Classroom Discipline

Expectations

1. Use appropriate language

Logical Consequence: If student is using language that is not appropriate I will take the student aside when possible to address the reason why the language is inappropriate. If the student continues to use inappropriate language then I will escalate to the administration.

2. Be responsible for your education

Logical Consequences: The student is responsible for meeting the class goals and assignments; if he or she is not prepared then grades may suffer. If the student comes to me and explains what the issue is then arrangement may be made.
Be respectful of everyone

3. Raise hands when answering a question

Logical Consequences: The student will not be called upon and not be able to express their views on the given subject being discussed. I will reinforce the raising of the hand to be called on to the student so the concept will be fresh in the minds of all students present.

4. Turn cell phones and IPODS off during class

Logical Consequences: The cell phone, IPOD, PDA, or whatever the student may have will be confiscated for the remainder of the day. Depending on the school protocol the item may be picked up after school from the teacher or the parent may have to come down to the office to pick up the item.

5. Define consequences of expectation when they are not meet

Logical Consequences: After going over the classroom expectations and rules with the students and if rules are broken I will have a conversation with the student, if the rules continue to be broken the administration, parent will be contacted so we can resolve any issues that the student may have towards the running of the class and their expectations while in the class.

EDSS 530 Final

Rethink Schools Article "The Hows and Whys of Peer Mentoring"

We all know how hard it is to take time out of our busy day and sit in another classroom and monitor a peer. The logistics of this can be a nightmare, when do we do it? Will the administration see a value in peer mentoring? When do we eat? These are real questions when a teacher begins mentoring another teacher, however if these issues are dealt with the rewards are worth the sacrifice.

The article discusses three benefits from peer mentoring: 1.To rethink the way we do things and adapt to changing times. 2.Another interesting benefit was how our colleagues acted as a "reality check." 3.A third hidden benefit is that the children see their teachers practicing what they preach.

As student teachers we are constantly being observed, so we are constantly working on the perfect lesson plan, and trying to figure out how we will present the information to our students to keep them actively engaged.

Coming up with the greatest lesson plan in the world in our eyes may fall short to our peers. Having a reality check from our peers help with our personal growth as educators. Input from our peers will help with better lessons and issues that we would normally not see due to being in our own routine.

We grade and talk to our students on how to improve but the students never see our improvement. Having a peer in the class observing the teacher allows the students to understand that even the teacher is being graded per say to become a better teacher. This would allow the teacher to gain more respect from the students.

Peer mentoring is an important way for us as educators to grow and become more efficient. We need to have input in our teaching lives so we do not become stagnant nor become stuck in a rut. The only time peer mentoring would become counter productive is if constructive feedback is taking negatively and not implemented into ones teaching practice.