What constitutes an effective discipline plan

Having an effective discipline plan is important to have in your classroom because the students will know how to behave in the classroom. An effective discipline plan comes from clarity, consistency, communication, caring and creative. Clarity will help to be clear when as a teacher you set rules and limits. Consistency will help to be consistent on enforcing the rules and their limits. Communication will help for the students to be more open on the rules. Caring will help by using encouragement for the students to follow the rules. Creating the rules with the students will help by both students and teachers agreeing with the discipline plan. A effective discipline plan will help understand what students need to accomplish on their behavior.

The role of a teacher is to UNCOVER

1. Manny students do not complete their assignments because they don't understand what they are supposed to do on the assignment they are assigned. 
2. Both, what you are going to cover and what you want the students to learn are the same thing. The things you have to cover in your class are the things the students have to learn. 
3. Teachers and students spend most of the class time on the textbooks and that can be a mind-numbing environment for the students. Textbooks sometimes don't help to teach the objectives. 
4. I think that both teacher and students benefit from using objectives. The objectives are what assign and assess. " objectives are what a student must achieve to accomplish what the teacher state is to be learned, comprehended, or mastered". 
5. The goal of a test is to see where the students understandin are at. 
6. Mastery is when the student shows the ability to use what has been comprehended. Mastery has taken place when you see a student use or apply what he or she understands. The student can also break down, reorganize, and evaluate what is known and understood. 
7. Grades are important to students learning and their achievements. Because if they get good grades they will feel accomplished. "Focusing on goals or objectives makes the most difference in students achievement". 
8. Print correct letter shape, size, spacing, and smoothness. 
9. How do you write the letter "A"? 
10. I think that standardized state testing is wrong because many students feel bad when they don't pass the test. 

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If I were in charge of the world

If I were in charge of the world
I'd cancel essays,
Waking up before 7am,
Headaches, and also
Slow internet connection.

If I were in charge of the world
There'd be free pizza,
More sleeping, and also
More creativity

If I were in charge of the world
You wouldn't have lies
You wouldn't have flies
You wouldn't have commercials on the radio
Or "don't do this"
You wouldn't have cigarettes.

If I were in charge of the world
All fruits would be candy
And all clothes would be trending

Consequences

Having an effective discipline plan in the classroom is important because students will know what behavior is expected from them. As a educator you will have firm confident in your ability to manage a class of you have a clear idea of what you expect from your students and they know that is what you expect from them. It will be easier to maintain good behavior in the classroom. Having consequences in the classroom helps students behave better. Consequence will help students know how far the can go in the way they act. Student need to feel that someone is in control of their environment. Having consequence will have the students behave better in the classroom.

http://www.briantracy.com/blog/time-management/successful-people-are-self-discipline-high-value-personal-management/

Picture book month

Picture books are is an important factor in a classroom because it helps relate human experience to academic concepts and address complex issues and content. Picture books can address both heart and standards. They can serve as a celebration and call-to-action to springboard your own ideas. Picture books are valuable resources witch connect students with content that inspire their humanity. We can use picture books to come up with classroom activities, like a readers theater. Students can be cast as the characters and have the students to read the books dialogue. Picture books will always be wonderful tools for teaching story structure, key ideas, and details.

http://www.rif.org/books-activities/tips-resources/getting-most-out-of-picture-books/

http://www.thechildrensbookreview.com/weblog/2010/11/how-picture-books-play-a-role-in-a-child’s-development.html/
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Classroom management And discipline

Having discipline and a well managed classroom will make you an effective teacher. Teachers with good classroom management are able to maximize students engaging time and academic learning time. Students also want a well-managed classroom because a well-managed classroom gives student security. A well-managed classroom will have students that are deeply involved with their work, especially with academic, teacher-led instructions. Discipline is a also an important part in a well-managed classroom. The most successful classrooms are those in which the teachers have discipline and a clear idea of what is expected from the students and the student have a clear idea of what the teacher expect from them.

