Artifact #8: Classroom Management Tools

This artifact is crucial because I believe that with a well-managed classroom, students are

more likely to be successful and engaged. These tools were designed with the classrooms that I

have worked in and have seen firsthand what has worked and what has not. The first tool is a

classroom jobs chart. This is considered to be a procedural tool as it helps with the classroom

routines and structures. As mentioned in my philosophy of education above, having procedures

set out for a classroom sets the overall tone for the class and allows students to take

responsibility of the way their classroom functions. This tool also helps with classroom

community. The second tool is a gem jar which is used for more behaviour management of the

classroom setting. B.F Skinner created the theory of operant conditioning in which positive and

negative reinforcement are the focus. The purpose of the gem jar is to help students follow

routines and stay on task. Students will earn gems for staying on task, following directions, and

anything positive that contributes to the social and academic aspects of the classroom. If students

do not do these things then no gems will be earned. By creating a classroom with routines and

structure in place, it allows teachers to be more effective and students more apt to learning

(Wong, n.d.).

Connections to Standards

INTASC Standards

Standard #3: Learning Environments

The teacher works with others to create environments that support individual and

collaborative learning, and that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in

learning, and self-motivation.

 3(k): The teacher knows how to collaborate with learners to establish and monitor

elements of a safe and productive learning environment including norms, expectations, routines,

and organizational structures.

NYS Code of Ethics for Educators

Principle 2 Educators create, support, and maintain challenging learning

environments for all.

Educators apply their professional knowledge to promote student learning. They know

the curriculum and utilize a range of strategies and assessments to address differences.

Educators develop and implement programs based upon a strong understanding of human

development and learning theory. They support a challenging learning environment. They

advocate for necessary resources to teach to higher levels of learning. They establish and

maintain clear standards of behavior and civility. Educators are role models, displaying the

habits of mind and work necessary to develop and apply knowledge while simultaneously

displaying a curiosity and enthusiasm for learning. They invite students to become active,

inquisitive, and discerning individuals who reflect upon and monitor their own learning.

The Ontario Ethical Teacher Standards

Care: The ethical standard of Care includes compassion, acceptance, interest and

insight for developing students' potential. Members express their commitment to students' well-

being and learning through positive influence, professional judgment and empathy in practice.

Respect: Intrinsic to the ethical standard of Respect are trust and fair-mindedness.

Members honour human dignity, emotional wellness and cognitive development. In their
 professional practice, they model respect for spiritual and cultural values, social justice,

confidentiality, freedom, democracy and the environment.

P-12 NYS Common Core Learning Standards for ELA, Math and Social Studies

A. Standards—Not Applicable

Ontario Ministry of Education Expectation

A. Standards—Not Applicable

TEAC/CAEP Claims

Claim 2: Medaille College graduates meet the needs of diverse learners through effective

pedagogy and best teaching practices.

Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)

3. Promoting meaningful and inclusive participation of individuals with exceptionalities

in their schools and communities.