An effective classroom management plan is based on mutual respect.
Teacher's Responsibilities
It is my responsibility to set clear boundaries and expectations for the students the first day they are in our classroom. The rules and routines should be introduced in depth and practiced so that students can adapt to what is asked of them. I will implement and maintain a behavior expectations plan with all of my students and they will be held accountable for their actions. I believe in positively reinforcing my students and recognizing responsible behavior as opposed to only drawing attention to negative behavior.
Student's Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of the students to follow the classroom rules and routines! My students should feel safe and comfortable in their learning environment, and they need to understand that to achieve this they must respect their teacher as well as their peers.