CLASSROOM

MANAGEMENT PLAN
NATHAN MCCLESKEY
INTRODUCTION

This classroom management plan will be for a sixth grade social studies classroom.
The specific content area will be social studies. The purpose of this classroom management
plan is to provide some solutions to some of the situations that will inevitably arise in a
middle school classroom. This will be a compilation of ideas that will hopefully alleviate
some of those issues. It is important to have a plan in place, so that you are not caught off
guard in the moment. The more thoughtful and intentional you are about how you manage
your classroom, the more successful and efficient you will be as an educator. Being able to
refer back to this plan should prove beneficial throughout my teaching career.
PHILOSOPHICAL STATEMENT

My teaching philosophy is centered around building relationships with students in

order to prepare them for their adult life. I believe that it is easier for students to grasp the
information and tools a teacher is trying to give them when they have a positive
relationship with that teacher. I also take being a role model for students very seriously, and
want to be a positive adult influence in their lives as much as possible. I also believe that
social studies is the best content area for this. Social studies classes allow for discussion
about real world issues and life experiences.
Teaching students to be independent is also very important to me. Developing
intrinsic motivation within students is crucial for their future success. This may require
some tough love, but work ethic must be impressed upon our students.
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

The first day of school sets the tone for the entire year. It is important to clearly
communicate what type of environment students should expect to be in. Making the
procedures for the classroom clear will allow for a smoother year. You will always be able
to refer back to the first day when you went over the procedures, which will inevitably have
to be repeated throughout the year. Kouin’s model demonstrates this. A teacher must
demonstrate and communicate expected behaviors in order for students to immolate
them.
STUDENT CREATED RULES CHART

On the first day of school, students will be able to create their own expectations for the
classroom environment. This allows for student buy in as well as clear expectations that are in
student’s own words. I can guide the discussion on rules to make sure that some important ones are
included.

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ABOUT YOUR TEACHER QUESTIONS

Students can ask me any questions they want about myself. They will receive a sheet
such as this one, so that if they cannot think of a questions they can use one of these. This helps
students get to know their teacher, and build a positive repour right off the bat.

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SYLLABUS

Having a clear syllabus is important. If we are being honest, the syllabus is for
parents at this age. Nobody wants to read a long boring syllabus. A short easy to read
syllabus such as this one, is perfect for parents.The QR code is a great way to direct
parents to any additional information and resources.

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CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT/CLASS SAFETY

In order to properly focus and perform their best, students need an environment
where they feel relaxed, comfortable, and safe. By sitting in groups, students have an
opportunity to interact with each other in a comfortable way. There will also be an
emergency procedure booklet with escape route maps, emergency contact information, and
procedures for certain events.
CLASSROOM LAYOUT

• I like this layout because it allows students to work in groups. Students will inevitably chat
with each other, and this way that can be contained to the table group as much as
possible. This also allows for easier group work. It is also easier for he teacher to walk
around the classroom, vs the desks being in rows.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURE BOOKLET

This booklet is used for emergencies. It has information such as maps of escape
routes, procedures, and emergency contact information. There are also cards to use during
emergencies such as fires (where everyone must evacuate the building), that indicate if your
class has everyone present. The booklet hangs near the door to the classroom, so that it is
easily accessible for anyone who may need it.
CLASSROOM POLICIES/CLASSROOM PROCEDURES

Having clear and enforced classroom policies and procedures allows for class to
run smoother. It also minimizes confusion and controversy. If you have clearly
communicated to students and parents what the expectations are, then an understanding is
in place when consequences are administered. This section will be centered around
Thomas Gordon’s theory of discipline as self control.
POLICY LIST

Clearly communicating policies to students and parents is important. Gordon believes that the
students should be the ones to own their behavior, and that it is up to students to make those adjustments. In
order to do that, students must know what is expected. A sheet such as this one can accomplish that. Having
students get it signed by a parent is a great idea also.

