Part A
A1. Disruptive Student Behavior When I start teaching I plan on teaching middle school students most likely in the 7th grade. I also plan to teach students who have varied learning disabilities. The scenario with Liz, who wanders around the classroom, distracting other students, is one I will most likely encounter in my classroom. This type of behavior can have a catastrophic effect in a classroom environment. While Liz is up wandering around, the other students may be paying attention to her and not to the lesson. Liz’s wandering may also cause a “domino effect” other students may soon do the same and get out of their seats and start causing commotion in the classroom. This will frustrate the students who are really trying to learn …show more content…
As 7th graders, they are beginning to prepare for entry into high school. I feel strongly that as their teacher, I can give them the tools they need to be successful with self-management skills, but allow them the independence to be able to set their own path. I will provide help and guidance when needed, but at this age they should be fairly capable of their own self management skills. I plan on having each student choose at the start of the school year the best way to keep track of their school and homework. Students can have a choice whether to use a regular day planner or if they have computer access they can set up homework and classwork reminders on a computer based planner. I will also ask students to help select classroom rules. We will then discuss why each rule is important so students have a greater awareness that the rules exist for a reason and that they themselves agreed to them (Savage & Savage, 2009). I also plan on having each student select their goals for the school year. Each student will select one short- term goal and one long- term goal that they hope to achieve. They each will come up with a plan to help them reach their goals. Having goals written out and then plans to reach those goals will help provide students with the guidance and motivation to achieve them. Preparing middle school students to be successful self-managers will not only prepare them for high school, but will also help prepare them for future careers and life skills. Also, having students who can sufficiently manage their own time will create a secure and reliable classroom environment. This will allow me more time to devote to teaching and will also allow me time to focus on students who may be
A1. Disruptive Student Behavior When I start teaching I plan on teaching middle school students most likely in the 7th grade. I also plan to teach students who have varied learning disabilities. The scenario with Liz, who wanders around the classroom, distracting other students, is one I will most likely encounter in my classroom. This type of behavior can have a catastrophic effect in a classroom environment. While Liz is up wandering around, the other students may be paying attention to her and not to the lesson. Liz’s wandering may also cause a “domino effect” other students may soon do the same and get out of their seats and start causing commotion in the classroom. This will frustrate the students who are really trying to learn …show more content…
As 7th graders, they are beginning to prepare for entry into high school. I feel strongly that as their teacher, I can give them the tools they need to be successful with self-management skills, but allow them the independence to be able to set their own path. I will provide help and guidance when needed, but at this age they should be fairly capable of their own self management skills. I plan on having each student choose at the start of the school year the best way to keep track of their school and homework. Students can have a choice whether to use a regular day planner or if they have computer access they can set up homework and classwork reminders on a computer based planner. I will also ask students to help select classroom rules. We will then discuss why each rule is important so students have a greater awareness that the rules exist for a reason and that they themselves agreed to them (Savage & Savage, 2009). I also plan on having each student select their goals for the school year. Each student will select one short- term goal and one long- term goal that they hope to achieve. They each will come up with a plan to help them reach their goals. Having goals written out and then plans to reach those goals will help provide students with the guidance and motivation to achieve them. Preparing middle school students to be successful self-managers will not only prepare them for high school, but will also help prepare them for future careers and life skills. Also, having students who can sufficiently manage their own time will create a secure and reliable classroom environment. This will allow me more time to devote to teaching and will also allow me time to focus on students who may be