Classroom Management Plan

A student management plans aims to provide a framework that is positive, structured, consistent and accommodating of individual circumstances and needs, in order to guide and challenge students to develop a sense of responsibility and facilitate the development of positive relationships and learning environments.

The learning Environment

A positive environment conducive of learning, fostering feelings of support and respect, rather than authoritarian control (Lewis, 2008), in which students feel able to openly express their beliefs, concerns or opinions. Within a positive environment a mutual respect between students and between teachers and students can grow. The use of structure and routine within the learning environment enhances stability and consistency in behaviour as students are aware what is expected of them at all times. An environment in which students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own behaviour and learning, creating an atmosphere in which students feel safe to learn, reflecting classroom rules and values and enhancing learning through effective teaching strategies and resources.

Protocols
In order to facilitate the previously outlined learning environment and provide a safe and supportive setting for students to both thrive intellectually, socially, and emotionally while enhancing civic responsibility, the following routines and behaviours are expected by both students and staff. Effective Classroom Preventative Management Strategies To prevent or minimize unnecessary classroom disruption: Establish a positive learning environment which motivates students to learn Establishing a positive environment where students treat each other with respect, promotes student participation and enhances student relations. Have an aesthetically pleasing and functional room Ensuring a well-organised and structured classroom can enhance teaching and learning efficiency, whereas a well-lit, decorated and comfortable classroom provides and positive environment for conducive of learning. Establishing positive relationships with students and building a pile of goodwill (Lewis, 2008). Establishing positive relationships with students by taking note and recognition of their interests, hobbies and welfare, enhances a mutually respectful relationship, consequently decreasing student misbehavior.

Relevant, engaging and interesting lessons, including preparing and utilizing adequate and appropriate materials

Use of diverse materials and methods of teaching, enthusiasm, moving around the classroom and ensuring lessons are challenging but achievable Plan and cater for mixed abilities or special needs Ensuring tasks for all levels of ability or for students with special needs prevents these students from disengaging from the class due to a lack of interest (if work is too easy) or an inability to complete the work (if work is too hard).

Make clear the routines for classroom learning and cooperation Establishing routines for student behaviour ensures students have clear guidelines for behaviour, reducing opportunities for misbehavior or disruption. Plan appropriate seating arrangements based upon behaviour configuration Outlining a seating plan routine based upon a configuration that is most conducive of effective learning and behaviour, provides students with consistency and opportunities to work with students most likely to enhance their own learning.

Foster and positively reinforce responsible student behavior Importance of providing not only recognition of misbehavior but also acknowledgment of positive or responsible behaviour to reinforce to students their good behaviour is recognized and appreciated (Lewis, 2008).

Establish as a class, clear, fair, positive rules and state consequences for inappropriate behaviour

Including students in devising a set of classroom rules increases student ownership over these rules. Ensuring the consequences of not adhering to these rules are clearly discussed and students know inappropriate behavior will be picked up quickly and will have the discussed consequences is important (Lewis, 2008).