Reflection #4 Classroom management

What: Reflection of Classroom Management

So What: This class has been very eye opening this year in the importance of establishing a consistent and methodical way of approaching all of the components that go into maintaining control in the classroom environment so that students are able to learn. I never realized all of the little things that could throw off the "zen" learning environment of a classroom. Establishing rules, procedures, expectations, etc. are all very important to consider and have thought out beforehand so that there is consistency from day one when the teacher steps into the classroom. This class is interesting because it looks at both theories and real-life applciations so that there is a balance in being able to realistically develop your own classroom management method.

Now What: As the course continues throughout the semester, I'm becoming more and more aware of how important it is to have all of the little details previously planned out before starting teaching. As we are learning about differnt methods and even becoming aware of different situtations that I wouln't have considered until it was happening in front of me, I am beginning to shape out more and more in my mind of what I want my classroom to look like. The best thing that I could do, at the end of the class, is to make sure that I've taken note of all these differnt things that I've taken a preference towards so that I can keep them in mind for the future.