My philosophy of discipline revolves around teaching the proper

behavior to students before behavior problems arise. My ideal classroom

management plan would be almost "invisible" unless you're specifically

looking for it.  I believe in taking preventative measures so that, when

possible, discipline is not needed. If discipline is needed I believe that the

mildest form that resolves a behavioral problem should be used.  The

students have a right to know what I, as a teacher, expect of their behavior.

I think that there should be few rules. When followed, these rules maintain

control but do not overwhelm the students. These rules are to be

consistently enforced with each student. Should a problem occur, the

teacher needs to record the misbehavior and state the desired change.  I will

strive for a management technique that is as unobtrusive as feasible. My

main goal will be to create a safe, interesting and challenging space for

students to learn. Kounin’s classroom management technique is the

technique I will choose to use in my classroom.

        Kounin’s classroom management technique is a proactive approach.  

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This means that before a behavioral problem occurs the teacher has given

the students all information needed to behave properly. This technique

requires that the teacher becomes a model for the students.  The teacher

models proper behavior and social skills to the class.  This particular

approach can be used will all grade levels and ability levels. In Kounin’s

model he gives teachers many useful strategies to prevent negative

behavior. Three strategies of Kounin’s that I will use are the ripple effect,

withitness, and transitions.

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