About the WebsiteClassroom management is a major part of teaching, but with so much focus on meeting state standards and standardized tests it can often be over looked. Effectively managing a classroom is something new teachers struggle with as they adjust to running their own class and creating their academic curriculum. This is why it is important to have a strong classroom management philosophy before you begin teaching, while understanding that your views may change over time as you work with more students. This website covers key concepts of managing classroom behavior such as the Top Ten Classroom Behaviors, Positive Behavior Supports, Life Space Crisis Intervention, Behavior Intervention Plans, behavior theorists and much more.
This website was created for a course covering Classroom and Behavior Management for all education majors. The purpose of this course is to complete an in-depth study of classroom and behavior management by studying the elements that create a functional classroom. This course focuses on strategies for changing inappropriate behaviors, the unique needs of students with learning disabilities, emotional impairments and ADHD, the foundations of classroom management and how we, as future educators, plan to use what we have learned in our own classrooms. During this course, we studied a variety of theorists, discussed behavior management strategies we witnessed in our field placements, and practiced developing our own rules and procedures for a classroom. As stated above, this website covers key concepts in behavior management while also illustrating the work completed and knowledge gained through taking this course. |
About the AuthorAli Coyne is a student at Hope College majoring in Special Education with a concentration in Learning Disabilities. She is originally from Falmouth, Maine and is the oldest of 3 children. She enjoys spending time outside in the summer hiking, kayaking, water skiing and camping. Throughout her entire life, Ali knew she loved working with children of all ages and wished to pursue a career that would allow her to do so for the rest of her life. During her college search she found Hope College, discovered their nationally renowned education department, and knew this was where she was meant to be. She began her college career and was placed in a variety of classroom field placements that ranged from kindergarten to high school. As she continued her studies she found her calling in special education and a unique connection to the concentration in learning disabilities. When Ali was in 2nd grade, she was diagnosed with dyslexia. Growing up with a learning disability was not easy, but she had an extraordinarily supportive mother who was also dyslexic. Knowing how important early intervention was, her mother immediately entered her in an intensive tutoring program. Upon completing the program, Ali was able to read above her grade level despite her disability. Today, she enjoys reading and accredits much of her success as a student to the support she received from her family. However, she understands not all students with learning disabilities are blessed with a parent who understands their academic difficulties. Ali wishes to become a special education teacher so she may help students with learning disabilities by using her own experiences to relate to them in ways others cannot, and become a support system in their academic careers.
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