an important part of a developmentally appropriate classroom and this will be covered including how lessons will be structured. Transitions will be discussed and the role of technology along with the importance of technology will be discussed. Assessment and adaptation of classroom teaching based on assessment will also be discussed along with meeting the needs of children with diverse backgrounds. Strategies and techniques used to promote self-discipline in this age child will be talked about and how parents will be involved in the classroom will also be discussed. Communication with parents, other family members, and other teachers and administration is an important factor in a successful classroom management plan and this will be discussed at length. Finally, in summary, I will discuss how my classroom management plan reflects what I have learned in this course.
Classroom Management Plan
My Philosophy For many years I have taught older elementary age children, from 3rd through 5th grade. My philosophy of teaching has taken many years to development. Initially I was told by others what classroom management was. At all costs it was the teacher being
By M. Gaye Truesdell
ECE 611: Early Childhood Curriculum and Methods
Dr. Antoinette Gravely
November 5, 2011
Introduction A description of a classroom management plan for my classroom as a preschool teacher of 3 year olds will be discussed in the paper. My philosophy or beliefs as to what a classroom should be like will be discussed along with my rationale for designing such a classroom. A classroom design description of what the classroom will look like including arrangement of furniture, use of wall space, storage of materials and control of environmental factors will be discussed and a diagram attached. Classroom expectations will be discussed along with how rules will be made and communicated to students. Selection of curriculum is an important part of a developmentally appropriate classroom and this will be covered including how lessons will be structured. Transitions will be discussed and the role of technology along with the importance of technology will be discussed. Assessment and adaptation of classroom teaching based on assessment will also be discussed along with meeting the needs of children with diverse backgrounds. Strategies and techniques used to promote self-discipline in this age child will be talked about and how parents will be involved in the classroom will also be discussed. Communication with parents, other family members, and other teachers and administration is an important factor in a successful classroom management plan and this will be discussed at length. Finally, in summary, I will discuss how my classroom management plan reflects what I have learned in this course.
Classroom Management Plan
My Philosophy For many years I have taught older elementary age children, from 3rd through 5th grade. My philosophy of teaching has taken many years to development. Initially I was told by others what classroom management was. At all costs it was the teacher being
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