This Year, I Have Noticed That Many Of My Students Struggle

This year, I have noticed that many of my students struggle with organization which is why I chose this option. One aid that I would implement in my classroom is having students prioritize tasks by creating lists in order of importance. Within one class period, students are completing a variety of tasks and sometimes they tend to spend too much time on the least important tasks. For example, when students enter my classroom they take out their Do Now, which is a grammar packet for the week, and complete it while I check homework, students pass in notes, etc. After a certain amount of time, students are asked to put their Do Now away so that we can transition into our next class activity. However, many times I will see students attempting†¦show more content†¦Then, I would answer any questions students may have and let them know that we would be using this type of checklist from now on. Some students may require their own specific checklist, if they are very far behind, or a re expected to complete different assignments than others. These checklists can be completed quickly with the student at the beginning of class or could be pre-written for them and put on their desk. Overall, I think that this is an important aid to implement in the classroom because it will help students learn to prioritize tasks while completing assignments that are the most valuable in the classroom. This text included many useful supports and strategies that can be implemented in the classroom to improve classroom management. The chapter that I found the most information was Chapter ten which focused on students’ behaviors and how to help them make appropriate choices in the classroom. One change that I would make to my current classroom management plan is to teach self-regulation to my students. 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