Philosophies

Of EducationOf Classroom ManagementOf Grading

Like a Ladder

Teaching philosophy needs a secure footing – classroom management

Teaching philosophy needs good anchors - tests and measurements

Tests and measurements need sound philosophy of grading behind them to keep the right pitch at all times.

Like A Flow Chart Classroom

management philosophy sets a logical base

Philosophy of education helps students design good questions

Philosophy of grading insures input error checking and allows corrections

Philosophy of Classroom Management

Set clear behavior expectations in the first class. Base expectations on School and State policies. Set consequences. Set the way behavior will be monitored, dealt with

and consequences applied right at the beginning. Allow flexibility to be able to deal with individual

needs and circumstances.

Application of Philosophy of Classroom Management

Be observant Be aware of circumstances in students' lives that might have

impact on behavior. Be in close proximity to students whenever possible to enhance

observations and make quick adjustments for them in Giving opportunities to succeed before receiving consequences. Adjusting environment to help deal with proximity between students

that might be pushing the situation. Adjusting physical environment to prevent sleepiness, stress, etc.

Critical issues in Classroom Management Adhere to parameters throughout year

– a teacher who is inconsistent will end up like a reed broken by the wind and the classroom management will not be recoverable.

Always deal with the issues in a gentle but firm manner.

Avoid emotional entanglements or arguments in class

Be ready to call for school security or transfer the problem to security if it is out of my ability to handle.

The foundation has been laid.Now What?

How do I adjust the foundation for special needs students without compromising classroom control?

How do I start the teaching from different foundations or different types of ground for different students?

Philosophy of Education

Is designed to develop the ability to learn not just to store information.

Is the flow chart for learning and will allow for variations in learning style, ability, and differences as well as other circumstances.

Charting a path for each student

Know each student Get to know each

parent Constantly be on the

look out for changes in each student that will require changes in teaching techniques to allow the student to learn to learn.

Like setting the stage for success.

Intervention – Applying Test and Measurements to insure the path is correct

for each student Set a baseline for

each student at beginning of course with a knowledge test – no grade.

As they progress, test to see if they are keeping up with the pace of the class and reaching and standing firmly on the ladder's platforms.

Intervention – Applying Test and Measurements to insure the path is correct for

each student

Make adjustments to materials, delivery methods, and assignments to fit needs of each student so each student can reach the next test or platform along with the rest in the class

Grading Philosophy Use Tests to determine understanding of

principles underlying the actions needed to succeed in my courses.

Use projects and observation to determine if the concepts have gotten from head to hands.

Grading Philosophy

Be willing to adjust grades for all students on the validity of the tests.

Be firm on grades given if tests have been evaluated for authenticity, accuracy, and applicability and have passed muster.

Grading Philosophy

Always give the students the rubrics needed for them to be able to evaluate their own work on projects. This insures better understanding of the work done, and less room for maneuvering around the teacher if the student doesn't like a grade assigned.

Grading Philosophy

Stick to the rubric every time. Unless I evaluate the rubric and find it faulty. Then adjust it and explain the changes to the class if it close to the beginning of the project. If not, drop the grade on the worst project.

Grading Philosophy

Do everything in my power to make sure that all tests and rubrics are properly evaluated before they are given out.

Do everything in my power to make sure that all tests and projects are appropriate to the class, the objectives of the class, and the state requirements for the class.

Grading Philosophy

Communicate the why of my tests, projects, and grades early in the course and reiterate before each one is assigned or administered.

Remember to think about what is best for each student as I prepare these tools and give the grades.

Recap Make a stable, warm, community learning

environment that is well controlled and looks out for the needs of each student.

Be consistent in all things. Find a common starting point for the class to

learn together.

Recap Always make every attempt to reach every

child in a way that suits personal learning styles, abilities, disabilities, and general competencies.

Use projects and intermittent tests to enhance teaching and evaluate changes that need to be made to insure understanding for each student.