In addition to positive reinforcement, I will also need to have a plan for disciplining children when they do misbehave. When disciplining, I want to give children written warnings when they step out of line. On the third written warning I will take further action. However, I cannot say exactly what my next step of discipline will entail because each year I want the students to aid in the production of the classroom rules and consequences. Whatever consequences and rules we do set as a class, I will follow consecutively in order to create a consistent discipline tone that the students can expect in effect at all times.
Management is more than just discipline however.
It also involves the way a teacher presents herself. I want to be considered both a compassionate yet challenging teacher for my students. I will show care and affection for my students, and will always value their feelings. Yet at the same time, I will maintain a professional attitude, letting each student understand I am a competent individual. I will constantly be aware of the possible misbehaviors going on throughout the room and will reprimand a child as soon as I see negative behavior.