EST501: Classroom Management and Student Wellbeing
Answer questions 2 to 5: 2300 Words APA7 reference every paragraph to show your research and where your ideas are coming from. I need to see references from Ideas. Assignment 3: Behaviour Support Plan (50%)
Imagine that you have been offered a position in a school you worked in during placement. You know the school policies and procedures well, understand the student demographic, and will be working with a cohort of students you taught during placement. You are excited and start planning and programming. You remember from all your experiences the importance of classroom management and student wellbeing. You are responsible for ensuring a safe and productive learning environment for all students.
What you need to do: Plan effective classroom management and student wellbeing strategies for your first experiences as a registered teacher. How to do this: Prepare an audio-visual presentation to demonstrate your ability to apply theory to practice for effective classroom management and student wellbeing. The assignment requires you to draw on your personal philosophy and approach to classroom management in line with legislative and professional policy and procedures, including government legislation, State and Territory Education department policies and school policies and procedures. You are also required to demonstrate theoretical and evidence-based knowledge, understanding and ability to apply in context of the classroom setting.
Process: 1. Describe the school and student cohort of Primary schools in Australia, years 4 to 5. 5%
Prince of Peace Lutheran College (Kindergarten to year 12) is a co-educational independent Christian College; the preschool is in the Northern suburbs of Brisbane, only 12km from the Brisbane CBD. The College educates around 900 students from surrounding suburbs, including Eaton’s Hill, Albany Creek, Bridgeman Downs, Keperra, and Samford, along with fully accredited Kindergarten and Out of School Hours Care facilities. (Prince of Peace Lutheran College, 2023).
In the year 4-5 classroom, there are 25 children 60 percent of the children speak English as a first language, 20 percent have English as a second language with children from different backgrounds and countries, including China, India, Europe, Japan, and Spanish countries (Mexico, Spain, Colombia), and 10 percent are aboriginal students and children with additional needs and 4 children in the classroom have learning difficulties like ADHD and Dyslexia.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Lyford model and explain how you can apply your personal philosophy about the Lyford model together and theories of classroom management and student wellbeing. 15%
3. Design a classroom management plan for a whole class using the Lyford model that reflects and synthesizes the needs of the student cohort, your personal philosophy, theoretical models, and evidence-based practices (draw on analysis of your findings from Assignment 2). 50%
Draw on your personal philosophy and approach to classroom management that is in line with legislative and research professional policies and procedures, including government legislation, state and territory education department policies, and school policies and procedures. You are also required to demonstrate theoretical and evidence-based knowledge, understanding, and ability to apply in the context of the classroom setting and assessment (pedagogies (Lyford model, Vygotsky sociocultural theory, trusted relationships communication and social interactions), policies, and assessments). And state the strategies implemented. See the readings attached to find information. Behavior support plan 2500 words 50%.
This link is just an idea of the topics on the behaviours plan, but remember, this essay will be a whole classroom plan.
https://www.monash.edu/education/teachspace/articles/how-to-develop-effective-positive-behaviour-support-plans-in-schools 4. Describe how you will implement a plan-implement-review cycle for evaluation of the classroom management plan. 15%
5. Finally, describe the model of classroom management that has emerged from integration and synthesis of your personal philosophy, analysis of previous research and application of the Lyford model. 15% Understanding of the Lyford model and how it aligns with my personal philosophy and will be used in the classroom behaviour plan. My teacher’s philosophy: Each student is a capable learner; they can achieve and succeed. The key is to provide a positive environment where everyone belongs; all children’s ideas are valuable and included in our curriculum; equity and equality exist. Listening to children’s voices and interests. Identifying their strengths is vital to building a solid curriculum with high expectations where everyone can learn and participate (Australia teacher standard 4. Supportive and safe learning environment). (AITSL, 2017)
I strive to build trusted relationships with students and their families; open communication is essential to address students’ needs; Students can feel supported, valued, and part of a community in a classroom where communication is respectful, transparent, considered, and sensitive to their various needs. (Lyons et al., 2013, p. 44). I model lifelong learning, support inclusion, value respect, honesty, and empathy, and we help each other to understand the world better and become active learners and civic citizens. I strive for a student-centered approach, where every class focuses on real-life situations and how to apply those concepts in different contexts. I Embrace differentiation, problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking. Furthermore, embracing technology is vital for students to succeed in the 21st century and understand how technology works and what we can create with it. (ACARA, 2024)
I implement Vygotsky’s social theory ZPD, where learners learn through social interactions with peers and knowledgeable others, working in groups, collaborating, thinking, and pairing (Vygotsky & Cole, 1978).
Maintaining or reinforcing a positive classroom is vital in today’s learning environment. Research has revealed that a positive classroom environment can increase student engagement and motivation. Students who feel supported and safe can participate actively in class and take risks in their learning. Similarly, a supportive classroom environment improves academic performance. Studies have revealed that students are more likely to perform well academically when they feel respected and valued. Further, a positive classroom environment can enhance students’ confidence and self-esteem, increasing their willingness to participate and share their ideas. Lastly, Positive reinforcement can reduce behavioral problems as students understand the norms and expectations stipulated by the teacher.