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• Brief Description of Evidence:
     This artifact is a classroom management plan that I created during student teaching. I revised this plan several times and this was the plan that seemed to work the best in my classroom. I included a rewards system and a set of consequences. At the end of the plan the students must agree to the expectations and sign their name. I believe that this gives the students a sense of accountability.  

• Analysis of What I Learned:
    Throughout the creation of this classroom management plan I learned several important things. First, I learned that it is acceptable to revise the classroom management plan during the school year if the current one is not working well. I also learned that it is important to be clear and concise when writing classroom expectations, rules and consequences so that the students know exactly what is expected of them. It is important to be consistent in following the management plan so that the students understand that they are accountable for their actions. In addition, I discovered that having a rewards system helps positively reinforce good behavior.      

• How This Artifact Demonstrates my Competence on the INTASC Principle:
     This artifact demonstrates the ideas of classroom management because it clearly states what is expected of the students and the consequences or rewards of their behavior. This artifact also demonstrates my ability to provide a motivating rewards system that will encourage the students to uphold the classroom expectations. This management plan also allows for flexibility in some cases, however the students are aware of what behaviors will elicit specific consequences. This classroom management plan sets up guidelines for a successful, productive and positive classroom environment.