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Natalie Pearce Classroom Management
Natalie Pearce Classroom Management
Natalie Pearce Classroom Management
EDUC 450
Management Plan
Physical Space
My classroom’s physical space will feel comfortable and inviting. The desks will be in
rows with the outside rows turned diagonally towards the board, so all students can view the
front of the classroom. The rows will be spaced out in a way that allows easy movement for
myself and my students. I do not expect my students to stay in one place during a full class
period, therefore the classroom needs to be designed to allow for transitions. I will place the
desks in a way that creates a cross shape down the center of the rows so people can walk freely
in any direction.
Each class period will have a designated cabinet with their personal supplies and books
for the class. The walls will have several posters on them; some will be educational while others
will be fun and inspiring. I will also have a designated “spotlight” area to hang exceptional
student work. If my classroom has windows, there will be one plant for each class period. I will
assign one student from each class every week to water the plant and take care of it. I will also
have a snack drawer in my desk and students who were unable to eat breakfast can take
something from the snack drawer. There will be a board in the front of the classroom that shows
a calendar of the current month with a basic plan for each day, so my students will have an idea
of what we are doing in class each day. My students will be aware that the board can change, but
I will announce that if necessary. The board on the back of the room will contain the learning
target, specific agenda for the day, and possible homework. Students will know to check both
boards daily and make note of any changes. Depending on school policy, I would like to have an
oil diffuser by my desk to diffuse lavender oil to create a calm and peaceful space. Finally, in the
back of the classroom, I would like to have a class library with books my students can borrow
Managing Resources
My students will be given a list of supplies needed to obtain by the second week of
school. If a student is unable to obtain these supplies, I will make accommodations for them;
however, I expect all my students to have the necessary supplies to complete daily tasks. If for
some reason a student is missing a supply, I will have extra supplies at the front of my
classroom. Students will be able to borrow these supplies if they turn something in of their own
(like a cell phone) so I can guarantee I get the supply back. The first two minutes and last two
minutes of class will be devoted to class preparedness. This will include gathering supplies in the
beginning of the period and picking up their areas and returning supplies at the end of the period.
I will also budget for at least a two-minute stretch or bathroom break during the class.
Non-instructional Routines
If I am teaching middle school, every student will have a small bag of classroom
supplies. These supplies include things like scissors, index cards, and highlighters. My students
will know to retrieve their supplies at the beginning of every class and put them away as the class
is ending. It is my hope that students will be able to acquire these resources on their own, but I
will make accommodations for them if that is not possible either through an allowed budget from
my school or with my personal money. Students will have assigned seats that will change
routinely every 4 weeks. I want to encourage my students to get to know each other and sit next
to different people. I will try to make time for a five-minute water/restroom break in every class
period, typically halfway through the time. I never want my students to sit down for the entire
class period, so this will offer them a daily chance to get up and move around during class. If for
some reason students need to use the restroom before or after this break, they will use a hand
Each class will also have a designated area to turn in assignments and late work, as well
as gather any materials they may need if they missed a day of class. Students will receive 3
“locker passes” every semester. These passes can be used to leave the classroom and go to their
locker if they forgot their homework or supplies. If a student uses all 3 of the “locker passes” and
needs to go to their locker, they will lose participation points. I will be accommodating and not
dock participation points if the student comes and advocates for themselves and gives a valid
Instructional Routines
Students will know there will be a quick warm up every class period that they are able to
complete in their social studies notebooks. I will teach them what is expected of them during
warm ups in the beginning of the school year, so we can practice it all year. The warm up and
directions will be displayed on the front board. Depending on the activity, they may not need
verbal instruction for these. I will consistently use the same phrase to get my classes’ attention
for further instruction. I have not decided on what phrase that will be but know it will just take
some practice to see what works for each class to make sure I have their attention.
To encourage collaboration, students will select 3 different potential partners in the
classroom. Each partner will correspond to a name or code like “high-five partner” or
“handshake partner”. When I instruct students to move to their “high-five partner” they will
know which student to pair up with and work on the assigned task. These partners will be
assigned during the first week of school and students will keep track of their partners inside their
The following underlined topics are related to the general rules and expectations, but my
class will simply have one rule: Respect one another. This rule will be posted in a visible place in
the classroom. I believe this rule summarizes any sort of behavior disruption and creates a
comfortable classroom environment. If there are any issues in my classroom, I will simply ask
the student if they were following the one guiding rule and remind them of the respect I give
Grading
Unless I specifically state beforehand, students should be aware that all assignments will
be graded in some way. I do not want students to assume every “grade” will go in the gradebook.
I simply want to make sure my students receive some sort of feedback on every assignment they
complete. Formative and summative assessments will always be put in the gradebook.
Summative assessments will be given the most weight overall. However, my students will
understand that summative assessments do not always come in the form of a traditional test.
Summative assessments will be projects, presentations, papers, and in rare occasions, traditional
tests. All other assignments will be treated as formative grades to ensure students see value in all
Late Work
I do not plan on assigning much homework, but if I do, late homework is not accepted for
full credit unless the student is willing to complete the homework during their lunchtime or
elective period. They can obtain a pass from me to complete the homework on the due date
during this time, otherwise they will not receive full credit for the homework. I want to teach
them about responsibility while also giving them a chance to fix their mistake and complete the
homework on time during their lunch time or elective period. Projects will have a non-negotiable
deadline that students will be very aware of. Late projects will not be accepted unless they have a
school-approved excused reason for turning the project in late. Obviously, I will have to adjust
this policy depending on the situation, but I will expect my students to meet with me and
advocate for themselves rather than not coming to class with a completed project and no
warning.
Absences
Absences will be handled according to my school’s specific policy. Makeup work will
always be given to students who were absent, but the grade deductions will go in accordance to
school policy. I never want students to miss out on the learning that took place during their
absence, regardless of why they missed the class. However, an unexcused absence may not
receive full credit on assignments. An unexcused absence will have access to important class
handouts and information but may not be able to make up work in the way that a student with an
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We have one rule: respect one another. I will respect you and in Email:
turn I expect your respect. Your classmates also deserve your pearcens@psdschools.org
respect. You will always have a voice in the classroom! Speak up if Room 313
someone is violating your right to a respectful learning environment!