Table of Contents

1. Philosophy of management
2. Classroom set up
3. Hierarchy of consequence
4. Teasing interventions
5. Instructional planning
6. Pre-school checklist
7. Example of special education matrix
8. Classroom slogan
9. Classroom communication techniques
10. Behavior expectations
11. Classroom rules
12. Establishing rapport
13. Classroom motto
14. Management and procedures
Philosophy of Management
Students today can be anything they wish, a firefighter, an astronaut, a plumber, an
actress etc. it is my job to give them skills that can take them to where they want to be.
Each student has different needs, skills and ambitions. Differentiating instruction and
understanding student needs is the best way to keep each student on the track to
success.
As Maslow explains in his hierarchy of needs, if student’s basic needs are not met,
he or she will not be able to perform elsewhere. I take great responsibility in ensuring
that my students needs are met while in the classroom. Creating a caring and nurturing
environment where students feel comfortable enhances their learning experience.
Students who respect and care for their teacher will be more likely to show good
behavior.
When students leave my classroom it is my goal for them to have a love for
learning in some capacity, whether it be in reading or in the arts, I hope to guide them
to a passion in some aspect. My philosophy is every student, every day. Every day
matters to each student, as teachers we must not forget our role in the students’ lives.
Hierarchy of Consequences
1.PREVENTION PHASE
Teacher Behavior Teacher Action
 Withitness  Eye Contact
 Movement Management  Silence
 Active Lesson Plans  Proximity
 Smooth Transitioning  Call on Students
 Caring

2. INTERVENTION PHASE
Teacher Behavior Teacher Action
 Calm, Firm, Confident  What were you doing?
 Aways focus on behavior not child  What is the rule?
 Avoid hostile response, YOU  What should you be doing?
 Sandwhich, begin and end on positive note.
 3. Penalty
Teacher Behavior Teacher Action
 Delay until both are calm  Establish graduated
 Impose penalty privately penalties
 Establish positive relationship ASAP
 Teach problem solving strategies
 Teasing
 Be careful of others feelings

 Use humor gently and carefully

 Ask whether teasing about a certain topic hurts someone’s feelings

 Accept others teasing if you tease

 Tell others if teasing about a certain topic hurts your feelings

 Know the difference between friendly teasing and hurtful teasing

 Read “body language” to see if you are hurting others feelings

 Help a weaker student when he or she is being bullied.

 Instructional Planning

Planning is amongst one of the most important abilities in the world of teaching. Teachers should be prepared

with a solid plan in order to guide students and stay on track themselves. A superior teacher will follow these

guidelines when preparing lessons.

 Follow the school’s guidelines on unit and lesson planning.

 Is this lesson better for whole group instruction or small group instruction?

 Take into consideration students learning styles

 Consider student grouping (which students work well together)

 Technology and other resources

 Using researched based data to guide lessons

Unit and lesson plans should be easily obtainable for anyone who enters the classroom. Lesson objectives will be

clearly displayed for students as well as visitors. Teacher should have all materials prepared before the lesson. If

working in pods or grade levels teachers should meet to discuss prior to lesson planning.
PRE-SCHOOL Checklist

______ Introduction to faculty and staff ______ Review available data

______ Familiarization of district policy _____ Create substitute binder

and procedure ______ Create introduction to family and students

____ fire drills ________ Determine grading procedures

____ assemblies

____ lock downs

____ 2 hour delays/ early dismissals

____ technologies

____ communication

______ Review school curriculum

______ Review IEP’s and 504 plans

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Word Banks

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Oral and Written

SPECIAL EDUCATION MATRIX

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Preferential Seating
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Provide Cue Cards

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Organizational Help
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Breaks
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Modified Test < 7

Questions Per Group
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Print Rather than

Cursive Writing
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Dictate Essays
 Classroom Slogan

In a world where
you can be anything
be kind
 Classroom Communication Techniques
Imessage
 Straight Forward  Describe the behavior
 Non-judgmental  Describe the effects of the behavior on
 Use for whole group you
 Describe your feelings

The Face Direct Commands

 Use direct commands  Smile

 Cannot show emotion on your face  Use students name
 Use the word please
 Give the command
Paraphrase

 Repeat word for word what the student  Repeat word for word
has said  Try to block out anger or emotion
 Use when caught off guard; gives time to
prepare response
 Empathetic Listening
 Used when student is angry, hostile,  Attend to the emotional
unresponsive non-verbal message
 Must address the emotion before  Make reference to the
addressing the issue or the message persons anger, hostility and
aggressiveness
 Only address the message
 Behavior Expectations
Maintaining behavior expectations is important to upholding a successful classroom
environment. Students will be expected to understand and respect these expectations.
Creating a kind, caring and respectful environment while keeping students safe,
engaged and growing in knowledge is essential to any well running classroom.
In this classroom students will be expected to
 Follow all rules
 Be kind and caring to others
 Be respectful of other people, property and themselves
 Share
 Take part in every lesson
 Use inside voices
 Walk
 Use appropriate language (no vulgar words)

 Promptly follow teacher directions

1.Keep

hands, feet and body parts to

yourself.
2.Raise your hand and wait to be

called on.
3. Use your walking feet in the

classroom.
4. Follow directions within our
10 seconds
 Establishing Rapport

In order to enrich the learning environment and guide students to reaching their full potential teachers must establish a rapport with

each student and family. Students who have the ability to trust and respect their teacher will anticipate a positive learning

experience each and every school day. A student will flourish when given the opportunity, some ways to ensure a student is

comfortable in your classroom are…

 The right physical environment

o Size of the room
o Placement of furniture
o Air temperature
o Lighting
 Don’t rush individual
 A few minutes of relaxed time
 Maintaining good eye contact, smile often to express understanding and reassurance
 Be open, honest and friendly
 Show genuine, personal interest and responsiveness
 Avoid a routine generic script
 Convey a confident positive attitude about the classroom.
 Finally, do not begin teaching until you are sure the child’s physical needs are met
Motto
NO

“ I Cant’s”

ALLOWED
 Good morning second grade-
Sneaky Ninja Feet
 Each morning you will begin by entering the classroom
and greeting your fellow students and teacher
 Then you will complete your lunch count and attendance Hallway Procedure-
chart
 Students will be silent, keep their hands by
Rise and Shine  Next you will do your morning stretches and quietly
their side and channel their inner sneaky
catch up with your friends
ninja when walking through the hallways.
 Last you will begin to work on any morning work
assigned

Lunch procedure-
Yummy yummy  Students will get their lunch if packed
get in my tummy  If students are buying they will line up by number
 Students will follow all lunch room rules
Ahh to the nurse
 Students will use the restroom after lunch

Nurse procedure-
Afternoon/ Bussing procedure-
 Teacher will call to the nurse to make sure he
 Students will play “don’t break the sugar bowl”, while or she is aware the student is on their way
waiting for their group to be called  Student must have a hall pass
Later Gator
 Students are to follow hallway procedures when
walking to their bus.