When I visit classrooms, I rarely see a classroom management plan posted.
It’s the first thing I look for.
Because it tells me a lot about the teacher. Namely, the importance they place on protecting students from disruptions in learning.
Here are six other reasons why you should display your classroom management plan.
1. A Message
Rules and consequences posted high on the wall of your classroom send the message to everyone who enters—students, parents, and administrators alike—that learning is sacred.
2. A Reference
A visible representation of your plan allows you to point to it whenever you’re reviewing your behavior expectations. It’s a symbol of trust, fairness, and objectivity.
3. A Reminder
A poster of your plan is a reminder to students that misbehavior is a choice they make, while enforcement is the fulfillment of a promise you made.
4. A Notice
With your plan out in the open for all to see, you’re put on notice. You can’t escape it. It whispers to you throughout every day that you’re obligated to follow it.
5. A Statement
When you post your plan, you’re making a statement that you’re not afraid or embarrassed to hold students accountable for behavior required for success in school.
6. A Declaration
Throwing up a big colorful poster announcing your boundaries tells the world that you require polite, respectful behavior from every student.
Where to Post
I recommend writing or printing out your rules and consequences on easel-size paper or poster board and affixing it high on the front wall of your classroom.
Everyone who sees it should think . . .
“Now that’s bold.”
PS – Check out this week’s YouTube videos:
1. Why Some Teachers Rarely Have Behavior Problems
2. Why Students Test Some Teachers More Than Others
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