Courtney Painton

Edu 597 Internship Seminar

Classroom Management Plan
Classroom Management Plan
My classroom management philosophy is centered on student engagement
and participation. Foreign and second language learning requires one hundred
percent participation when learning and practicing. I center my lessons on studentcentered engagement and comprehensible input. High engagement is achieved
through high energy lessons with auditory, visual, and kinesthetic connections being
made at all times. Having a high energy classroom as a central component can also
present a lot of challenges and obstacles when moderating the level of excitement
and energy and refocusing it in a productive way in which a positive learning
environment can occur.
In order to achieve an energetic and engaged learning environment, I pride
the concept of positive reinforcement. This environment creates a safe and caring
place for students to learn and grow a foreign subject. Setting the students up for
success is very important, as is setting personal goals and steps to achieve them.
Students are praised often for effort and participation. Effort and participation is
also valued very highly on a grading scale. Students are encouraged to participate
in class discussion, regardless of language level. Frequent formative assessments
allow for progress monitoring on an individual level.
The emphasis on participation as well as a respectful learning environment
does not leave room for students who are not there to learn or are disruptive or

disrespectful to others, the teacher, or himself. Negative comments or actions are

not tolerated and result in a loss of participation points which reflect on final grade.
Continuation of a pattern of bad behavior which disrupt the safe learning
environment, can result in meeting with parents and principal, and even
suspension.
The role of the teacher in an engaged and participative classroom is that of a
director, an advisor, and leader. I believe in student-centered education that is led
and managed by a knowledgeable teacher. Someone who can guide them in the
right direction and provide the tools for success, rather than hand over the end
goal. The teacher should present thoughtful and meaningful questions that create
patterns of thought and interest for students. This will be achieved through
meaningful, comprehensible instruction and strategies that further enhance
authentic language materials.
I want my students to feel challenged, inspired, and engaged in the
classroom material and walk out of the classroom eager for more.