INTASC+Standard+5

__**STANDARD:**__ 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.
 * __INTASC Standard 5__**

INTASC.5.D K: The teacher understands the principles of effective classroom management and can use a range of strategies to promote positive relationships, cooperation, and purposeful learning in the classroom. INTASC.5.H D: The teacher values the role of students in promoting each other's learning and recognizes the importance of peer relationships in establishing a climate of learning. ** __Understanding Sentence:__** The teacher uses and implements different strategies to promote active and motivational involvement in the classroom using proper classroom management. Also, the teacher has rules and regulations already set in place before the school year begins and takes a proactive approach to teaching instead of being reactive. Not only does the teacher provide motivational strategies for the entire group, but also has an individual incentives for students actively engaged in learning, or exhibiting positive interaction with peers.
 * __Specific Category of Standard 5: __**


 * __Artifacts:__**
 * Classroom Map [[file:Classroom Map.pdf]]
 *  Classroom Rules [[file:Classroom Management Plan.docx]]

It is so important for me as a teacher to keep my students motivated and on task during the day. As a middle school teacher, I only get the students for a maximum of about 75 minutes a day and I really need to use that time wisely to maximize learning. I need to consider all situations that might arise and become proactive in my classroom, and not reactive.
 * __Reflect:__**

My classroom map is a prime example of how I really wish to run my math classroom. I hope to have the desks in pods where I can easily walk around and monitor the class's progress. I have set the teacher’s desk in the back corner because I plan on moving around and being actively involved in my student’s learning during the class time. I have a teacher help table where students can get instant feedback when they are struggling with an assignment. My map also shows that I understand the importance of student interaction and peer relationships in the classroom. Since I have pods of 4 to 5 students, I hope that the pod will develop a group dynamic. They will be able to help each other as they work through the homework. Since they are in groups, the class will be less stressful and open for discussion. The pods will be able to motivate each other and promote their learning.

I created my classroom management plan so I can already have an idea of how I would run my classroom when I finally get one. It contains my classroom rules, and a discipline plan. This way, when I get into my classroom, I won’t be fumbling around trying to figure out how I will run my classroom, I will already be prepared and have an idea for how it will run**.** My rules show how I plan to effectively manage my classroom. My rules are focused on the positive aspect of discipline and they will help foster positive relationships. I feel that my rules are practical and show my knowledge of how discipline should be handled in a classroom. I also have a discipline plan that shows what I will do when students break the rule. My management plan shows that I have the knowledge needed to effectively manage a classroom.

The way I set up my classroom says a lot about my educational philosophy. My map is centered for teacher centered learning yet it allows for my students to work together as groups for guided discovery. It is conducive for my lecturing and modeling of the content so I can show the needed examples for my students to learn. My map shows that I will promote peer learning and group dynamics in the classroom. In life you are constantly working with others and by teaching this way in the classroom, my students can learn how to work through the problems that can arise. In my future classroom, I plan on working through my class pods and establishing a climate of learning so all students can succeed.
 * __Project:__**

By having a management plan already in place I feel that this shows that I am a prepared manager. I have worked with many large groups of adults and child before and I know what it takes to work with people. I know how to enforce what I say and discipline when needed. I have created easy to follow rules and regulations that a student can understand and follow. I feel that I will be able to be constant with these rules since they are very basic. I have left myself wiggle room within the rules so I do not get stuck if I need to toughen up and become looser. I plan on being proactive in my classroom instead of reactive. I feel most problems in the classroom can be resolved ahead of time so it will be my job to catch these issues and minimize the problem before it starts. I have been in many behavior classes and I believe that punishment is not always the best option. It is part of my philosophy to punish only when needed. A student is harmed when the punishment is not equal to the crime or when it is over used. My management plan and classroom map show what my future classroom will look like and how I plan to follow standard 5.