Philosophy of classromm management

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Philosophy of Classroom Management
Grand Canyon University
March 3, 2010

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Philosophy of Classroom Management

I believe Classroom Management is the key component in any educational setting. I believe that if students are in a safe environment, then learning can take place. It is necessary to set the tone in a class, preventing behavior problems with interesting and engaging curriculums. Having the right environment for all students to learn is my major goal of implementing effective classroom management. I am committed to getting to know my students and interacting with them one-on-one. I believe that meeting the needs of my students is a very crucial part of my classroom. I want them to be comfortable with the other students, as well as me, so that there can be meaningful discussions and interactions. I want to encourage all students to participate in class so that they can learn from each other as well as me. I want to be a fair as I can be, so the students trust me. I will have a very patient and calm attitude with my class. I will ask students about their life outside of class so they feel comfortable. I want students to be a part of their learning. I want to involve students in rules about the classroom and if students feel they are involved in the workings of the classroom, they will be more motivated to engage in the class and in turn, learn. Being a facilitator of learning, following through on the procedures put into place, expecting that my students will learn, and setting the pace and environment for learning all make my class a well managed classroom. Personal Conduct I will