Classroom Manage-ment Plan

Middle School & High School Science

Shryl FranciscoEDCI 553

Montana State University

Teaching Philosophy

- Effective learning requires collaboration be-tween teacher, students, and parents built on mutual respect and trust.

- Encourage critical, creative and bold think-ing.

- Ask questions and promote participation all within a safe and fun environment.

- Share my enthusiasm for learning and that science is for everyone.

“I do the very best I know how, the very best I can, and I mean to keep on doing so until the end”- Abraham Lincoln

“In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity”- Albert Einstein

Learning Environment

- The classroom is arranged in a way that the students feel safe, comfortable and creates an environment rich in discussions.

- The walls will have posters that encourage learning and identify individuals who have made an impact in science.

- Equipment and materials are located in an organized and accessible manner.

Class Expectations- Make sure to have all the necessary materi-

als needed for classes, such as lab coats, goggles, rulers, hair ties (to avoid hair being caught on fire).

- Enter the classroom on time and in a quiet manner.

- Students are expected to have previewed today’s lesson so they know what to write in their hypothesis and what materials are needed for the labs.

- There will be work for the students to com-plete right as the bell rings. Once you have completed the work, read today’s lesson and wait quietly for further instructions.

“The aim of education is to provide children with a sense of purpose and a sense of possibility and with skills and habits of thinking that will help

them lived in the world” – Alice Waters

During Instruction

- Follow directions the first time they are given and thereafter.

- Don’t write during instruction.

- Ask questions related to the sub-ject. If the question is not related to the subject, ask when class is completed.

- Make sure you understand the con-cept. Do not assume.

While on Task

- Be mindful of your surroundings.

- Make sure you have read and lis-tened to the instructions & re-quirements carefully and fully un-derstand what is expected of you.

- If you do not understand, ask your classmates in a kind and polite manner.

- Use your time wisely. Time should be valued, use it accurately!

When the teacher raises her hand…

- Inform others around you that the teacher requires their attention.

- Stop what you are doing and sit quietly and attentively to the teacher.

- I will not waste our time by yelling and asking you repeatedly to be quiet. So the amount of time it takes you to be quiet is deducted from the lab/ lesson time.

When the bell rings…

- Do not rush out of class without mak-ing sure:- All the materials used in class are

properly placed in their designated area.

- Desks and workstations are clean and garbage is disposed of.

- Homework is written down and un-derstood.

- You are dismissed by Ms. Francisco.- Once dismissed push in your chairs

and leave quietly.

Formulating Class Rules- At the start of the year a pair of students are given an

A4 sheet of paper and are asked to divide the paper into 6 sections.

- In the 6 sections the pair is asked to write what they think are the most important rules to have in class.

- Once they completed their rules, the students cut the sections out and place them in a pyramid. Having 3 at the base of the pyramid, 2 in the middle and the most significant rule at the top.

- The students then rotate to other students’ pyramids and compare and contrast each other’s rules.

- The class then comes back together and collaborates on what rules were most common among each other and which they identified as the most significant rule.

- I explain to the class that the majority of them identi-fied our class rules correctly and present them with a finalized set of rules.

“The function of a rule is to prevent or encourage behavior by clearly stating student expectations” – The First Days of School

Class Rules

1. Respect each other.2. Be polite and helpful.

3. Raise your hand to speak.4. Raise your hand to get

up.5. Respect class material

6. Stay on task.7. Be safe.

Consequences

1. Verbal warning.2. Think chair/ conference

with student.3. Detention

4. Contact parent.5. Referral to administra-

tion.

“Students learn to make wise choices, according to student- directed the-orists, by recognizing that their behavior inevitable has consequences for

themselves and others”– The First Days of School

Thank you and I hope we have a wonderful

year!

“Knowledge is weightless, a treasure you can always carry easily”- The First Day of

School

References

Levin, J., & Nolan, J. F. (2010). Principles of classroom management: a professional deci-sion-making model (6th ed.). Boston: Pearson.

Wong, H. K., & Wong, R. T. (2009). The first days of school: how to be an effective teacher. Mountain View, CA: Harry K. Wong Publications.