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PENS TO LOAN OUT

Sixth grade students love to not bring supplies such as pens and pencils. As soon
as the walk into the class, they are walking up to me asking to borrow a writing utensil. My
solution to this is to have four or five unique pens that are clearly mine, and have them
posted on the board. Students can come in and get them if necessary. When I am out, I am
out. With the pens being unique, students cannot take them out of the classroom. This also
allows class to get going quicker, because I do not have to take time handling students
having writing utensils.

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PROCEDURES

• When students enter the room there will be a do now

• Certain students will be assigned to pass out punch cards & binders
• If there is work to turn in, the teacher will come around to the desks and collect it
• Students must raise their hands to ask questions – walking up to the teacher’s desk is not
acceptable
• Throughout the class period, students are expected to follow class policies
• Class will end with an exit ticket that will be turned in in some form
• Students will hand punch cards to teacher at the door as they walk out when the bell rings
CALENDAR

I keep a calendar in my daily life that helps keep me organized. Having a calendar in
the classroom that students can refer to can help keep them organized. It also lets students
who missed class know what they missed. Students now have no excuse for not knowing
what to do.

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DO NOW SLIDE

• This slide will be up when students walk into the classroom. They will expect it every
class, and know to find instructions on what to do up there.You will probably still have to
repeat it out loud once the bell rings, because sixth graders are sixth graders, but
eventually they will get it down.
FIRST FIVE MINUTES
• Always silent.
• Walk in and have a seat.
• Get out a pen to write with.
• Answer the following on your
DO NOW PAGE:
• How do you think you did on
your Continents and Oceans
Quiz?
• Wait for further directions.
STEPS TO ADDRESS MISBEHAVIOR/DISCIPLINE
SYSTEM
You must have a plan ahead of time to address misbehavior. If you try to wing it in
the moment, it will not be successful. Making sure students understand clear consequences
will be enforced is crucial. Lee & Marlene Canter’s theory of assertive discipline influenced
this section. This theory suggests clearly and specifically placing limits and rewards or
consequences on students.
PUNCH CARDS

Each student receives a punch card. They can get a whole punch for helping out in
class, answering questions, and good behavior. When a student fills their whole card, they
can exchange it for extra credit of a homework pass. When students fill their third card,
they can get a free dress pass. This gives students an incentive for behaving correctly.

Mentor teacher’s classroom

WRITING NAMES ON BOARD

When students misbehave during instruction, interrupting class takes time away
from instruction, annoys students, and allows students to get off task. Instead of doing this, I
can use a different tactic.When a student misbehaves during instruction, I will write their
name on the board and keep going with instruction. If this student changes their behavior, I
can erase their name from the board. If they do not, there will be consequences.

Classroom Management Textbook

REFLECT ON YOUR ACTIONS/CONSEQUENCES
POSTER
This poster not only reminds students of consequences of their behavior, it calls
on them to reflect on their behavior. Hopefully they will think twice before continuing to
behave poorly.

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STUDENT MOTIVATION

One goal of a teacher is to motivate students to want to learn and do their work.
In a diverse classroom, you have to find different ways to motivate students. In the
textbook, Knapp says “there are no unmotivated students, just students who are motivated
by different means and toward different ends than the teacher had in mind.” If class is
engaging, students will be more motivated.
STUDENT PORTFOLIO

Students will keep a portfolio of all of their work. This portfolio will be shown o
parents during a parent night. This will motivate students to do work that is worth showing
to their parents.

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MUSIC

If students are working, I will play music they enjoy during class.
CLASSROOM ENGAGEMENT

If students are not engaged, they will not learn. Fredric Jones believed in preferred
activity time. This is where students get to participate in an activity that they look forward
to. By doing this, students are more wiling to participate in class.
BASKETBALL VOCAB

If students answer a question right, they get to try to make a basket for a point for
their team.
KAHOOT

Students love taking quizzes on kahoot. Students can use laptops or phones to
answer questions, and the results show up on the board.