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Throughout CI 245, I have learned a lot about classroom management. Before this class, I did not realize all that went into managing a classroom. I did not know how important is was for all of the components to work together, and how everything can have such a huge impact on teachers, students, and student’s families. In CI 245, I have learned how important family relationships with the teacher are, how classroom layout affects student success, and how classroom procedures are crucial to a good classroom environment.
My definition of classroom management is using different strategies and techniques to keep the classroom and students organized, engaged, safe, and focused. This includes the teacher being prepared and organized. It involves …show more content…

I have realized how important relationships with families are to the student’s success. I want to start a relationship with the student’s family before school starts, that way if there are any problems throughout the year I can ask the parent/guardian for their input and help. A couple weeks before school starts, I want to send a letter of introduction to both my students and their parents. I want to do this ahead of time so that if parents have any questions or concerns for me, we can figure everything out before school even starts. I plan to teach Kindergarten as well which can be a huge step for parents. I want parents to feel comfortable sending their students to school and know that they have someone there that truly cares. Throughout the year, I would love to send home weekly letters to show what we are learning and important things coming up. I also know there are class websites that I could utilize to show parents who are online what we do day to day! I also would like to be in frequent communication with parents to share good news and how their student is growing, so that if there are ever problems it will be easier to communicate and solve the

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