Welcoming Students

Welcoming of students to the classroom on the first day is important because students will arrive with mix emotions. Students will always tend to feel very anxious about starting school. However, you can do a lot to ensure that the classroom is safe and welcoming for the students on the first day of school. Like Mr.Wong said, "you will attract better students, have a minimum of problems on the first day of school , and generally be much happier with your job". Its always also good to have smile on your face on the first day of school. "Have a smile on your face, hands ready to shake the students' hands, and a look that says you can't wait to meet them." Welcoming students is the most important part to having a successful year.

Teachers Reputation

As a teacher you will always have different opinions on how you teach and how your are. It is always important to present your self in a professional way to protect your reputation as a teacher.
My government teacher is a good example that teachers have reputations. His previous students would always say that he was one of the most difficult teachers they had. Going into his class I thought I will never pass the class. Now that I have him as a teacher I don't believe that he is a difficult teacher.

Governing students learning

Governing students learning is very important in a well-managed classroom. Students will be deeply involved with their work, especially with academic, teacher-led instruction. They will know what is expected of them, and their will be relatively little wasted time, confusion, or disruption. "A will managed classroom is a task-oriented environment where students know what is expected of them and how to succeed".

Educational blogs

1.  http://www.learningismessy.com/blog/ - encourage teachers to understand that sometimes learning isn't linear 
2. http://www.teachingblogaddict.com/p/welcome-to-tba.html - arrangements of posts by categories, so teachers looking for ideas in a certain subject can find content quickly and easily.
3. http://www.thecurriculumcorner.com/thecurriculumcorner123/blog/ - gives instructional tips for teaching lessons that meet the Common Core standards
4. http://www.theorganizedclassroomblog.com/index.php/home - this blog primarily for teachers who need help making their classroom functional and efficient. The website offers free resources, tips, and ideas from local teachers.
5. https://educationaladvancement.wordpress.com - This blog is part of a larger website that is dedicated to helping gifted youth. It focuses on news, information, and other resources for parents and teachers of talented children.

Field Site Experience

My experience at sites have been amazing. These past two weeks I have connected with all the children in my class, especially with one particular student. He is a vary active and sweet boy. Every single day I get exited to see him because, he always makes me laugh, and every single day is different. He makes the time in sites pass by so fast. Just the experience I am having with him makes me look forward to this year.

Top ten things I wish I had known as a first year educator

1. Be prepared - helps develop the knowledge and skill you need, to become a effective teacher in the classroom. 
2. Relating to students - establishing a sense of trust and respect among the students will help create an environment where the students feel confident. 
3. Not all students are the same - all the students behave and learn different. 
4. Discipline methods - it can help my teaching style. If my students know what I expected of them, it will be much more helpful on teaching the class. 
5. Organized - have students in their proper place at the proper time. 
6. Consistent - helps carry out duties to help improve student performance and conduct. 
7. Fairness - providing students equal and quality education. 
8. Flexibility - should be able able to overcome any instructional issues. 
9. Classroom management - actions in the classroom have a big impact on students achievements. 
10. Be confident - I will create a clear discipline and a confident class. 

  

http://www.loveteachblog.com/2013/05/the-top-ten-things-i-wish-id-known-as.html

21st century teacher

To be a 21st century teacher you always have to be up to date with the new technology. With all of today's technological advances we as teachers should incorporate technology in our lessons.with kids being bombarded with technology outside of school we should include it in out classroom.

Here's where I find the treasure in teaching

The treasure I find in teaching is making a difference in a child's life. Great teachers set high expectations for all students. They expect that all students can and will achieve in their classroom, and they will never give up on them.

Find Your Marigold: The One Essential Rule For New Teachers

Find your marigold: the one essential rule for new teachers is an interesting article that will help you to be a teacher. It helped me understand that you always have to surround yourself with good people that are going to help you be an effective educator. It also taught me that I have to stay away from walnut trees. Walnut trees are negative teachers that are not going to help me enjoy my career. As a future educator I want to become a marigold.

TAFE Competition

This year for TAFE, I am going to be in the competition for children literature, with my group members Isel and Mari. Going in to this competition I feel more confident in myself and in my work because I know what to expect.

Welcome to my Blog!

Welcome to my blog thinking with T, I will be sharing my journey and new knowledge of becoming a teacher. This year I am so exited to work with kindergarten students. I will be posting weekly of my new understandings of how I can become an effective future educator.