Artifact Reflection Title: Classroom Management Plan Date: Fall 2013 Artifact Description: During the 2013 PDS

semester while using the http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu website given in class, I was able to create a classroom management plan. The following artifact is a plan I have outlined including my belief statement, classroom rules, classroom procedures, both positive and negative consequences, a crisis plan, and an action plan that can be used in the classroom. Alignment Reflection: Wisconsin Teacher Standard Alignment: This experience best aligns with Wisconsin Teaching Standard 5, which states The teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation." While creating my classroom management plan and developing my procedures I found that this experience aligned best with the Wisconsin Standards of Teacher Development and Licensure Standard Five: Teachers know how to manage a classroom. While creating this plan I was able to anticipate on how I will manage and conduct my classroom in the future. Although I have outlined some classroom rules and procedures, I will depend more on my instructional strategies and various classroom activities to promote a positive classroom environment that fosters learning. When I use proper instructional strategies students will be engaged in learning and not misbehave, so discipline will not be needed. I can use group motivation or individual
Eggen P., & Kauchak D. (2006). Strategies and Models for Teachers (5th ed.). New York: Pearson Education, Inc.

motivation in lessons depending on the teaching method I choose. Through practice and experience of these teaching models students will build their self-motivation. I plan on promoting individual and group motivation within the classroom by challenging students with activities and content that expands their critical thinking skills as well as role model positive classroom conduct. For example, during a math lesson I will try engaging students through questions promoting active learning through participating. I strongly believe that if you keep students actively engaged, then you will not have to rely on the classroom rules and procedures to maintain a positive learning environment. In terms of creating an environment that encourages positive social interaction, I will find it necessary to promote group work and discussions. Students need social interaction by incorporating group work and building discussions into lessons, students will benefit more than just listening to a lecture. According to Eggen and Kauchak, Motivation is a force that energizes, sustains, and directs behavior toward a goal, and researchers have found a high correlation between motivation and achievement (Eggen, 2006, p. 35). I would like to promote self-motivation through personal role modeling and consistent positive feedback. I will make it a priority to give praise to my students whether that is verbal or nonverbal and encourage them to push themselves further in their learning. By doing this, it is my hope that my students will carry self-confidence and be motivated to do their best in everything they do.

UW-Platteville School of Education Knowledge, Skill, Disposition Statement Alignment: This experience best aligns with KSD2.b: Demonstrates Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy, which states The candidate can create a classroom environment that establishes and
Eggen P., & Kauchak D. (2006). Strategies and Models for Teachers (5th ed.). New York: Pearson Education, Inc.

maintains high expectations for all students to values content of course work, take pride in work by initiating improvements, and help peers. I believe that this experience aligns best with KSD2.c. The alignment indicates that teacher candidates place a lot of importance on individual accountability and motivation within the classroom. Additionally, the alignment stresses the philosophy that a positive classroom environment is the responsibility of not only the teacher but the students as well. Through my experience creating a classroom management plan, I was able to plan ahead and process each of these entities and how I can present these facets of a classroom to a group of students. It is my intention to utilize different instructional strategies and classroom activities to promote student learning and motivation within the classroom. In addition to a variety of instructional strategies I will use positive consequences such as award certificates, phone calls or emails home, and verbal praise to keep my students motivated and accountable not only as an individual but as a class as well.

Secondary UW-Platteville KSD Alignments: KSD2.a: Creates an Environment of Respect and Rapport KSD2.c: Manages Classroom Procedures KSD2.d: Manages Student Behavior

Reflection: What I learned about teaching/learning from this experience: Through experience I was able to consider alternate forms of classroom management that does not involve rules and procedures. Although I have outlined these pieces in my plan, I was

Eggen P., & Kauchak D. (2006). Strategies and Models for Teachers (5th ed.). New York: Pearson Education, Inc.

able to generate some thoughts on other tactics I can use to keep my students on track and involved. I create a classroom environment that encourages group and individual motivation throughout the lesson. I ask questions during the lesson and occasionally have them work in groups to complete the homework. In the event that I do need to resort to the rules and procedures I have them, but would consider them a last resort.

What I learned about myself as a prospective educator as a result from the experience/artifact: As a result of this experience I feel more prepared to manage positive motivation and guide a group of students in the classroom setting. I recognize that although I personally appreciate a lot of structure, there are many ways to incorporate organization without the use of rules and procedures through the use of instructional strategies and positive consequences. As a future educator I would establish expectations and boundaries before starting the academic year in order to prevent behavior problems in my classroom.

Eggen P., & Kauchak D. (2006). Strategies and Models for Teachers (5th ed.). New York: Pearson Education, Inc.