Do you have a personal philosophy about classroom management? This is your chance to share your opinions with an audience of new teachers. This assignment provides an opportunity to explore your persuasive side while demonstrating your mastery of this week's objectives.
• View the "Classroom Management" video clip from Ch. 11 on the textbook companion Web site: www.ablongman.com/johnson13e
o Navigate to: www.ablongman.com/johnson13e
o From the Select Chapter menu, click 11.
o From the menu on the left, select Video.
o Click on the "Classroom Management" video clip.
• Choose either the constructivist or behaviorist theory of education.
• Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you describe your ideals for effective classroom management based upon the theory you chose. In separate paragraphs, describe your particular approach to classroom organization, motivation, discipline, and teaching styles. From your perspective, contrast each element of your paper with the opposite approach. Although your views might change as you learn more about the field of education, consider this paper as an initial entry for your professional portfolio.