Classroom Management
CommunityMy classroom philosophy is to encourage community in the classroom. I would want all students to feel included and realize that they are a part of a bigger picture. I would group my students in the classroom seating so that in the morning the kids would have the opportunity to talk to their peers and for discussion in group work. This grouping would also help them become aware that as a collective they are more intelligent than just working independently (Singletary 2012). For children with exceptionalities I would do my best to work well with their T.A. such that they also feel included in all classroom activities. “Focus on ability,” was the camp motto at camp Rotary where I had worked one summer and that has always stuck with me as I feel it is the right attitude to have towards all educational goals.
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Basic NeedsI would care about the students' basic needs (Levin 2014). Consideration for students well being generates genuine relationships and sets the bar in regards to respect for one another. I would strongly advocate the golden rule of treating others how you would like to be treated. Also I would hope to generate a comfortable non confrontational atmosphere for my students. I would want to be considered approachable by doing my best to answer questions that they have. It is noted that at the time the question is asked it may not appear to be valid to me, but may be extremely important to that individual student.
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References:
Levin J. (2015), M. Bajovic Principles of Classroom Management Fourth Canadian Edition, Nolan J.F., Kerr J. W., Elliott A. E., Don Mills, Ontario: Pearson Canada Inc.
Singletary, K. (2012). Arts and Humanities in Higher Education: An International Journal of Theory, Research and Practice, Volume 11 (Issue:1) pp.109-119