Charlotte Danielson Framework
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Domain 2: The Classroom Enviroment
2 a. ​Managing Classroom Procedures
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Managing classroom procedures is a vital aspect of a smooth classroom environment.
During my time substitute teaching, I was exposed to many different methods of classroom
procedures. It was fun to see the creative ways teachers approached every day procedures.
For example, at most schools you need to have a way to check in for hot or cold lunch.
Throughout substitute teaching, I observed this being done in a multitude of ways. Some used
cards in a wall chart, some magnets, other used clothespins. However, one common aspect in all
rooms was that the teachers put the job into the hands of the students. With 20 something students
in a classroom and only one teacher, I found that giving students responsibility helps keep you free
for other tasks. Students are honored to be given different jobs and they can help you keep your
classroom procedures moving smoothly. During my student teaching placement, we had slots on the
wall that held job cards. Each student is given a different job every week. Some jobs include secretary,
attendance, paper passer, librarian and announcements. Students took pride in completing their tasks.
It is a wonderful way to involve your students and free up your own time for other activities.
2 d. Managing Student Behavior
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As with classroom procedures there are also many different ways to monitor classroom behaviors. Jumping into so many different classrooms substitute teaching, I was able to experience a wide range of techniques. Even within my own placement at Father Marquette Elementary school, I saw my teaching using different techniques for the third graders and fourth graders. In our third grade class, we used tickets as incentive for good behaviors. On Fridays, students were able to purchase tickets to buy fun prizes or coupons such as “lunch with teacher”, “pet day”, and “teacher aid day”. With the fourth graders, we also used tickets.
In addition, we used a clip-chart system. Students each had a clothespin with their name on it. When they modeled good behavior they clipped-up, bad behavior resulted in a clip-down. When students made it to the top rung labeled “role model” students would receive a whole class reward card. One thing that stood out to me with this system was how encouraging students were of each other. When one student would clip-up another would congratulate them and say “good job!”. When a student made it to role model everyone would stop what they were doing and cheer, do air trumpets and tell clap their hands. It was an atmosphere that made you want to make good choices.